We heard really good things about this pub, so we thought we'd check it out. It has a great, homey atmosphere, but it did end up getting stuffier as the night went on. We ended up all getting a table upstairs - I'm not sure if it was because we weren't by the front, but we did unfortunately experience really slow service. I personally ordered takeout and it was the last thing to come out. The cauliflower bites I did get were large and pretty chewy/soggy, so it was tough to eat. It was also hard to find an option choosing what to eat just given the menu was not as considerate of dietary restrictions. Great thing was how awesome and personable everyone there was!! I'm glad others enjoy their experience of the food offered :) read more

Yaaaay!! This was our first place we had dinner in Dublin and it was great! This was a short walk from Hilton Garden Inn Custom House Quay. It was pretty slow when we walked in on a Sunday. We sat upstairs just because, why not? After a while, the server came and took our orders. We started with some hot wings for an appetizer. OMG!!! Some of the best wings I've ever had! That were spicy, crispy, and had great flavor. For dinner with both had fish and chips with green peas. This was hands down the best fish and chips I had during my European tour. So crispy, flaky fish, and delicious batter. The fries were amazing of course, but I love all french fries. There were several groups of folks dining by the time we left. It really was a traditional bar but this one actually has good food. Did I mention the drink specials?! I think I paid 5 euros for Jack & coke. read more

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The bangers and mash dish was amazing. It felt like a warm hug which I needed since it was so cold and windy. Great ambiance, great people, and great food. read more

What a great pub! Close to our hotel in the Docklands. An amazing selection of beers, both Local Irish and a few from the US. The staff is amazing and knowledgable. The locals are super friendly, made us feel right at home. If I didn't know better, I would think this was my local brew pub back in Vegas. A must try if you want to try "other" Irish beers while in Dublin. Soo happy we found this pub. read more

The Brew Dock - Galway Bay brewery Full Sail IPA... - Pubs Near Me - Dublin, D

we stayed at an Airbnb nearby and are very glad we found this spot nearby, We were excited to see that Galway carries a ton of beers on tap and we decided to try their: -MILK STOUT 4/5 -PILSNER 3/5 -blonde ale 5/5 (can't remember the name) To eat we got: -Fried Chicken 5/5 -Beer Braised short Rib Philly Cheese Sandwich 6/5 (yes 6 out of 5) -Burger 4/5 -Double fried Chips 5/5 (had these as leftovers and they still tasted amazing!) The ambiance was perfect for what we needed. It was a Sunday night and we were really happy they were open, there was only like 3 people at the bar and another table taken. Not sure if there was anyone upstairs but we enjoyed being able to talk amongst ourselves. STAFF- was great, very attentive and on top of their beer knowledge which helped us decide between a few beers. definitely a great welcoming spot for our first night out in DUBLIN! read more

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I was staying at a hotel nearby and my boyfriend and I were looking for a gastropub to kick off our night after I finished up some work. He quickly located The Brew Dock and we set out. As soon as we walked in, I could tell we had made a good choice. The atmosphere was just what you would expect for a Dublin pub, but with a modern touch. As craft-beer loving tourists, we were excited to be able to try some of the local craft beers on tap. Once we picked out some good brews, we wandered upstairs, grabbed some menus off the wall, and settled on a meat and cheese board and a bowl of soup. The cheese was unbelievable. I loved the hearty brown bread it was served with. The sweet potato curry soup was a perfect, cozy, accompaniment given the misty rain coming down outside. I recommend to locals and tourists alike! read more

After several great experiences in The Black Sheep, we decided to give their sister pub a go. To be honest, the first impression is not great - the barman seemed rather brash for a craft beer gastropub but friendly enough. It also didn't have the homely atmosphere which The Black Sheep has - perhaps due to the split level setup. The food more than made up for it - we shared a steak burger and fish and chips... both were excellent and portions were so big we didn't need dinner after! We also enjoyed several pints - Metalman, Galway Hooker, Sierra Nevada and Crew Summer Beer while spending a lazy afternoon playing board games. Definitely worth a visit if you are in the area :) read more

