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

This is def a locals bar we stumbled upon with other tourists who stumbled in just like us yet we had one and quickly left. The place felt overcrowded, there was an old spilled beer smell that you only don't notice if you're hella drunk, the bathrooms were also quite filthy. I wasn't a fan of the place despite the bartender being super nice. read more

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No doubt a locals bar and not like the tourist filled establishments down and around Temple Bar district. Had a great time here watching everyone following the rugby match that was going on and getting a better resemblance of what a typical Irish pub is like. They literally had a production line of Guinness pints going on to keep up with the orders... love it! Very friendly people here that are ready and willing to show the ropes of ordering or talk to you about their home town. read more

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Good food, good service, and a good atmosphere. Definitely a good place to grab some lunch at when you are in town!

Great place to stop by for a classic Irish breakfast and Guinness stew (exactly what I did) The stew has a generous amount of meat! Tasted delicious and really enjoyed it. The Irish breakfast: the white pudding was better than the black pudding. Bacon was juicy and healthy portions for everything! read more

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Stop super friendly and helpful. Irish stew was incredibly tasty and perfect. Served with brown bread as it should be. We set up upstairs and it was great to see the old charm of the building. Amazing gem. So close to Trinity college. A great stop for lunch. read more

O' Donoghues - Irish Pub Near Me - Dublin, D

Visited here Monday 25.07.2022 for lunch. We were doing a walkabout on our last day in Dublin before we flew back to the US after vacation. We had stopped for a drink here one afternoon in 2018. This time we had plenty of time for lunch. Place was busy but we were seated right away near the bar. Server Rezah brought us menus and took our drink order. We had a wine (E7) & a beer (E4.50). We had a chicken caesar salad (E12.20) and the soup & grilled sandwich special (E9.50). Both were brought to our table in 20 minutes, well prepared and tasty. A very good value in the heart of Dublin. Sales & VAT taxes are confusing. They are itemized on tabs but are included in price of food & drink. Great service & good food & drink at a valued price. Nice place to visit. Thank you. Nick Parisi & Liz Farrell Albany, NY, USA read more

This pub is more my style. It's close to what we refer to as a hole in the wall bar, or just a good old neighborhood bar back in the U.S. And that's no insult, it's a compliment! They have a full bar, just like every other pub I visited in Ireland, so that should come as no surprise. They have live traditional Irish music being played along with some American songs. I visited more than once, and on one visit, the singer/guitarist was belting out the Townes van Zandt classic "Snowin' on Raton." The downstairs bar area can get kinda packed, because that's where the music is happening. There's also an upstairs area that we ventured into, but it was a bit strange. There were 6 or 7 strange looking people dancing to club music. We quickly turned around and went downstairs. THE. BEST. PART. about this pub is the people watching. Halfway up the flight of stairs, there is a plate glass window overlooking the street in front of the pub. The street is closed off to vehicle traffic, so there are plenty of people drinking, carrying on, and hanging out with their friends. It was so much fun to watch, that we parked our bar stools in front of this window and just watched everyone having a good time outside. We saw a dude dressed as an eggplant for crying out loud - YES, an eggplant! The bottom line is, this place has something for everyone, and I mean EVERYONE! This was my favorite pub in all of Dublin. The bar can get packed as seen in the photos, but we still managed to get drinks quickly. read more

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Europe doesn't use Yelp much so don't trust the low rating in this place, most reviews are years old and not accurate. It's located near the Molly Malone statue so if you're in that neck of the woods stop on in! We came in on Wednesday night, enjoyed some cold Guinness (poured perfectly) and ciders. They do have a 10 Euro minimum for credit cards but we're kind and flexible when we needed. The bartender was friendly and kind and kept the drinks flowing. Prices very reasonable especially considering proximity to Temple Bar where drinks can be 3-4 times what they should be. They were also extremely welcoming and the live music was FANTASTIC. Do yourself and visit this place you will not regret it. We had an absolutely amazing time here. read more

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Very bizarre setup. There's a couple different entrances, one leading to the bar, one leading to a seating area. The bar is clogged up on the level, whereas food is served in an assembly line on the lower level. Felt like a little kid back at the school cafeteria. Best part was their menu. It listed all options and little symbols for any allergies potentially effected. Actual food itself was a bit dry, and the servers kept pushing me to order extra items I didn't want. You put all your food plates and drink and carry it to wherever you want to sit. Thought it was a bit much to carry it all ourselves and then have to push through the crowd to find seats. All part of the experience I suppose. There's literally not a single waiter so be prepared to make runs for additional rounds. read more

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I had my first ever authentic Irish stew at O'Donoghue's, so in that way I am quite nostalgic about this public house. O'Donoghue's is a cute pub, with a great looking downstairs area (although I wouldn't know - every time I've been in they've always shooed me upstairs - not quite sure why? Am I not the clientele they want their other patrons seeing? Sometimes seems that way!) I've never ventured out here in the evenings, so maybe they let you hang out downstairs then, but upstairs is quite dank and lonely, and whenever I sit there I always feel as though I'm missing out on something a hell of a lot better down below. Hmmm, probably not, considering the other guys' reviews. read more

