On Friday night is full of people and it is very difficult to move but in the afternoon the atmosphere is very cool. The pizza is very nice read more

The Bernard Shaw - Bars Near Me - Dublin, D

Really cool place! It's a bit of a walk from the city center but it's well worth the walk. Certainly more local bar with great food trucks and outdoor seating. read more

If the Bernard Shaw was back in Chicago or Champaign-Urbana it would be absolutely crawling with hipsters. It's an establishment my brazilian flatmate would refer to as "alternative" and I can't say that's not an accurate descriptor. That said, I was there for my first time on last Friday and the bar did not disappoint, alt crowd and all. We spent a little time in the bar area inside, until you walk back into the bar a bit the place looks TINY. When I first stopped in to meet up with a friend I wasn't sure if I was in the right place at all. There are three different bars (at least) so there wasn't much of a wait to get a drink anywhere, even on a Friday night. The outdoor area was my favorite, they have picnic table, high top tables, heaters; the area is covered so we had a good time out there even though it was raining (as it often does...). The bar by the entrance looks a little more "pubby", where as the bar downstairs has a little more of a clubby vibe. There are a few tables in a room by the bathroom which was a little quieter and better suited for conversation. Drinks were pretty standard Dublin prices. I'll definitely try to make it back before I leave Dublin to have a bite on the bus, play a little pool, or see a movie projected outdoors (hopefully the latter, bonus points if it's a christmas movie). See ya soon Bernie xx read more

Having visited for the first time over a Saturday with some friends I was amazed to see just what wonders were hidden behind the very inconspicuous and mundane entrance. There was a market happening when I visited and the atmosphere was buzzing. I definitely recommend! read more

This was my favorite bar in Dublin! Smoky, hipster vibes, cheap beers, graffiti and strange artistic etchings all over the walls, this was my kind of place, and I'm so glad that my friend (a recent transplant from San Francisco) brought me here during one of my nights out in Dublin. If I lived in this city, I'd come here all the time. read more

Went to The Bernard Shaw, Portobello, to see David Hope tonight (9/05/12) a truly fantastic performer, I wasn't disappointed. Hope is a really engaging and entertaining singer songwriter. His songs tell stories of his own experiences with warmth and wit and his showmanship if effortless. He was joined by Miss Paula Flynn whose quirky and sweet soulful voice belies a much darker lyrical content, fun to say the least, an almost gothic delight but tied up in a pretty country/folk/gospel bow. The Shaw, a super cosy venue, had both good and bad points. The good was the delicate lighting with fairy-lights and candles that really set the tone, and a wonderful sound system that neither rumbled, fed back or hummed and was set perfectly for the room, bar one lead not working properly; a problem that was resolved quickly. And the bad was what has to be the most uncomfortable stool I've ever sat on and a very unpleasant Mojito. Overall rating for the venue though is: good, as for the talent on show, they were superb. read more

This place is RAD, the street art is amazing and every wall and corner has different graffiti. Its full of life, music and hipsters. My favourite part there is the big blue bus at the backyard and if you were lucky you will get a seat on-board. They do backed pizzas and vegan pizza too. Let me tell you its delicious and the service is fast. I went yesterday for the Gea Flea Market at their backyard and it was fun. Some vinyls, vintage clothes, candles, other stuff and Dj. So much fun and amazing venue for taking pictures. read more

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I came with some friends to the Bernard Shaw late on St. Patrick's Day and had a really, really great time. It's not the roomiest place on the inside that you're ever going to be but that's okay. Once you squeeze through the entry bar and into the back where there's a dancing area, a small room with benches to sit on, and a large outdoor smoking area that's really pretty awesome. They serve better beer than most places (I was thrilled to be able to drink Brewdog Punk IPA all night), and have pretty decent music. Also, the crowd isn't what you're going to find in the nearby Harcourt St places which is good if you're not into that sort of thing. Really it's all about who you come with so if you're with some good friends then this place is great for a night out! read more

It's a l good place to meet the friends in camden st. It is very hypster place but it is good. The exception were: i) the change our booking's place from outside to inside and didn't tell us. ii) some cheaty staff ( two guys - tall & blonde guy and grey curly hair guy )grabed us the contactless bank card, made the payment and didn't told us what was the value. Btw this is no ethic and probably illegal. read more

Definitely far from my favorites list in Dublin. The place itself is OK but a bit schizo, with lots of weird dark corners. Staff is friendly enough, but you never get to see much of them. I suppose this is a good place for events - every time I've been here was with a big group from the office - but I wouldn't rush here on my own or with a small group. I heard great things about their pizzas though! read more