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They only recently opened, it was pretty dead on the Saturday night. A few locals stopped by only to leave again. It's gentrified now. It's a craft pub and has a good selection of beers as you would expect, the bouncer at the door told me, "Now they don't serve Guinness in there." Even he seemed wary of how it would fly in this spot. I hope it does and I'm sure it will be busy during the week with it's target market from the IFSC. There is just something cold and empty about it that I can't put my finger on, maybe it's the colour scheme. I definitely want to check out the food. It is a nice to see the Luas pass by outside. read more

The Brew Dock - Pubs Near Me - Dublin, D

I was here for dinner and a pint after work. The staff are very friendly, and willing to chat about the various beers. Beers....well they have a fantastic selection. My current favourite is the Dark Arts Porter by Trouble Brewing, it is superb. The food was good, I had the pork chops, and my wife had the tandoori chicken burger. The chips are awesome (if you like em chunky!). Only downside was the portions are kinda small...... Inside is very well decorated, much nicer than the sister pub Against the Grain. We should support these pubs, there are several around Dublin. 1 group consisting of The Brew Dock, Against the Grain and The Black Sheep, the other group consisting of L Mulligans Grocer and Kavanaghs on Dorset street. These craft pubs support Irish producers of craft beer. read more

The Brew Dock - Decent pint of porter from O'Haras. - Pubs Near Me - Dublin, D

Smoked beer - liquid bacon!!! This is a great place to go for any beer lover. The owner treats it almost like a temple for the godly brew. Drop in for a few tasters on what they have on tap or try one of the many selections they have on offer as well. It is also a great place for pub-food. They have a great plater for sharing, so do bring some friends for a few hours of great beer and nom-noms. read more

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Beerfull Beer beer and more beer. Great selection of beer with decent pub food. Another great bar by Galway Bay Brewery try the cask ales when there. read more

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Update on the food: It is good. I had their steak burger, which I have had in their other 2 pubs and it was 'ok'. Just didn't seem as good as the other pubs. But then I had their Spinach & Ricotta Cannelloni..... and it was very very nice! And that is something coming from a full on carnivore. It just caught my attention and was well worth the risk. So with the great beers and good food I would recommend you check it out! read more

Having just written a rather large review on my blog, I'm not about to re-hash it in to yelp. Needless to say that I do rather like the Brew Dock. Their range of beers are extensive with about 100 available, 21 taps and a cask hand pump or two. The lack of TV and low volume music is a plus for me. Unless rugby is on in which case I would have to go elsewhere. [ignore this part] The menu is where it falls down, it just seems to lack anything interesting. The BBQ platter was the most appetising item to me so that's what I had. Still I do love the beer and it's a great place to chat. Hopefully it will pick up. They need more people to liven the place up a bit and give it a bit of wear and tear as it's still too new feeling inside. **update** Since my initial review the place has improved immensely and I might prefer it to against the grain or black sheep. The food is now varied and excellent, the beer choice is even better than previous and the place now has a nice relaxed atmosphere of its own. read more

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Galway Bay Brewery bar near Connolly Station. Decent selection of craft beers and cider. Haven't eaten here at all but I believe the food is pretty good read more

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The brew dog. What a quality spot. A beer cave to explore. The extremely friendly staff take the care and time with each and every thirsty customer to ensure their taste and beer buds are met. The food is filling and exactly what you'll be looking for while drinking your new favourite beer! ( please get sweet potato chips back ) Waste the day/night away passing janga under candle light! I love this place. It's exactly what I want in a bar. World class service with quality beer. ( please also, get more tap 6 and bring in Wicklow wolf ) Keep up the great service. Well done. read more

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Excellent selection. If you love craft beer I highly recommend stopping in. They have about 24 or so taps plus bottles. Great selection of local craft beer. read more

