Everyday is Christmas at the Hole In The Wall. I've deemed this bar to be my favorite bar in Ireland simply because we found it on a magical day of traveling all around, the interior made us feel like kids again, and the service/vibes here were lovely. Hole in the wall lives up to its name of being the longest bar in Ireland. I don't know if that's true or not but I can confirm it is a "very long bar" lol. I like how you feel like you just keep walking and walking into different rooms and the interior again is just so inviting and fun. We came during a weekday for a late lunch beverage and my impression was it was primarily locals. Just my observation. It was either the manager or the owner who was helping us and he was very nice and welcoming despite us being "clear tourists". We were served right away and checked up on to ensure we were enjoying ourselves. You can't go wrong with a Bulmers cider and good company here. This will be a staple stop upon my next visit. read more

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Last open spot and Christmas eve very pack but the people where supper friendly. Great selection of beers and the food was good outside smoking area was a plus and di I tell you 3 bars inside this place last one in the back is a resturant read more

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Great whiskey tasting night, a lot of brands present, staff members were enthusiastic and super helpful. A bit too crowded and hot thought for a small venue. read more

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Love this place! They have it all... food, beer, wine, ice cream. Several different rooms and bar areas. Super friendly and knowledgeable staff. Dash stand has super foods, coffee, ice cream and a continuous short line. Appears to be a popular place for locals. Beautiful park area behind bar with trails. read more

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This was our first stop after settling into our Airbnb. A genuine Irish Pub! Not a celiac friendly spot BUT everyone was friendly, the service was lovely, the food was AMAZING, and it was a great historical vibe. A must visit when in Dublin. read more

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Great restaurant, awesome food and service! Music is so good! They play a variety of tunes, you will not be disappointed! First time in Ireland and will definitely return! Love the holiday theme! read more

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Great place for lunch on our way through the park. Very good service and our lunches were very good and very ample.

What a spot. Quite literally through a hole in the wall, you will find one of Dublin's most inviting and quirkiest pubs, owned by PJ, one of Dublin's most inviting and quirkiest pub owners! After a lovely walk in the park, a friend and I decided to visit the Hole in the Wall for some food. We were randomly treated to a tour of the pub by PJ - there's even more history in it than you first realise, from the old gates that are soldered onto either sides of the bar, to the ancient Guinness taps on display on the wall. There was a roaring fire going in the chimney splitting the lounge and the bar (welcome on even a 'balmy' summer's evening in Dublin!), and there's trinkets and antiques as far as the eye can see. There is a full bar menu in here, or further through, a beautifully decorated more modern restaurant. In between, you will find a fantastically stocked off-license, with more wine variations than I've seen in quite some time. The cool thing about this place is that you can buy your bottle of wine in the offo, then head into the restaurant and drink it, with no corkage. Class or what! The food itself was nice - not quite up to the standard I'd been led to expect here - I got cod and chips - the chips were massive and crispy, perfect. The cod came in three massive portions, but was a little greasy and fried to within an inch of it's life. Either way, this place is just the perfect place to chill and while away the hours. There are benches outside as well, and of course the Park next door, for those sunny days we WILL be having over the coming summer. Bring it on! read more

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Hole In The Wall is certainly not a hole in the wall! It has a really cool back story as well. The Hole in the Wall is named after a tradition which existed in which British Soldiers were served drinks through a hole in the wall as they were forbidden to leave the Phoenix Park. I've been to both the pub part as well as eaten in the restaurant. The pub is a great place on a week night if you're looking for somewhere quiet with a wide variety of beer and other spirits. If you're looking for something a little more lively, the weekends are a full house with a traditional live Irish music. In the middle of the pub/restaurant, they have an off license which has an amazing selection of wines, spirits and micro brewed beers. For being recognized as a pub and less known for it's food, the restaurant is cooking up some great food. They offer a monthly "Chef's Special" menu including items ranging from Irish filet steak to lamb chops and oven baked hake or halibut. They also offer traditional Irish food such as beer battered fish and chips, burgers and a selection of tapas. The service is quite slow (and the food took longer than average most times I've been in) the restaurant, but if you're not in a hurry and enjoying some beverages, it's well worth the wait. I have taken both family and friends to this establishment and each one of them has left saying that they will be back again! read more

