Food, service and ambiance is great. Had a delicious burger, cooked very well and served without delay read more

Harkin's - Bar area... food was eaten too quickly - Pubs Near Me - Dublin, D

Bar downstairs and full restaurant upstairs. They are located right across the street from the Guinness Storehouse which is convenient since the restaurants at the Storehouse close at 6 and they close down the kitchens prior, just after 5pm. The menu was great here with soup, stew, wings, salads, and burgers as is usual with pubs. The milkshakes were definitely unique and over the top. The servers and bartenders were helpful and very nice. read more

Stopped by here for lunch before taking a tour at the Guinness Storefront, just a quick 5 minute walk away. The bottom level is a bar and upstairs is a restaurant (not handicap accessible). Typical old Irish Pub vibes. Not many tables inside but service was quick! We wanted to go traditional with the fish & chips and ham & cheese toasty. Both were great although the sandwich could've used just a bit more sauce on it. Would definitely recommend if you're nearby or taking a tour next door! read more

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A solid pub with food to hit before or after the Guinness factory tour- we stopped in for a pint before and it was cold, served quickly, and the first floor and outdoor seating area was quaint. Did not try the food but would come back again. read more

Gord and I had a late lunch at Harkins Bar & Bistro on Tuesday. He had a ham and cheese toastie and veggie soup. and I had wings with Buffalo sauce. All were good. read more

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Nice place for lunch near the Guinness factory. Ground floor is a pub that doesn't serve food - instructed to go upstairs. Very cute little dining area. Servers are great and food comes out fast from the floor above. I had a grilled cheese and ham with tomato. So very good. Fries are DELISH! If you know me you know I love a good fry. Carrot soup was the special and it was very good. Never heard of it before. Give it a try if they have it. read more

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Located between the Kilmainham Gaol and the Guinness Storehouse, great for lunch! We couldn't really tell if it was a local place or a tourist trap, but it only has 6 tables or so upstairs in their restaurant area, and since we were lucky enough to grab a seat, we stayed and enjoyed ourselves some absolutely delicious fried food. This was our first fish and chips of the trip and it was fantastic!! The garlic mayo (better known as "aioli" in the states) is a must have with french fries. We did not particularly like the "cheese sauce" so thankfully it was on the side and we got to try it first before ordering another meal with cheese sauce all over it.  When we first walked into Harkins we went through the downstairs entrance which is basic bar/pub. The waitress kindly told us to head up to the second floor for food. Their signature color is lavender, and on the TV was 90s music and random trivia. If we had saved room for dessert, we probably would have gotten a shake or ice cream too. read more

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Our first day in Dublin was wet and cold. We wandered by the Guinness Storehouse and were directed to Harkin's. Happily they had a table for us. Beef and Guinness stew seemed the perfect choice and it was. Hot, thick, rich gravy with chunks of beef, carrots, onions and potatoes. Absolutely excellent. Since that day I've had stew at different pubs in Dublin, Waterford, and Killarney. All were good, but so far, Harkin's is the best. read more

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Incredible food, drink, service, and ambiance in an authentic Irish pub!!! The seafood chowder, chicken tenders, and butternut squash soup were all delectable!!! Very close to the Guinness Storehouse. A MUST stop if you're in Dublin!!! read more

Solid Oreo milkshake. Chicken strips were decent kind of had an interesting seasoning on the breading. Definitely a classic lunch spot before you visit the Guinness storefront! read more

Try this place!!!!! Went here after my family and I did the Guinness tour. The restaurant part is on the second floor which is very open and clean. The seats are stylish and comfortable. The waitress were very friendly and helpful while we split the check between the couple. The highlight of this place is there beef & Guinness stew. It's perfectly cooked that the beef falls apart in your mouth. The broth has a ton of flavors and is very hearty. Reminds me of a thick stew I make in the winter back in PA. read more

Near Guinness factory. Wife had pizza - don't get. I had toastey (ham and cheese) it was ok. Also ordered nacho fries and nachos. Next time order pub food at a pub. Service was ok. Ambience might have been better if the 4 of us didn't eat upstairs. Seemed more like a storage space than a place to eat. read more

Great place to stop for a bite after the Guinness Store House tour!! I had the Guinness stew with a pint and it was amazing! Service was spot on and quite friendly! read more

My friends and I had just finished the Guinness tour, which was kind of lame, if I'm being honest. It was our first full day in Dublin and we really wanted to get off the tourist path and find a legit local place. Luckily Yelp came to the rescue and we found Harkins Pup just down the street. The place was full of locals and their families out for a Sunday pint. We quickly befriended Allen at the bar and before we knew it he was buying us a round. My husband at one point was enveloped into a passionate conversation about rugby, football, and California with a new group of friends. Robert behind the bar was super friendly and indulged my friend, Emma, and I taking photos behind the bar. We quickly figured out that everybody has lived in that neighborhood for generations and are related to each other in one form or another. We stopped in for a pint, but 4 hours later we left quite drunk with with many new friends. The hospitality at Harkins can't be beat and I highly recommend if you want an authentic local experience. read more

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Great local pub just outside the Guinness Brewery. Nice place to stop off before or after doing the brewery (which can be exhausting). Staff was friendly and inviting. Nice selection of local beers and full bar. They serve lite fare food such as sandwiches and soups, along with a few crips and peanuts to munch on. They have a cigarette machine, as most great Irish pubs do and free wi-fi. The Guinness brewery has some nice history to it, but I rather sit in this pub and have a few cold pints next time i'm in the area. read more