The Brew Dock - Pubs Near Me - Dublin, D

I came here last weekend as a first time solo traveler. I sat at the bar and had a great time drinking and chatting with the bartenders and manager. Everyone was beyond friendly, and even gave me some great recommendations to do in Dublin. I just even made friends with other patrons that sat at the bar as well. The atmosphere is excellent. They have board games and such which would be fun if you brought a group of friends. I also got the fish and chips as recommended by my waitress, they were very tasty. read more

The Brew Dock - Fish and Chips - Pubs Near Me - Dublin, D

After several days of hard work, our treasure-hunting troop had arrived in the rumoured location of Kate's treasure. In need to revitalize our spirits, we descended into the valley in order to procure the fluids we desired. Our progress was quickly cut short when we encountered a massive stone guardian, made living by means of an unknown magic. "This tavern is only craft beer. I am to protect from the locals here. Name three drinks not made by Diageo. Otherwise, I must ask you to go." Consulting the Bord Fáilte guide to the region, we could find no reference to this guardian and the only drink of mention was simply named Guinness. "A Guinness is an answer I will not accept. From this bar, you will continue to be kept. Before I budge, I require you to name beers three. Perhaps you would prefer to visit Fibber Magee." True to his word, the guardian could not be moved and was impervious to both our wit and monetary persuasions. Unfortunately for him, he was vulnerable to our weapons and before long, we had gained access to the sacred inner chamber, where it seems no other human has stepped inside for thousands of years. We breathed in the stale air -- which had a distinct paint-like quality to it -- and ascended the stairs. The seating arrangements were awkward, with tables lain out in designs that permit groups of three or four; Our party of no less than one hundred adventurers struggled to find adequate seats. A sign on the wall reads "Good Beer. Honest food." They were lying about the honest food -- there was no food being served. Beer, however, is good. Kate's treasure turned out not to be made of gold. Instead, it was a metaphor for friendship or some rubbish like that. At a push, you could consider a golden-coloured ale to be treasured but there was not a single doubloon in sight. Instead, our wallets returned home having been emptied. read more

Most of the Galway Bay bars are fairly samey at this rate. Not that that is a bad thing really. They have all have similar beer lists and the food is the same through out (a good thing; them chicken wings though). The Brew Dock is a nice cosy little bar. They usually have great music playing and the crowd drinking there is usually friendly. The staff are all pretty cool too; they are always good for beer recommendations. The Brew Dock is a great place to chill out and drink a few beers and eat some wings. read more

Pubs that serve craft beer are no longer a rarity. In fact, they're becoming nearly as common as a regular pub in Dublin. But BD is kinda different. It used to be a much older, sort of 'locals only' place called Kate's Cottage. When it changed ownership I was dubious at first, but this place is done right. Rustic and friendly rolled into one. There's a sign outside that reads "No crap on tap" and they're right. You 100% will not get a pint of Budweiser here :) Staff are knowledgeable and helpful if you're unsure about what to order. The real gem is their lunch menu, good value and LOADS of options. Sneaky lunch pints are always a bonus too! read more

Awesome. Excellent selection of craft beers. Simon and the other beer masters. Very nice and helpful in a selection of beers I can't get at home. read more

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Great food (including vegetarian and vegan), great beers. But very loud and a bit hot and stuffy too.

