Fantastic pub for food and atmosphere. The Guinness stew was incredible! Also try the bread pudding for desert. The Irish Pub experience doesn't get any better than this! read more

What a cool place. Our first stop for breakfast in Ireland. Had the full Irish man's breakfast. So good and plenty of food. Server was sweet and friendly. You either like the flavor of Irish food or not. Compared to American food it is less salty and probably healthier. Coffee was great flavor and loved it. Did not ask how old the place was but by the looks it has been there a while. read more

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We stopped off at the restaurant here for a super quick dinner. I loved the ambiance of the restaurant. It had a very traditional pub feel and they also have live music around 9ish pm which is awesome. I was starving, so I started off with the "Baked Nacho Chips" topped with Mexican chili beef and melted cheese. I knew this was risky, saying that I come from the land of Mexican food in the U.S. (Southern California). However, the nachos were surprisingly good! They weren't the best that I had ever had, but they were tasty, and they were certainly the best nachos that I have had in Ireland or at any Irish restaurant in the U.S. For dinner, I had the "Homemade Steak & Guinness Pie" served with mashed potatoes and fresh vegetables. This was really good! The steak & guinness pie was very flavorful, wasn't overly salty, the steak was tender, and I loved the puff pastry that came on top of it. The vegetables were also very good. I hadn't had very good experiences in Ireland before that with getting fresh vegetables, but these actually tasted fresh. The portions were very generous as well. The staff were friendly and the food came out super FAST, which was awesome because we still had a ton of driving to do to make it to our hotel in time. The prices were reasonable. Overall, great food, food comes out fast, cool ambiance, reasonable prices, and friendly staff. I would definitely recommend! read more

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BAR REVIEW ONLY -Not crazy crowded, one could find a seat. -I guestimate it was 2/3rds locals and 1/3rd tourists -Pints were less than 6 euro -Paddys Whiskey was less than 5 euro -Two man Irish band was great! read more

O'Shea's Hotel - 8.50€ for a pint and a half-pint - Hotels Near Me - Dublin, D

Yum! Came here for dinner with my companion while on holiday. I ordered the chicken curry and he had the steak sandwich. The curry was really good (and reminded me of Korean curry that we eat over rice). The steak was a bit dry but ended up being really delicious with the curry sauce drizzled over. Ambiance is really cozy and sweet. There was a huge party of women next to us celebrating a birthday and they were loud, but it's definitely a fun venue where you can bring lots of people to celebrate. Live music was in the other room and there were plenty of people drinking and having a good time. Beers are a must and bar prices aren't too scary (unlike the rest of Europe). read more

O'Shea's Hotel - chicken curry (curry is under the cracker thing) - Hotels Near Me - Dublin, D

The prices here are amazingly cheap for a hotel in the city centre. You can get a single for €30 or if you're with more people it's still only €30 per person. The pub downstairs is usually filled with tourists and those type of men who troll for tourists! I don't mean that to sound at all scary, but just there's certain men who like to find women from out of town. Most likely because they think they'll have more of a chance with them! haha read more

O'Shea's Hotel - Hotels Near Me - Dublin, D

Very good! We were very happy to find this place. It was a busy day in town so we were happy to find any place that would feed us and have beer. This place was great! We had a big fish n chips and a lamb stew and some good seafood chowder! We also had some Guinness. They had live music and a warm fireplace (it was winter). Just what we needed! Thanks! read more

O'Shea's Hotel - Hotels Near Me - Dublin, D

Friendly bar staff, Mike showed me the famous Irish hospitality, Thursday night Irish Set dancing, best time to come around 10pm, great music every night read more

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We sat down for about 30 min and did not get acknowledged. We requested our table get cleaned and were ignored. The place was not overly busy. Went to the bar to grab a pint and the bar tender seemed annoyed that I asked him for some beer and he had to move. They seemed to be ignoring tourist. Overall experience very very disappointing. If I could leave zero stars I would... do not go here! read more

O'Shea's Hotel - Hotels Near Me - Dublin, D

My parents and I came here for dinner on our first night in Ireland. The atmosphere was quaint, clean and comfortable. The service was really friendly too. The food was okay. It wasn't terrible by any means but nothing to write home about either. My mom and I both got the fish and chips and my dad ordered the full Irish breakfast. My dad thought his meal was pretty decent. However, being that we're american he didn't want to brave the black pudding after not liking the white pudding. lol But he liked everything else! I thought the fish and chips was bland so I used some salt, lemon juice and malt vinegar to season it better. I wouldn't say not to try this place but we did find better restaurants than the one inside O'Shea's. However, if you're looking for something a little cheaper and without a line or a fussy menu then give this place a try. read more

