Cool little spot, came on for a quick beer to check out the scene. Felt like a dive bar and kinda smelt like one too ha ha ha. Other than that nothing to rave about. read more

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Great spot! The beer selection was awesome and the service was top notch. Food was delicious too. The place had a great vibe and the server had some great recommendations. Will definitely going back! read more

The Beer Market - Wings and Bru ipa - Pubs Near Me - Dublin, D

So many craft beer options! This spot was very chill. They have a few board games and a foosball table to play too. read more

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We were walking back to our hotel after having visited the Guinness Storehouse when we saw this place. The name intrigued us so we decided to stop in for a drink and a bite. The place is really popular, especially the outside seating. There was none available when we arrived so we found a seat inside. It was a very sunny and warm day so it was very warm inside the pub. The 2nd floor was much warmer than the 1st floor. Thankfully we found a table on the 1st floor and snagged it before someone else did. The pub offers board games which the people next to us were playing while we ate and drank. We ordered the bacon with fried mashed potatoes with cabbage (except we got salad greens instead of cabbage--not sure what happened) and fish and chips. The fish was nice and flaky. My boyfriend tried the Galway Bay Brewery drink Of Foam and Fury which he really enjoyed. Service was sporadic because the place was so busy but our waitress was nice when we had her attention. read more

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This spot was the best find everrrrr! I love independent craft beer and they had it. Flew in from California and needed a spot close to my hotel to imbibe. I went back 3 times during my stay because the service was top notch and the beer cold and tasty. Each visit I showed my vax card, gave them my contact details and ordered local Galway bay beers. I told my beer buddy and she wanted to come too. Twice we stayed until they kicked us out. Love this spot and highly recommend. Food was also fantastic. I had sweet potato fries and I can't remember what my buddy got...lol. #pints read more

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I booked a hotel at the very last minute for our stop in Ireland...and it happened to be right across the street from this beaut. What are the odds! The Beer Market was my first stop in Dublin and potentially also my favorite stop. It was such a chill scene with a whole bunch of local crafts on draft. Our English bartender (the long-haired guy) was incredibly helpful and knowledgeable. He even noticed when I started checking my beers in on Untappd. Nice. I only ordered a couple drafts but it was definitely the type of place in which I could've spent hours trying all the local flavors. I'm so bummed I couldn't find time to return after that first visit, but if I'm ever in Dublin again, this place is on my must-visit list. read more

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Great craft beer place. Probably the best one I've seen in the places I visited in Ireland. And finally a bar that offers American beer other than Bud and Coors Light! We wanted to eat outside, but there were too many smokers. Inside, the tables were a bit odd. One was too small and we sat at a large table with another patron but we finally settled on a table for two. The upstairs room was way too hot, as mentioned in another review. Anyway, had a nice German Helles by Fischer. And we shared some food-everything was delicious! BBQ Wings, Coconut Prawns, Chocolate & Chilis Polk Sausages and Sweet Potato Fries. Service was very good. read more

Elderflower pale ale - can't get more hipster than that. But it was delish and washed down the lovely sharing platter. The platter could easily feed 4 but of course Brian and I took it upon ourselves to finish it between us! Bartender was very knowledgeable - give him an idea of what kinda ale/lager/stout you like; he'll recommend a few on draught and let you sample it before committing to a pint. Sound! read more

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My modus operandi here us to have one drink and move on. Select something unusual that I haven't had previously. What is becoming clear now is craft beer is bring used as a opportunity to charge way over the odds. I don't drink macro beer any more but I would like to see greater competition from a price point of view. 12 euro for a 33cl glass of beer? I know what this costs in the UK US etc and even add our extortionate tax regime import and shipping costs it's still out of alignment. The marketing of craft beer = higher price isn't sustainable. read more

The Beer Market - They are living up to this motto. Certainly not the cheapest - Pubs Near Me - Dublin, D