The Hole in the Wall holds the record for being the longest pub in Ireland. It's not very wide inside but the pub stretches the length of three medium sized houses. It feels like you're walking down a very long hall way. This place is three businesses rolled into one: it starts off as a pub, the middle contains an off license and the rear is a restaurant. Because Hole in the Wall has existed a very long time, it has acquired some interesting relics. The inside is decorated like my grandmother's house with shaggy lampshades, framed pictures of country cottages and old unwanted antics. The pub remains popular with a diverse crowd. Many people who visit Pheonix Park end up here because it borders on the park. There are lots of families enjoying traditional Irish food and lads drinking pints and watching football on TV. This pub has a good atmosphere and I recommend it to anyone who is tired of drinking in town. read more

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In Dublin is easy to hear that that thing is the biggest,the shortest, or the highest. In the case of The Hole in the Wall it is claimed to be the longest pub in Ireland, and it is said that it has the longest bar counter in Ireland. When I went there for my first time I though seriously that the waiter would come with an scooter or a bike and in each table I would find a microwave to warn the food after the long way from the kitchen. (Just messing). Long time ago it is said that the barman of this pub served drinks through a hole in the wall, and this must be the reason for this name. They have a shot like inside where is possible to buy bottles. The food is good, tapas like menu is available. The croquettes, gambas and a hamburger were my election, the gambas and the croquettes were good, the hamburger not too bad. read more

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Wow. Excellent food, excellent service, fantastic atmosphere! Staff could not be more helpful if they tried! We had the tapas and most of them were fantastic. Stuffed mushrooms were wonderful, tempura prawns great, goats cheese was good! My rosti was burned and the chicken wings were dry. Beer selection was amazing, especially as a non alcoholic beer lover. I will be back. read more

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I went here for the first time today for Sunday lunch with friends. From the outside it didn't look very appealing and a bit dilapidated but the large car park was convenient and once you step inside the door it all changes. The place is really authentic and has the feel of what you might imagine to be walking into a bar 300 years ago. You're kind of expecting Frodo and Bilbo Baggins to appear from one of the little nooks or archways. The staff were very friendly and helpful and it got quite busy but the service never suffered. The food is straightforward but we all really enjoyed it, my wife had the burger and I had the fish and chips and we both were really happy with the quality of the meat/fish respectively. The prices are quite high for what it is and the location so that's something to watch out for but at least the quality of food and service is good so you're not feeling like you've been done when you leave. I'd definitely go back, would be a great place to have a bit of a session. read more

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I should start by saying this is a review of the food, the Hole in The Wall is a great bar and well worth the visit for a pint. Unfortunately, despite what I'd heard and my high expectations, I was not impressed with the food here. My friend and myself shared three tapas to start and had a main course each. We had the tempura gambas, potato and mozzarella croquette, and duck liver pate. Firstly I didn't think much effort had gone into the presentation, even the dips were just presented in little plastic tubs. The tapas were purely average, the croquettes didn't taste as if they were freshly make and the gambas were chewy. For the main course I had the duck confit, it was on the daily specials. The duck was dry and the cabbage was tasteless. However, the potato fondant and caramelised onion was very good. I really wanted to like the Hole in the Wall, the restaurant is very atmospheric and looked great for Christmas. However, for me, the food really didn't cut it. read more

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Wow this is quite a spot! Love it! Is great for going for lunch, great for going for a pint with friends!!! The food is really beautiful! Salmon is out of this world. Is really affordable. Comfortable place! Staff are very friendly! One of the things that caught my attention was this very old section where u see old medicine bottles. I always sit next to the fire... I've had lunch here so many times and I can say "Trio stuffed Pepper" gorgeous!! "Fish and chips" uhmm!!! Veggie pasta!! Is tasteful too!! I will have to come here in the evening for some drinks! Amazing place! Fully recommend it! read more

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This place has a great atmosphere all year round (especially so at Christmas!). The food is lovely, they've a great selection of wine and beers. If you don't want anything at the bar you're welcome to take anything off the shelf in the off license with free corkage. Total bonus! It's one of the best bottle shops in Dublin. Tell yourself you'll go for a walk in the park, then get sucked into spending the afternoon there - it's worth it! read more

