Fantastic non-touristy pub with live music and great bartenders like Carlos who make the afternoon memorable. Don't just go to Temple Bar when in Dublin. In fact skip that and venture out. This is very close walking distance to Jameson, so a great after distillery experience. read more

Know what you're getting into before coming here. My girlfriend and I were jonesing for some Irish music done by the locals and were told all around town this was one of the places that has it on a regular basis. Upon entering it was pretty packed, and my girlfriend and I were searching for the live music and where the band was going to set up if indeed there was going to be live music. Now here is where it gets funny my yelp friends, when we searched the outside bar area and still couldn't find it, I went up to the bar and asked one of the bartenders when do the musicians arrive and his reply was, " they are in the corner over there playing already." The three-person band was playing very softly and in the most far-reaching left side of the bar hidden away. You could not really hear it and when I say the place was jammed pack with people near them, I am not joking, we could barely see them. I had half a beer here as my girlfriend and I weren't in the mood to stand the whole time to music we could barely hear. I appreciate that this is an old bar that people frequent, kind of reminded me of the dive bars in Philly to a degree but just know what you are in for before coming if this is the bar you ultimately choose for a night out. As always people SYOY!!!! read more

So cute! Love this place. On the brighter bar side until closing you get a very cute 3 person local pure Irish band acapella playing the accordion violin and another accordion like instrument. Too cute! There's no mic so get up close and have a listen! Very local cute old school quality bar! All the typical drinks you want. And next door is a more quaint dim folk and blues type bar space with a live band that plays on a Sat night until about 11:30pm. The bar closes about 1am. It's a walk from the town center, about 15mins and most things are closed along the way. So use the bathroom, get that water or food before hand and come later and enjoy a good local bar for an hour or two. Fun times! And they were so welcoming of the few tourists that dared to venture out into the beginning of local-ville lol. Highly recommend adding this to your list of Dublin things to do and prioritizing it over just staying at the Temple Bar on the city and so on. Have a few convos with the locals while you're there! The kindest people ever!!! read more

Great spot in North Dublin for traditional Irish music. It is off the beaten path compared to the other touristy pubs on the southside but worth the excursion. It's your typical pub with cozy indoor seating, a no frills bar, and an outdoor smoking area. This particular Sunday night was very busy thanks to the live music! I was out in the smoking area most of the night since seating was limited inside. Pints were reasonably priced and the ambiance was exactly what you'd expect from a *REAL* Irish pub. I would recommend a visit - it's a well loved spot by locals and tourists alike. read more

This place was crowded. They only serve drinks. Have Irish band. We had good times . Definitely be back.

Really friendly service but a weird crowd and an atmosphere I'm not too sure I'd want to return to. It wasn't bad or dead just kind of uncertain on the whole thing. Better pubs in Dublin I think was expecting better from The Cobblestone read more

Came here for some traditional Irish music. Did not disappoint. The experience was lovely.

A hidden gem for tourists as it is w pub with live music and great craft locel beers and whiskeys. The kids are welcomed until 9. Mind it that there is no food, just some packed of snacks. The atmosphere is just so welcoming, celebratory and musical. Everyday after 9 is the music night and every Sunday. The celtic music is something not to be missed in Dublin. Parking is a lot around. Just loved the resonably priced pub! As irish as it could be! read more

Truly a neighborhood pub with a music problem... I'd heard of this place from other tourists who claimed it was a must see/hear experience. 100% absolutely correct! We got there really early so we can have a good view of the musicians. By 9PM, the place was packed with folks and the music was flowing. Such an amazing experience to see musicians come together randomly and share their craft and talents for us. Truly amazing and a must do experience. Only downside... make sure to have a meal beforehand since they don't serve food. They do sell bags of crisps/potato chips... read more

Another cool Irish pub we visited in Dublin. Lots of live music here and chill vibes overall

Loud and fun atmosphere. The people were nice and the trad music was amazing. Great experience. Also the drinks were well affordable than most places. This was a full Irish experience. read more

Heard from "the locals" that this is the place for traditional Irish Music so we checked it out. About 20-25min walk from the madness of the Temple Bar district -- but trust me, it's worth it as there are far less tourists here and the music is first rate. Like alot of these places, there is limited seating if you want to both see and hear the music so get here early to grab a spot. Good beer and service too. They don't serve food so eat before or after. I hear Monday Nights are good here as well. read more

The Cobblestone - Music Area in front - Pubs Near Me - Smithfield, D

Four stars for the live traditional Irish music they play every night and the old-fashioned look and feel of the place. The entrance is always crowded with people trying to get the best view of the players, and ordering at the bar can be a bit of a trek, but the locals seem to love it well enough. There are also some tables at the back and extra space farther into the pub, but you wouldn't be able to hear the band that far in. Personally, I loved the ambiance, but the drinks left much to be desired- unless you're a Guinness fan. Unlike most bars in large cities, these guys only serve beer and shots of hard liquor. I can already hear the scoffs and resounding 'duh's' but not everyone enjoys drinking watery beer all the time. And, personally, I think that if you run a bar, you specialize in alcohol; which means that a simple G&T, or some such simple cocktail shouldn't be out of your league to prepare. I get that this place has a loyal following- with good reason- but after trying most of the beers on tap that sounded appetizing- including a cider- I have to say, I would only ever go for the music. Not the best-tasting stuff. read more