Very nice crowd, large selection of lovely beers with a detailed beer menu. The bar staff were friendly, knowledgeable and genuinely interested in their trade. The pub is pretty basic decor and seating wise, and not in the nicest area, but is close proximity to Connolly Station is a plus (being on the Dart line myself). Wasn't upstairs, and didn't try the food... so this is by no means a complete review read more

Fantastic Pub. I kept hearing good things about the Brew Doc so i decided to check it out last week and I have stopped in 3 times since then. Yes, Craft Beers are popular in Ireland but this place takes that aspect to a new level. Their selection is endless. They even have a fantastic cider on tap for those who are not big beer drinkers. They offer growlers for €11.50. I feel it was a reasonable price for Dublin. Of course pints are in the €5 range. There is an upstairs and downstairs - plenty of seats! Great for a causal night with friends. Convenient location right next to the Luas Stop and the Bus Éireann depot across the street. The staff are incredibly friendly and let me try a few samples before committing to a full pint of a craft beer. They will bring the beers to your table if you order too many to carry. The food is great pub food with massive steak fries. There is a wall when you first walk in that you can write on in Silver Marker- Make your mark on the pub. Best of all, they have a huge selection of board games to choose from if you are looking for something a little different. Check this place out - you won't regret it! read more

Great spot to stop by if you want to try a wide variety of beers - other than Guinness (because they don't serve it here). Service is great, decor is alternative and cozy - this is definitely a commuter stop off bar where young locals like to catch up over a quick pint or glass of wine. I ordered a few ciders and my lovely fireman ordered some ales - everything was great. I also saw the staff serving up some very sizable flights - wish we had known about that option. For food, we ordered some sliders and chips, also really really yummy. Served with a side of dip that was delicious I would visit again so I can try more of their beer selection read more

This is a great craft beer pub. No Guinness served here! The food is excellent pub fair and well priced. Warm, loud, and friendly atmosphere. read more

One of a very good collection of Galway Bay bars. Enjoy all of Galway Bay's own masterpieces and compare them with the best the world has to offer in craft/speciality beer. The food is also lovely. I had the fish and chips which were perfectly beer batter. Best I've had in a good while. read more

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Northside Galway Brewery Bar. Three IPAs on tap. More in bottles in the freezer. Great place to stop by after work for a bear and read the newspaper. Met a finnish cell biologist there, had great talk with him. Go there. Great Bar, really! (One of the few great bars in North City Center.) read more

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It has cleaned up a lot from its former life of an innercity locals' pub to a trendier bar. This is the place to be if you like your beer, and sick of the common garden muck served in most pubs. There are so many good beers and also a wide selection of whiskeys. The staff are friendly and really seem to be knowledgable and have a intrest in what they do, which makes a big difference and sets it apart from other bars. The only reason i am not giving it 5 stars is because of its sorounds and the lack of a smoking area. Well worth a visit. read more

I see this bar as the ugly and not very nice sister of The Black Sheep and Against the Grain. Yes, it serves the same beers, same-ish food and has board games. Now that we've cleared that, let me explain why I've only ever had the one beer there, even though it's pretty close to where I work and close enough to where I live. The first thing that puts me off is the crowd that usually frequents the Brew Dock. Sure you can just ignore other people, but don't go there expecting the occasional banter with some interesting stranger or anything of the like. What you can expect is office parties. Then there's the staff. They are nothing like their more helpful and cheery counterparts at the Black Sheep. Unfortunately I got to experience some downright OTT rudeness. They also don't seem to like to explain to people anything about the beers they have on offer, and that's a big put off in a bar that prides itself in serving craft beers. So, if you already know some other good places to have your crafty beers around town, I'd say avoid the Brew Dock. If you're around this area of town and want the occasional beer, sure go ahead, just make sure to keep your expectations low for the general atmosphere of the place. But I wouldn't recommend it and don't think it's a place where you'd put down roots. read more

I went here with a group of friends after seeing the great reviews on yelp and was not by any means disappointed. With craft beers being so 'trendy' nowadays, I presumed that a place with all of them on tap would be a little too 'hip' for its own good. Surprisingly, and thankfully, it couldn't have been further from it. Dimly lit and loud with dark wood everywhere and old tiny stools at each table, this was a pub and if you tried hard enough you could almost convince yourself that you were inhaling second hand cigarette and cigar smoke as you leant over the table to be heard above the music. The music which is, by the way, questionable; a harp back to my teenage playlist. The beer here is to be enjoyed rather than knocked back and they have great choice with a knowledgeable bartender to help you out if you're a novice or simply just can't decide. Overall I really like this place; the beer, the atmosphere and the general set up but the star comes off for the music and most importantly the smoking area or lack thereof. Great place to come with friends though, would highly recommend to anyone that appreciates a good tasting brew. read more

