My husband and I love this pub. We visited at least three times during our recent trip to Dublin. We had dinner and drinks here at least twice. The food was delicious and better than other pub food we ate during our three week trip to Dublin. I liked getting some vegetables with my dinner, instead of just chips/fries. I particularly recommend the stuffed pork cutlet. The clientele is a mixture of young people, middle-aged people, and seniors. The pub is next to Trinity College, so it draws a lot of students and office workers who were dressed up for a night out. No one was rowdy. The clientele also included seniors including some tourists such as us. There is a fair amount of seating inside and limited seating outside. The pub is popular, and once in a while it was hard to find a table. The service is very good. The pub is one block from the Davenport Hotel and the Alex Hotel. The Davenport Hotel recommended this restaurant as a good place for dinner. Kennedys has been in business since 1850. The author Oscar Wilde used to work here. read more

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This gets 5 stars based on the history and vibe alone. The service was excellent and inviting. Had all of the great Irish beers on tap. Will be returning to this place in a couple of weeks when we return to Dublin. read more

Really enjoyed my experience here! Got an Irish coffee which was a little bitter but pretty good still! Got the soup of the day (sweet potato and chicken) and it was pretty good. Definitely needed more seasoning though. We also tried sweet potato fries which could have cooked a bit longer, but still good. Lastly we tried the chicken flatbread appetizer. It was good, filled with chicken and worth the price. Would definitely try something else/ new if I went again! read more

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INCREDIBLE! We were lucky enough to have chosen Kennedy's as the location for our welcome party for our destination wedding from the States in July 2022. All of our 70 guests could literally not stop RAVING about the food, drinks, service, and venue hire space at Kennedy's! The staff could not have been kinder or more gracious. The chef made a buffet that all of our guests agreed was the best meal they had all trip (among stiff competition!) and the bartender pulled hundred of pints of Guinness and made probably even more espresso martinis for our jet lagged crowd at a record pace. Cannot recommend or thank Kennedy's enough!!! read more

My first time in Dublin and what a great first meal. Fish & chips were on point. Pea purée was heavenly. Staff is friendly and welcoming. read more

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Kennedy's is great for some Friday lunchtime pub grub, but may I suggest you go for the curry fries on batch? It's the absolute best thing on the menu. I visited with a Kennedy's veteran who knows his pubs and pub food and he wisely steered away from the steak in favour of the CC. I forked out twice as much as him and opted for the steak. Needless to say I was begging him for morsels of his scrummy meal, while my steak was really very ordinary and only got eaten because it was 'there'. So food-wise, that's the deal. Drinks-wise, the Guinness is good. That's all you need to know, isn't it? Also, if you happen to be at Kennedy's when it's not packed, take the time to check out the pictures on the walls. There's some interesting ones there alright. I like the black and white one with the two businessmen having a meeting. It's very cool. There's also a really cool map of Dublin in the 1700s. Love that stuff! Also look out for the old price card featuring arrowroot biscuits and flour and the like. It's very kitsch - you'll find that above the bar. read more

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I'd not been back to Kennedy's in a while and it seems in the intervening time Kennedy's has embraced the craft beer revolution. Fantastic. We were here to meet friends taking part in a charity table quiz, which was going on when we arrived. Two craft ciders in hand, we waited for the quiz to finish by an open window, a wonderful cool breeze was coming in through it. The décor is dark wood and a lot of panelling, your classic Dublin pub. There was a great atmosphere to the place. The cider was Craggies, a nice dry-ish cider. By the time we moved to the back bar post quiz, I spotted the rebel Stonewell cider, both the dry and medium flavours. Over the rest of the night we cleaned their fridge out of it - oops I also spotted Sierra Nevada on tap, which is also another favourite of mine. Kennedys, I'll be back. Keep the seat warm and the beer cold for me! read more

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Part of the allure of Kennedys is that it is situated away from the city centre's core but close enough so that it is convenient to go to. Right behind Trinity College, it attracts a lot of students and trend setters. It looks like a traditional pub from the outside, but inside it has a more modern feel. It's great to go to during the afternoon with one or two friends and also fun in the evening with a larger group. Because it's open late (until 2:30 am on Fridays and Saturdays), a lot of clubbers will come here to continue the dance-off. On the weekends, they'll open the bar downstairs and DJs will keep the party going all night long. Great fun! read more

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Kennedys is a great pub to first visit when getting to Dublin. The staff is friendly and there is a lot of space for diners. My husband loved the Irish coffee he ordered. The food is okay, we got the curry and a wrap. Definitely think getting a burger would have been the better route. But still a good stop! read more