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Loved this local bar, Went in to hear some locals play Irish music. The place was packed and a bit hard to grab a drink but it was worth it. Very cool read more

The Cobblestone - Pubs Near Me - Smithfield, D

I went for some traditional music The 1 bartender of Eastern European dissent was lovely The other 2 bartenders were rude n obnoxious The owner was rude and matched the obnoxious behavior of the 2 bartenders No manners No customer appreciation or value Smug If u r going for atmosphere Try not to have fun or u will be asked to keep it quiet read more

Fantastic traditional Irish pub with live music every night and every Sunday afternoon. They don't serve food but the ambiance, the friendliness and solid pours more than make up for it. While we were there, we could see that it was loved by tourists and locals alike. I would recommend them highly and will definitely visit them next time I find myself in Dublin. read more

Friendly people, great music, this American can't wait to go back to Dublin and repeat the experience!

It felt not as touristy as the other popular pubs with traditional Irish music. The staff & musicians were so kind. We stopped by several times throughout the week because we loved listening & watching the talented musicians. 10/10! read more

Great pub. Very authentic Irish music, but the place is very small. If you don't score a place near the front, you won't hear or see much as it can get noisy (as it should!) in the back. Wonderful staff and great drinks. read more

We were in Ireland for a couple of weeks and this became our favorite spot. The staff and regulars honestly make you feel welcome from the minute you order that first pint. We made friends with locals as well as other visitors from all over Europe. Great pints, great whiskey and had incredible traditional music both in the pub and out in the back on the smoking patio. You have to visit this place on any visit to Dublin! read more

Loved the local ambiance! Awesome place to see local musicians play Irish music and even hear some sing after chatting with us. Fun!

Actual traditional Irish music played by phenomenal local musicians, not to mention a good Guinness poor and fresh draft Bulmers. Be sure to visit! read more

Busy when surrounding pubs are quiet. Clearly the place to be. Great friendly service.

As an American on a solo journey in Dublin, I have fond memories of my night here. Lots of tourists but a very nice pub, indeed. They had a guitar and fiddle playing as I walked in and, being a musician myself, can certify these guys as excellent with a nice big sound system. Traditional Irish music while patrons clap, dance and sing with lots of laughter. I was looking for more of a quiet meal so they took me downstairs to a nice dimly lit dinner area. I ordered bacon and cabbage with a Kilkenny's. If you sorta like Guinness and drink a few on St. Patty's Day, you'll love Kilkenny's. It's a red ale that's poured the same as Guinness (with the creamy head). Wonderful! I was shocked to see that "bacon" is a full pork chop smoked and seasoned like American bacon. So good!. I wanted to take one back in my suitcase. I need that recipe for home. Service was great. I recommend if you'd like an Irish experience without walking too far from the North Quay. read more

Recommended to us by several people. I can't really rate this place, not being from Dublin. It's a local treasure. For us it was so packed we couldn't move and couldn't hear the musicians over the bar chatter, but there was definitely a great vibe. read more

This was my real Irish pub experience. From the barmaid who greeted me warmly, to the musicians who filled the room with song, to the huge pints of Smithwicks that went down way too easily, to the three locals next to me discussing something really loudly that I couldn't help overhearing but also couldn't understand for the life of me... Bottom line is I'm never going to forget this place. I don't know if there are better bars in Dublin. But I loved this one. read more

There are so many places where you can hoist a pint and enjoy some music. This is the real deal however. They host the regular Trad Ses or Traditional Sessions as they are called. We were not disappointed the music was exceptional. Be warned however; it's off the beaten path and will create you to make some special effort to get here. You will not disappointed. read more

The Cobblestone - Traditional Session - Pubs Near Me - Smithfield, D

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What's up Yelp? During a recent trip to the Irish Isle, I found myself 6 Guinnesses deep here following a tour at the nearby Jameson distillery. My friend and I came here at the recommendation of our "Fables and Folklores" tour guide (swell guy, 5 stars for self deprecating humor). After talking to some of the other American patrons, it seems the tour guides are either BFFs with the owners or they genuinely like this place. After my experience, I can honestly say it's likely a combination of the two. The Cobblestone was a VERY (!!!!!) welcome break from the Temple Bar district. Unlike the bars in Temple Bar, you'll find cheap drinks and actual Irish music here....not Irish people covering American hits. Also unlike Temple Bar, the Guinnesses will cost you just under 5 Euro and I'd imagine the rest of the drinks are reasonably priced too. Keep in mind, this place does not serve food, so be sure to grab something before filling your belly with beer and whiskey. Anyway, I gotta thank my tour guide for his recommendation. If you find yourself in Ireland, go to Cobblestone where you come for the music and stay for the craic (not crack...they don't have any of that there). Sláinte! read more

