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    The Duke

    4.2 (102 reviews)
    ModeratePubs
    Open 10:30 am - 12:30 AM (Next day)

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Steve C.

    We participated in a literary pub crawl that kicked off at this pub. Before the crawl started we had dinner at the pub and it was delicious. I had the Irish stew which tasted homemade and warmed the belly. The brown bread that it is served with was a especially good. Menu prices are some of the most reasonable that I have found in the city. Atmosphere was relaxed, yet lively. I would wholeheartedly recommend The Duke!

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    Jamie Y.

    The food and service was both fast Friendly and delicious, and our bartender got our drinks quickly, I had the Fish & Chips my son had the Irish Stew and of course Murphy and Guinness Stouts. Love the atmosphere of this place.

    Special and stew
    Penny J.

    Bartender Don was great. Recommend the stew and special of the day. Craic was lively. Tried a new whiskey per dons recommendation and really enjoyed it.

    During a recent trip to Ireland, we were searching for the perfect Dublin pub and found it at The Duke!! We had a large group of about 20. The staff members were incredibly nice and made us feel as if we were family. The food was very good and was delivered quickly inspite of the size of our group. The service was excellent, and we never had empty glasses on our table. The pub owner, Thomas, visited with us several times during the night and we really appreciated his kind demeanor and humor. The DUKE is a must when you are in Dublin. It is off Grafton Street in the City Centre.

    Five lamps
    Melissa N.

    Just a simple and traditional Irish Pub. I came here on an early afternoon; there weren't many patrons at the beginning. However, as the day progressed it became more and more crowded. Service is outstanding. But Irish people in general are incredibly friendly. I ordered a traditional Irish stew. I've never had lamb before my life and I was pleasantly surprise. I thought it was a good warm hearty dish. It was perfect for the weather because it was snowing that day. I ordered a few pints of different Irish beers. I really can't remember any of the names. But there's no such thing as a bad beer in Ireland. 5 stars. It's a genuine Irish Pub experience with your traditional Irish dishes and classic irish beers. By the way, they have live music on Sundays.

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    Ruchika P.

    All right stop everything you're doing if you're visiting Dublin you need to go visit Dukes. And now they're not paying me for this review LOL. If you're looking for that true Irish Pub experience along with a delightfully tasty Irish dining experience this is the place to be. The servers are very attentive and friendly and will answer all your questions. The drinks keep coming, the food is served piping hot, and is absolutely tasty, and satisfying. I've got to say Dukes really set the bar High as they were our first dining experience when visiting Ireland.

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    Steph G.

    Our visit to The Duke was another outstanding meal we had in Dublin.We only opted to have desserts and drinks here. It was rather busy around 8:30 PM. We were able to sit outside. We showed our vaccination card at the door as well. During our visit we opted to have an Irish coffee and a Jameson on the rocks. We also came for the banoffee pie which was delicious. We weren't there very long but the service was fast and friendly. Next time we would dine for dinner. Casual dress.

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    Stacey P.

    The Duke is a traditional Irish pub and I was looking for a traditional Irish pub. I didn't travel 7500 km to eat at McDonald's or have Italian food, though both were options. I wanted to see if the Irish pubs back home were good representations or pathetic carbon copies. I can say in many ways they are good representations except for a few differences. 1. The service was great. My friend and I sat at the bar and at first the bartenders were a tad standoffish but it melted quickly away replaced with laughs and smiles. 2. The food was great! While the bangers and mash were similar to stateside and the fish and chips were also similar the portions were larger. One thing I quickly found was that they use full fish fillets. There's no puny little wisps of fish here! I don't quite understand, nor can appreciate, peas being served with fish and chips. 3. This is one area where Irish pubs in Ireland and the US differ - the drinks. Sure, you'll find beer but The Duke offered a variety of creative and super delicious whiskey cocktails. I'll be honest - before Ireland all I had was lousy whiskey cocktails. I'm not an Old Fashion or Manhattan kinda drinker. I don't want a bitter drink. The Duke had fantastic cocktails. I was very happy with my pub experience. I was extremely happy with The Duke.

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    Jessica G.

    Overall a very nice visit for some drinks and food. Pretty limited menu, but the food was quite good and at reasonable prices. There was plenty of indoor seating and also some outdoor seating as well.

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    Famous and Historical pub in the heart of Dublin. Not quite as touristy as Temple Bar, but as usual, very friendly and fast service.

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    We had lunch there, they keep it very simple, it was okey. I guess its more worth it to be there in the evening.