There's a lot to really like about The Beer Market. They have a large selection of beers on tap, all clearly numbered and listed on blackboards. The staff are very friendly and ready to give advice on what beers they have in. They'll happily give you a few samples before you make up your mind. Don't expect to be getting a pint for under €5.50, however, it's the city center and you're getting quality world beers. As with the other Galway Bay bars, the food here is pretty solid for pub food and is reasonably priced. The servings are huge, we got the snack board (€15) between two and didn't manage to finish it. They have a lot of deals on sharing platters for parties which looked very reasonable too, definitely worth consideration as a party location for beer lovers. The only negative I had was the atmosphere, compared with the other Galway Bay bars, it is lacking in The Beer Market. I'm not sure if it's the layout of the bar or it's location, but it doesn't seem to have the same buzz. read more

The Beer Market - Pubs Near Me - Dublin, D

You want craft beer...? New or a seasoned craft beer drinker... This place is for you! endless options available here from on tap to bottle options, they staff are always on hand to help you choose a beer. Their recommendations have always went down a treat. I actually did the craft beer tasting here, a group of 4 of us... We had a barman serve us up some delights from the on draught range, he talked through the history of each and the brewery. Really knowledgeable, we had a craft beer fanatic with us and with the most unusual questions, the barman was ready with the answers. As the tasting session moved along, I liked how he worked with what we were liking/not liking and actually at one point mixed it up, offering one of the party different ones from the rest of us. They serve pieman pie's here... Not heard of them... Boy, you are missing out, I kid you not. Pop on down here for a beer and a pie... You will not be disappointed. read more

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You have to try the fish bite & chips. Amazing! The beer selection is extraordinary and the staff is outstanding. Going back tomorrow. Don't miss this place when in Dublin. read more

The newest Galway Bay Brewery bar opened in Christchurch this week (same chain as The Black Sheep, Brew Dock, Against the Grain, Alfie Byrnes and Dark Horse) Came here to try Founders' Blushing Monk as I had spotted they tweeted this before they opened but unfortunately they'd ran out the night before! Still they had another raspberry beer on draft - Lindeman's Framboise. I've had it before and it's good. Was pretty quiet when we went but to be fair it was early enough on a very wet Saturday afternoon.. Food wise they're serving Pieman pies all day / night. No nonsense really as its all about beer here! This seems to be a craft beer heaven!! They're only doing craft beer here. They've 20 taps and I think I counted maybe 40 different bottles on the blackboard. read more

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The newest of the Galway Bay bars, doing something different from all the others. Instead of branded beer taps like you'll see in every other bar in Dublin, here you'll see a list of numbered taps. The beer in each tap is listed on chalkboards around the top of the bar. Expect to see some spectacular beers that are rare on these shores. The beers also tend to rotate quickly so there's something new every day. They also have a large selection of bottles if none of the 20 taps take your fancy If you're peckish, they sell a selection of pies with gravy for €7.50 as well as crisps. The only downside to this place is it's a craft beer only bar. No wine, no spirits, no macro breweries. The bar staff are always more than happy to let you sample a beer before you buy if you're unsure. Next time you're going to a show in Vicar St, call in and give it a go. If you're a beer fan, you'll be in Nirvana. read more

The Beer Market - A glass from the only keg of Born To Die 05.07.15 - Pubs Near Me - Dublin, D

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If you want a break from Guinness and want to try some crafty Irish beers definitely check this place out. Lots of beers on tap from Galway Bay and lots to choose from in can/bottle. Plus their food is great! read more

The Beer Market - Pubs Near Me - Dublin, D

I was walking around Dublin when I came across Beer Market. I Ioved seeing everyone sitting outside so decided to check this place out. The service was incredibly friendly. I was unsure about the local IPAs and how they were brewed, but after asking a simple question, the bartender brought over nearly a pint of free samples till I found out what I enjoyed! I also loved the outdoor seating. This was a great place to stop and get a brew after walking around the city. There was a nice mix of friendly locals and friendly tourists so the vibe was very laid back and fun. Most of the beer on tap was from Galway. I was impressed with their beer; however, I did go to another beer stop (also affiliated with Galway) to check out other local beer. read more

