I was hoping for an Irish pub experience and totally got it from The Stag's Head. Even the name…read morefulfilled expectations! The decor is exactly what I imagined, complete with stained glass and a real stag's head. Ordered the fish and chips, which were crisp on the outside with a flavorful batter, and tender fish on the inside. It also came with a nice little pea salad, with mushy peas and whole peas together with the greens. I definitely need to make this! Also got the Irish Cottage Pie and it was very tasty - rich in flavor but lighter than I expected, in a good way. Shared a pint of Guiness (just missed splitting the G - lol) and finished with an Irish coffee, which hit the spot. This is definitely a great place to go for a quiet pint or for a fun night of food and friends.

Great Irish pub! Lots of character and friendly servers…read more Come here if you want to good Irish pub experience. Recommended by a local and some college students - so you know it's good. We got their fish & chips and Irish Cottage Pie. Both were very good and filling. Fish was nicely breaded and fried. Good flavor in their batter. Cottage pie was full of flavor but not overly rich. Great atmosphere and food/drinks. Lots of pubs to choose from in Dublin - Stag's Head is worthy of a visit.

A cozy speakeasy hidden away beneath an unassuming Italian restaurant serving bespoke cocktails,…read moresmall plates, pastas and more. It's a pretty small place and it feels very hidden so making a reservation is probably a good idea. How it works: walk downstairs (look for the neon sign that says "sshhh!") and GENTLY press the pig head on your left at the bottom to open the secret door. Our server was a gem and helped us navigate the extensive craft cocktail menu-I LOVED THE "breakfast of champions " and my wife enjoyed the noonin which was a bit of a riff on a margarita. We started with the creamy burratta with grilled pears and bread-heavenly and so fresh. For mains I got the pasta with beef and onions(yum!), but the standout was the braised short ribs with creamy mashed potatoes-amazing! -and at €30 a fantastic value. In fact everything was very reasonably priced and cocktails were only €15 each. Out entire bill was just €120-at least 50% less than a comparable meal at a quality restaurant in the US. Highly recommended (shhh!)

Date: Monday, June 22nd, 2026 Time: around 7:45pm…read moreParty of: 4 *Nonin (€15) *Attache (€15) *DCI Swanson (€15) *Shin Kicker (€15) It was our first day in Dublin and we just finished a whiskey tasting. What to do after that? Our answer was to hit a cocktail bar. We didn't have a reservation, but they told us if we were quick (like an hour or less), we could be seated. (They had a rez afterwards.) We only wanted a round, so that was fine by us. I was on a refreshing cocktail kick so I got the noinin. On the menu it was listed as "Dublin's Best Margarita 2018" so I had to try. It was what I was craving. Slightly tart, not too sweet, etc. Tho I prefer a lil more spirit forward. But it was a good drink to have after pours of whiskey earlier. Vibe is boisterous. Decor is a little cave like. Walking thru an italian resto was in the spirit it being a speakeasy. Glad we stopped by. REVIEW #4115

I was in Dublin for a couple of nights after a wonderful cruise around Scotland. While on a walking…read moretour, the tour guide recommended this place. Two friends joined me later for dinner. The place was packed. We enjoyed our dinner (I had the Beef & Guinness Stew along with a glass of red wine) while listening to live music. The only downside for us is that the waiter wouldn't give separate checks.

I understand the hype this is definitely a popular spot in the Temple Bar area. Several tourists…read morerecommended it to us, so we decided to give it a try. They had a live band playing inside, but there wasn't any seating available, so we sat outside. Thankfully, it was sunny, dry, and in the low 70s, which made for a pleasant afternoon. The ordering process was interesting--you order at the bar and let them know which seating area you'll be using. As for the food, it was pretty traditional bar fare, so I'm not really sure what I expected. I wasn't disappointed, but I wasn't blown away either. I went with the bangers and mash, which was decent, although I found the gravy to be a little on the sweet side. The prices were slightly higher than most of the other places we visited in Dublin, but still felt fair given the location and atmosphere.

