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    Oliver St John Gogarty

    3.6 (250 reviews)
    ModeratePubs, Irish
    Closed 10:30 am - 2:30 AM (Next day)

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    Touristy

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    Be careful when paying at the bar. In March I ordered our drinks and tried to pay with cc. The barman said it hadn't gone through, so because they were very busy, I just paid cash. Fortunately I always keep receipts, when the cc statement arrived, I saw that it had in fact gone through, so paying twice meant I paid 68.3 euros for 2 pints Guinness and a small red wine! I have emailed them twice to try and get a refund, but they don't reply.

    Daren R.

    On our way back to our hotel we heard this traditional Irish music coming from inside this packed bar. We entered and the woman was playing a violin and the guy was playing an acoustic guitar and singing. We sang along with the crowd for a while and everyone looked happy and content with the environment. The front had a big wooden rum barrel and two chairs. A beautiful black horse pulling a carriage was stationary in front of the bar. This bar emitted the feeling of true Ireland and was fun place to unwind and listen to music.

    Aaron S.

    This place is very fun! I see the average rating isn't great and I'm not really sure why, especially if this is the vibe you're going for. Our dinner was accompanied by live music that had us and many others singing and clapping along seemingly endlessly. On top of the good tunes, we all absolutely LOVED the food. I was feeling a bit adventurous and went with the pie of the day and it was delicious. Enjoyed the sides with it as well. I want to give a special thank you to our server, Rhys. As the restaurant was busier, Rhys was very professional and made sure we got what we needed and gave helpful recommendations. As the restaurant cleared out later on and slowed down, Rhys was very kind to talk with us about travel and provide more recommendations for future trip ideas, given their personal experiences. I felt like we could talk forever! If you're served here by Rhys, you'll be in good hands, but I think regardless you'll have a great time.

    Guinness Stew, Pie of the Day (Chicken and Mushroom)
    Bailey J.

    Food: I hear the complaints of pricing and tourist trappiness- I do. But hear me out when I say our food was NEXT LEVEL PHENOMENAL. Even better than many other locales that came with higher culinary praise. Were we just drunk or tired, or both? IDK. But that food was HEAVENLY. Ambiance: loud and lively with music and international travelers. Lots of hen-dos the night we were there. Loved it anyway. Service: just right. She was attentive without being annoying. I wish I could eat here all the time. Too bad I live 4000 miles away.

    Terra S.

    Great bands, great food, great beer. There are two different rooms/bars. I did the more chill one where you could also eat in peace. But it still had a band. Very entertaining. Great service as well. Bartender was very nice, and since it was my first bar here, let me try different ones (beer) that were from Ireland which helped me figure out which one to buy and which one I liked. Great customer service and was a great conversation as well. Ordered the fish and chips of course and was very good. This place is also right underneath a hotel/hostel so if you want those kind of fun crowds this place is for you.

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    Cindy Z.

    If you're looking for a fun Irish pub with live music, come enjoy it here. It's located close to the Temple Bar area where it's touristy, but being able to avoid Temple Bar itself. We came by here for a drink and snack, but really wished we came for food as well. We saw other tables with food which all looked delicious from the stews to bangers to fish and chips. Instead, we had a few rounds of drinks and snacked on a Cheeseboard (€14.95). The cheeseboard was decent and included breads, crackers, cheese, olives, grapes, celery, and jam. Like I said, better off ordering real food dishes here. What I enjoyed most of the live music and fun atmosphere here. It's lively, yet not too wild --at least not in the late afternoon. The servers were also quick to refill or take things away for you. Great pub to check out when in Dublin!

    Seafood chowder
    Courtney W.

    Fun place for a filling and hearty meal in the temple bar area! The live music on the first floor is very fun and lively. There's plenty of space on the second and third floors for dining in. They have several specials everyday, the pie I had was a chicken pie which was steaming hot and had large chunks of chicken. Super filling! The side of mashed potatoes was just ok but I liked dipping it into the pie. Seafood chowder was also extremely hearty, full of chucks of salmon and mussels and other bits. Could definitely be a meal on its own.

    Mylinh V.

    Decent pub in the area. There was live music which made the place very lively. Indoor and outdoor seating available. Only spot still serving food at a "late" hour. The food came out quick and decent. I tried the English breakfast and it was ok. I don't know what I was expecting but it was ok. The service was decent. Our server was very attentive and quick.

    Joshua M.

    Ducked in here after being caught in Thursday's downpour and I'm very glad that I did. The 8oz burger was the perfect combination of delicious and aesthetically terrifying, as one imagines they'd have to unhinge their jaws like a python in order to get that first bite (see photo). The live band was a fantastic touch and the atmosphere was friendly and welcoming. Five stars all around.

    Fish Cakes
    Ronnie T.

    One thing that I loved about this restaurant is the lively and energetic Irish live music!!! It really hits the soul! A good hand clamping and foot stomping! I spent a good amount of time watching the live band! We were seated promptly and I ordered the fish cakes as my main meal! They were very delicious and savory tasting! They were cooked to perfection and honestly I thought I was eating a crab cake for a second. The chips were nice and juicy, and the salad with vegetables helped top it off with cool notes of freshness! Great music, great food, and attentive service! Check it out!