A perfect place to immerse yourself in Irish culture. The joint is a traditional pub with music nightly. The nights I went, a different group of musicians were preforming near the front of the pub. I enjoyed grabbing a pint there several evenings during my stay in Dublin. The Cobblestone is a very enjoyable time. read more

The Cobblestone - Pubs Near Me - Smithfield, D

We walked nearly a mile out of the way after reading reviews for this pub. The website said there were food options and live music starting at 5p on weeknights. We were looking for a real Irish pub experience. We arrived at around 6p. There was no music and no food options other than a few snacks. We were hungry and had a big walk back so we didn't stay. Maybe it was just bad luck. Super disappointing. read more

I love The Cobblestone pub. It's a staple of Dublin's trad music scene. They are still fighting the fiver with pints of Guinness ringing in at $4.90. They have live trad music every night and even have it in afternoons. It is a must visit in Dublin! read more

I spent two days in Dublin on a solo trip overseas, and was extremely underwhelmed by the bar scene. I decided to go to the Brazen Head to check it off the bucket list, and got to chatting with one of the bartenders there who asked me if I liked music. Well, duh. Who goes to Ireland and doesn't enjoy a little pub music? ;) So he wrote down a list of his top three favorite hangs in Dublin proper, and this is the first stop I made. This bar is cozy and everyone is ridiculously friendly. I felt like I stuck out a bit in Dublin as a female solo traveler, but a very sweet older gentleman started talking to me as soon as I grabbed a drink. There was a group of musicians playing on the floor beside patron tables, and people were singing and smiling and dancing. This is exactly what I expected from Dublin, and I'm so happy to have been recommended to it. read more

A cosy pub that is bigger than you think at first - if you count in the backyard too. But still rather a small pub. It's always lively here and of course the fact that there's basically always live Irish music on adds to the lovely atmosphere. There's not overly much space where the music is on though but always space to stand and listen. The customers are a mix of local regulars and tourists - and people like me who come here whenever in the area. As for the drinks they've the usual mainstream and a bit of craft beer so there should be something for everyone. I also love their blackboard with advertisements for music and dance related events, courses and groups. If I'd live closer I certainly would be tempted to try some of it. read more

This place is cooool, with two very friendly and kind bartenders! They have traditional music every day of the week, and the people that seem to come here are all nice and jolly! Who doesn't love jolly?! It was quiet until about 5:45 on a weekday, but it picks up when the music starts. Bonus: the put some dank juniper berries in your gin and tonic. Pretty cool. read more

The Cobblestone - Gin and tonic complete with juniper berries. - Pubs Near Me - Smithfield, D

Forget all those places in Temple Bar blaring out the diddly-aye, this is the place to go in Dublin for traditional Irish music as it should be. There are three main areas to this bar. To your left when you walk in off Smithfield square there are a few seats with "reserved for muscians", this is where the magic happens. I don't think there is much planning to this, but every evening you have a few people who bring along instruments and play along together. This is trad music as I remember it in little country pubs as a kid. There is a second live venue in the back, there is usually a charge in to see whatever local group is playing. Then there is a large outdoor smoking area. I really like this area, it looks like the shell of a bombed out building (which it kinda is). The bar has a nice selection of craft Irish beers too. It is one of the few Dublin bars selling Creans larger (lovely!). read more

The Cobblestone - Good pints, great music! - Pubs Near Me - Smithfield, D

Yes, yes, and can I get another yes?! This place is the place to be for live, traditional music. Holy smokes. I bet there were twenty musicians or so crammed in to play music. This is by far the best place in Dublin to find traditional music. The place had tourists and locals alike. It's not a tourist trap. I would definitely arrive early and park it for the next several hours. As the night goes on, the bar just gets more and more packed. They have a pretty good selection of traditional and craft beers on tap as well. Cheers! read more

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Had the best night listening to a trad session that included several ballads sung beautifully by regulars. Couldn't ask for a better experience while sipping a Bushmills. read more

In the smithfield market area (jameson distillery). You can usually catch musicians having a session. The prices are reasonable too. It's a pub- no food. At night it gets crazy crowded though! read more

The Cobblestone - Pubs Near Me - Smithfield, D

This place is amazing, but don't come here because I don't want it to get super touristy! We met the owner and his daughter and nephews were here for the night to play some amazing trad music. It was our last night in Dublin and we made lots of new friends. This is a beautiful pub away from the loud dubstep and people who are gratuitously drunk. I love it and i'll be back. This is a gorgeous fun pub with fun people and the owner is super cool and extremely friendly! read more

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Definitely worth stopping by for a true Irish pub experience! This place feels very authentic and local because it is far enough off the main tourist path. There is great live music from a few people sitting in the front section, and it feels very traditionally Irish. They also have a great Guinness, one of the best in Dublin in my opinion (along with Kehoe's and the Storehouse). read more

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