This is my favourite pub to start the night in Dublin. There are always great street artwork on the walls surrounding it and It has a unique alternative ambient that makes me feel really good. There is a massive patio inside with an actual bus that beats any other beer garden in a sunny day. Great pizza for a reasonable price is served in the bus and there's also a pull table. The music depends on the day of the week but I think it's not a place to dance even though sometimes there is good techno and people go mad in its tiny dance floor. It's more for chilling with your friends and chat over some pints in my opinion. Good deep house music is played inside every Sunday and is a pity that the speakers outside are disconnected during the evening because the place would be unbeatable. The fact that you can buy 3 bottles of beer for 10€ makes it a great place to meet up with your lads. read more

Kind of hippy, often full but soooooo cool! The garden is great, you can litterally stay here all night. It is quite difficult to access the bus and eat a pizza inside. But you can just have it on the terrace. One of my top 10 garden beer in Dublin! read more

This place is a must for anyone visiting Dublin who enjoys dive places . The music is different every night and a good mix of indie , alternative and rock . The crowd is extremely diverse and friendly . This spot has many indoor seating areas and an awesome outside area. And to top off all of this awesomeness, there is a converted two decker bus which houses a pizza shop with upstairs seating. What more can you ask for music , beer , pizza , good company and friendly staff !!!! read more

The pizzas are pretty good and good quality value! 10euros pizza + pint! Always good young people atmosphere and multicultural. Really like it for a Saturday/Sunday afternoon or evening read more

Went to the flea market today. I love the Bernard Shaw but the market wasn't what I expected . However it won't deter me from going to the pub again. Such a quirky spot filled with character and a nice crows read more

The Bernard Shaw - Bars Near Me - Dublin, D

I so loved this place, my husband, daughter and I found this place by chance. We loved it! Their Sunday brunch mussels were beyond delicious! The staff / maybe? Owners amazing! We wanted to visit again but as you know life doesn't always work the way we like but please know they are GREAT in every way! I hope you are there when we visit again! Love your food and your friendly ness! With kisses from California. read more

This a young, hipster bar. I have a soft spot for the Bernard Shaw as its one of my locals. I try to avoid going there on the weekends as it can get extremely overcrowded and there's a long wait for a drink at times. Can't beat it on a sunny day tho, nice large beer garden and the pizzas are to die for. Pizza and a pint for €10 before 7pm During the day you can bring your dog into the beer garden too. read more

Do you know any other bars that have a converted bus in their back garden...that serves Pizza? Well, nor do I, and I suppose that's part of the charm of the Bernard Shaw. Named after Ireland's favourite playwright come staunch socialist, the bar aptly embodies an artistic and suitably lefty style and crowd. I'm a particular fan of the cocktail deals that run on the weekend (2 for €10). It should be noted that the Bernard Shaw gets incredibly busy on the weekends, and at times it is hard to move in there. On previous occasions it has simply been too busy to stick around. The large outside area means that it's entirely possible to enjoy drinks in the sun and to smoke outside without losing half of your friends...The Bernard Shaw has a lively vibe and buzz, which has made it a veritable institution of Dublin nightlife. Whatever you do, don't mistake the Bernard Shaw for BS, unless you mean 'bohemian spot'. This place is great fun with bags of charm! read more

Dublin's hipster hangout. It would be a great place if it wasn't for it's vapid ridiculous clientele. Still a good place for a pint on a Saturday afternoon while they are still asleep. read more

This is one of the few places that I fell in love with as soon as I walked in. The place was full of people but not so many that it was like being a sardine in a tin. They have a double decker blue bus out back that you can sit in, as well as a huge covered outdoor area with a pool table. I also saw them serving pizza. Everyone was so friendly! I cannot fault the place at all!! read more

Savage place to have a pint and hear some lovely tunes. Nice people, wasn't too busy of a thursday night. Outdoor backyard is the business and the Big Blue Bus is great. Sadly my name is not Veronica so I could not avail of the "free pizza if your name is Veronica" offer. read more

I know people love to hate on hipsters and all hipster-related things. I know that hipsters, especially, are good at this type of hating, which is just stupid. But I don't understand why people like to hate on a culture that, largely likes to let loose and have a good time. They may be flailing about, skinny legs all akimbo, shaggy hair matted with sweat, maybe not heeding the rhythm of the song but having a great time dancing to it. You won't see beefcakes at a huge club letting themselves dance the way hip kids do, and that's a shame. And by the way, not everyone here was a hipster. There were tons of girls all fancied up in heels and heavy make up, normal guys in their 30s, and various other "normal" people. I went to the Bernard Shaw last Saturday and it was a delicious place, top to bottom. The drinks were cheap and you could get 2 jager bombs for 10 euros, not bad! The vibe was very fun and cool. Everyone was just having a great time! Upstairs people were standing at the bar chatting, just chilled out. Downstairs there was another bar, and a couple seating areas. A lot of people just randomly started talking to me, which I found really refreshing. There was a little dance floor that was sparsely populated when we arrived but totally packed by the time the place closed down. Which brings me to my only complaint. It closed at 1!! It was just getting good when the poor bouncer had to come yell at everyone to get out (what a terrible job). Lots of people were headed to the Twisted Pepper, sister establishment of the BS, but we opted not to that night. I have a feeling it would also have been a great time! read more