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As a regular patron of this establishment, I can recommend the Hole In The Wall as an enjoyable place to wile away some time in good company. Stepping inside is like going back in time - it's as if you have just alighted from a coach, the horses are being stabled and you are resting for the next stage of your journey to Navan (or suchlike places!). It has that olde worlde charm, nooks and crannies, candles, real fire and old odds and bods all around you (and I'm not referring to the staff :-)). As for the staff, they are friendly and professional, a nice mix of nationals and non-nationals. There are not many places you will go where you will find a Chinese person with a "coupla fochal"!! The €5 tapas are great value if you fancy a pint and a snack. For the hungrier of you, there is a varied menu of more substanial meals. If you like your wine, the wine shop is great with labels you won't easily find in the supermarkets. Live music on a Tuesday and Saturday night is always worth a visit, with everchanging line-ups around a few core players. Reasonably regular wine nights provide a welcome distraction to the normal evening out. You would be forgiven for thinking I was sponsored in some way to write this, but that is not the case. I have no intention of making them aware of this review, I just believe in credit where credit is due. read more

Arguably the biggest beer garden in Europe! The Hole In The Wall still carries on an age-old tradition of serving great pints and passing them through -- yep, a hole in the wall -- to the Phoenix Park. Diners can also avail of some great wines courtesy of the adjacent wine shop. What's not to like? This eclectically decorated pub maintains its authenticity with a steady stream of locals, good pub grub and live traditional Irish music that feels more like an intimate jam session than a carefully staged performance. Hugging the wall of Phoenix Park, The Hole in the Wall boasts to be the longest in Europe at 86 meters in length. For fine dining, don't be deterred by the half-barrels imbedded in the ceiling, old stone archways from its days as a medieval inn or array of beer-related, Irish and worldly knick-knacks as there is a classy restaurant and wine cellar at the end of the pub. Even with the long commute, which makes tourists a rarity here, this pub is worth a visit to watch The Eastern Harps, what is arguable the best traditional Irish music in town on Saturday nights. Check pub for additional music times. read more

The pride and joy of Blackhorse avenue. The staff know me by name. The wine couldn't be better. The atmosphere and friendly service is exceptional. The pub uses the same calp limestone in the masonry work as the Phoenix park wall, giving it a real traditional character. Bands play there regularly and the food on the menu is beyond the abilities of any restaurant within a 10 mile radius. Oh and I nearly forgot the most important thing, the Guinness is the business. read more

Ahhh I am torn with this place. I LOVE it as a pub, how it looks. How cosy it is inside. The atmosphere. It's great. BUT I have had a couple of experiences in here where the bar staff have been a little indifferent and not really on the ball which annoys me greatly. This place would be the perfect package if the staff were 100% on the ball, friendly and full of the banter you expect from a local pub. The food I find nice but over priced for the most part. What I do like is the cheap wine specials. €15.99 for a bottle of red last night. Crazy cheap. They have a wine shop attached so you can also get wines over €12 and drink with no corkage, or if under €12 you pay €15 to drink on the premises. I will keep coming here because of how much I love the place it's just a shame that some of the staff let it down along with the food prices. I would also like to see more draft craft beer here. Beer selection is predominantly your standard Heineken, Carlsberg etc. It's a 3.5! read more

Popped in for Sunday lunch, availed of the early bird which is two courses for €17.95 which is pretty good value. Staff are absolutely spot on, extremely welcoming, and the place is kid friendly too. If you are having wine you can choose your tipple from the adjoining off license and there's no corkage fee and a huge selection, as there is of craft beers and ales. We opted for the bacon & cheese burger which came with beautiful homemade skinny cut chips (with the jacket still on, yay!) and the sea bass which was on a bed of chive mash and seasonal veg and was lovely too. Deserts were strawberries & cream (light on the strawberries, very heavy on the whipped cream :-/ ) and the bread & butter pudding which was stunning. All in all I would definately recommend it, especially if you have friends from outside Ireland they will love the authentic feel of it without being smothered in faux-Paddyness. read more