Great spot for beer Love the fact they have a cask ale on also. Extremely tasty! Busy enough spot near connelly station. Wednesday night was packed to the rafters. If you're looking for good beer and a good atmosphere you won't go far wrong here read more

Food was v poor. Had a club sandwich which was sort of thick focaccia bread. It was padded out with chips, CHIPS! Like Jesus, you're paying €8.50 can you not fill the sandwich with club sandwich material - not some cheap mess. read more

This was one of my favorite crafts pubs we discovered while in Dublin (the other 2 being the Bull & Castle and the Porterhouse). Unlike a lot of Dublin pubs with the standard draft pulls of Guinness, Smithwick's, Budweiser, etc, this bar has an abundance of great local brews. (If they still have my favorite on tap...Dark Arts, by Trouble Brewing...you must try it!) This place is not a typical tourist stop (which is a good thing), but it's worth the trek for craft beer fans, and is easily reached by Luas, as the Busáras stop is right outside the front door. So get to the Brew Dock...strike up a conversation with those around you...and enjoy the local beers of Ireland! Cheers!! read more

If you like a cosy and compfy (well the seats vary for comfort) pub in the middle of one of the busiest parts of town- then this pub is for your. If in additiion you are into craft beer - even better. And some food to go with it and that is tasty. That you can get too. Ok, so far I only tried the platter but that was very good. read more

Have been here a few times for the crafty beers but had not had the food. On the menu they have a very reasonable 8 options for 8 yoyos. I went for the beef stew as it was cooked with some of their own crafty porter!! Very tasty and perfect for a wintery afternoon spot of lunch :) read more

The Brew Dock - Beef stew - Pubs Near Me - Dublin, D

Love the Galway Bay Brewery! All their establishments are quality. The Brew Dock is a really cool bar, great beers, excellent bar food and really sound staff. Always very friendly, chatty and helpful in explaining the drinks on offer and providing a sample before ordering.Refillable growlers also available now so you can even take some of your favourite tipple home! The bar is in a good location on the Luas line so even if you don't live or work in the area it is pretty accessible and definitely worth a visit. read more

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This is what a pub is all about ! Lovely ambiance as u walk in . It's a craft beer , wine , cider pub which I loved Barmen are great at recommending whatever you like .. I got a local cider it was fab ! Got chicken wings and chunky chips my god they where tastey...rest of the menu was lovely . Loved this pub and well worth a visit ! read more

A spot of Christmas shopping with the mothership on a rainy Saturday complete, we went here to give our soggy feet a break and have a good old fashioned sambo and cuppa. We sat upstairs and, while busy the service was patchy as there were only 2 staff for whole bar. My mother had a ham and cheese sandwich which came out with bread hard like concrete.We asked for it to be changed and we were told it had been stored in the fridge and they would sort it out. Also being an Irish mammy she was shocked to find it had no butter on...sacrilege. So they took note and reassured us they sort it. Grand we thought. It came back fresher and with some sachets of butter on the plate. She ate half and brought the other home to feed the dog. She was not impressed. At €6.95 we expected more. I had a falafel wrap and must say it was tasty. I decided to go to the bar to pay as the staffing of the area was sparse but, at the bar the service wasn't any quicker. While paying the girl who had served us I told her that the ham and cheese sandwich wasn't great (she never asked). I gave her an excuse by asking if it's normally served toasted. 'No', she replied. My mind is still boggling how you can get such a staple so wrong and charge €7. Stick to the beer.... Dont bother with the ham sambo read more

The food was excellent, great atmosphere and the waitress with black curly hair was outstanding! read more

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