If you like good beer...go to The Beer Market! The newest addition to the Galway Bay Brewery family doesn't disappoint! I went to try the Blushing Monk as kriek is something I follow around Dublin like a desperate One Direction fan but unfortunately they were out of it. The barman did recommend a lovely raspberry beer they had on tap, it wasn't as sweet as I had hoped but it was really good, good enough for me to have a second- which is saying something given the extensive selection of really good beers here. I also had a bottle of La Chouffe, a lovely Belgian pale ale before trying the Foam & Fury which was also on tap. The refreshing thing about this bar is that the taps change on a regular basis meaning you have the opportunity to try different beers you might not find in many other places. The atmosphere is relaxed and there was a nice mix of the after-work crowd and people who came to try some of the great beers on offer. If you get peckish, they serve Pieman pies here, the perfect partner for beer. The only criticism I have is that it's not that big so it gets packed very easily. read more

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Ok, so how could I resist? The sign outside said "devoted to beer". I had to take a peek. It is a craft brew establishment. Based on what I saw, looks like it is run by the Galway Bay Brewery. I wanted to try craft beer from Ireland, so I ordered a flight of 3 for about 5 and a half euro. Not too bad. I really liked all 3. #1 - Of foam and fury - a double IPA. Touted as an award winning beer was pretty good. #3 - Dortmunder - a lager, probably my favorite of the three, yummy. #5 - Buried at sea- a milk chocolate stout was really good. I tasted coffee. The taster tray is only for the Galway Bay Beers and I do recommend. The bartender writes the number of the beer chosen on the tray, lest you forget. I cannot review the food so much, I only had the chunky fries which were true to their name but a bit gritty, not sure why. Nice beers nice vibe. read more

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After walking back from St. Patrick's we stopped in for a quick bite and a nice drink to warm up. I got a hot scotch. It was so good. Just what I needed to warm the soul. Ordered the Scottish eggs. Huge. Very good and moist. Also got the nachos with pulled pork. Amazing! I ordered the soup but the waiter forgot. That's fine, the hot scotch warmed me up. Cozy atmosphere! No rush attitude made for a great stop ! read more

The signs outside tell you everything you need to know. Beer. We stopped here after visiting the Guinness Storehouse. We each tried a Galway brew to start, then asked the bar keep to suggest our next choice. He suggested a nice Belgian dubbel that was delightful. My husband had a porter that was described as tiramisu in a glass and lived up to it. Great little spot for a quick pint or two. read more

The Beer Market - The signs outside tell you everything you need to know. Beer. - Pubs Near Me - Dublin, D

"Fresh Beer! Only today. Tasty beeeeeeer!!! Special prices, especially for you. The nicest beers you've ever tasted! Come on people. This is an absolute bargain. Beers beers beers!" Welcome to the Beer Market. They have a lot of beers on tap here. Up to 90% of the beer on tap at Beer Market is not available anywhere else in Ireland. That's cool. But I am from Amsterdam. All the Irish beers are foreign to me. So I rather go to a normal Irish pub. These beers are a little bit pricey for me. read more

Lots and lots and lots and lots of beer choices. Not so much food choices (pie, pretzels, and crisps) but that's okay if you're just here for beer! They've got lots of games lying around (guess who, jenga) and lots of seating space. This is the perfect spot for a lazy weekend afternoon. read more

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Great staff, good beer. WiFi was horrible and cards were a struggle. This place has potential! Games and good music would have gotten us to hang longer. read more

The newest GBB bar in Ireland, the beer market offers something a bit different. It's not as aggressively GBB as the other bars, with only a couple of hints of merchandising and the logo only on the reservations sheet, as far as I could see. They sell the Beer Market t-shirts but none of the others. The departure from the brand is both a pro and a con. On the one hand, it's nice that you don't feel you are pushed towards GBB beers-- though I must admit they're all great brews. They only keep 3 or 4 on tap at any one time, to make space for rarer, more international beers. On the other hand, there's definitely less discernible personality to the place because of this. They haven't replaced GBB with some other stylistic features, they've just removed it. One thing that is unique to the place is the numbered beer taps. The menu is chalkboard above the bar, and you just say which number you'd like. It's simple, and the menu gives you just enough information to be able to pick something out-- ABV, price and a brief description. It's a good system. One minor thing is that when sitting at the bar you can't see the draft menu at all, so you have to get up and look. Bit odd. The staff are all super sound, as I've come to expect from GBB. The table areas are quite nice-- the fake fire is worth a giggle. The beer selection is excellent, and I'd definitely come back! read more

