Situated right near St. Patricks since like 1619 I had to check it out in a driving rainstorm! Showed up early afternoon & it was pretty obvious they don't like tourists here at all. The girl pretended like she was organizing the stuff for the toasties while customers sat there dry. She spent most of her time talking to the locals at the end of the bar or outside smoking. Finally got a beer giving a new meaning to *DRY STOUT* as she jammed the tapped handle like it was her ex husband!? Haha. Couple customers near me muttered "Fuckkkking worst service evah" after trying to get a beer for 10 mins and walking out!? Inside is not much to speak except for maybe the old fireplace. Would not recommend this joint at all// talk later read more

The service was great over at Fallons! Amy took care of us and served us a few pints!! We went over to the church for a tour prior and it was a close spot after!! The pints tasted yummy and there was a good atmosphere! read more

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I'm reluctant to give a good review because I thinks it's better if people don't know about it...Definitely a Diamond in the ruff. If you want an old school pub with a 19th century feel (hasn't been updated in a long time) with lots of locals, this is your pub...none of this cheap touristy bullshit....staff is awesome...just act like you belong and not someone that just flew in and is looking to get drunk... read more

its a local bar with very little tourist. I had a fun time chatting with the locals. I had a few drinks. So many whiskeys to pick from. Cool thing is they have the price on each bottle. So i had to have a redbreast 21. YUM read more

This is a deadly little boozer. Real old Dublin kinda bar in the Coombe. They sell lots of different crisps. Most importantly they sell actual pub crisps. King if I remember correctly. The Guinness here is immense. It's a shame that this city serves up some crappy Guinness. It's like going to Japan and getting bad sushi. Fallons appears to be an exception to this unfortunate reality. This pub gets very full on a Friday night so I would suggest getting there early to grab a seat. The crowd is very mixed which is nice but anytime I see 20 something year old hipsters with mustaches and cardigans I want to punch them in the face. So I have to make sure to not sit near any of them. The bar does not appear to have any heating system. So it can be FREEZING or if you are sitting under the old school outdoor heat which is indoors then you will be burnt unless you wear sunblock. They sell gluten free beer which is great for the hipsters/assh0les and even better for the customers who are genuinely allergic to gluten. My only gripe is that the place does tend to get so busy that it can be very difficult to navigate from your seat, to the door, to the toilet and to the bar to order a drink. Also I don't think they have a card machine. But go for the Guinness and the pub crisps and avoid anyone under 40 who is sporting a mustache. read more

What's not to Love?! There's nowhere else I'd prefer to be on a rainy Sunday than Fallons pub, drinking pots of tea or pints of Guinness with good friends. This seems like a simple order but is contingent on so many variables, when you think about it - the noise level of the music, availability and comfiness of seats, the demeanour of staff, the temperature, the prices, the location, the other punters. Somehow, Fallons has all of this dialled in. It's the perfect "I just want a pint and a chat" pub. And you know what that means - many pints and long philosophical debates. And a great night out. read more

I'm a bit surprised at myself for not having been to this place before. Great pub. It has a long bar-top that gives it a saloon feel to it. Some very quirky decorations but at it's heart it is a very old fashioned styled pub. Great mix of people too which I love in pubs, young folks on first dates to middle aged men having a quiet pint at the bar to people like us who were drinking Guinness like it was going out of fashion... Well summer is coming I can't be drinking it then so we are just having a long goodbye. read more

This is a comfortable and cozy neighborhood pub that serves one of the best pints of Guinness. It's small; but, it has a good feel about it. The interesting and old decor and the long bar draw you in from the get-go... It's off the beaten path and that's what makes it even more inviting. read more

Incredibly ignorant staff. I was just there when it was relatively busy and needed to go to the toilet first. So I went and when I finished I found that the owner, I think, was standing behind me watching me, in the doorway blocking it. I asked him if there was a problem. Silence. I asked him if I could help him. Silence. And then he said, loudly, that I hadn't ordered a drink. I said, apprehensively, that I was going to after going to the toilet, but was cut off where he said angrily that 'its called manners to ask first'. I said 'I'm sorry?' He then said again loudly and aggressively, that 'it's called manners to ask first. You ask permission before you go to the toilet!' I was a bit taken aback to say the least and said that I certainly wasn''t going to have a drink now and also something about pots and kettles. At that point I decided to quickly leave an never return, but having to force my way past the strange staff member. I understand that many shops and bars in Dublin don't want members of the public using their facilities without buying something from them. But I actually was looking forward to sitting down, having a read of my book for an hour, and then continuing on to home. I hadn't actually tried the pub before even though it is very near my house. I live in the Coombe. I've never encountered a situation where I need special dispensation from a pope of pissing to have, well, a piss. Even if he has concerns about people saying that they will order a pint after they use the toilet, there are slightly more diplomatic, respectful and intelligent ways to go about the situation. So if you go there, be sure to get your toilet pass from the bog troll! read more

Great locals bar near St Patrick's Cathedral, I would say Fallons hasn't changed much over the years. It reminds me of pubs as a kid, probably its the pungent smell off urine from the toilets! Before coming here I was promised the best Guiness in Dublin; unfortunetly, the search continues for me. Pop in here if you want a pint and chat with mates in a relaxed environment, try and get the snug ;-) read more

