What an awesome concert venue! This place has a small bar as soon as you walk in and plenty of…read morestanding room on the first floor plus, a second floor balcony. There's screens so you can see the performances even from further away. To the right of the concert venue is another pub which connects through a small corridor. That bar seemed to go on forever with multiple rooms and different floors. They even had an outdoor smoking area which had a silent disco and I heard that they offer karaoke on some nights. The drinks were cheap and the bartenders were efficient. The sound was great during the entire concert. The audience in Dublin was a kind of energy I've never seen at a concert and if I were a musician, I'd totally want to play here. I highly recommend checking this place out if you're in Dublin and looking for live music!

Whelan's was an ok bar, I only cane here because my lady wanted to check it out because she saw it…read morein a movie. Other than that it was basically a dive bar with just live music in the back.

Great place, solid food, wonderful service, and a top notch patio…read more Good Guinness pours. The reuben and fish / chips were very good.

Stopped in for a pint on the walk back to our hotel from dropping off our car. Nice outdoor area…read morewith a lot of locals. Beer was good and prices were fine.

We stumbled across this place thanks to ChatGPT. We had the pleasure of having Natalia wait on us…read more Natalia was so kind and attentive. We asked for local recommendations where we could hear live music and she gave us so many great suggestions. The food was awesome as well. The chicken wings were cooked to perfection. The fish & chips and filet steak sandwich were great as well. We loved the vibe. It's a great place!!

Great atmosphere, we were greeted like we were locals. Hung out upstairs for some Guinness and…read morefood. Casual vibe overall with really friendly staff. We were hoping for some live music but maybe we were a bit too early, 7:00pm.

Huge burger and a Guinness (of course). Tasty and warm in my own little safe cubicle outside and…read moreunder a heater. There is a street musician playing just at the corner for the perfect ambiance. They change the cubicle from one table to two as needed. This is a great place to stop for a snack and drink while out shopping. I love the Covid precautions of little protective barriers and silverware/napkins and salt all in a sealed baggie (and I didn't need to ask for salt or pepper).

Lovely pub. The ambiance was great, lots of older people who were friendly and willing to chat. The…read morecocktails were made with such care and that made me happy. I got the old fashioned and it was perfection.

Had an irish coffee here. The place is a bit cramped and need better ventilation, but the musician…read morewere great. Love that they have musician playing every night! Would recommend to come for the experience.

I do not understand the hype of this bar for trad Irish music. Huge disappointment! Three musicians…read morethat played. Their voices projected as loud as crickets!!! We were shhhhh'ed by the bar and patrons. I was like, YES! Everyone is going to be quiet so we can listen. Zero acoustics and voice projection not there. Very crowded so reviews are drawing people in but music was not even audible. Spend a few dollars more and enjoy the Temple bar musicians!

What a great little find. Not on the super touristy road, but a delight nonetheless-the-less. We…read morewaited a bit to be seated, but otherwise it was a quick service. I recommend reviewing the menu before arrival. The Beef Stew was absolutely the start dish. Great flavors, textures, and temp. A herbal delightful dish with some veggies and great mashed potatoes. The fish and chips were good, the batter light on flavor but still fresh. && the house white wine was wonderful. They do have a courtyard for drinks if that is more your fancy. If in the area, stop by this place is great!

Date: Wednesday, June 24th, 2026 Time: around 3:45pm…read moreParty of: 3 *Pint Beamish (€8.80) *Irish Coffee (€11.50) *Caesar Salad (€13.50) *Fish & Chips (€23.90) *Seafood Chowder (€21.90) *Small Wings (€11.90) *Beef Stew (€23.90) It was our last full day in Dublin. Hadn't really had pub food yet, so why not visit the oldest pub in Dublin? We walked in and were seated inside. Tho there's a patio if you just want a quick drink and maybe some app. Overall, I think the food was okay. The salad was probably the best thing in my opinion. I found the stew and chowder on the saltier side. And I love salt. Irish coffee was fine. I typically like mie stiffer, but I could have asked for an extra shot if I really wanted it. Worth a visit, but maybe don't order a full on meal. I don't think the dishes were worth the price. We also didn't finish the majority and this was our first meal of the day. REVIEW #4128

Best bar food I've ever had and I'm from Los Angeles. 10/10 restaurant. Great service, very…read morefriendly staff, beautiful wood interior. Really gives a cabin/ pub experience. Excellent experience

This was our first dinner during our trip to Ireland, which we just popped in and found seating…read morefor. It's got multiple floors, live music, and was pretty busy on a Sunday night. Their specials were written on a chalkboard near the stairs. It was incredibly lively and our server moved quick. I ordered the beef & porterhouse plain porter stew, which was pretty good! It was hot, flavorful, and the portion was generous. Some pieces of the beef were tough, but not so much that it's worth a complaint. My friends enjoyed their fish & chips, as well as the cottage pie (special), which I think was the winner between all our meals.

Located below the Lower Deck, Bello Bar is definitely one of the best Music Venues I have been in…read moreDublin. This warm and cosy place is ideal for either vibrant gigs or low key intimate performances. The Bar in partnership with Donkey Jaw Productions, is bringing the best Bands from Dublin and all around Ireland on Sundays, starting at 8pm. A friend of mine recommended this venue to me, and after checking it out on Facebook I learned that is the newest Music Venue in Town. So if you love live music from Soul, Funk to Blues or Latin, you just have to keep an eye on their facebook page to find out what is going on every Sunday Night...

This place is a revelation to me. I remember going to this venue once before for a small time gig;…read morea friend of a friends band was playing. But the space had since closed down, which was a shame. Now reopened since 2013 as a Jazz music venue, we paid 8 EUR after making the descent and entered a placer cooler than a hipsters bicycle. The bar and initial lounge was laid out well, which some funky décor and candles on tables. Next was the stage area, which was down a few steps, where there are more tables adorned with candles. Keep going to the left you are met with The Sitting Room, an area which is just that, a comfy sitting room. Back at the bar we spy craft beers - hurrah! I first go for a brewdog Punk IPA, but then switch to their 5am Saint. Both lovely beers. Due to the fabulous recent weather, the audience was slow to fill and as a result the music started a lot later than envisaged by the promoters. But when it did get started, my gosh was it a cracking set. The band was called Mages Takotak, French I believe. They were excellent. I'm no jazz expert, but we all really enjoyed the show. Alas by the time the second band had started, I had to go... it was a school night after all and as much as I would have loved to have stayed, I just couldn't Highly recommended and I definitely will be back.

Service was excellent. They made you feel at home. I'm from Raleigh, NC. And thought this place…read moreoffered an authentic Irish pub experience. The Guinness was perfect. I hope to return some day.

You love pubs. You love trad…read more You're a star at drinking pints. You're short a tin whistle. There's hope yet. In addition to a classic and beautifully maintained pub, J. McNeills also runs a music centre on the second floor for repairs, sales and sheet music. Once you've got the arsenal of instruments and songs down, take part (or just sit back, pint in hand) in one of the City Centre's most prolific sessions. Check the board outside for an idea of the music on for the evening -the taste is eclectic and bluegrass is favoured.

Lovethis place. It's a quality club. Small. Yes. Not massive like Writes Venue. More intimate…read more Can be quite cramped. There's second floor, but never saw it to be opened. Never have doubts for this places. Major tip is, if you wanna have a table with your friends, then come early to stand in a line.

Nice venue. I was satisfied and it's very clean and has different floors and rooms. But felt a bit…read moresanitary, and a little pricey. Would come back but only if I had a reason to.