Only went for breakfast. We asked the guy up front if they served the full Irish, he answered "the best in town!" It was technically a half Irish I think but he was right about it being the best. Cooked well, quick, not too greasy, and with very attentive service (always a full coffee pot!). read more

For the food section... We wandered in cause the Brazen Head across the street was packed on a Sunday and this place had a 10euro Guinness and Stew deal listed outside. That my friends, is a smoking deal. As we saddled up to the bar live music started playing. A mixture of trad and covers it was lovely. The Guinness was good, the stew also good and the price was right. Overall it was a fine time. read more

*** This is for the pub only *** We set out late one night (when I say late I mean late, the sun doesn't go down till around 10 at night), hoping to accomplish one of my Ireland goals. I was determined to find a local pub that has live traditional Irish music. I didn't want to hang out with a bunch of tourist getting piss drunk and asking the band to play ridiculous songs. And I for sure didn't want to pay a cover charge from places who claim you'll get the "Irish spirit" eating and listening to their music there. I wanted something traditional, some place out of the way where mostly locals go, a place where people relax after a hard days work by having a pint or two and the band plays a tune with everyone singing. O'Shea's was this place. I don't know anything about the Hotel but it was the best traditional pub we found in Dublin. The music was great, everyone was singing and dancing. Smiles, casual conversation and Guinness all around, I almost didn't want to end my night. The bartenders had a stick up their arses but other then that it was a great night. Check it out! read more

We stayed at a hotel around the corner where breakfast ended at 10 am, and naturally, after several days of whiskey and Guinness, only a fool would bet on us being up and around before 10. Luckily, just down the street was O'Shea's and their "all day Irish breakfast". Prior to our trip, I had raved to my friend about a full Irish. On our first morning, we met a few friends in the quiet O'Shea's restaurant and sat down to eat. Our service was quick and pleasant, and the breakfast was everything I remembered, and more (which is probably the reason I came back to Ireland in the first place!) Bailey's coffee was necessary, and our server made sure we had refills as needed and kept the glasses of water coming for our health. We returned every morning for the same meal, and eventually befriended the staff. On several occasions, we moved to the bar after eating and ended up staying and drinking beer for hours. O'Shea's is a great place to come hang out as you plan your day - free wifi, great music, good craic... what more could you need? read more

I recently stayed at this hotel while visiting Dublin. It is in a great location, within walking distance of the main attractions in the city. The front desk guys were great! Very friendly and helpful. There is a very small lift in the lobby but we mostly used the stairs to get to & from our room. We arrived in our room and it was nice and clean and there was a large window to allow fresh air. We left to go out for dinner and when we came back, our room smelled very strongly of sewage. We couldn't find where the smell was coming from - nothing in the room, nothing out on the street, so we could only assume it was coming through the walls maybe. There are no phones in the room so I went to the front desk to ask for help. They had no other rooms available so we were stuck with the sewage smelling room for the night. It was disgusting. I hardly slept between the smell and the street noise from having the window open. The shower in the room was the smallest shower I've ever seen, but it worked well. We never did find out what caused the awful smell but it smelled slightly better the second day. We were given air fresheners for the room by the nice man at reception. We had a nice breakfast at the hotel on one of the mornings. The server wasn't too friendly but she was all alone and the restaurant was quite busy. The food was good. No complaints there. :) I probably wouldn't stay here again, but it wasn't the absolute worst. read more

Amazing place for burnt breakfast and bitchy service. Pissing rain out and me and the other went in for a bit of breakfast. It was convenient, I was just off the train, and on my way to Four Courts - why not? This is why not: The woman who was serving us was terribly rude and impatient. It isn't as if we took any time to order, we knew what we wanted. When I had asked for the tea, she became quite contrary saying she was "getting it". Much of the food arrived burnt. I hate burnt black pudding. It's my favourite bit and they bloody burnt it. The sausages were as cold as the service. Thing is, we were quite hungry, so our palette, at that stage, was quite tolerable - but this was just having a laugh. read more

My first stop after I landed. I was starving so after asking around the common consensus was to try this place. So I ordered a ton of food...the lamb stew, the burger, the soup...I needed to experience the true 1st stop in Ireland meal. Of course had an amazing Guinness...ok 3 of them but they got better as time went on. Had a shot of Jameson...like liquid gold...delicious and very different than the one served here. About the food, it was ok...like the rest of Ireland. I didn't expect much and I sure as heck didn't get much. Just the experience of a lifetime and it was so much fun. Plus the bartender, like all the places, was very friendly and sociable. Give it whirl! read more