We stopped in here because it was along our walk and had space for 7 so we didn't really plan on coming here but I'm so glad we did!! Everything was really good and fresh. I don't normally order burgers from restaurants because they are too big. I opted for the lamb burger and it was hands down in the top 3 meals I had in Ireland. Everyone else's meals were delicious as well. The servers and staff were all very nice too! read more

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I came here for the Yes Festival after party, so I am sure my experience here is different than the normal one. Judging by the other reviews, this place can be a good time but is generally pretty relaxed? Well, when I was there it was pretty bumping! Since there was a flood of festival-goers fresh from the party and eager to continue the fun, there was lots of pushing and shoving in the huge unruly line out front. Didn't like that one bit, but once we got inside things were much nicer. I didn't even venture upstairs much, because downstairs was much more happening. Upstairs it seemed like there was kind of an older crowd, early to mid 30s-ish. Downstairs there is a small dance floor and a nice bar that has the normal selection of beers. Along the walls are nice, low seating areas where people were just crashed out talking. Lots of friendly folks here I found, and I made some great new (temporary) friends. It was lively until things shut down at 3. read more

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Kennedy's is one of those pubs you go to meet people but rarely stay for more than a few pints. Unless of course you're going into the basement(the underground) for a gig. In which case, given the type of gigs they put on there, you're in for the long haul. It's a quiet pub for quiet nights or a handy spot to meet up, and for that much it's good. But if you go expecting more you'll only be disappointed. read more

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Arrived into Dublin that morning and we hsd to wait on our hotel room to be ready. We walked around killing time but stopped at Kennedy's for a bite to eat. They had just opened. We both ordered Irish coffee, which was very go good and we shared their fish & chips. I loved their fish & chips. The fish was fried to perfection and very fresh. I haven't had mushy peas since 2013 when I was in London last. Yum! Service was very prompt. The atmosphere at Kennedy's was nice. We picked a great place for our first meal and drink in Dublin. read more

As a pub Kennedy's is somewhat lacking in atmosphere. As a spot to eat though, it's top notch. I've had great beef and Guinness stew here, and some really juicy sausages on lovely creamy mash. And as you're snug in a corner, tucking into a nice meal with a glass of red from the reasonable wine list, the fact that there aren't a mass of people swilling beer or yelling at rugby on a big screen starts to become a plus. The staff are sharp, the chairs are comfy and there's something on the menu to please most people. It's a pretty good spot to meet people for a bite before going out, as it's just up from Pearse Station and handy for the city or Temple Bar. read more

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Kennedy's has a special place in my heart and always will, mostly for The Underground club in the basement. I have had a countless number of amazing nights in that place thanks to some of Dublin's best promoters bringing over deadly DJs over the last 5 or so years. I will always walk through the door of Kennedy's with a smile on my face. Things have gone quiet there the last while on the gig front and I haven't visited as often as I used to (I must add, I much preferred The Underground before they did it up 2 or 3 years ago but I still love it as venue). I did pop in last night to meet some friends for a quick drink and bite of food. Being honest, I think this is where it let's itself down. The food isn't great. It won't deter me from going because for me it is primarily a drinking spot or a gig venue but it is a little disappointing. I had a ham and cheese sandwich which sounded a lot more grand on the menu than as it appeared. The bread wasn't completely fresh. One of my friends had a BLT which he agreed suffered the same fate. My other companion had a portion of curry chips which did the job nicely. The Pinot Grigio I had wasn't bad at all and it is always reliable for a decent Guinness. The large windows and the proximity to Pearse St DART station make it a good spot for people watching too. read more

It's nice to read other peoples reviews before I do my own, though how does a place with dodgy bread get a 5? I happened to walk in here looking for a quick bite before an appointment (my usual haunt around the corner had closed it's kitchen for the night) Looking at the menu outside I saw they offered a 100% Irish beef burger - no mention of weight - on a floury bap for €10 with the option of adding one of 3 types of toppings for €1 extra. This sounded like 'If you don't buy the toppings, it will just be a burger in a bun' I wasn't wrong. I ordered with the cheese (it shrank in the wash) and bacon. All in all the burger - which wasn't small/wasn't big- with a decent portion of (meh) chips cost me €11. Well as I sat there I thought to myself that somebody should send the chef and the manager around the corner (or two) to The Porterhouse Central and show them what to give to someone when they order a €11 burger - yes, yes, I may be spoilt by The Porterhouse, but if they can do it..... Anyway, the server was nice. The Heineken was €5 which is ok I suppose. The atmosphere was good for people watching, it wasn't too busy - but it was 6pm on a Monday night. So good for a quite drink but the food isn't worth it. read more