This is a crazy place. Amazing out door smoking area, with the Big Blue Bus serving fresh delicious pizzas. Bottles of buckfast behind the bar. The crowd is quite alternative, and ranges from 30s to teenies. Dress is very relaxed and casual-anything and everything goes. Good music, mostly electro-ish. They have DJs most weekends. Always a good buzz to be had. read more

Where else can you enjoy a drink, listen to the DJ, move your feet, climb into a double-decker and eat pizza, browse market stalls, grab a coffee and sit in the sun? Nowhwere else, that's where. Bring your tribe, your posse, your date, yourself. read more

Really nice vibe and a cool smoking area. Good tunes and cheap cocktails. Can't really ask for more!

Cool place, very laid back atmosfere any time I've been there. Decent music when you can hear it. The high point of the place for me is the smoking area, I rarely venture back inside once I've gone out the back door. The pool table and regularly changing artwork make up for the more pretentious of the clientele, the blue bus serves pretty decent pizza too. read more

Perfect inside outside area, love the service and the vibe. It connects to camden street which makes this a hipster's delight. read more

The Bernard Shaw is a quirky little joint. Not too big inside but there's a really decent sized beer garden in the back. You can book a table online if you're getting a group together which is handy. As for eating pizza on a bus, every girl's dream! read more

I'm wondering how I managed to ignore the Bernard Shaw for this long. It's a great spot no matter what your plans for the evening are: a quiet pint with friends or a mad night out dancing and drinking. The crowd is pretty mixed, I spotted a few suits as well as some tourists so it's not the kind of place you'd stick out at. The pints are pretty good, but the real draw are the Jaegerbombs for a fiver- or two for 10 Euro. The staff are great and know how to manage the crowd efficiently. I love this place, I think I'll head here from now on instead of Whelans. read more

Everything about The Bernard Shaw is delightful. It's a great place to grab a croissant and a cappuccino and lounge with a good book early in the day, it's a great place for a light lunch, and it's a great night spot. Prices are very reasonable across the board and the drink options are diverse and well made. Plus, everyone who works here seems to be Italian. What's not to love? read more

If you are looking for a coffee to die for in the morning, don't look any further than here. Stop at the window and order a coffee to go from their amazing Italian staff always bubbly and singing Leo and his team are the Best...and so are their coffee's and Italian pastries read more

Was here recently and place is gone downhill alot since I was last there. Spent a age getting served on a relatively quiet Sunday and when the toilets smell fresher than the establishment well..... read more

I just can't help but think I'm not young enough or cool enough for the Bernard Shaw! Its quite lovely inside, although I've spent most of the time there outside in the beer garden area. A good bit of it is covered so its a bit weather proof and there's the funky blue bus, with its fabulous pizza, cool art and a pool table. No wonder its the place of the young and hip... no wonder it makes me feel old!! read more

I love this pub though I recognize it is a bit ridiculous. It's hard to find a place in Dublin with such a big outdoor seating area! And the pizza's great, too. read more

The crowd is way younger than I am (does it count that I still feel like I'm in my 20s?) but this place is great for a few drinks and has a stationary bus that serves pizza. Can't ask for much more than that. Cool space outside (but covered so you can sit there pretty much all the time). Fun area, fun bar, welcoming atmosphere. read more

Great spot with plenty of different 'locations' around the premises to move. If you want bar, grunge bar, outdoor bar or food on a bus(!) then check out the Bernard Shaw. The outdoor area is engulfed in a smog of cigarette smoke but it's a great space for hanging out. read more

My favorite pub in Dublin. Where else can you have a pint and a pizza on the top of a double decker bus? Usually very crowded, but great atmosphere in the beer garden. Definitely check it out if you're ever in Portobello. read more

Imagine your local old man pub. Now take out the all old men, mess up the fittings a bit, add some modern art, mix in some young hip owners and enjoy it all to the sounds of the most cutting edge music in Dublin. A really unique concept. Full of art students in little floral dresses. read more

Great mix of people and ages in ths bohemian super pub/ gallery / restaurant. Back garden reminds me of a Goan club ( minus fab weather) with pool, food, smoking and dancing all possible under the stars. Superb cocktails - great value too. read more

The first time I came here was for lunch with coworkers, and I was unimpressed. I went again last weekend during the National Homebrew Festival and it felt like a different place entirely; great ambiance, helpful staff, and the bus was fun too. I'm glad I went back! read more