Sheehans

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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Mulligan's

4.3(65 reviews)

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One of the old place with traditional wooden decor. Stopped by for a pint or two to enjoy and to…read moreappreciate the good old bar. Really love the vibe here, laid back and just enjoy the present with friends and/or strangers. Great service and great beer.

Great Guinness and excellent wines also. Great atmosphere and history and great hospitality. Really…read moreworth a visit!

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O'Neills Victorian Pub & Townhouse

3.8(40 reviews)

This place was down the road from my hotel (and I didn't want to eat at my hotel for a second…read moretime). The prices seem a little bit steep, but I suppose those are area prices. I went with just a chowder (which was 'surprisingly' good by the way) and had a couple of drinks. Gabriel behind the bar was really great with telling me about the different whiskeys available (when in Dublin, right?) so shoutout to him. It was not so crowded, though when I arrived, it was just behind a couple of ladies and I had to sit 'at the bar' but in hindsight this worked out since I was able to converse with my new friend Peter, who wandered over, I guess when he saw me sitting on my own. He and his wife got me drunk good and proper. Nice place for a pint or a meal.

Excellent food and service. This was our favorite place and meal in Dublin!! The setting and…read morelocation were great. The bar staff were attentive, helpful and funny.

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Kennedy's

4.1(74 reviews)

0.7 km•South Inner City

Rarely do I go to some place twice while traveling. I love trying new things but Kennedys was a 2…read moretimer for me. Great location for live music and tasty food. The staff is friendly and attentive.

We enjoyed the fish and chips, beef stew with Guinness, chicken tenders and Cesar salad. The fish…read moreand chips had a wonderful batter and taste, the beef stew heart and filling and the chicken tenders were good. The salad was just ok, as the chicken was tough, but the lettuce, croutons and dressing were very good. Service was good although we came at a very busy time and had to seek our own extra ketchup! Very glad we came and would recommend it to anyone selling a true pub experience.

Exterior - est 1850!

At bar waiting for seat

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O'Reilly's

3.9(60 reviews)

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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

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

Nice smoking are.

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O'Donoghue's

4.2(122 reviews)

0.6 km•South Inner City

During our pub crawl, one of our stops was O'Donoghue's. Zero regrets. The vibe in here was good,…read moreeven though it was more of an old man pub. Like most pubs in Dublin, it had TONS of character and feel. We got a booth above ground level and then got to ordering. This was my first time trying Yellow Spot Whiskey. It was amazingly smooth. We also ordered Kopparberg cider, a few pints of Guinness, and Fish and Chips. The drinks were great, and the fish was tender and delicious. The server who helped us was amazing. Yet another one of the happiest places on earth discovered. If you're doing a pub crawl or just want a good pub with good food and good people, O'Donoghue's is a must-try. 10/10.

Went for lunch in the afternoon. Place was relatively empty. Few folks chatting at the bar. Service…read morewas nice. Wanted to finally try the iconic Guinness stew. It was a decent portion. The stew was warming. It came with soda bread and a pad of butter.

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The Ginger Man

4.0(103 reviews)

My friends and I (group of five adults) came in right after opening on Nov. 30, 2025. We placed our…read morefood order - 5 entrees and a ginger man platter for us to share. We then proceeded to wait almost 2 hours altogether for our food to arrive. After about 45min, our server explained that they didn't put the order in. Then about 30min later, a completely different server explained to us that our food is taking so long because we ordered too much food. The only reason we didn't get up and leave is that during the Christmas season, they require you to pay upfront rather than starting a tab. We couldn't really leave because we already paid. I thought this was easily one of the most baffling service experiences I've ever had. I don't understand the concept of my food taking almost 2 hours to arrive because I ordered too much. When did the onus of preparing the food in a timely manner get placed on the customer?

Very good service and outstanding fish and chips. First time having mushy peas with a meal and they…read morewere fantastic as well. Had a nice red ale with the meal and it was also top notch. Right by our hotel which was convenient especially with jet lag will be back for a pint on our return trip.

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Windjammer

4.0(13 reviews)

1.0 km•South Inner City

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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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Palace Bar

4.4(102 reviews)

0.6 km•Temple Bar

Love this bar, so spacious but yet cozy and with sidewalk sitting area. The inside is just rich of…read morehistory and with the wooden bar and dividers and the craftsmanship, just simply wow. Great hospitality and friendly service, they do make you feel at ease and the vibe is just unbelievably beautiful. They do have life music in the evenings. I just love it here.

Great place to get a pint on the edge of Temple Bar area. The Palace Bar serves pints and liquor at…read morea proper price, not overpriced like most of the area. The staff were friendly and answered many people's questions. The place had a good vibes.

It's Guinness o'clock

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The Old Storehouse

4.3(235 reviews)

0.5 km•Temple Bar

Really nice ambiance. The food was also excellent. Had the seafood stew for a starter followed by…read morethe Guinness Irish stew for the main. Both were excellent and I would definitely eat here again. Service was good and there was no delay getting us seats.

Came here around 8pm on a Thursday after a day tour to the Cliffs of Moher, and waited a bit for a…read moretable. The waiting area to be seated is on the 2nd level to the side of the bar. After being seated on the 3rd level right above the bar, we waited a bit for a server. Ordered 2 Guinness, 2 seafood chowders to start, and we shared the fish and chips. The Guinness came quick. The seafood chowder was delicious especially on a cold, rainy day. We've had better fish and chips - these were nothing to rave about. There was live music and the bar was loud and crowded.