We LOVED this place !! The hospitality by the staff was overwhelming from the second we walked through the door. The location is absolutely perfect, just a short walk across the Liffey to the night life at Temple Bar. The bar was a perfect place to throw back a few pints of Guinness and listen to some great music. (If you get lucky, you may get to see and hear "The Quarter Mile"). Can't wait to return to Dublin and you can bet we'll be parking our butts once again at O'Shea's !! read more

This is more like a hostel/hotel. Private rooms, but the standard is similar to a hostel. Stumbled upon O'Shea's when we extended our holiday in Dublin and needed a place to stay. It's on a street with a lot of other hotels & hostels, the main difference being that there is a restaurant/bar downstairs. It's definitely cheaper than an ordinary hotel, though more expensive than a hostel. Somewhere in the grey area. Room was nice enough, clean. Same with the bathroom, though the shower was tight and difficult to bring in shampoo with you (needed to hand-off to someone else once you were done using it). There is free wi-fi, service is spotty in the room but great downstairs. Restuarant/bar has live music in the evenings. Breakfast is included if you stay the night, and it was pretty crowded. There's an elevator if you have a lot of stuff (otherwise lots of stairs) though it hardly fits two people. Definitely fit our needs, though if I were to stay in Dublin longer than a few days, I'd want a bigger shower. read more

The restaurant has great local dishes like Steak and Guinness Pie, Irish Lamb Stew and Full Irish Breakfast but also burgers, sandwiches, desserts etc. My Fish and Chips was excellent. It is served on a special tray. read more

O'Shea's Hotel - Fish Of The Day - Hotels Near Me - Dublin, D

Fun pub - basic food with decent prices. This place was near our B&B and spent time there during World Cup ...

My girlfriend and I went here the last night we were in Dublin and had a great time. The music was fantastic and so were the staff. We ended up befriending Andy and "Magic" Mike the bartenders who really made the experience one of a kind. read more

cured a week long food deficit and THEN some =D I got to try 3 family member's meals and they weren't even mad bc there was hella food :D:D read more

Disclaimer: This is a review of the pub, not the hotel. This is my go-to sports pub. If you're in the mood to catch a match - I'd recommend coming here. Lots of space, lots of TVs and a good local Irish atmosphere to make it more enjoyable. If you're traveling, ask a local if there are any matches on. Rugby, Gaelic hurling or Gaelic football are all fun to watch even if you've never seen it before. Order a pint of Guinness and enjoy Ireland! read more

If you're looking for a more mellow, low key Irish Pub this is the place. Serving a more mature crowd with great food and great service.

My wife and I stayed here our last night in Dublin. The location seemed to be in a nice side of the city. The rooms were older, small and needed some updating. The bar was nice and we enjoyed some local Irish music while drinking some wine. No parking anywhere and the nearest parking garage was 30 euro. Recommendation would be to provide fans in the room. Also the front desk girl didn't have much personality and when I called to request something be brought to our room, she told me to come down and get it instead. If you are looking for a place outside of Temple Bar are but close enough to walk then this is a good location. read more

Food was decent, but the waitress left much to be desired. Definitely touristy, it is below a hotel. Got the Mexican nachos and a bowl of the chowder. Soup was good, and if you closed your eyes and pretended you were eating frito chili pie instead of nachos, those were good too. Definitely not the best food I've had in Dublin, but its traditional pub fare in a traditional setting. read more

Very touristy, but cool live music later in the evening. Food was good, and they had a fair amount of beers and ciders on draft to choose from. Service was so-so, but it was faster than most restaurants we visited in Dublin, though lacking in their quality. read more

Boring Irish breakfast says Hubby. I had cod goujons and chips. Little did I know this was nothing more than nasty little fishsticks. The best that can be said about O'Shea's food was they had nice toast, chips, and coffee. Unfortunately, all the main course foods were disgusting. I wish I hadn't wasted the money but we are staying at a hostel nearby and for the price I thought it might be worth a try. Wrong. read more

This place is just OK. My Dad and I ordered the Fish and Chips and it is by far the worst Fish and Chips I've ever had in the UK or Ireland. Mom had the Lamb stew which was pretty good. Service was decent. There was live music (and I believe there is most nights) which made for a nice atmosphere (wasn't too loud or rowdy). read more

