I was staying at the Conrad and had a very late lunch here on a day that was raining on and off…read morewith periods of bright sun and I didn't feel like walking out. Initially, I sat outside but most of the tables had not been cleared and after about 5 minutes and no server appeared, I found a table indoors that was near a window. It's essentially a pub and the interior is quite dark and uninspiring actually. Still, it took a few more minutes before a server asked for my order. I decided on fish and chips (it's safe and predictable) and a raspberry beer. I actually didn't realize the beer would come in a can and I really wanted something on tap but it was good anyway. The fish and chips arrived a few minutes later and it was predictably delicious. I thought the portion was quite large. Fries (or chips) were especially tasty and crispy the way I like it. The place never got really busy, the tables outside didn't get cleared until I was about to leave and I watched a couple of people sit nearby and then get up to fetch a server when they realized no one was coming. So yes, service here can be really slow. Overall, tho, my meal was great and because it was mid-afternoon, ambiance was relaxed and relatively quiet.

I'm really a fan despite being biased to not like it before I ever entered the place. It is on the…read more"-1Floor" of the Conrad Hotel and seems to be closely associated with the Conrad brand (the credit card slip I signed showed "Conrad" across the top). However, you would never know it. I associate Conrad with high-brow luxury and this place is everything that the Conrad is not in a very good way. Whenever I am in a Conrad, I feel like if I am in anything less than a sport coat in a public area I am under dressed and being watched by their security personnel who are trying to determine if I am a homeless guy that managed to breach their flank and wander in. Walking into Alfie's, I think if I had been in a sport coat they would have thrown me out which makes this place great! After about 5pm, the first thing you really notice upon walking in is the noise coming from within. It is on the same level as the hotel gym so if you take the elevator down, you walk off and hear a lot of vocal noise coming from the back door leading into Alfie's. It is loud but in a friendly, social way and it really draws you in because it is clearly the sound of a lot of people having a really good time. I had the opportunity to be here on a few different weeknights and they are all the same and it struck me that most of the people in the place were not from the hotel. They seemed to be from the area businesses enjoying themselves after a long day. The other thing you notice upon entering is the incredible 2-sided bar that lies in the center. Side 1 has a long row of beer taps and they have a lot of serious, specialty beers. I'm not a huge beer guy so I have no idea what 3/4 of them were but the bar staff took great pride in directing me towards their recommendations. They also always have a "hand-pulled cask" beer that changes all the time. Really interesting because it is non-carbonated, lower alcohol and room temperature the way that old style beer used to be served in the Kingdom. Gave me a real appreciation for what people in 1600 had to drink. The bar staff are also very happy to allow you some samples if you have a hard time making a decision. Side 2 features whiskies. Many whiskies. Enough said. There is decent background music, lots of group conversation, and I'm told sometimes live music but I did not get to witness that during my visits. The food is mostly pub stuff with a couple of steaks and salads as well. All of it is comforting and tasty but the liquid menu here is really the thing. There is a "Beer Can Chicken" on the menu that requires you to call ahead a couple of hours to have them start it for you which I found a little odd since this does not seem like a place that you think about calling ahead to come to. I did not see anyone having it so I'm guessing I am right and no one "plans ahead" to come here as a destination. They do seem to show up here though and stay until the wee hours. Because of my jet lag, I go to work out around midnight and have to walk by it to the gym. In doing so, it is still pumping out the social noise as if no one plans on ever going home. The thing I really like about this place is that it allows me to stay in a stuffy, luxury hotel but take an elevator down to decompress and act like a normal person where I can dress down, eat with my hands, and slouch in my chair if I feel like it all in the setting of a fun, social, and drink-driven atmosphere. An unexpected concept from The Conrad that seems to really work well!

I live in Pittsburgh. This place is the equivalent of Gooski's but in Ireland and non-smoking…read more The walls are adorned with stickers and graffiti. They offer games to place. there are multiple seating areas. Downstairs, upstairs, outside, etc. They had great music blasting the whole time we were there. We went on a VERY busy night, but I'd imagine they are always busy. They have great beer selection and people were in costume for halloween which was nice to see. The bar staff was friendly and helpful with picking out beers to drink despite them being incredibly busy. The scene there is very dark and candlelit. PERFECT for a "dive" bar. The bathroom stalls are poorly lit, but who needs light. This is not a place for everyone. If you're on the uppity side or like seeing clearly.. this is not for you. If you're from the states and into that hipster/dive bar scene then this is your place! I felt at home here.

We were on our way to the Palace Bar and saw this pub along the way. So, we thought, "Why not?"…read moreWhile we could only sit outside due to the pandemic measures at the time, we enjoyed our time at Cassidy's -- a well-known establishment that's been serving pints and drinks since 1856. We took a table that was technically in front of a Chinese restaurant storefront, but we had a great view of the Spire as the sun was setting as we enjoyed glasses of Jameson Crested. There's quite an amount of history that has taken place at Cassidy's, as we found out -- apparently, the bar is owned and managed by former President Bill Clinton's cousins. Hopefully, on the next visit to Dublin, we can fully experience the indoors of Cassidy's between the basement and mezzanine areas.

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.

A total local spot to watch sports!…read more If you're a huge football fan or rugby! this is your spot hands down! It's massive with indoor and outdoor seating/bars! Huge huge projection screens all over and the drinks are great! Great staff all over and be sure to tip them, they greatly appreciate it! If you love smoking, seat outside and if you cannot stand smoking, sit inside (my pick). Cannot get better than this for a sports bar!