    Great ambiance, live music friendly staff and great comfort food. If you are visiting Dublin, this is a must visit

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    The Stag's Head - Bacon & Cabbage

    The Stag's Head

    4.3(313 reviews)
    0.3 kmSouth Inner City
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    My 1st to go bar upon landing in Dublin. Got to say, it's the best Dublin's preserved Victorian…read morepub. The authentic Victorian setting, the Victorian mahogany fittings, the mosaic marble tiled floors and granite tabletops, the mahogany bar, capped with red Connemara marble, follows the classic Victorian architectural pattern. The staff are helpful, friendly and patient since their accent is hard to understand sometime. My 1st beer and 1st Irish food, all I can say is what a meal, just simple delish. Being here is just a wondrous experience, the place is cosy, warm and the friendly of the people. So glad I picked this place as my first of Dublin.

    If you want to experience a true Victorian pub in Dublin, The Stag's Head is a beautiful place to…read morestart. Tucked down Dame Court just off Dame Street, The Stag's Head is one of those rare pubs that feels genuinely historic rather than designed to look old. The building dates to the late 1800s, and the interior retains the ornate features of a classic Victorian "gin palace"--rich carved wood, stained glass, brass rails, and a warm, glowing bar that feels wonderfully preserved. We stopped in around 4:30 pm, which turned out to be a perfect time to visit. There were other patrons enjoying drinks and food, but the atmosphere was calm and relaxed rather than loud or rowdy. It felt like the kind of place where locals drop in for a quiet pint on their way home from work before the evening crowd arrives. The staff were excellent--friendly, welcoming, and attentive without being intrusive. The food was very good (we failed to take photos because we were too busy enjoying it). As a vegetarian, I was thrilled to see the Impossible burger front and center on their menu; it was deliciously prepared with guacamole on a brioche bun, and not an afterthought on the menu. My companions both chose the Irish Beef Burger, and said it was excellent. One thing to know: this is a traditional Victorian pub, so cocktails aren't really part of the program. Expect beer, wine, or spirits rather than mixed drinks. In a place like this, that actually feels exactly right. Other pubs do serve mixed drinks. Between the history, the ambience, the quality of the food, and the wonderful staff, The Stag's Head is the kind of place that makes you feel like you've experienced a real piece of Dublin.

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    O'Reilly's - Courtesy of Sub Lounge website

    O'Reilly's

    3.9(60 reviews)
    0.5 kmSouth Inner City

    The Sub Lounge (formerly O'Reillys) was a real find. Not something you'd expect to come across at…read morethe end of an alleyway under Tara St Station, Sub Lounge takes its visitors on a gothic journey into a haven of magical otherworldliness. A group of us wandered down the dark alley one Sunday afternoon, a little anxious about what we might discover... Pleasantly surprised to find ourselves inside a Sleeping Beauty-like cavern of candlelit wonder, we stopped to marvel over the interior before giving the solitary bar man his rush of the century. The place was empty before we arrived, but luckily we'd brought a large enough group to make the entire place our own. The candelabras, mood lighting and high, domed ceilings make this place enchantingly atmospheric, but let's not forget the practicalities. Recipe for a good night with a large group: large tables - check, cheap beer (3.40 a pint!!!) - check, pool table - check... Ok this place is a winner. And get this - they even have a foozeball table! Rad! The toilets are definitely worth a gander... many, many mirrors, and easy to get lost in after a few pints of the dark stuff. OMG - 5 euro COCKTAILS Thurs - Sat night. Done. Sold. I'm there.

    After finishing work I went to meet a few friends here for after work drinks. It started out very…read moregood the first waitress we had could not do enough for us we even ordered a few wedges and chips these were really good. Me and 1 of my friends decided to order some cocktails so we went to the bar to see what we could get I ordered a mojito and a White Russian for my friend. I should have known it would be a disaster when the female bartender had to as the waitress how to make it needless to say it was not very good. After a while my friend decided to get one more round before we left. Well to say we were shocked is an understatement. When the waitress came over she went to order a drink to which the response was cant you see I'm busy what's wrong with you going to the bar, as she turned and walked away and went back to the bar to chat with another member of staff. The girl that had been looking after us earlier I think had finished which was a shame. Needless to say we didn't stay for another drink. This would put me off going back I could understand if it was busy but service like this is not acceptable

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    O'Reilly's - Had some wedges have to say they were great very hot and spicy though good value for money

    Had some wedges have to say they were great very hot and spicy though good value for money

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    Windjammer

    Windjammer

    4.0(13 reviews)
    0.9 kmSouth Inner City

    Local bar, very cool people…read more Tons of beer on tap, with some liquor options. Great service, and love the location. Be mindful of going during a sports event! It gets slammed.

    The Wind Jammer on Townsend St is one of Dublin's "early houses", that is, pubs that open at half…read moreseven in the morning. The Wind Jammer is not, however, one of the really fun early houses. For fun early houses that serve already somewhat inebriated people, try The Chancery. The Wind Jammer is the type of early house that caters to shift workers and Gardaí from Pearse St coming off the night shift. Apart from a few couples the morning after the Trinity Ball, they wouldn't let in too many post-club revellers. The door is closed most early mornings, and they have a CCTV camera to give ya a good hard scrutinising before they'll let you in. The only time I was there for early pints, there was only one other group of young lads there and the barman looked like he was about to stop serving them. During the rest of the day and night, the Wind Jammer is a quiet pub frequented mainly by old, grumpy locals, who would sooner bite your head off than ask you the time of day. If you're really desperate for a drink and can't make it til half ten when the rest of the pubs open, by all means go to The Wind Jammer. Otherwise, there isn't that much else to recommend to it. Oh, one other thing. The Wind Jammer is the closest pub to Windmll Lane Studios, so U2 and The Saw Doctors among others have retired there for post-recording session pints over the years. Not the type of thing that would interest me, but sure it might interest you so I thought that I'd tack it on the end there

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