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    Quays Bar

    4.0 (75 reviews)
    ModerateIrish
    Closed 9:00 am - 12:30 AM (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Loud
    Touristy
    Good for groups

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    Jeff N.

    Due to the COVID restrictions at the time, we couldn't sit inside, let alone sit at the rooftop bar, as we discovered there was none with the Quays. However, they did have seating available across the street in a make-shift outdoor patio with barrel tables and bar stools, so we took a table and ordered some Jameson. If anything, the outdoor seating allowed us to enjoy some people-watching in the heart of Temple Bar in Dublin City Centre. As we were the only proper tourists in the area, as Ireland had just opened up to travelers, we enjoyed hanging out with the locals and the warm weather (at least for Ireland standards).

    A taste of home for an American who just couldn't do anymore Guinness!
    Bob W.

    I was an American Tourist when I Went there. And I went to NINE pubs that day my friends. Of all the temple bar area pubs this one was the best. They accommodate (to a degree) the confusion of foreign tourists. The beer is cold and crisp. The music is on point and the place is perfectly located. If you are a tourist and go to one bar in the temple bar district only, this one is the place

    Jaclyn B.

    Another expensive must stop in on your tour. Excellent location with great vibes to indulge in yet another pint of Guinness, meet new people and enjoy the lively band, who is taking requests for the classics! This place was PACKED ON THE WEEKEND. No seats to be had! It was a great way to ensure everyone is up and moving :) Of course, this is yet another location for overly priced pints meant to gauge tourists :) 10 euro minimum for credit cards.

    Casey I.

    We could not have been luckier to stumble on this place after wandering for what seemed like forever for food! The 45 minute wait was intimidating, but we saw the food around us and knew it would be worth it. For such a crowded place, the service was quick. My traditional Irish stew was hot, fresh, and tasty. I had never had it before but I can imagine it was high quality. The Bailey's ice cream was a perfect end to the night. Would highly recommend a nice meal here, just go early to avoid a wait.

    Fish and baked potato
    Vincent N.

    Upstairs pub and restaurant in middle of Temple Bar area. There is a 20€, 2-course menu with many selections to choose from. I opted for the Boxty cake starter and fish & chips entree. Both were pretty good, but the Fish really stood out - tender, fresh, and large portion. This is nice place to take a break at, whether for a drink or meal. Atmosphere is homely and welcoming, service is top notch.

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    Alexandra M.

    In Temple Bar square, the Quays Bar remains a popular destination for Dublin tourists and new residents. It draws a steady crowd because throughout the afternoon, musicians take the stage (conveniently placed in the window of the pub). I go here sometimes because the music is good and there's good craic. Simon Gynn, a singer and guitarist, plays throughout the week. His good looks and charm keep many customers entertained. Alternatively, the Quays also doubles as a sports' bar. You can catch all major sporting events on their flat screen TV. This pub is not the most authentic Irish bar, but it's a safe bet. The Guinness is tasty and the customers are interested in making new friends.

    The Quays Bar in colorful Temple Bar
    Gigi L.

    The Quays: I'm a fan simply for the live music and for the cool location on a square in Dublin's Temple Bar! Temple Bar is already a vibrant location but add some really cool tunes and it makes it an even more memorable experience. What's more... if there's an event (like the recent American college football game tailgate) you can request plastic cups to enjoy your bevvies outside while taking in the festivities. And, the tunes can be heard curbside! Rock on at The Quays (it's pronounced 'keys' by the way ;)

    Good cider selection for the sweet tooth.
    Kay Y.

    Touristy, yes. But people come here for good reason. The music is one of the best. Drinks are huge and selection is great. One of my top two in Temple Bar.

    Jenni B.

    A lovely place to settle in for a pint, even if it is amongst the tourists. Serving up a great pint of Guinness, the bar staff is great and is attentive enough that I don't think I ever had an empty when I was sitting at the bar. The decor is traditional pub, which is I suppose why the tourists love it so. It gets quite crowded, so make sure and time your pub time well.

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    Food was great and staff was wonderful. Nice atmosphere for us tourists. Glad we made the right turn.

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    Amazing Place. Very quick to serve and they had wonderful live music. This was our go to pub when in Ireland.

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    Fantastic food, great service and good atmosphere. Real Irish food at its best. Go for stew!

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    Went to this bar on a Tuesday and once the live music started the bar was full within about ten minutes.

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    Sheehans - Corned beef and cabbage

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    4.6(179 reviews)
    0.5 kmSouth Inner City
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    Stopped in for lunch and we're seated promptly at a table for two. Need to mention that seating is…read moreeither high top or booth and stool seating. Stools are ok but not super comfortable. Menu has a good selection of Irish dishes from seafood chowder up to lamb stew and pies. We ordered the potato soup, seafood chowder, 'banjo' burger with onion rings. The soups arrived first and the seafood chowder was loaded with huge pieces of fish, potatoes (not many) with a creamy rich base. Flavor was incredible and in itself a full meal. Served in a large crock style bowl. The potato soup was minus any whole potatoes. It was a rich creamy base with plenty of flavor and very hearty. The burger was really a double cheeseburger with plenty of cheese, grilled onions, what appeared to be a mayonnaise based sauce on a soft hamburger roll. Really tall enough that it was tough getting your mouth around it. Very well seasoned burgers and the onions were a nice touch. The onion rings were huge and had a very light batter on them. They served in a metal bowl to keep them hot. For dessert the apple crumble was ordered which was served in a large dish with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. This could have been warmer but still was good.. The 5 star rating is for the chowder as it outshone the rest of the meal although the burger was definitely a close second. Definitely will return to try other dishes when we come back to the city.

    Quick review for a quick lunch stop. We shared an Irish Lamb Stew: meat and vegetables in gravy…read morewith a layer of mash(ed potatoes) on top. The meat and veggies were plentiful, the portion generous, and it was tasty enough but maybe on the bland side? It was served with a side of braised red cabbage which we really liked: sweet but not sour like pickled cabbage. And house-made brown stout bread, also very good. The wife had a Guinness and I, thinking it too cliché to order Guinness as a tourist in Ireland, tried a different stout whose name I've forgotten from the ample selection. But comparing the two, so much better! The menu offers a wide variety of traditional Irish dishes, more than most of the similar pubs in the area. As well as the other expected pub type food: sandwiches, burgers, etc. As for desserts, if we were hungrier, the wife might have ordered the Irish Whiskey Bread & Butter Pudding. The hubby would probably get his dessert later, as the selection was limited and neither that nor the Apple Crumble appealed. Sitting at the bar we had a more personalized experience than were we at a table. The bartender offered to take a photo of me behind the bar which I of course accepted. We made the right choice in coming here.

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