I saw the famous Temple Bar on social media so I had to visit it on my trip to Ireland. The…read moreoutside facade was bright and fun. You are instantly drawn to it and the live music you can hear coming from the inside, I visited on a Tuesday at about 1pm and the place was packed. We could not initially find a place to sit. You are not greeted as you walk in and there is no one to check in with to get a table. You are on your own scavenger hunt for a place to sit. We were lucky and stalked someone that was just leaving so we were able to sit. We also had to quickly figure out that there is a QR code with a table number next to it to order your drinks and food. I ordered The Irish Mint and my aunt had the Old Fashioned. We also had a toastie for a snack. The Irish Mint and Old Fashioned were very good - probably the best drinks we had during our Ireland trip. They were strong and had good flavor. The 2 drinks came out to about $38 euros, so pricier than the average pub in Dublin. The Toastie was delish! It was double stacked, had a good amount of cheese, was full of flavor, and had a nice crispy to it too. The sauces was also good and complemented the flavors of the toastie, The pickle was extra good. I was not expecting to have such a good toastie, but I was pleasantly surprised. The pub atmosphere was fun. The live music was back to back. One musician finished up and another 2 were setting up. People sang along to the music and made it feel very lively. The decor was very festive with lots and lots of Christmas decorations all over the bar, particularly in the ceiling. Overall, we had a good experience. The restaurant was vibey and fun. The food and drinks are delicious. The prices are much higher than your average pub. My biggest issue was not being greeted or helped to get table.

3.5 STARS Date:…read moreMonday, June 22nd, 2026 Time: around 10:15am Party of: 3 *Irish Coffee x2 *Whiskey Pour My group had flown in super early. We managed to check into our hotel, have breakfast, and now hit up temple bar. (We were trying to help our friend kill time until it was time for him to check into his VRBO.) I did not get an itemized receipt, but our total charge ended up being 44.65 euro. (Not sure if this included tip.) I believe the pour was probably redbreast. Since it was early, it was pretty chill and empty. There was still live music. We sat a a high top and had one round. Our server was patient and sweet. I knew what I wanted, but I think it took a while for the rest in my party to decide. Vibe might have been different later in the day, but it was as expected for a gloomy morning. REVIEW #4111

The Old Storehouse is a Dublin pub with casual seating, live music, Guinness on tap (of course),…read moreand delicious eats. My husband and I stopped by for dinner and I ordered a caesar salad and their fish chowder. The caesar was great but my gosh the fish chowder and accompanying brown bread rocked my socks. So, much so, that I did what I never do--I revisited this spot more than once on the same trip (so many places to explore I almost never do this!). That fish chowder is craveable. They do live music on occasion as well and so we were able to enjoy that while sipping our Guinness. The prices are reasonable and the service is friendly. They aren't as small as they look at first glance, on one of our visits, we sat upstairs which has a second dining area. Amazing! Get to it!

Loud music, cheap drinks and good food…read more Place was absolutely packed with people in town for the American Football game so service was dreadfully slow. Had to excuse ourselves from the table multiple times to freshen drinks. The food was good. Once again, absolute star was the Buffalo Wings! Ireland? I mean what??? Perfectly cooked, sauced nicely, just spectacular! The band was playing a mix and of Irish Music and American Rock songs played to Irish tunes. Very fun and well engaged with the crowd. The restaurant itself is cozy and very warm. A great night was had by all!

On Friday night in October this place was hopping! We wondered in (after touring Jamison…read moredistillery) looking for some drinks, food and music. Service and management were outstanding. Even though they were busy they found us a small table in bar area near the live music and fun. Drink service was fast and accurate. Food - we had appetizers and all were excellent. The manager stopped by a couple times to check on us as well. Great place.

Popped into bad bobs for a quick bite to eat while exploring the temple bar area. The service was…read moregood, but the food left a lot to be desired. I got the fish and chips and was underwhelmed by the dish to say the least. There's better places to go to get that, and I only ordered it because they were out of loaded potatoes. On the positive note we came back when it flipped to a club. Super fun that you have live music during normal business hours and then a full party at night. The dj was pretty good for the most part and then adding a live trumpet and saxophone player was cool too. Definitely fun vibes. Also love that it is multi leveled but sad that not all levels were available to explore. Great that they have multiple bars to order from and all their bartenders are kind and quick. Restrooms were well maintained as well as any spills that hit the dance floor.

