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Kennedy's

4.0 (75 reviews)
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Closed 12:30 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for groups

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Rhonda S.

A lovely traditional Irish pub in Dublin. We had a party of 7 and they were very accommodating. Loved the bar atmosphere. I had a veggie burger and side of chips. The burger was absolutely delicious, the plant based patty tasted homemade and I enjoyed every bite. Excellent place to grab drinks and dinner.

Happy wife
Peter I.

Best vibe and meal so far. Doesn't hurt Deborah is a Kennedy. Great service and wonderful story telling at tables. Dublin at its best. Start with a great local beer and chard for Deb then the BEST wings ever and bangers and mash. Just wow! Ending with the staff gifting a tee to Deb so she is part of the family. Awesome.

Irish coffee
Bob M.

Went to Kennedy's for a quick bite to eat and found the place to be very busy. We were able to get a table indoors and were greeted by a very pleasant server who took our drink orders. Menu is limited but has plenty of selections for anyone from appetizers to salads, burgers and large sharable platters for large groups. We ordered onion rings and pork sliders. The onions rings came stacked with sides of onion jam, great stuff, and a mayonnaise dip. Three sliders were served on a plate and were about half the size of a hamburger. They were filled with plenty of pork with a great barbecue sauce. Overall the meal was the right size for a light meal. And a visit to Kennedy's isn't complete without an Irish coffee. A good finish to a good meal. Probably will revisit the place again as we'll be in Dublin of and on for a few days.

Burger and chips
Keneshia B.

This was a fun and friendly pub nearby where I stayed in Dublin. It was always pretty full but the service was awesome. I'm not the one to drink a lot, so Guinness wasn't on the table for me. However, the food was always hot and was pretty good for pub food. I had the burger and chips both times and the burger could have been cooked a little less. If you're not familiar with chips in Ireland, they are more like wedges. Here, they were seasoned with herbs. The ketchup is not traditional either so don't expect Heinz. However, I enjoyed going here and the crowd turnover was pretty quick every time.

Fish and chips
David M.

This Irish pub has the best of Dublin. The fish and chips comes is news paper and was cooked just right. The batter is not too thin but not so thick that you miss the fish. The tartar is homemade. The beer is cold and they have a lot of choices. The pub atmosphere is friendly and full of enthusiasm. The service was excellent. All of the staff chipped in helping each other.

White bean and tomatoe soup
Cherie C.

We were welcomed as we walked in the door. We were seated at a table table, which was a two top, that was right next to the service window. The bright light was very distracting, and I asked if we could move, which we were We were moved to a new table, which was much better suited for a brand new experience for this restaurant. We ordered fish and chips, which obviously is common in Ireland and soup because we wanted to share everything as to not to have leftovers. The food and the drinks came out fast and we were waited on multiple servers, which we appreciated since we didn't have to wait on our one serve The fish and chips were wonderful! The haddock was deliciously seasoned and not too greasy. I did block mine a little with a napkin just to prevent some of the oil. The soup was amazing and I could've eaten just that I'm not really complaining, but as a pub probably should be, the floors were sticky, but it would not keep me from recommending this place. Our main waitress, whose name was SOL, was very kind and warm This restaurant was right across from our hotel, and was a recommendation, and I do not regret being here. Certainly would recommend you visiting here if you want an authentic Irish experience.

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Lea C.

We dropped in today for lunch and honestly, how can you resist the exterior of this clearly Irish pub in Dublin? They have a connection back to Oliver Wilde, which we will study up on, lol Husband asked what was their specialty and he ordered the Guinness beef pie and loved it. Pretty heavy lunch, along with a Guinness. I ordered the tuna melt on sourdough, which was very good and added the vegetable soup for an additional four euro. I wish I wouldn't have done that as it was quite bland. Service was great and you can't beat the ambiance. It's a popular place for sure. I believe their other specialty is the fish and chips, which also looked quite popular!

Espresso martini
David S.

Solid bar and they often have live music. However the live music is normally a few people in a booth playing music so you have to be really close to hear them. Service was friendly but it is much more expensive than other pubs in the area. The cocktails were pricey. They have very good wings!

IPA Fresh Battered Haddock & Chips
Adam B.

Conveniently located near the National Gallery of Ireland. Lots of great Oscar Wilde history noted outside. The food is pretty solid too. Beef & Guinness Pie: Some of the best tasting stew broth I've had in Dublin. Meat was nice and tender too. Was a bit let down by the "pie" part since it was just some such thin pastry puffy plopped on top, not even covering the whole plate. Would have liked more buttery flaky dough to go with this. Also, there were some weird pods with a strong anise flavor that I kept crunching into; the texture was a bit off-putting. IPA Fresh Battered Haddock & Chips: Standard. Fish was thick and flaky and crispy. The chips were a bit thinner than I care for.