Famed for it's Guinness - which of course this accolade is well deserved. Lovely spot for a few quiet pints. Authentic 'Old Man' pub. Toasted sambos with real Coleman's mustard - outstanding!!! High stool or in the snug, your on to a winner. read more

A good locals pub. Nothing fancy but good Guinness, prompt service, and a great place to soak in the ambiance of being in a real Irish pub

If you want a bar without tourists and experience talking to locals then go here. It's a very old bar near St Patrick's Cathedral with original wall structures that he bartender will tell you about. I had Powers John Lanes Blend with my girlfriend and throughly enjoyed it. read more

Very nice pub with a good vibe and decent normal clientele. It is a place for a drink and a conversation. Television will be on sometimes usually only for sport and is turned off afterwards. They have bottled stout from fridge or shelf so I am happy. Toasted sambos and crisps etc. are all good. On one occasion I had an odd and unfriendly encounter with one of the barmen who doesn't seem to like people who are not part of the furniture. The other staff are lovely and friendly so I have not let it stop me going there. I live locally so if I am going for a beer this is where I would go. read more

It's been a tradition among me and my friends to go here for a pint after browsing through the stalls at the monthly flea-market in the Food Co-op building. Too bad that other groups seem to have the same tradition. Fallons is a much-loved local, and a small one, so when swarms of beer-thirsty bargain-hunters hurry over to grab the few seats available, it fills up pretty quickly, and sometimes gets so packed that the party has to move over to the street. I actually shouldn't be telling you about this place. The fight for the tables is hard enough as it is. So erase from memory. Now! read more

John Fallons - Pubs Near Me - Dublin, D

Fine Irish Pub. Stopped in after St. Patrick's church service to get warm. Met with friendly bartender and customers. It appears to be all locals. No food other than bags of crisps. read more

John Fallons - Pubs Near Me - Dublin, D

We wandered over here in the afternoon on a weekday. Somehow, it was pretty lively on like a Tuesday at 3. The crowd was a mixture of old (us) and young, which was , you know, pretty great. There was yet another amazing singer songwriter taking us somewhere we belonged. We could have stayed here for our entire vacation,but I think they would have eventually kicked us out. Another stupendous , genuine , place in Dublin. read more

LOVE this pub. A dinky little slice of history with a savage atmosphere and as many people have said before, one of the best pints of Guinness you're likely to get anywhere in the city. I love the fact that it's a bit like a worn down penny - you can see or imagine the stories the walls hold in on the old wallpaper or creaky floor boards and comfy seats. It's got such a charm to it in fact that it could easily fall into the tourist trap type thing - they'd lap it up - yet it doesn't. It's got that perfect mix of localers and visitors. I can't wait to come back again and try their fabled cheese toasty. read more

Great 'old man' style pub just off Patrick Street. Full of characters and grotty as hell but it's a lovely spot. Gets quite busy at the weekends but never pretentious. read more

Wandered in here tonight. The barman Dave was amazing and the regulars in this pub were great for a chat. Also the beer was delicious. We have been in Dublin for 3 days and Fallon's was the first place we felt truly welcome. A great old Irish pub! As an American, this was the pub we were looking for all weekend. read more

My dad and two brothers came from California and these guys welcomed us with open arms! We heard from the locals they poured the best pint of Guinness, so we went! It became our home bar, would recommend this spot to anyone! Dave, one of the night bartender is a great guy!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! read more

Best pint of Guinness for miles around. And a decent bit cheaper than than other places in the city. Always a great atmosphere here too. Pop in for one, you'll stay for more. read more

An small but fine pub near to St. Patrick's Cathedral. Just for pints and crisps. Good Guinness, no music at all what makes easier meeting friends and catch up. read more

This pub is the real deal! If you are looking for the best pint of Guinness in Dublin. And friendly folks all around this is the place. But I have another reason I love John Fallons. I got into town and long story short my host and I couldn't make contact due to my faulty phone. I didn't know what I was going to do. So I looked for the first pub I came to and these guys took care of me. They let me borrow the bar phone. And I made contact with my host. All worked out from there. Thank you Jerry for helping a traveler in a time of need. Go to John Fallons! You won't be disappointed! read more

Just 5 mins walk from the busy nightlife of Wexford Street, John Fallons is a small, quiet "old man's" pub near St Patrick's Cathedral. It smells a bit, as some of these pubs are wont to do thanks to the smoking ban, but it has a lovely authentic atmosphere. Pints are also reasonably priced. While it wouldn't be the place for a crowd of excitable young 'uns to rumble in to, if you are just looking for a pleasant pint in nice surroundings with a little bit of sport on the TV, then you could do worse than this little gem. read more

Friendly pub, excellent Guinness. Very authentic vibe.

a great pub, nice people, no loud idiots, decent Guinness and always a great place to visit. A must!!

great local pub if you live close by st. patrick's cathedral. i really like the wall decorations, some cool antique stuff about rugby, football etc. .. the staff is great too. bit small but i guess that gives it a more local feel. Lot of regular crowd. We usually go thr to watch rugby games. read more