This place is a tourist trap!! The menu is ridiculously overpriced.. €17.50 for a basic burger is too much. Portions are so small and you will be waiting. Rumour has it a percentage of staff tips go to management. The management/owners are obviously not involved and instead leave the running to staff who are obviously inexperienced. Try halfway house or cummiskeys instead! read more

This pub is a gem of Dublin and is the longest pub in Ireland! It's long, gallery-like layout giving it an intimate feeling, as if one is in a cave of some sort! With nice decor, nicely wrought bar design, staff and indeed food! But what makes it a rare collector's item, an unknown and hidden jewel, is the origin of its name: it actually acquires its name because in bygone eras, the British Army, in order to have a pint, would climb or clamber through a hole in the wall of the herculean Phoenix Park (outside of which, the pub is located) And still today this quirky fact and amusing way of access is still there to be sampled and negociated... This pub is an unmissable piece of heritage and history and pub design woven into one. Have a peep in the hole in the wall!! read more

This is no doubt a homily establishment with a unique atmosphere. I would not hesitate to come here for a few pints and chill out as there is a relaxing feel about the place However I have to say that in relation to the food, that what you pay for versus what you get back is disappointing. The cheapest main course on menu is 17.50 for burger and fries. To be honest I do not think any burger and chips warrants that price anywhere but particularly the option they served me. Nothing extraordinary about taste and presentation was average and sides almost non existent However the tapas represent reasonable value by comparison This pub would be a 4 star easily if they could strike the right note regarding main course value/ pricing read more

Post Christmas blues.. Where do you go? The most christmassy decorated pub EVER! The Hole in The Wall. It had been on my list of places to visit this Christmas. On arrival it hits you driving up... Lights! Then walking in... The smell of cinnamon and Christmas smelling candles. Mmm Devine. We decided to grab a bite but it was so busy and walked back out but just before we walked out were delighted to spot a table near the door empty. It was the Saturday after New Years.. People were getting the last bit of boozing on. The drinks.- I got a glass of wine which was filled to the brim and tasted lovely. I couldn't believe it was only €6 it was more like 2 glasses and himself got a Diet Coke (designated driver;)) We ordered 3 tapas between us, as we were heading to a party after, so just wanted to fill the hole but not be stuffed. We got the tempura prawns- These were so tasty and a huge serving. They came in a fluffy batter with a lovely lemon mayo dip. Next was the pate with brioche - the pate tasted Fab but the toast was a bit soft and needed a crunch and there were only 4 peices. We could of done with more. Lastly we got the aubergine with goats cheese and beetroot. This tasted lovely. A really nice fresh combo but again the smallest portion of all and probably the least costly to make. Either way we were satisfied and all 3 came to €19.95 it saved a couple of Euro if you order the most expensive ones to choose from but the price went up on this as online it was €17.95 which is definitely better priced. Would I go back? Yes definitely.. Especially at Christmas. Was the food nice? Yes and other plates people ordered looked delicious passing our table. Overall- it won't be the last time I visit the hole in the wall pub :) read more

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A good pint but a really really bad burger. First off the waitress initially came over when we weren't ready and we asked for more time. She then didn't come back over for another 20 minutes after we asked for her. Three of us ordered burgers and all came well over done. Before I ordered I asked if there were onions in the burger to which the waitress replied "no". Grand, so then the burger arrived and it had onions in it. I was too hungry to send it back so I kept going. All of the burgers were warm, clearly not cooked fresh. We all agreed the burgers weren't up to scratch. One star for the good chips and good beer which isn't the hardest thing to do in fairness. read more

Delicious food and the place isn't too shabby either. I enjoyed going for a walk in Phoenix park afterwards too. I came here with my family and we were all pleased with our dinners. The steak is lovely, I had mine rare. The portions are large enough and I struggled to finish mine. For those only wanting to have a drink, the pints are good. I can't remember the price. Overall, I had a really nice time here. read more

I really like this place especially after a nice long walk in the park. It's only about 15 minutes down the road from me, and it's a really nice local. It has a nice restaurant if the bar area is full. Clientele are really nice, staff are nice and friendly. There's just something about a wood burning in a fireplace that makes it all nice and cosy. Plus there's lots to look at around the pub, a great ecclectic collection of old knic-knacks. They serve craft beers, great steaks, and awesome desserts. Ask the bar man to give you a history of the bar itself. read more