This was one of my favorite places to eat on my trip to Dublin. The chicken tenders were the best I ever had. So fresh and juicy! Others got the spicy burger and bacon burger. So amazing. Stop here!! Worth it. read more

Harkin's - Chicken Tenders - Pubs Near Me - Dublin, D

To be honest this review is long overdue. I've never stopped thinking about this bar. My friend and I were going to Guinness that day and were hungry around lunch time. Yelp came to rescue and we found this awesome place. We couldn't find parking on the street, so they let us park in front of the bar. The person behind the bar( I think his name was Robert) was so kind to us. We had lunch there and few drinks. We hung out with locals, kind of 'off the beaten path' feeling. Food was great, and drinks were awesome. When I go back to Ireland, I will definitely go back to this place. read more

Harkin's - Pubs Near Me - Dublin, D

Stopped here prior to our storehouse tour. Out of all the pubs we stopped at, this seemed to be the most authentic. It wasn't a large place, and wasn't overly busy (at the time we were there), but it was full of locals, and that's what made it a great little pub. We were unfortunately short of time, and didn't get to try the food. Next time we're in Dublin, this'll be the first stop! read more

What a great local hole in the wall pub! We wanted to kill time before visiting the Guiness Storehouse, so I Yelped a local pub. There's not much near here, but luckily Harkin's was one block away. We stuck out here, it was obviously locals only, but who cares! They were all very nice to us. We ate the absolutely delicious Irish stew, and met the nice lady who made it fresh that morning. I loved that stew, the beef was so tender and there were lots of chunky potatoes! If you want authentic stew, and a fresh pint, come here. It was damn delicious, not touristy, and a good price! The pint of Guiness with the huge bowl of delicious stew was only like 11 or 12 EUR. Great price, great stew, great pub! read more

I was sore I had to pay €50 at the Store House AND pull my own pint, so I came here. I could give a feck about the tour and I just wanted a decent pint. Well, I couldn't have been a more fortunate fella stumbling into a more friendly bunch! Better than any of that shite next door, the ol fella told me that his pub was older than the shite dump next door and had been serving Guinness far longer. Then he asked me if I liked stew, and the next thing I had a bowl of top notch, piping hot stew in front of me. Plenty of craic, and let's be honest, what's a good pint without the craic? Very, very welcoming lot, should represent Ireland at the olympics next year. Save your €50 at the Shite House and have a proper Irish experience here. read more

Harkin's - Proper pint here. Forget that Guinness Sh**e House next door. Save your €50 and have someone else pull a pint for you. - Pubs Near Me - Dublin, D

Sitting here and having a few pints and listening to the locals argue about who's more "Dublin" was the most authentically Irish thing we did all trip. Staff was friendly and they had a few of the opening efl games. Make this a stop in if you're coming this way for Guiness read more

Going to see Biffy Clyro in concert at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham, we ended up going on an impromptu, but fun pub crawl to a fairly mixed array of pubs / bars. Harkin's was the last before we hit the concert grounds and by far my favourite. A lovely surprise, the pint of Guinness was just simply divine. No surprise really as it's located right beside the St James Gate brewery. Inside the decor is clean, comfy and cosy, with the typical Dublin local vibe. TVs on the wall had both the World Cup and GAA. The facilities were in the process of being upgraded, but very clean (excellent). Locals were friendly too. Recommended and I will pop in again next time I'm in the area. read more

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A friendly bar in the shadow of the Guinness brewery. Charming waitress Agatha is as good as it gets with her Irish hospitality. I couldn't wait the one hour for the brewery tour and stumbled here hungry. Two words: beef stew. Just get it! read more

Harkin's - Beef stew, the house specialty. - Pubs Near Me - Dublin, D

By far the pub with the best tasting Guinness. Really rivals the Guinness storehouse, I promise. This place is filled with incredibly nice people and amazing food. A must go to if you're in Ireland read more

Best bar in Ireland. It's where all the locals hang out to have a pint. The staff is very friendly!! If you are in Dublin stop by and enjoy the craic. read more

Best stew around. Found accidentally and can't stop thinking about that stew. Wish I had the recipe

A must stop coming off the tour. Get the stew or sandwich and a pint. Real Irish bar and real class by the staff. Good job Harkin's-you made our trip to the Guinness "tourist butcher shop" worth the bus ride. read more

Tiny, delicious, local Irish pub! I don't understand why this place isn't packed, but I'm sure the locals are glad it is not. This seemed the true quintessential Irish pub to me - nothing touristy about it despite its proximity to Guinness Storehouse. The menu had essentially two items on it - a sandwich and the traditional Guinness Beef Irish stew. I want to go back and get more of the stew. I almost ordered a second order of it, it was so good! Almost every single person in there was a local who came to partake in a pint and possibly a pint after work. They were watching the horse racing, chatting, or even reading the paper. The pints were delicious, the people friendly, and did I mention the stew was delicious! Definitely check this place out - you will feel like you stick out as an outsider - and you do - but that doesn't matter! It was so good! :) read more

Happened upon this lovely place while visiting Guinness on a tour of Dublin. Bartenders were very friendly and even gave me a tip on how to get tickets to the Manchester United match during my trip! Very welcoming atmosphere to a couple of Americans. read more