"BAMBOLEO BAMBOLEO Porque mi vida, yo la prefiero vivir asi"…read more Closely followed by the classic tones of: "Dale a tu cuerpo alegria, Macarena Hey Macarena!" etc. Apparently the whole Spanish speaking population of Dublin reside here and have taken complete control of the jukebox and the dance floor. The space looks non descript from the outside but inside it's huge. It's like a proper American style sports bar. Great place to watch the match, might catch the hurling here today. They do food... Pool tables! That made me rather happy. A lot of students and the new multicultural faces of Dublin united with their love of good drink offers. I really like this place, it's just really happy! I would not be a regular though as I'm a tad too employed to be hanging out here all day like some of the dedicated students ;) I can be a cow like that because I did my degree in the student bar in my uni.

First, great music. Second, great beer…read more Third, great food. We stopped in on a dreary late afternoon after visiting the Tenement Museum at Henrietta street. The Beef Stew and Mac & Cheese was just what we needed! The Beef Stew was super flavorful, dark in color, nice bite sized chunks of beef (and plenty of them), and then a mound (!) of mashed potatoes on top. It was divine! The Mac & Cheese with pulled pork had a sweet-ish profile. Homemade Mac & Cheese is the base, and then pulled pork (in a BBQ sauce) is layered on top. THEN they sprinkle cheese over the whole thing to give it a nice crunchy top. They have beer flights ("taster trays") of the draft beer, plus cans available and even "casks" (which isn't on tap, and once opened needs to be drunk!) Last, the folks who work here are really nice and they seem to attract a very nice clientele. Plus there are games. This seems like a pretty special place all around.

Conveniently located across from Outhouse. Cozy vibe with board games, if you wish. Nice reliable…read morepub fare menu. Halloumi Fries: Loving the squeaky cheese center and crispy exterior. Perfect if you want a firmer snacking appetizer experience than mozzarella sticks. Very rich though, so come hungry if you're gonna get this in addition to a meal. Beef and Stout Stew: Lots of nice stewy liquid to go with the mashed potatoes. The beef itself was moderately tender. Not tough, though not fall apart. Some great flavors. Fish and Chips: Pretty standard. Crispy fish batter, flaky interior. Crispy chips and fluffy potato inside. The mushy peas where a bit too grainy and not that mushy actually.

Ah Brady's, Terenures busiest and most well known local. Another establishment I might as well have…read moreshares in I've spent so much time in the place over the years. Now theres nothing at all flashy about Brady's, which is kinda the point. This is no superpub. Its very much a local. Having said that its always busy and got a great buzz, with most of the local punters and older folks heading into the side bar. A refurb a couple of years borough the lounge up to date. The back room was opened up and the snugs taken out. Its modern and spacious and never feels too packed. The front room is a bit more lively and always busy on Friday and Saturday nights. This being south Dublin, expect to find the place wedged on a match day especially if Leinster are playing. Great for a pint any day of the week, or on your way out somewhere else on a weekend night.

I have decided that part of being a grown up is having a local, and although Bradys is not the…read moreclosest pub to me I have chosen to bestow the dubious honor of Aoifes local in this establishment! Bradys is actually 3 pubs in one, with a lounge part, a trad area and a kinda more pub section, with a huge part covered smoking area. Food is served and I've enjoyed anything I've ever ordered, even tho I've had a burnt mouth one or twice! Blow on the food people, blow! They also have quirky evenings, including a chess night and a free Thursday quiz, really making the effort to keep patrons coming back, and I for one will continue to do so!

Locals. Guinness. TVs with Sports on. Taxidermy. All of these could put some people off coming to…read moreone place or another. But O'Connells is amazing - easily one of my favorite bars in Dublin. Though I guess I should definitely call this one a Pub - it has that vibe for sure. I have to this place with friends, with people from work, and with another friend to watch the Football. And every single time I have had a moment where I looked around and though "Man, what a great place". Unironically. The people behind the counter are always friendly and very helpful too - there's no way I was going to make it to my table with all of those drinks, no matter what my brain told me at the time. I guess I became a local myself? Maybe I'll even start having Guinness.

This joint is old school and very clean.. one of the better pubs in D2 if a bit off the beaten path…read morethey said. Stopped by on an early Thursday afternoon for a pint just to check it out after some folks recommended the joint! Walking in.. I don't think it's changed much in the last 50 years and that's a good thing. Met a few locals as well as a good looking woman in a LOW CUT blouse and chatted about the town for a bit! Great pint/ great service/ must stop joint. talk later

Loved this spot. Great location in Dublin and had the only legit IPAs we saw during our trip to…read moreIreland - they had three distinct brews and they were all good. Service was ultra friendly and the atmosphere was laid back and relaxed. We shared the Thai pizza, with delicious peppers, sweet and sour sauce, and a delightful crust and it was great. We also got the buffalo cauliflower which was also really good. Prices were reasonable as well. I highly suggest this spot for my fellow yanks who are looking for a break from Guinness for the night. Or anyone who wants to try some delicious American style IPAs.

The porter house was cool. Nothing special, just another local bar. Came here because the drinks…read morewere cheap. Careful with some of those guys that come in, they have horrible body odor or they the Guinness farts (real thing)