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O'Connell's Bar

4.4 (37 reviews)
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Casual
Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Good for groups

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Beef and Guinness
Blythe S.

I had a lot of fish n chips and a lot of haggis during my time in Ireland and Scotland. One of my most memorable meals though was actually this beef and Guinness pie at O'Connell's. We were seated fairly quickly. They seem to have a decent amount of seating both downstairs and upstairs. Lots of photos on the walls and windows to look out of at the water at Howth. I was pleasantly surprised when the meal came out of the kitchen. The thing was huge! Beautiful, golden, puffy crust. Rich, flavorful, tender Irish beef filling. And served with a heaping helping of hot and tasty mashed potatoes. It was a chilly day and this warmed my soul. Comfort food at its finest. The staff was friendly and checked in on us throughout our meal. I'd love to stop here again if I ever go back.

Raymond J.

Only stopped here for a beer and to hold out til the rain stopped. One might say a typical upscale Irish Pub. I would say the locals like it, it must be good. Perfect pour on the Guinness I would add. Fantastic Irish Coffees. A bit different than down the street. Using fresh espresso vs drip coffee. So it seems everyone has a small difference in how they make it, excellent nonetheless. Friendly service. I'd come back to try the food for sure

Suzanna P.

A short work trip ended at O'Connells! Wow did we have a great time. The servers were very nice and helped me order. I'm not sure why it's rated expensive, because it's not. They accept Euro, or a card for all transactions. I would say the pricing is $$. We had a view of the harbor and a cozy place to hide from the rain. O'Connells is a locals hangout and there's covered seating outside, there are two floors and a bar located on each floor. It's cozy, it could be romantic, casual, and lively. I had the seafood chowder and it was incredible!! The best chowder I've ever had in my life! Full of fresh seafood, and very filling. If you get a chance take a trip to Howth, the train goes directly there from Dublin, there are a lot of restaurants (mostly seafood). And some cute stores.

Gin Bramble
Bridget H.

Great spot in Howth for drinks. They have a lovely cocktail menu! The service was friendly and fast and the prices were reasonable. This is a typical Irish pub with the lovely Irish pub vibe. You will meet many locals here which is great! I have the gin bramble which was delicious and not too sweet. This was my first time here and would stop here again when in Howth.

Pint
Sam L.

I would have loved to have eat dinner here (had a reservation already!). Very cool casual pub vibe. In an excellent location and for whatever other reason, most surrounding businesses were closed so this place was packing up. I had hiked 12km and earned my pint - Rockshore Lager which was perfectly ice cold

Mussels
Claire S.

A great place for lunch post walking the cliff walk! They have indoor and bar seating, but they also have a covered outdoor space with heat lamps thats super nice. We went on a Friday around 1:30pm and we didn't need a reservation or anything. Large drink menu and then we started with the mussels. Wow! They were seriously amazing, definitely get them for the table. We ordered a fish sandwich which was delicious, and we also got the Guinness beef stew which was phenomenal! The pastry was so flaky and the meat just melted. The perfect spot for some Irish food while in Howth, and the staff is super nice.

Guinness
Reynaldo V.

This was my second time at O'Connells bar in Howth I brought my boyfriend because it was his first time in Dublin. And he wanted some Guinness and fish and chips. We came with a coworker. I ordered the Guinness and beef pie which was thick and hearty rich with flavor was definitely full after I had that. That mashed potatoes that came with them had great texture they were very simple not like the mashed potatoes in the u.s that are loaded with all the extras I got some of the beef and sauce and mixed it in to add more flavor. Clam chowder was a bit watery to me but it had all the right flavor and the chunks of the seafood were there My boyfriend loved the fish and chips. The fish was not over battered. Service I had to say was a bit slow and they were not really busy but I think they only had one server available. Bar ambiance was relaxing nice place to come get away from the cold and have some quite conversation with friends. O'Connells is a classic I know they have another location in Galway that is where ed Sheeran shot part of his video for Galway girl! Will definitely be back!

Crab with mash potatoes & chicken pasta with chorizo.
Ulises S.

Food was excellent! My girlfriend had crab and mash potatoes and I had pasta with chicken and chorizo. Once I saw my girlfriend's food I wanted to trade plates with her. Excellent choice and tasted phenomenal. Will definitely come back here again when I'm back in Dublin.

Wings and chips  perfection!
Megan K.

Best chicken wings on the north side of Dublin. FACT. What can I say about O'Connels that hasn't been said before? Great Craic, unreal staff, ocean views and absolutely fantastic grub? The only thing I don't like about the place is that it's really lacking a "cosy" feel, or any atmosphere at all. But I'm willing to forgo that because the food is just that good! Ultimate hangover cure!

Jamie W.

This place was perfect. Great atmosphere, if you are in the mood for good food in a little nicer setting. Best fish and chips I had in Dublin! And the Chicken Wings might be the best I've had too. Worth the visit. Sit upstairs with a view of water.

Stoped here for a few pints and some hot wings
Darryl B.

Even though this pub is near a major tourist destination, it mainly a pub for the locals. Great food and excellent pints of guinness. Beautiful decor and outdoor seating. After a long hike in the cliffs, this is a must stop to relax, have pint and a bite. Excellent customer service without being fussy.

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Absolutely lovely. Wonderful place for the ladies and I to gab and get a bite. Need to keep this place a secret to just us ladies.

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Great place. Very friendly staff. Definitely one of the best proveyor of chicken wings in Dublin. This is a pub that's got it right

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Summit Inn - Steak sandwich and chips

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A good place to stop toward the top of your hike. Hard working bartenders serving good food. There…read moreare signs on the wall showing transparency with their beef products. Which I though was a little odd, but must be a point of pride for them. Indoor and outdoor seating. Seems like a popular spot. I'll be back.

A delicate little inn with pub/restaurant and accommodation located at the summit bottom of the…read moreHowth Cliff Trail summit parking lot. Walked in the cliff for about two hours amid hellish gusts of storm Ashley and had to seek shelter here for some hot beverage and food. Opted to sit outside and the rattling of the outside booth could be a bit concerning, but the structure held amid the gusts. Took the servers a bit of time to come to me for order, but in general very friendly and attentive service. Mussels: ordered it with the white wine and garlic sauce. Mussels tasted good overall, a bit small in size individually, but large in quantity, very generous portion size for the price. Only one or two showing a slight fishy taste. The sauce was done very well, thick enough to stick with the mussels and provide a mouthful of flavor, but not overly sticky as to become too waxy and oily. Strongly recommend to use as dipping sauce for fries, crisps, or bread. Black tea: standard. Fries: good, very crispy outside with warm and mash inside. Garlic bread: ordered this to finish the tasty sauce of the mussels. Crispy and hot, but wish it had more buttery and garlic flavor. Overall: 4-4.5 stars. A very necessary resting and recuperation station for anyone walking the Howth Cliff Trail. Good food and good service.

O'Connell's Bar - pubs - Updated May 2026

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