Busy pub.  Loads of friendly people.  The barmen were not attentive, but friendly enough.  Love all the old decorations and old city charm. No outside seating which I could find.  Ping pong and game room downstairs. read more

You can pop into Kennedy's for a quiet pint, a bit of chat and a bit of craic and enjoy the atmosphere of a decent no-frills pub. It's large enough that you're likely to get a table unless you do something foolish like rocking up at 10pm on a Friday night. Although Kennedy's appears to be a regular pint and peanuts pub, it actually has a dark side brimming below where you can catch some fairly innovative and funky chunes for just €5. I saw my mate, one half of an awesome rap duo (yes, awesome IRISH rap duo), play in Kennedy's basement once and my whole perception of the place changed. From dusty to dynamic in one night! The atmosphere was rocking (or rapping?) and the place was hopping. And, if it all gets too much for you on a club night, you can always slip back upstairs for the comfort of a pint and some peanuts. read more

I really wish it was better. I had the vegetable soup which was more like a puree' or thick gravy. I expected a broth with cut up veggies or maybe a veggie stew but not thick creamy stuff.... i also had the flatbread which is not really a flatbread it comes on thick bread that is flattened but was totally soggy and mushy, not good flavors at all. read more

Kennedy's of Westland Row would be a a pub in a similar vein to either Peader Kearney's or McGruder's: a regular pub most of the time that occasionally morphs into a banging house spot. The normal part of Kennedy's is the ground floor: fairly common or garden pub, nice enough but nothing special. It's a popular after-work spot, so it's mainly a 25ish age group, but it's not prohibitive towards people under 21 or anything. And Kennedy's is very close to where all the coach tours disgorge on Nassau Street, so there's always a good few tourists inside, but not in a high enough proportion to put you off the place. So Kennedy's as a pub is perfectly pleasant. Downstairs, though, is where all the madness occurs. I think having club nights in Kennedy's is a fairly recent innovation, but an ingenious innovation is it as Thursday's in Kennedy's are pumpin'. A very reasonable €5 admission charge, and you're into one of the best funky house nights in Dublin. And it's seconds away from Pearse Station, so get the last Dart into town next Thursday, pay your five spots in downstairs and have a wild one. read more

When the clock strikes midnight on a Friday and hardcore clubbers have taken over Kennedy's basement, you're guaranteed a mad party. It's one of the few real dance-clubs in town. No doubt. A huge hit among the party-crowd, this small and dark basement setting (the upper floor is more spacey but usually less fun) sees some of the craziest club-DJ parties in Dublin every weekend, with trendy-dressed bartenders forking out shots and alcoholic beverages to all the late-night souls. This is a place I can always rely on for a good Friday-night binge, even though I don't have a clue who'll be spinning the records that night. You have to pay in, which sucks, but you'll get your money's worth on the dance-floor. So leave your high-heals at home and come dance, dance, dance... read more

Went for lunch yesterday with a group from work - there were nine of us in total and we hadn't booked but they gave us a table straight away. That's where the positives end I'm afraid. Everyone ordered sandwiches with most people getting chips on the side (this is offered on the menu). We were kept waiting 40 minutes and asked the waitress a few times about the delay. She seemed very busy but wasn't very apologetic. Our order came eventually, we were actually on the verge of leaving at that stage - everyone was starving and grumpy by then. I had ordered the corned beef sandwich which I asked for on brown bread but it came on white. It was too late then to sebd it back as we needed to get back to the office. The meat was nice but there wasn't much and it was literally just thrown between the bread. Chips were okay, could have been warmer. It cost €8.50 which woukd have been okay if the sandwich had a more substantial filling. Nobody else was very impressed - one of the tuna melts ordered was cold in the middle (we didn't pay for that) and a veggie wrap came without the mozzarella mentioned on the menu and with soggy fried lettuce as one of the ingredients. Overall, this was a very disappointing experience and we won't be going back. read more

The food was Good, our drinks were great, and the servers today were superb! We had a special order and they Cooked it for us perfectly. It was very fast and efficient but the food tasted just as good as many restaurants that take longer in the area. read more

Had lunch there in a business trip to Dublin with two other friends. It was our first time in Dublin and the food was actually beyond our expectation! The Beef & Guinness Pie was delicious! The Guinness marinated need was a delicacy. The Kennedy's Bangers & Mash was not very impressive though. Overall, it was a good experience. read more

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Came here on our first night in Dublin. It was a stone's throw away from our hotel but turned out to be a perfect choice! Everyone was pleased with their meals - the fish and chips were HUGE, calamari, a burger, and salad. Service was kind a quick, and there was music to boot! Great atmosphere. Can definitely get loud so not the spot for quiet conversations! read more

Exceptional Irish pub near Trinity College. The IPA battered Haddock and Chips. We also had the Smoked Seafood Chowder. Both were delicious and perfectly prepared. We parked the Orchard Thieves Cider with the chowder and Guinness with the Haddock. read more

Way better than expected! Ordered fish and loved it. Salad with olives and beer is a must. Loved the experience.