O' Donoghues - Irish Pub Near Me - Dublin, D

O'Donoghues of Suffolk St is the second most famous pub in Dublin to carry the O'Donoghues moniker. If you expect to come to this pub to see the birthplace and be regaled with traditional music you shall leave disappointed, as that is the other O'Donoghues, the one on Merrion Row. The one on Merrion Row is also the better of the two O'Donoghues generally, as the one Suffolk St is a little below par. Downstairs seems to be filled by either couples talking to one another, or men on their own looking at the television (which is on with its volume up too high, for a pub setting at any rate). No groups of people, no banter. I was upstairs before having a drink with some friends, and there seemed to be a few groups about, I ran into a guy I knew, it was good gas. I went back there on a date on another occasion. Big mistake. There was one other couple up there, who finished their drinks and left about an hour after we arrived. During most of this time, one of the employees was playing on one of the gambling machines, which flashes and makes noise. It was irritating. Then another of the staff members told us that they were closing upstairs (this is at about 10), and that we could go and sit downstairs. With all the tv zombies. We left. More miss than hit, you should give it a miss too. Go to O'Neills just a few doors down: ten times better atmosphere, and slightly cheaper pints to boot. read more

O' Donoghues - Irish Pub Near Me - Dublin, D

Formerly thing mote, this small but cosy pub down from super pub O'Neils is a nice little find. Pretty basic as city centre pubs go, no food but there was a guy playing a guitar there last night. I was sitting in a great little snug at the front of the pub and watched the Dublin evening go by. Great pints of Guinness and staff didn't run us out of the place at the end of the night,which is always nice and they were friendly too. read more

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Yummy Guinness stew Fish was so good super cozy lovely service liked everything cheers until next time read more

Food is shit. Service is shit. Burgers can only be ordered well done.. My guess is they have a big bin full of well done burgers and they put'm in the microwave and serve'm up. One star for the atmosphere, cause it is a cool enough lookin bar. Maybe come here just to drink? read more

O' Donoghues - Irish Pub Near Me - Dublin, D

Go to Merrion Row instead! The Jameson is arbitrarily higher than surrounding pubs. I was surprised at this and could find no justifiable reason for the roguish rate. The place is dingy and uncomfortable. I can certainly appreciate 'old man pubs', rural rustic, and natural charm - but this is just meh. I was not impressed with the seating. While the pub was practically empty after work, there was no comfortable place the group of us could mingle and chat. It felt awkward, like we were all standing around waiting for the bus. After two rounds, we swiftly agreed to crawl on elsewhere. read more

Convenient location and friendly and courteous waitress ( +1 star ) Typical expensive pub with mostly swill to drink ( -1 star ) Came here with a group of people after a fun flash-mob event on Grafton Street and used their semi-private upstairs area ... good for about 15 of us. Waitress took everyone's food and drink order and even settled up individually when the time came. I'm not a huge fan of the whole pub scene in Dublin with everything being both over-priced and under-tasting but this place had old-school character and was both large enough and not crowded enough to suit our needs at the time. read more

I think I'd like to rate this place higher than 3 stars but I can't. I like the fact that it feels like a pub - some places are just too bright and shiny. I've had many a good evening with friends here and always enjoyed myself. But it's missing a certain je ne said quoi. And also you feel like you've had your pockets picked when you check your wallet after a few drinks since it's a lot emptier than it should be? Unless I'm drinking apples cider, made from apples grown in the hanging gardens of Babylon, out of the Holy Grail itself, I really shouldn't be paying more than a fiver for a pint. read more

If you are looking for a quick and cheap breakfast with all the traditional trimmings you'll find it here. Nothing to write home about or life changing but quick and tasty food. Wouldn't make it the cornerstone of a trip but was a friendly and quick stop on our trip. Service was friendly as well read more

I was in Dublin on a recent holiday with one of my younger brothers and a friend. We came to O'Donoghues on our second night and had a blast! Met alot of nice ppl. We had said that we wouldn't go to the same bar more than once on our trip but we returned to O'Donoghues 2 more nights it was our favourite pub for sure! The staff were amazing soooooooo nice! And the atmosphere was great! Definitely would like to return in the not too distant future. Great place you should definitely visit! read more

I went here after a flash-mob event and it was strange I had not noticed this place before as it is in the middle of a tourist infested area of Dublin but what I liked about this place is that there were no tourists in there and it was an authentic place. As we were 15 people we had the upstairs all to our selves and the waitress was very patient with all of us as we were a bit indecisive in the beginning. What I did not like was the lack of inspiration of their drink and menu selection, it is the classic bland food and the same bland beer. Why is it that Dublin can not offer flavors in a pub? It is at times very frustrating. read more

Very friendly and welcoming to two Texicans on holiday. Great Guinness beef stew, brown bread and coprese salad. Good first pint of Guinness here. Good people, good food! read more

Everything we wanted as American tourists. Cheap/reasonable drinks, lots of men, and GREAT live music.