The Beer Market - I really like this approach to reserving tables. - Pubs Near Me - Dublin, D

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We came here twice now. Have to say some delicious beers on tap. It is a breath of fresh air to pass by some bars on thomas street to arrive at your destination here. The kind of bars where cackling folk would trade their first born for a pint of budweiser and a packet of king crisps. If they could... This is the kind of bar where there are no mainstream marketed products on full sale or sail depending on which way your taste buds gravitate! They also have connect 4. The board game. Although some Americans behind us must have considered it a 'bored game' as my girlfriend overheard a man remark that the game which we were playing was wasteful and 'mindless'. Basically some Americans are a bunch of stupid jerks but there is a seat for everyone here at the beer market! The Pie's are also delicious if you are feeling a bit peckish I recommend the steak and stout but one reviewer remarked there was a lack of food for sale here. Well last night we viewed the new lunch/dinner menu and they have 8 for €8 at lunch time. This would be enough to keep the banshee and her bones from rapping on the windows pushing her salt and vinegar laced corn snacks upon hungry revellers any day of the week! read more

It's a Galway Bay Brewery bar, but this one is a bit different from the others It has a respectable selection of different beers (apart from the GBB ones). 10 taps from them and 10 guest taps and more choices on bottle as well If you like the Galway Bay beers you're good, if you like trying different beers that's also a good place to visit Sole minus about the place is that it's not very roomy, but it also doesn't get packed (you can't have it all after all) read more

Nice place. Lovely staff. It's a place where you feel comfortable right away. Food seems nice. We only had chips, so hard to feck up. But they were delicious. A beer lovers paradise. read more

The Beer Market - Pubs Near Me - Dublin, D

Need a break from Guiness? Looking to try European craft beer while in Dublin? Come here. Very casual vibe to sample and enjoy craft beer. Relatively close to Christ Church Cathedral, so after paying your respects there, you can pop in for a pint or two. There's a blackboard above the bar that lists all the beers available. A fair amount of Galway Brewing represented. Non-Irish beers are represented, as I recall seeing an Icelandic beer on the list. There is a small outdoor seating area. Most of the tables are inside and adjacent to the bar is a large table which would be perfect for a large group. On the evening we visited, there were only a handful of folks at the establishment so finding a seat wasn't an issue. Prices seemed fair given the amount of beer they had available. Staff was attentive and friendly. read more

I really liked this place, it was small and had a nice vibe. There is a big blackboard with the names of the beers they offer but no labels on the tabs. They carry Mikkler GF beer and they also had Brewdog (GF). They also had games, I spent the evening playing Who's who and connect four, it was a lot of fun and gave the evening a different spin. The service was super nice and the bartender really took his time and explained about the beers and gave recommendations like he actually enjoyed his job! read more

Lots of beers on tap and a not so crowded bar area with plenty of seating to socialize. Price range is very affordable for the quality of beer. If you don't know what you want, the staff is pretty accomodating to let you try a small sip to taste. Bathrooms are incredibly tiny. I'm not that tall, but the male stalls are ridiculously hard to get out of. A combination of yoga and tetris is required to get out of the stall. read more

Came in to try some local Irish Beer. Nobody was here and I ordered some chips and a beer flight. No one was friendly, they looked like the life had been sucked out of them. Found out they didn't even put my chip (fry) order in. The beer was excellent the service and friendliness was lacking the Irish charm. Pass. read more

Not a huge fan of beer and alcohol, but this place it's so nice and welcoming that I decided to join my sweet half and his friend for a tasting experience. I tried the Galway Bay Buried at sea and it tastes like coffee and chocolate and tonnes of other things! I was pleased to have tried this place, the owners are super nice and know their beers very well! For sure bring your friends with you and taste a nice beer playing with some games (provided by the shop!). I loved the upper room, so cozy and yet simple. Perfect for rainy days as well! read more