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    The Stag's Head - Bacon & Cabbage

    The Stag's Head

    4.3(315 reviews)
    0.4 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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    The Stag's Head - Bar

    Bar

    The Stag's Head - One of our favorite

    One of our favorite

    The Stag's Head - Back door area

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    O'Reilly's - Courtesy of Sub Lounge website

    O'Reilly's

    3.9(60 reviews)
    0.6 kmSouth Inner City

    The Sub Lounge (formerly O'Reillys) was a real find. Not something you'd expect to come across at…read morethe end of an alleyway under Tara St Station, Sub Lounge takes its visitors on a gothic journey into a haven of magical otherworldliness. A group of us wandered down the dark alley one Sunday afternoon, a little anxious about what we might discover... Pleasantly surprised to find ourselves inside a Sleeping Beauty-like cavern of candlelit wonder, we stopped to marvel over the interior before giving the solitary bar man his rush of the century. The place was empty before we arrived, but luckily we'd brought a large enough group to make the entire place our own. The candelabras, mood lighting and high, domed ceilings make this place enchantingly atmospheric, but let's not forget the practicalities. Recipe for a good night with a large group: large tables - check, cheap beer (3.40 a pint!!!) - check, pool table - check... Ok this place is a winner. And get this - they even have a foozeball table! Rad! The toilets are definitely worth a gander... many, many mirrors, and easy to get lost in after a few pints of the dark stuff. OMG - 5 euro COCKTAILS Thurs - Sat night. Done. Sold. I'm there.

    After finishing work I went to meet a few friends here for after work drinks. It started out very…read moregood the first waitress we had could not do enough for us we even ordered a few wedges and chips these were really good. Me and 1 of my friends decided to order some cocktails so we went to the bar to see what we could get I ordered a mojito and a White Russian for my friend. I should have known it would be a disaster when the female bartender had to as the waitress how to make it needless to say it was not very good. After a while my friend decided to get one more round before we left. Well to say we were shocked is an understatement. When the waitress came over she went to order a drink to which the response was cant you see I'm busy what's wrong with you going to the bar, as she turned and walked away and went back to the bar to chat with another member of staff. The girl that had been looking after us earlier I think had finished which was a shame. Needless to say we didn't stay for another drink. This would put me off going back I could understand if it was busy but service like this is not acceptable

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    O'Reilly's - Had some wedges have to say they were great very hot and spicy though good value for money

    Had some wedges have to say they were great very hot and spicy though good value for money

    O'Reilly's - Nice smoking are.

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    Windjammer

    Windjammer

    4.0(13 reviews)
    0.8 kmSouth Inner City

    Local bar, very cool people…read more Tons of beer on tap, with some liquor options. Great service, and love the location. Be mindful of going during a sports event! It gets slammed.

    The Wind Jammer on Townsend St is one of Dublin's "early houses", that is, pubs that open at half…read moreseven in the morning. The Wind Jammer is not, however, one of the really fun early houses. For fun early houses that serve already somewhat inebriated people, try The Chancery. The Wind Jammer is the type of early house that caters to shift workers and Gardaí from Pearse St coming off the night shift. Apart from a few couples the morning after the Trinity Ball, they wouldn't let in too many post-club revellers. The door is closed most early mornings, and they have a CCTV camera to give ya a good hard scrutinising before they'll let you in. The only time I was there for early pints, there was only one other group of young lads there and the barman looked like he was about to stop serving them. During the rest of the day and night, the Wind Jammer is a quiet pub frequented mainly by old, grumpy locals, who would sooner bite your head off than ask you the time of day. If you're really desperate for a drink and can't make it til half ten when the rest of the pubs open, by all means go to The Wind Jammer. Otherwise, there isn't that much else to recommend to it. Oh, one other thing. The Wind Jammer is the closest pub to Windmll Lane Studios, so U2 and The Saw Doctors among others have retired there for post-recording session pints over the years. Not the type of thing that would interest me, but sure it might interest you so I thought that I'd tack it on the end there

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    The Old Storehouse - Guinness

    The Old Storehouse

    4.3(235 reviews)
    0.4 kmTemple Bar
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    Loud music, cheap drinks and good food…read more Place was absolutely packed with people in town for the American Football game so service was dreadfully slow. Had to excuse ourselves from the table multiple times to freshen drinks. The food was good. Once again, absolute star was the Buffalo Wings! Ireland? I mean what??? Perfectly cooked, sauced nicely, just spectacular! The band was playing a mix and of Irish Music and American Rock songs played to Irish tunes. Very fun and well engaged with the crowd. The restaurant itself is cozy and very warm. A great night was had by all!

    With having dozens of choices for dinner in The Temple Bar District we decided on The Old…read moreStorehouse after reading almost all 4 or 5 star reviews. Upon entering it was slightly confusing as to go upstairs or into the bar area to find the hostess to be seated & with no one there to help us we walked into the Bar area to the right & ordered a few Guinness's & waited for someone to seat us somewhere. We ended up being seated in the entry area right at the entrance which was fine because it was super loud up the stairs. We ordered the Pork Pie & The Beef Casserole. Both were really good & filling. The service was decent & the ambiance was nice although it was very, very loud. Overall it was a great meal with above average prices but I'm not sure we'd go back next time due to the other factors.

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    The Old Storehouse - Steamed mussels

    Steamed mussels

    The Old Storehouse - Irish lamb stew 3.5/5

    Irish lamb stew 3.5/5

    The Old Storehouse - Dining area facing the stage

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    Dining area facing the stage

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