I love The Long Hall! It's such an amazing pub. Guess who else loves this place? Bruce Springsteen!…read moreI was told they even keep a bottle of his own whiskey behind the bar for his visits. How rad would it be if he were there at the same time? One of these days. This space is absolutely gorgeous. Proper Victorian pub decor in reds with stately wood all about. Proper wooden bar. Original interior from 1881. The pub has been around since 1766 and is one of the oldest ones in Dublin. They make the best Irish coffee, hands down. They've got all of the proper pours, whiskey, gins, and so on. The prices are affordable though they have a few things that are a little more (depending on age). I can't go to Dublin and not go to The Long Hall. Facts.

We were pleasantly surprised with this place. The interior is a gorgeous Victorian pub. It wasn't…read moreoverly busy and service was quick but I did find the clientele a bit rude.

Absolutely beautiful bar and restaurant! Many come here for their amazing drinks and cocktails but…read morewe decided to have dinner as well. I had the daily special which consisted of lamb, scalloped potatoes and broccolini. My friend had the fish and chips. Both meals were delicious and perfectly prepared. Chefs kiss! The service here was also just as amazing!

Read all the reviews for the chowder here, I had to try for myself. I came around lunch hours and…read morethe interior was lovely. There is a larger bar area where you can watch the drinks get made and seats along the exterior. I saw that there are tables open but I was told that they are all reserved minus the two small tables facing the door. I told the hostess - I am the only person and of course, the table by the door or the bar area is available or wait 60 min for a table to free up. I choose the bar as I did not want to wait an hour. I ordered the bowl of chowder and a pint of Guinness as the service was terrible. The chowder was not as I would expect it as there were not chunks of seafood and way overly salty. The only thing I would say is good is the Guinness. I tried for 5 min to pay my bill and the bartender took my card and actually signed the bill and gave me a receipt.

Highly recommend visiting if you're in the area. This bar is nicely tucked away from a lot of the…read moretourist destination bars. Look out for the entrance or you might miss it! Great for both beer and cocktails. Watching the bartenders craft drinks was an art form. Service was attentive as well. Lots of great seating, both indoor and outdoor. We opted to sit outdoors on a mild November night which ended up being a really nice experience. It was pretty busy even on a Sunday night. If you're in the area, definitely add No Name Bar to your list!

This place goes by two names, depending on if you are looking at Google Maps, or on Yelp. Google…read moreMaps calls it "The Bar With No Name" (and so do it's proprietors in the hotel above). But Yelp calls it "No Name Bar." Late at night, this is the place to be. The music is loud, the place is hoppin', and everyone is movin' and groovin'. It's LOADS of fun, I can't express that enough - but it DOES get packed! If you are staying in Kelly's Hotel up above it, you MUST visit at least once to see what all the fuss is and why your hotel room is rattling until 2 or 3 in the morning. They have DJs playing every Friday and Saturday "from 10pm until late" as it's billed on their website. It's connected to the hotel, so if you are staying there, you can just head down the stairs to enter. From street level, use the entrance with the snail hanging above the black door with the address number of "3" on the door. It's so easy to walk past and not notice it. The entrance is JUST past the sidewalk patio for L'Gueuleton.

Old school Irish pub near Trinity College. Each room is small and intimate, but with a few levels,…read moredo room to find a table. Fish 'n chips were good. Lots of Irish ciders on tap (i.e., Bulmers, Rockshore) .

Stopped by for a drink at the bar. Having been in Dublin for three days this was my least…read morefavorite. The vibe did not feel like other Dublin Bars and the bartender was all business not personable. Originally we were going to have some food but decided to go elsewhere with a more vibrant atmosphere. Additionally I've had two Irish Coffee's while in Dublin in which real cream was used and this place uses aerosol cream.