Kennedy's is a popular hangout with Trinity Students as it's on their back doorstep. It is also popular with local professionals. It's a darklit and comfortable boozer with lots going on everyday. I can recommend dropping by on a Friday as they lay on that traditional post work staple of free cocktail sausages! So for good pints, conversation and free grub check it out. They also have regular late dancing downstairs - good deal... read more

Visited here again with a group of 9 for lunch. Everyone ordered sandwiches with chips. We were waiting approx 40 minutes for our food and the quality was not good. My chips had been cooked in the same oil as the battered fish of the day. One of the group got a veggie wrap and it was awful...It contained what resembled fried lettuce. Three of the group got tuna melts and they were cold. I will nit be back. read more

Nice place just across the street from the Davenport hotel. Lots of tables and seats at the bar. The Irish stew was very good. The wife enjoyed the salmon. Lots of beers on tap and a full bar as well. They had live music which tonight was not too great. But other than the less than stellar singing the place was nice. read more

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Unusual to see someone giving a poor rating to a pub because of food but each to his own. Kennedys is a proper pub with a good beer selection and friendly efficient staff. The menu is a lot more adventurous than most bars in the city but food is rarely the reason I go to a pub. If you want a good pint, served by proper barmen in an ambient surrounding the Kennedys is your spot. read more

I have extensively tried the menu as I go here about twice/three times a week. Solid service even during v.busy lunch periods. Recommend the special on a Friday i.e the lasagne, one of the best in town. Also try the New York burger, pulled pork burger & bangers and mash...can't go too wrong with the majority of the menu. Not a fan of the chunky chips that come with the burgers, sometimes undercooked. Good selection of craft beers. Guinness 7/10 read more

Kennedy's is a great place to meet friends for lunch. I really enjoy this place as I go a few times a month. I think their BLT is the best food on the Menu however most of their warm lunches are amazing. They bar has a lot of character as they serve you water pitchers for the table using massive absolute vodka bottles. My ONLY reason i had to knock off a star is due to how long it takes to get your food on a busy day and their soups/ small sandwiches are not good. The soups are always disappointing and their sandwiches tend to be really dry. With that said, on a normal day the service is great and the rest of the menu is amazing. read more

Great place for lunch in D2. Food is fresh and tasty and service is second to none. If you need a quick bite or a relaxed atmosphere this is the place to be. read more

It was great to find a good selection of craft beers on draught. The place was busy, especially because IRFU was on the telly. Had a great time with the locals. read more

Very studenty hangout with the occasional good band downstairs. Parts of this pub can be rented out for birthdays/group parties and this function is often availed by the studenty types. Prices are average and the staff is friendly. They also do some pub grub during the day - the soup used to be great value, sure it still is. read more

Great location & busy pub but don't bother eating here! Ive eaten here before and its been a decent standard. Recently visited on a weeknight and I the salmon. It came out 5 minutes after I ordered, luke warm thrown on a pile of overcooked peppers and tasted very fishy as if it was not fresh. When the waitress eventually came to take the plates away and we pointed this out she said the fish is fresh and continued to charge the €15 for it. Very poor customer service (reminds me of Dublin ten years ago!) and I certainly will not be eating there again after this experience. read more

This is my favorite pub in Dublin because it has it all: great beer and wine menu; excellent food, especially for a pub; outstanding service; and interesting Irish history to beat the band. read more

had lunch here, it was very good, nice Dublin pub-- atmosphere was great. we enjoyed our lunch.

First day in town, Kennedy's recommended by the bus driver. I was thinking about ordering something else, but decided to ask the waitress for recommendation. She mentioned the lamb burger was a specialty, so why not! Now let me start by saying i do not score 10's as there is always room for improvement, well, until this evening! Bun was perfect, soft and good flavor. Patty of ground lamb was very nice size, cooked perfectly. Under the patty, some goat cheese, on top some mint leaves and some sort of sweet relish or spread of some sort. 10, a solid 10, best specialty burger I have had. Chips were very good, large serving. Great selection of beer and the staff was top notch. Great evening. Thanks! read more