In the two times I have been here, once on a Sunday evening and the second time on a Saturday evening, there has been a lifeless feel to the place. There is no real atmosphere to the place unlike the other Galway Bay Brewery bars in Dublin. Maybe this will come in time or maybe the location is a bit off the beaten track for people and is destined to stay this way. The beer selection is excellent but you will struggle to find many pints for less than €5.50. They re-assure you with signs around the place that they are trying to serve the best beers possible, not the cheapest beers. Parting note: beers mixed with Jenga and friends makes for hilarity. read more

Great spot for a variety of beers and solid food! Half the draft menu is Galway Brewing Co. stuff, but that is expected since it is affiliated with the brewery. The other half was a nice mix of Irish and Euro craft. Sours, porters, pale ales etc. Many are served in .33 cL quantities. I did not explore this option, but you can order your craft in liter quantities! Will definitely be going back for a full Mass. As for the food, I got the falafel burger with a fried egg and side salad. The burger was great! At first it looked like it could be dry, but then quickly realized it was cooked to perfection as a falafel should be. Crispy on the outside, moist on the inside. Not greasy! Salad was nice and green as well. read more

We had supper here, so were more interested in the food than the beer. The food was great. Very generous portions, and the best chicken strips I have ever tasted. Everyone else's meal was reportedly very good as well. It was very busy and bar staff were running. Would definitely eat here again. read more

Ummm interesting concept - lots of beers on tap, and when they're gone they're gone. Still (and I must preface this by saying I love the Galway Bay guys) I'm not sure the value is there. It's quote pricey for what you get and I think we're approaching 'the emperor has no clothes' territory. So in summation, good beers but not sure I'd spend a whole evening here. Good for one perhaps, then move on. read more

Loud Trash Metal Music - not the place for a relaxing beer! €6 a pint!! We were there Saturday evening. As the night went on the grungy/heavy metal music got louder. The loud music was at odds with the older clientele - but at least the younger bar staff were enjoying it. We asked the barman (over the loud noise) if he would mind tuning the music down a little, or changing it to something less aggressive. The barman told us ''it was Saturday night'' - then he turned up the volume, so we then left the premises, never to return! Layout, decor and seating very basic - considering its €6 a pint. No wine or spirits sold. Dublin is in dire need of a decent craft beer bar, where you can go for a relaxing pint and chat at a fair price. read more

As a Galway Bay Brewery fan I was looking forward to what is the latest addition to their portfolio. The idea of drinking by numbers is quirky and on a packed night it would probably make it a lot easier to order by flashing your hand if you fancy number 5. Overall though I was a bit disappointed. Atmosphere is a bit flat compared to the other bars of theres I've visited in Galway and Dublin. Also, of the 20 beers on tap only 2 were in pint form. I like to sit over a pint so 33cl can be a bit annoying sometimes. Small gripe I know ... except the pricing of €4-€6 for a 33cl beer is a bit on the pricey side. It suffers very much from the same location problems that it's two predecessors suffered from. Both failed in the space of 18 months and the Pale survived prior to that because it was 'old man' type pub that relied on loyal locals. The Little Green was very much in the same hipster / craft beer territory as The Beer Market is going for so I'd fear for the long term viability ... although Galway Bay don't do failure so maybe I just got opening week teething issues. I'll definitely give it a second go sooner rather than later ... oh and pies ... pies are a great idea .... we like pies we do! read more

You will get drunk before trying all their beers! Grab a book and head over here for a few tasty craft beers. If you are an extrovert, why then bring some friends and have a laugh while you make a disaster of your selfs in a game of Jenga! There are other games as well and did I mention the craft beers? It most certainly does not put it name to shame and you will need to visit a few times before get even closely familiar with their selections. read more

Plenty of craft beers on tap, casual atmosphere. Staff, seem somewhat disinterested in helping out patrons, and more in having their own fun. read more

The Beer Market - Just a part of the tap menu - Pubs Near Me - Dublin, D

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