Love this pub! As a local, you can't beat it especially in winter-time. Their Christmas decorations are gorgeous & the whole place is like Santa's grotto....for adults! It serves food both in the bar and in a lovely restaurant also. The food is above average but I have had the odd underwhelming meal. Often it's a case of being close to delicious but some small detail can let the meal down eg. Food a bit cold, delays in service, that sort of thing. Overall though, a good pub experience! read more

What a cool bar! Supposedly the longest bar in Ireland and I wouldn't be surprised if this were true as it is indeed very long. There is a lovely quirky bar at one end and a modern, bright restaurant at the other and an off licence in the middle. It is right next to the Pheonix Park so a perfect place to pop in for a drink or something to eat after a nice walk in the park. I watched the 6 Nations Rugby here - both the Ireland and England games. They had TV's everywhere so it wasn't a problem watching the matches from anywhere. I was a little dissappointed with the food. We ate in the reatuarant - it certainly wasn't bad but it wasn't fantastic either. However, it wasn't expensive. I wiill definitely come back here for a drink (and maybe try the bar food) the next time im in the Pheonix Park. read more

Was here for the first time only recently, had some food and dessert, nice atmosphere and architecture on the inside. They also offer outdoor seating which is ideal on those hot summer days! We weren't waiting long for food and it had that nice home made taste to it. Staff are friendly and welcoming. They have TV's and an off license. Great location right beside the phoenix park. read more

Good lunch fare (Spanish style tapas, great burger - same menu at the pub and restaurant). Very nice staff and a big plus on not charging corkage for anything above 10EUR on their off-license (their selection is quite impressive). read more

Great location next to the Phoenix Park, ideal for a walk before or after a meal. If going for a meal on Sundays, a reservation is recommended. Food was quite good: chicken wings, chorizo squid & chickpeas and burgers. Off-licence has a good selection of beers. read more

Make sure you're seen when you walk in. The building is pretty long with different rooms as you walk through.... You might get missed. I ordered the goat cheese soup of the day which was delicious. Prefect for a windy cool day. Had a few people take our order, check on us, give us the check, etc. That made it confusing on who to ask for what.... But all staff was professional. I would visit again. read more

Come spring and summer, the Hole in the Wall serves arguably the biggest beer garden in Europe! The pub (which is also the longest pub in Ireland) still carries on a century-old tradition of serving great pints and even food and passing them through - yep, a hole in the wall - to the Phoenix Park. Genius. So on a sunny Sunday afternoon you'll see loads of people lounging in the grass near the aforementioned hole, and sipping drinks from pints and bottles. A thing unheard of in other Dublin parks. read more

Absolutely amazingly delicious food! Traditional Irish fare prepared with an artful style. The stuffed pepper trio is exquisite! The hand-cut fries are like crack! I'm told the lamb was amazing, as was the fish and chips and the burger! The place has great style and really is my favorite so far in Dublin. I don't give five stars often but this place really deserves it. read more

Worth it just for the atmosphere. Tons of character, and just a great interior. Service was extremely slow, and food was very average for a pub. We actually would recommend, just for the experience. read more

Food is overpriced and the staff aren't the nicest. It felt like a huge inconvenience for them when I had to ask for more water for the table, or a fork when we were left 1 short. read more

I was expecting so much from here after reading a great review in the paper. Unfortunately it went down hill from there. We where greeted at the door by a waitress arguing with a customer and as she showed us to her seat she had words with a colleague. We then ordered and were given our food way too quickly telling us all too much about the level of preparation that went into it. If I didn't know better, I'd swear our two salmons were straight from a carvery (considering the €20 price tag, I'd hope not). The dish was whipped from under me before I had finished and as I was given my tea a waiter gave us the bill he told us we had asked for.... We hadn't!! He took the bill back and we enjoyed the end of our drinks. When we did look for the bill it took an age to arrive!! All round this was so disappointing!! read more

Cold chicken wings cold chips and tiny icream all for €15 ... FOR A CHILD ???? I mean that's a rip .... my advice don't bother cause if I was to put up the Adult prices you'd probably agree .. read more