My wife and I spent two weeks in Ireland for our summer holiday in July. The last day of our visit was spent in Dublin, and given that is the home of Guinness, I insisted we visit a local pub to have a pint. We were seated promptly and politely and I excused myself to the WC and asked my wife to order us a "hometown beer". I returned to find that she had ordered a pint of Guinness for me and a Coors for herself. You see, we live in Golden, Colorado (USA) and like Guinness, Coors is only produced in one location, our "hometown". So (ever the smartass) she followed my instructions to the letter and ordered two "hometown beers" -- one from our current location of Dublin, and one from our home of Golden, Colorado. AND, to make the irony even thicker, she was wearing a Guinness sweater !!! But back to the review -- as I expected, Kennedy's pour a "perfect pint" of Guinness. Indeed the atmosphere is exactly what you'd expect from a good Irish pub -- warm, welcoming, jovial, and relaxed. I HIGHLY recommend Kennedy's Pub whenever you're in Dublin. OH, and while you're there be sure to order the "hometown beer"!

Beef & Guinness Pie
Cristina G.

Decided to pop in after the receptionist at my hotel recommended this spot for lunch or dinner. I stopped by on my last Sunday in Dublin for a quick bite around 12:15pm. I was seated immediately as other guests continued to trickle in for lunch. By the time I finished up, the restaurant was packed which is certainly a good sign. I opted to go with a final Beef and Guinness Pie for my last sit-down meal in Dublin which turned out to be a great choice. The puff pastry on top was perfectly light and crispy, and the beef was super tender and seasoned to perfection. Of the different Beef and Guinness pies I tried on my trip, Kennedy's recipe was the most unique and included lots of fennel seeds. My waitress was super attentive and friendly, and the ambiance was warm and inviting - the perfect place to dine on a rainy Sunday afternoon. Would totally recommend.

Deidre K.

Food was really good ;service for the most part pretty good. It was very busy and the service was bustling around everywhere!

Burger and chips
Geoffrey T.

Nice pub with friendly service. Nice, inviting atmosphere. Food was good - we ordered a burger and bangers and mash. It was a good spot to grab a pint and some grub without reservations.

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Stumbled upon this pub our last night in Dublin. Best meal I had all trip. And great live music.

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My 1st to go bar upon landing in Dublin. Got to say, it's the best Dublin's preserved Victorian…read morepub. The authentic Victorian setting, the Victorian mahogany fittings, the mosaic marble tiled floors and granite tabletops, the mahogany bar, capped with red Connemara marble, follows the classic Victorian architectural pattern. The staff are helpful, friendly and patient since their accent is hard to understand sometime. My 1st beer and 1st Irish food, all I can say is what a meal, just simple delish. Being here is just a wondrous experience, the place is cosy, warm and the friendly of the people. So glad I picked this place as my first of Dublin.

If you want to experience a true Victorian pub in Dublin, The Stag's Head is a beautiful place to…read morestart. Tucked down Dame Court just off Dame Street, The Stag's Head is one of those rare pubs that feels genuinely historic rather than designed to look old. The building dates to the late 1800s, and the interior retains the ornate features of a classic Victorian "gin palace"--rich carved wood, stained glass, brass rails, and a warm, glowing bar that feels wonderfully preserved. We stopped in around 4:30 pm, which turned out to be a perfect time to visit. There were other patrons enjoying drinks and food, but the atmosphere was calm and relaxed rather than loud or rowdy. It felt like the kind of place where locals drop in for a quiet pint on their way home from work before the evening crowd arrives. The staff were excellent--friendly, welcoming, and attentive without being intrusive. The food was very good (we failed to take photos because we were too busy enjoying it). As a vegetarian, I was thrilled to see the Impossible burger front and center on their menu; it was deliciously prepared with guacamole on a brioche bun, and not an afterthought on the menu. My companions both chose the Irish Beef Burger, and said it was excellent. One thing to know: this is a traditional Victorian pub, so cocktails aren't really part of the program. Expect beer, wine, or spirits rather than mixed drinks. In a place like this, that actually feels exactly right. Other pubs do serve mixed drinks. Between the history, the ambience, the quality of the food, and the wonderful staff, The Stag's Head is the kind of place that makes you feel like you've experienced a real piece of Dublin.

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After finishing work I went to meet a few friends here for after work drinks. It started out very…read moregood the first waitress we had could not do enough for us we even ordered a few wedges and chips these were really good. Me and 1 of my friends decided to order some cocktails so we went to the bar to see what we could get I ordered a mojito and a White Russian for my friend. I should have known it would be a disaster when the female bartender had to as the waitress how to make it needless to say it was not very good. After a while my friend decided to get one more round before we left. Well to say we were shocked is an understatement. When the waitress came over she went to order a drink to which the response was cant you see I'm busy what's wrong with you going to the bar, as she turned and walked away and went back to the bar to chat with another member of staff. The girl that had been looking after us earlier I think had finished which was a shame. Needless to say we didn't stay for another drink. This would put me off going back I could understand if it was busy but service like this is not acceptable

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