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The Bailey Bar

3.6 (67 reviews)
ModeratePubs, Gastropubs
Open • 12:00 pm - 11:30 PM

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Outdoor seating

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Exterior Patio.
Eric O.

For our 1st night in Dublin we basically threw a dart at a dartboard & ended up at Baileys for Dinner. We sat outside in their patio area on a busy pedestrian street on a beautiful night so it was a good start. We ordered the Beef & Guinness Stew & Fish & Chips. Our order came quite quickly & the service overall was very good but the food itself was average at best so we were slightly disappointed. Overall nothing stood out whatsoever, pretty ordinary. Baileys is in a nice location so if you're just looking for something quick it'll suffice but if you're looking for something better possibly look elsewhere.

Stew with Irish bread
Marci A.

This restaurant is placed in an amazing area and it's beautiful to sit outside and see people pass by but keep in mind that due to its locations prices are definitely higher than most other places. The drinks are actually really good and the service is top notch. But the food could be better in my opinion. I ordered a strew and while the bread with butter on the side was delicious, the stew itself was a bit gamey, the meat a bit tough and has that meat taste that tells you the food wasn't properly seasoned? Idk how to explain it. My friends ordered sandwiches and salads and those seemed to be better but still overpriced. Come for the vibes, stay for the drinks. Pick some appetizers and skip the meal!

Ira M.

Absolutely delicious food. It was a fun place for a quick lunch - will go back. #iraeats #iraeats1

Guinness beef stew... can't tell there was guineas but the soda bread was the best!
David H.

Decent bar with good drinks and food. Short staffed as i had to flag waiter down to switch out the sugary ice tea $5 EU for non sweetened. Ceaser has been accompanied with bacon which adds salty taste as they don't use anchovies. Wish Guinness taste was more pronounced in the beef stew. But the Irish soda bread texture and taste was awesome with butter which was melted as it was placed in the bottom of the bread.

Laurie V.

Perfect spot for a beverage and a bowl of beef stew (which I used a a dip for my buttered soda bread) on a chilly night. I really liked the ambiance and the service was friendly and fast. Seemed like a good mix of locals and tourists alike on a weekday early evening. I'll make a point of stopping back here next time I'm in Dublin.

Smoked Salmon Sandwich
M. Spencer H.

I was able to pop in for a bite on a busy Thursday evening. My service was friendly and prompt. Not only was the salmon sandwich I ordered delicious, but the accompanying salad was enjoyable as well. It's definitely a spot I'd like to revisit and explore more from the menu.

Charcuterie board, dirty martini and a couple of amaretto sours!
Patricia K.

Came in for a snack and a drink. Antonio greeted us and sat us right away. We ordered the charcuterie board, everything was fresh and the bread was soft. Delicious!!!! Would have been nice to have some nuts on the board. We ordered some cocktails. They were good! Will will be back!

Irish stew, shrimp starter, and BLT sandwich.
Phillip S.

The food overall is average at best. The charcuterie wasn't very good since the meat was harder. The Irish stew had a strong beef flavor which I wasn't a fan. The BLT sandwich was good, while the shrimp fried starter wasn't as expected. Service was okay and prompt, I would recommend trying other places.

Hugo Spritz, Peach Bellini, Combo Board

Our waitress Sabrina was incredibly rude and unhappy. Disappointing because we saw her being smiley and kind to tables of locals. Other staff, bartender and other servers were very kind and helpful. We had two drinks and the combo board and they were amazing and fairly priced. Just saddened by her service- didn't check on us other than to take orders (bartender took our food order because she did not give us a menu), didn't say you're welcome, explain the meats/cheeses on the board. We heard about three words from her, and got a few rude faces as we ordered drinks (regular cocktails straight off the menu.

Kate M.

I would be a frequent customer of The Bailey. Usually I meet the girls here for a drink on a Thursday, or if we go for brunch on a Sunday and want to sit outside and have a chat if it's a sunny day, we head here to try and get one of their outside tables. Not an easy task! I'd also go here regularly on nights out. It never gets too busy. But there's always enough of a crowd for there to be a good atmosphere. They do good wine (none of those crap little bottles, it comes form a big bottle...ohh, posh!) and do a bar food menu too.

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Fantastic place food and staff. Really enjoyed the whole experience. Would recommend The Bailey Bar to everyone!

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Nice location but food is terrible. Worse fish and chips I've ever had. Tasted like frozen fish. Dessert was awful. Would not go back

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Ordered a smithwicks today they gave me wrong beer. Discovered it for sure when they brought bill. No discount or anything offered.

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O'Reilly's

3.9(60 reviews)
0.7 km•South Inner City
•€

I've had an excellent night both Monday nights that I've been here! My only complaint is that it…read morewas too packed, otherwise: -Fun music -Great crowd (not too young, not too old for my friends and I) -Plenty of space to wander -Bathrooms that aren't disgusting -Madly cheap drinks Thumbs up for O'Reilly's!

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.

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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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Nice smoking are.

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Windjammer

4.0(13 reviews)
0.8 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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Windjammer
Windjammer
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The Old Storehouse

4.3(237 reviews)
0.4 km•Temple Bar
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The Old Storehouse is a Dublin pub with casual seating, live music, Guinness on tap (of course),…read moreand delicious eats. My husband and I stopped by for dinner and I ordered a caesar salad and their fish chowder. The caesar was great but my gosh the fish chowder and accompanying brown bread rocked my socks. So, much so, that I did what I never do--I revisited this spot more than once on the same trip (so many places to explore I almost never do this!). That fish chowder is craveable. They do live music on occasion as well and so we were able to enjoy that while sipping our Guinness. The prices are reasonable and the service is friendly. They aren't as small as they look at first glance, on one of our visits, we sat upstairs which has a second dining area. Amazing! Get to it!

Loud music, cheap drinks and good food…read more Place was absolutely packed with people in town for the American Football game so service was dreadfully slow. Had to excuse ourselves from the table multiple times to freshen drinks. The food was good. Once again, absolute star was the Buffalo Wings! Ireland? I mean what??? Perfectly cooked, sauced nicely, just spectacular! The band was playing a mix and of Irish Music and American Rock songs played to Irish tunes. Very fun and well engaged with the crowd. The restaurant itself is cozy and very warm. A great night was had by all!

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The Old Storehouse - Steamed mussels

Steamed mussels

The Old Storehouse - Irish lamb stew 3.5/5

Irish lamb stew 3.5/5

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