This used to be called The Thing Moate and hasn't improved since. The layout is terrible and the atmosphere is hectic (not in a good way). I've been here more times than I wish and frankly I never want to return. The only thing that stops me giving it one star is that the bar staff are sound and the Guinness is grand. My advise, go to O'Donoghues on Merrion Row. read more

This is a review for the O'Donoghues on Suffolk St. The pub appeared to be the usual traditional style pub from the outside, upon entering we were overpowered by the scent of the urinal cakes they place in the urinals for their bathrooms located in the basement. Unbelievably my family still chose to eat here after being sat in the 2nd floor of the pub. The staff seemed nice and the drinks and food were brought without much delay. The pints weren't poured correctly but they were't terrible either. The menu is the standard fare you would find in any other pub. I had the fish and chips as I wanted to play it safe and I didn't think you could mess up Irish fish and chips. My wife had a salad and was sick shortly after eating the salad. I was fine. This pub lacks a lot. The floors and tables were sticky with the residue of years of beer not being cleaned off. The toilets are a health hazard. The food could be better. So, drink a pint, and leave. read more

In a city like Dublin where remarkable and exciting bars are around every corner, places like O' Donoghue's might slip under the radar. The clientele is bound to be mostly regulars, or those at the various comedy/open mic nights that they host. For me, it was just a bit meh! It's a grand place, but nothing really sets it apart from anywhere else I've been, and if I were going to bring a friend to a Dublin pub for the experience, it just probably wouldn't be this one. The staff are fairly sound, the location is good. Usually if I'm going to go to a pub like this, it would be for the opportunity to actually sit and chat rather than scream over music-- but as it turned out, the music was blared pretty loud here. I'm a girl who likes her personal space and spending a whole night with other people's faces right up to my ear so I can just about make out what they're saying just isn't my idea of a good time. read more

Best live music. Clean place, great drinks. One of the better pubs we've been to in Dublin.

Strolling Grafton Street and wanted some lunch- stopped in and found a beautiful cozy pub. Got seats in back past the bar and enjoyed a very good casual lunch and a couple drinks. Decent menu but maybe a little pricey because of the location. We liked the other O'Donoghue's a bit better but still a worthy stop. read more

A great place for casual drinks with a few friends! The atmosphere is always cheery, lively, and friendly when you walk in. This bar is mostly beer and liquor only, no cocktails or wine I believe. However, O'Donahue's is the best for having the authentic Irish pub experience without straying far from a lot of the main sights of Dublin. Right on Suffolk St. just off of Grafton, O'Donahue's is great for live music as well. Thursdays, Fridays, and the weekend at around 9:30-closing are usually the liveliest and best times here. The staff is super friendly (ask for Joe) and welcoming to everyone, locals and tourists alike. :) read more

Perfect little Irish pub to get lost in conversation. Their tap beers are insane (try the Hop House 13 Lager). The chicken curry crazy good too. Can't say enough about this place. read more

Great choice of beers and mulitple screens with live sports

I went to the bar and simply ordered a couple of drinks here last night. The bar manager replied in a gruff tone "We all speak English in here. You don't have to slow your speech". I was a paying customer - I found this extremely rude, cheeky and unnecessary. I don't have a speech impediment, but what if I had? An extremely unprofessional and rude man. Not impressed. Needless to say, I walked out. I will not be back and will be advising everyone else to stay away also. Plenty of other bars in Dublin where your won't be spoken rudely to. read more

Avoid. A Tuesday night so most places were not busy. Appalling Guinness and unfriendly staff who know the tourists will come rolling in anyway. I ordered a Guinness and it was awful. The bar man replaced it with a fresh one but it was obvious that the pint had been sitting there for ages before he served it to me. The bar staff pull too many pints to let them settle when the pub isnt busy. I sat at the bar and some of the pints were sitting there for 15 minutes before the next customer in the door got one of them. If you're in there just watch it, really unprofessional. Also saw a customer ask for a scotch, the barman was not impressed and showed it, when the customer corrected him as he was getting the wrong brand. The Pub is fine as tourist spot but cant imagine finding a local in there, especially with the choice of other pubs in the area. read more

We dropped in by accident, looking for a different cafe that wasn't accessible. The pub was "open for a real Irish breakfast" but the barkeep was obviously still setting up and not necessarily happy we were there. We ordered two Smithwick's since he said the kitchen wasn't open yet either but the beer was flowing. Liked the beautiful tin ceiling, pretty bar but not the most comfortable of places. Only very front accessible, steps elsewhere. Barkeep must have had a bad night as not Irish friendly. Edgy was the feeling. Another gent came in to help out but the two guys enjoying their chat rather than attending us in any way. Woman employee also arrived, also to chat leaving us to admire the last bits of foam from our beer. After a good 45 minutes, asked after breakfast. Ordered. Guess it was cooked else where as a long time in coming and not the most appealing meal ever had. Sausage and bacon tough, potatoes, egg, & toast cold. Took forever to get the check although we were the only ones there except the three employees-one who now was actively working outside doing restocking and shifting out empty kegs. Disappointing. read more

Great spot, friendly staff and a nice pint.