I dropped in here during beer fest. A week long festival of tastings, music and free hotdogs. A…read morefantastic idea that I hope paid off. It was a wet Saturday afternoon and we were almost the only people there. This had its benefits as the barman had time to chat with us and give us a taste of beers before we committed to one. We also got our choice of seats and so chose a comfy couch beside the fire. I love craft beers and supporting local businesses so I was excited to meet the men behind the five lamps brewery and sample their fine ales. The brewer, a cork man, who had worked for Guinnesses for 27 years before turning to the craftier ways was fascinating and was truly passionate about what he did. I got a couple of half pints at 2.50 each they were exactly half the price of a full pint. Against the grain and the black sheep do this as well which I appreciate because I like to drink slowly. We left around 6 so didn't get to witness how busy it gets. Judging by the decor it's target market is a laid back student crowd. The blinds were down which seemed a little strange because it was still bright out but then my hungover friend appreciated the dim. Overall I really enjoyed my afternoon here. If I lived as little closer I'd be in every weekend.

We had the Groupon for their craft beer tasting-pizza combo. There were plenty of seats, so we…read morechose one toward the back, near the fireplace. The interior is pretty comfortable, with couches along one side of the wall. One of the guys lit candles which had a nice effect. It was a bit too dark though, so we pulled up the blinds next to our table. With the Groupon, we got to try four beers each and share a mid-sized pizza. Unfortunately they only had one pizza without meat, and since they were frozen pizzas they were already put together. Our server was very friendly and attentive, and was constantly checking to see if we were ready for our next round. We were able to order the draughts which limited our choice a bit, but the menu was very extensive! We tried the Aspall Suffolk cyder (usually I don't like ciders, but this one was not too sweet and pretty yummy), the Independent Brewing pale ale, the Blonde Weiss (this one had a weirdly strong taste of banana), the Rustbucket rye ale, the Bohemian pils, and one other that I enjoyed but didn't get the name of. The pizza was a bit small but quite tasty for a frozen one, especially when we added the Sriracha they brought with it. I know it's a pub, but I think it would be great if they added a few more food items to the menu! Chips or something. Anyway, it was a great experience and definitely worth the price with the Groupon. Don't expect any mainstream beers because they're totally craft!

If you're interested in the history of Guinness, this is a must tour. It's self guided so you can…read morespend as much time (or as little) as you want. The tour also includes tastings and a Guinness!

It may be the most touristy place in Dublin and there is a reason for that. It's worth your time if…read moreit's your first visit. My son and I had a good time on the self guided tour and even met a friend from our home city. It's educational about the brewing process and Guinness long history. Don't miss out on a free pint in the ultra cool sky bar. You must do this after the tour, or will miss out, The gift store has everything you can imagine Guinness. So it's worth time. Solid 4 stars for me.

Gaby was very helpful with helping us choose a beer and with great service…read more The restaurant is surprisingly nice in the lower level. Very cozy and ascetically pleasant. A must do in Dublin.

Went here because of the hype from tik tok. We arrived at 6:30pm on a Thursday and apparently so…read moredid every American that was in Dublin. This place really aced their marketing, however, they failed when it came to the actual execution of everything else. You must order a main a two other items from the sides, starters or dessert. This is a fun idea! Every item came out looking beautiful, but sadly the presentation could not make up for how gross it actually was. Endive salad was the only thing that we actually liked. Truffle Arancini you could smell before it rounded the corner. I LOVE truffle but this was so overpowering it ended up tasting like soap. I got the duck. They claim this is supposed to be cooked medium rare. This is cooked so well done it was like chewing on a shoe. My husband got the bass. They put the plate down and we both were overwhelmed with the smell of fish. I tasted it as well and it was extremely fishy. To round out the evening they clearly cater to the larger groups next to us and we were never checked on besides when our food was delivered. We were never offered any drinks after we finished our first round, nor were our waters ever filled up during the entire 2 1/2 hours we were there. The last hour was basically spent just trying to get the bill. We asked around 10 times and spoke to four different people. Even the manager came over and asked if something was wrong, and we explained that we had been waiting for the check. It still took another 15 minutes after that. Never one to complain, but seriously ... over an hour just to leave? We have been to Europe many times and know they wanna give you time before providing the check but have never experienced this. Overall, a huge disappointment and a frustrating way to spend one of our nights in Dublin.

Solid Irish pub! I…read moresaw J.R. Mahon's Public House Brewery and had to go! It just screams Irish pub to me. And it delivered everything I hoped it would! The environment was full on Irish bar experience! The music, service and atmosphere were amazing! The food was surprisingly very tasty too! Bars back home don't serve food this good. I love that they have a vegan option too! Score! 10/10 experience overall

Great food, great service, great atmosphere! I had the J.R. Mahon's Pale Ale, bacon and cheese…read moremelt, and the soup of the day which was tomato. My partner had the beef stew with mash potatoes. Sorry, we were too hungry to take photos . Everything was delicious!

