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    The Black Lion

    3.9 (12 reviews)
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    Open 11:00 am - 12:30 AM (Next day)

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    Poor service even though it was far from busy. Very poor pint of Guinness. Won't be back soon.

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    14 years ago

    Had lunch here today, great food and very friendly staff. Lovely overall pub!

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    Carvery is lovely, staff are down to earth and a good laugh. And great value for money.

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    The Stag's Head - Bacon & Cabbage

    The Stag's Head

    4.3(313 reviews)
    3.8 kmSouth Inner City
    €€

    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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    Bar

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    One of our favorite

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    Back door area

    Brady's Lounge

    Brady's Lounge

    3.6(7 reviews)
    4.1 kmTerenure

    Ah Brady's, Terenures busiest and most well known local. Another establishment I might as well have…read moreshares in I've spent so much time in the place over the years. Now theres nothing at all flashy about Brady's, which is kinda the point. This is no superpub. Its very much a local. Having said that its always busy and got a great buzz, with most of the local punters and older folks heading into the side bar. A refurb a couple of years borough the lounge up to date. The back room was opened up and the snugs taken out. Its modern and spacious and never feels too packed. The front room is a bit more lively and always busy on Friday and Saturday nights. This being south Dublin, expect to find the place wedged on a match day especially if Leinster are playing. Great for a pint any day of the week, or on your way out somewhere else on a weekend night.

    I have decided that part of being a grown up is having a local, and although Bradys is not the…read moreclosest pub to me I have chosen to bestow the dubious honor of Aoifes local in this establishment! Bradys is actually 3 pubs in one, with a lounge part, a trad area and a kinda more pub section, with a huge part covered smoking area. Food is served and I've enjoyed anything I've ever ordered, even tho I've had a burnt mouth one or twice! Blow on the food people, blow! They also have quirky evenings, including a chess night and a free Thursday quiz, really making the effort to keep patrons coming back, and I for one will continue to do so!

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    Brady's Lounge

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    Nancy Hands Bar & Restaurant - Ribeye steak

    Nancy Hands Bar & Restaurant

    3.9(110 reviews)
    2.0 kmPhoneix Park
    €€

    Arrived Dublin from the States about 8:30 a.m. checked our bags at the hotel and got on the hop on…read more- hop off bus. We asked the driver for a lunch recommendation and he suggested Nancy Hands. It was a good recommendation. It was close to a stop so we hopped off and had lunch. The restrauant is very neat with a cool vibe. We arrived about 1 p.m. and had to sit at the bar for about ten minutes for a table to open up. The restrauant is not on the tourist path (think Temple Bar area). We may have been the only non-Irish in the restrauant. It is rich in history and has a traditional Irsh look and feel. We ordered a couple of beers. Jan ordered a Blue Moon and I ordered a Carlsberg Pilsner. The beer on tap selection is impressive. For lunch we ordered a couple of items to share. Jan picked fish and chips, I selected calamari. Both were good and we enjoyed our first meal in Dublin. The service was good, the prices moderate. Definitely recommend it is you want a restrauant/pub that's not full of Americans.

    Nice, quiet pub with good food. The staff is very friendly and checked on me frequently. I went…read morearound 4pm and it was relatively quiet with a few people in the restaurant side (separate beer garden if you're just drinking). I had the Guinness beef stew & it was some of the best I had on my whole trip. They served it with a generous portion of mashed potatoes down in the stew gravy so you can enjoy both with every bite. I definitely recommend giving this place a try especially if you want to get away from the louder pubs and just enjoy your meal.

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    Nancy Hands Bar & Restaurant - Upper bar

    Upper bar

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    Sticky toffee pudding

    Nancy Hands Bar & Restaurant - Upper bar, higher on the Guinness Harp

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    Upper bar, higher on the Guinness Harp

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