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    O'Sheas Merchant

    4.3 (76 reviews)
    ModerateIrish Pub
    Closed 8:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Live music
    Good for groups

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    Mylinh V.

    Charming pub. Stopped by after a tour of the Guinness Storefront. Service was great! Our waitress was quick and very attentive. She made sure we had water and answered any questions about the food. Food came out super fast and very good. It was not as rambunctious and noisy as other pubs but they did have music going on. Bathroom was nice and clean. I tried the seafood chowder and it was so good! I would have been happy with just that but then my bangers and mash came which made me even more happy. So flavorful and delicious.

    David M.

    The food and service were excellent. The interior was massive and had the character that made it feel so welcoming. The house cat was so cool. He was open to attention and seemed to relish his roll. A star knock off for the entertainment. The music was supposed to start at 8:30. We left well after 9:00 when the musician seemingly had no interest in playing. Setup followed by restroom break followed by a smoking break left us to go elsewhere for musical entertainment. Kudos again for the food and service. For that alone we would absolutely repeat.

    Enit S.

    Charmingly quaint pub. If they're busy it'll take forever to get service, but when you do get it, it's friendly and obliging. They had live music the evening we went but because it was so busy we were seated in an area where you couldn't see them, only just vaguely hear them over the large party sitting adjacent to us having quite the night ordering Jamesons and ginger. I personally thought food was great here. The smoked haddock fish n chips was excellent, the soup of the day accompanied with brown bread and butter was also really good. Of course.. Of Course, you'll want to order Guinness here, and you wont regret doing so.

    Steak sandwich

    Good food. Good service. Food was hot! And it was quick. Cute atmosphere. Would go back again. Wish there was live music while we were there but overall it was a good time.

    Rick R.

    I would normally give their Full Breakfast a 4* review, but I'm taking two stars away because of the following situation I witnessed during my meal. The guy sitting at the table behind me tried to order breakfast and the waitress refused to serve him breakfast because it was literally 10:01 and she said they stop serving breakfast at 10:00. At first, he (and I) thought she was joking. When he realized there was no humor, humility, nor humanity in her soul, he said that he just flew into town, wasn't feeling particularly well, and really wanted a hot breakfast to make him feel better. She still refused. It was ridiculous and shameful. I won't be giving them my business again, and I wouldn't recommend you do so either.

    Angela F.

    Highly recommended by a Dublin local. Friendly folks and live Irish music! Ate and drank at the bar. Great food and drinks! Surrounded by local Dubliners. What a fun night!!

    Last night in Dublin, with new friends - we met on a train!
    Rick B.

    Large Irish pub in a good location. Pretty good food; ranges from soups and sea chowders to real meals. Dessert choices are limited late in the day; they run out. The beef sandwich, and the beef roast rib stew were particularly good. Decent liquor selection, but keep your requests basic. As with all Irish pubs; any mixed drink - or any complicated request - ain't gonna happen. Easy to walk here from anywhere on the River Liffy(sp?). Irish music plays every night,starting about 10pm. Plenty of nooks and crannies to enjoy a private conversation, even amongst the din. Good basic pub in the heart of Dublin.

    Chicken curry
    Shana W.

    Great place to hear Irish music. We came at 6 for dinner and stayed till midnight. Friendly staff and locals who know how to have a great time.

    Wendy N.

    Very cool place, spacious. The staff was great. We ordered Guinness....bc you have too and s lot of people had the chicken curry and onion rings so we had to try and and it was AMAZING. The chips are ok, but onion rings fantastic!

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    Friendly staff, great drinks and good value, the food was also great. The ambience of the place was great.

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    What a great place! we enjoyed good music, food and service at O'Shea's and the ambiance was amazing.

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    They also offer the new cider that Guinness came out with on tap and it's so refreshing with dinner.

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