If beer is your thing, make sure not to miss this event. There were so many great Irish local…read morebreweries present and several from other countries. Everyone working there it was so nice and friendly. I tasted some of the best beers I've ever had. You also have an opportunity to buy some of the beers from the local vendors Was surprised to see they also had bourbon tasting's, gin and vodka tastings. The only complaints I have is that we could have used a couple of more food vendors. The sandwich guy with the sausages was really very good and we try the meat pie place. Some friends had the noodles & found them fairly bland. There just could've been a little more choice for an actual dinner. The seating was not nearly enough for the big crowd. There could have been so many more tables and chairs in the open spaces. Overall we had a nice time.

I love that craft beer festivals are becoming more popular here in Ireland, because I love me some…read morecraft beer! I decided to go on the satruday evening that it was on, and I"m really glad I checked the hours before I left, because I didn't realise it closed at 9pm.... on a Saturday! But either way, I made my way on over to the event. There was a lot of good variety I thought of different brands of beer. The guys at Wicklow Wolf were AWESOME... and their beers weren't too bad either! There was an awesome Booka Brass band which was great for getting the crowd in good form. As one of the other people said, it would have been better if there was a little bit more of a food selection. Especially given that it was also supposed to be a food festival. They had TV's up which I image was good for drawing a rugby crowd on the folowing sunday for the 6 nations match. But, given that there wasn't a whole lot of seating, I'm glad I chose to go on the saturday, and not on the sunday when the match was on. I don't want to stand for THAT long. Although, I could see how they may want it that way to encourage people to keep moving around the area and not just sitting around. Like the other beer festivals that go on in town, you had to purchase beer with tokens. I liked that the pours were a bit smaller so you had a chance to actually taste some of the different beers. All in all was a good event. I though it was comparable to the one they do each year at the RDS. I hope that next year they have a few more food options and that there's a bit more seating. Will definitely go again next year!

Looking for a quiet, friendly spot that's not pretentious or loud, has some great gourmet…read moresandwiches, homemade soups a killer selection of craft beers, located in a great neighborhood and one that has a friendly staff and patrons? Sound too good to be true? It's not too good to be true, you simply haven't found Probus yet. What if you wanted to sit down and relax OR take away your food, beers or wines? Well you can do either at Probus Wines & Liquors! Irish craft beers? US craft beers? New Zealand craft beers??? Probus has got them!! The wine barrel tables, the relaxed atmosphere, the tasty food and astounding beer selection were exactly what I was looking for. Serano ham with pesto sandwich - A+ French Onion Soup - A+ Beer selection - A+ Value - A+ Friendly service - A+ Would I recommend this to a friend? Only if he doesn't take my seat! Visited several times during my trip and it never disappointed. Looking forward to my next visit to Dublin to try some more great food and beer and spend some time at Probus with Paul (owner) and the local, friendly beer aficionados.

Little independent shop/cafe/off license/bar just off Merrion Square…read more The main attraction is that you can buy good craft beer and wine and drink it there (with 20% surcharge - still really cheap though). In addition - they also serve food... haven't tried any but the other patrons said the cheese and meat platters were "delish"! Very friendly employees who make you feel at home - I will be back to try the food!

Worth the price of admission... Be sure to plan enough time…read moreto enjoy all the things here at the Storehouse. The Guinness was better than I expected as well. It runs like a well oiled machine. So much to see and experience. Slainte

Date: Tuesday, June 23rd, 2026 Time: 2pm…read moreParty of: 6 adults, 1 child Booked: Guinness Storehouse Experience about 3 weeks prior Prices - *Adult: 18+ (€30) x6 *Child: 5-7 (€10) The hubby doesn't drink beer. And I normally would rather put my alcoholic calories elsewhere. But we were in Dublin, so had to do Guinness right? I actually just wanted to go to the Gravity Bar since I adore views. But I guess you need to do some kind of tour in order to access it, so we all booked the cheapest one. It's self guided, so you take as long or short as you want. Once upstair, a guinness is included with each adult ticket. Since the hubs doesn't drink beer at all, I tried one of each. The blonde and regular one. I'm much more a fan of lighter beers, so I liked the blonde more. The view upstairs is nice, but it gets super crowded. We just found a place to stand and enjoy our beers. There is seating, but people grab them right away and some camp for a while. So it's hard to find a table unless someone happens to be leaving when you are right there. Nice experience if you like their beer. REVIEW #4119

First stop for a drink and some food after arriving in Dublin…read more Red haired bartender super friendly and funny. He gave us the history of the name of the pub and was just great overall. Lots of seating inside and chill vibe. Guinness Beef Stew was very very good. The Chicken Pot Pie resembled more of a soup with a pasty hat on top than the typical pot pie they have in America. I liked it though. Nice flavors and filling. Sweet potato fries are great too!

I think use to be called Bakers Bar, but it's Dudley's now. Went on a Sunday afternoon on a…read moresuggested of a local when we asked where to go for a hardy lunch. It has the typical Irish pub vibe that we love. We had Sunday roast, which was "Roast strip loin of beef", served with cooked carrots, mashed potatoes and baked potatoes. Then washed it down with a Guinness. Delicious!!