My review pertains specifically to O'Shea's bar. I went there one particular Thursday night to enjoy the music and dancing. I was told by a fellow dancer that the set dancing at O'Shea's is one of the best times. Ofcourse with a recommendation like that I couldn't pass up the opportunity. I dragged along a few of my friends and we went! There was a live band and a small intimate space within which to dance. There are a lot of devoted regulars who go there to dance every Thursday. I can't tell you how welcoming they were! They threw me right into the middle a few set dances and didn't seem to mind that I wasn't all that good. All I can say is that it was a delightful experience. If you want some good music and dance, than this is the place to be. read more

I stayed here for 2 nights . There is ive and good entertainment,nice rooms and staff are very polite harry is a lovely guy and looks after his visitors. I payed a good price to stay here will most defienetly come back here as its a 5 min walk to occonell street thankyou osheas for making me welcome xx caroline read more

Great people, great food, and great music. What more you ask for? Also well priced pints. And what's more important?

My friend and I landed in Dublin late in the day. By the time we settled in to our hostel almost everything was closed. After fuelling ourselves on late night kebab, we decided that some alcoholic beverages were needed. We stumbled onto O'Shea's because classic Celtic music was flowing from the bar. The staff were super friendly and we were served right away even with a full bar. The singers were fabulous, chatting up the crowd, singing mainstream and classics (like O' Danny Boy and Wonderwall). The staff and a group of regulars even got into the spirit and soon after a sing-a-long began. This bar was a great introduction to the Emerald Isle. What we experienced that night may have been stereotypic, but there's always some truth to stereotypes! read more

Best Eggs Benedict I've ever had!!! Great atmospher! Location is 5 mins from the down town but doesn't have the tourist atmosphere or prices! Will definitely be back the next time I'm in Dublin! read more

Absolutely dire place in Dublin city ... avoid it. I was actually even pushed off a chair one night, while in company, and drinking ORANGE juice, by some sort of druggie or maybe he just wan't right in the head. Either way ... a shocking experience. Inside the bar, yes, it can look "quaint" or whatever ... most tourists are not to know what that entire area is like, and who the inhabitants are. The music is not bad either. The "food" is atrocious. Awful and inedible. I ordered a sandwich once ... enough said ... how difficult can a bog standard sandwich be? Admittedly, I should have heeded the disgusting smell of grease and stale cooking coming from wherever they "cook". I pity the tourists, who may be justifiably taken in by the paddywhackery around O'Sheas. We avoid it like the plague. read more

O'Shea's hotel is quite alright really. It's a bit old-ish but not in a grubby way or something. It has just seen better days :) Well the rooms are clean and quite spacious considering normal Dublin hotel rooms. Being equipped with the usual telly, electric kettle, biscuits and a hair-dryer. However their biggest advantage is the location itself: handily located right at the city centre (An Lár)... within walking distance from the central bus station (Busáras). And also only a little walk away from O'Connell Street. As Talbot Street and Gardiner Lower are right next to their premises though some nights can get noisy what with the buses, taxis, police cars / ambulances and drunkards passing by. I spent quite some nights there not being able to sleep due to the noisy traffic outside my window. So it might be clever to ask for either a quiet room straight away - or just drink the night away in their attached bar downstairs. They sometimes even have live music on. Prices for accommodation range from Sunday - Thus from €60 to Friday - Sat from €65 to €80 Staff have always been friendly and really quick in replying to e-mail and fax enquiries. (Credit card number is required for a booking!) So as Dublin offers such a mad lot of brilliant bars and pubs it shouldn't be hard to find some amusement before you sink into the white cushions and drift off to sleep in "the big smoke".... oh good old Dublin city. " In Dublin's fair city, where girls are so pretty, I first set my eyes on sweet Molly Malone..." read more

BAR REVIEW ONLY - the bar has a nice atmosphere and the wait staff is prompt and courteous. The food was good and we had a nice time listening to good music. Overall nice place to grab a pint. read more

It wasn't bad..pretty cool overall, but they offer a 12 oz sirloin steak, in which, at least half was fat and almost impossible to cut and couldn't eat it. Sirloin steaks are supposed to be less fatty. My girlfriend got the lasagne and it was pretty amazing. The place had a good Irish pub feel and the staff was quick and friendly. read more

Bar food review only - it's baaad! Ordered fish & chips for 12€ after I was told that fish & chips advertised at the entrance for 8.95€ are "no longer sold". Somehow that didn't stop them from advertising it. I wasn't expecting Michelin restaurant but fish served was reheated and to add insult to injury it was really cold inside :( pity as the place has decent decor and food presentation was OK. read more