I had been meaning to get to The Gingerman for a while and I took the opportunity during the recent Flora women's mini marathon to drop in for a pint. What a lovely place and to be only charged €3 for a pint of Friarweisse (Franciscan well brewery in Cork) was a bonus especially for a Dublin city centre pub. There are hidey holes all over the place including a sort of snug. The toilets are also very clean and modern which is always a good thing. I will have to get back there again some time, especially when I am not on my own. read more

With a name taken from a book initially banned in Ireland of the same name by J. P. Donleavy, the Ginger man is one of those elusive establishments, retaining that 'old man pub' atmosphere, without the creepy older gentlemen. It actually attracts quite a cool crowd, situated as it is at the back of Trinity College, and adjacent to posh hotels and the lovely Merrion Square. The interior is just as a pub should be, dimly lit, with a random assortment of wall dressings and long wooden tables which provide as good excuse as any to start a conversation with random strangers, if only to ask if anyone is sitting in any of the vacant four seats. The drinks are good, the staff are friendly and the clientele generally up for a chat. If you're looking for what a 'typical' Irish pub 'should' look like...don't. There's no such thing. But this serves as a good example of what a plain old 'pub' should aspire to...though don't go here to watch a match, as the TVs aren't the focus - a plus to the long-suffering wives, but a dampener to the stereotypical husband!!! read more

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Cute bar, not a fan of all the loud TVs. I am a fan of their own brewed beer. Pub grub is fine, hits the spot. Friendly service and very appealing old school interior with some nice cubby holes to relax. Little heated area out front is very popular so get there early for a seat! read more

This pub is not usually a big hit on the Dublin pub crawl list, but maybe it should be. The Ginger Man is an adorable pub which oozes character and provides the perfect perch for some mid-afternoon philosophising. Apparently this pub enjoys a healthy influx of starving artists and wannabe novelists, for its feature tipples are 'Writers Block Lager' and 'Inspiration Red Ale', both of which are from the Franciscan Well Brewery. Try not to rush yourself here, this is one of those pubs where you could (and should) claim a seat mid-afternoon and not budge until late in the evening. I especially like the little cove with the bench seats, where you feel almost like you are in someone's living room, and are almost entirely tucked away from the rest of the bar. Be sure to check out the old books on the shelves, and the pictures of famous Irish writers. The Ginger Man is steeped in Ireland's literary history and by the looks (and the pints) is trying to create more of it within its own four walls. read more

Great little pub, off the beaten track slightly but totally worth the visit. Stopped in for a Saturday afternoon pint, had a pitcher of a beer from a Cork brewer (can;t remember the name now!!). V-nice and worth it, some seating outside and plenty inside, pub has a good vibe from it Staff all friendly and happy.. I'll deffo be back again. read more

I like this place's casual college-y vibe...and i'm a fan of the idea of getting beers from artisan suppliers....like the Franciscan Well in Cork city - another favourite of mine BTW! This place is much much nicer now that they have done up the outdoor area.....pretty cosy on a weeknight for a casual brew or two... Not bad grub either! read more

A super cute place. I love old man pubs and this definitely has that old man pub smell (that's a good thing by the way!) I love the tables but don't love the crazy weird out of place fire place in the main room. The service is awesome and the food is delicious! read more

We came because of the proximity to the Alexander Hotel... we kept coming back because of the excellent pub grub, outstanding service, and a cozy feel that encouraged eveyone to relax and unwind. A small group touring Ireland and staying at the Alexander, we stopped by for a bite and a pint after a long day of travelling. It was late and we were beat and no one cared to make the trek to O'Neill's, so we opted for convenience instead. For most of us, it was our third or fourth, or even sixth trip to Ireland, so we knew we would get around to hitting all of our Dublin favorites sooner or later. What a delightful surprise to find that the Ginger Man would become the standard to which we compared all other pubs on this particular visit. Sure, we found other pubs that exceeded the Ginger Man in one respect or the other, but quite often we heard, "It's great... but the Ginger Man was better!", particularly with regard to the menu. read more

Stopped in this Pub for a late lunch. The service and the food were very good. We had the Beef and Guinness pie and the Bangers and mash. This was the first time trying both these dishes and I was impressed. The Bailey's cheesecake was also on point. Very good prices. read more

A very cozy pub, about half way between Trinity and Silicon Docks, so makes for a good watering hole if you're walking from one of the tech companies and into the city centre. Low ceilings, dark wood panelling, and a combination of tables, booths, and bar seating makes lends a proper, old-fashioned feel to the place. Patrons is a good mix of locals, young professionals from various industries, and relatively few tourists (they rarely make it out this far). We dropped in for an afternoon drink, five of us. The barman was very friendly and knowledgeable about the beers they kept on tab, and even offered up tasters to help us decide. Selections made, he poured them out, except for the Guinness's, which he asked us to wait at the table for, and he'd bring them down. Love a barkeep who takes pride in properly pouring a Guinness. Pub isn't terribly large, but even if it does see a fairly good flow of guests, it doesn't feel overly crowded. read more

this reminds you of any neighborhood pub that you see in any street. they have a pretty good beer selction and the folks are nice. i tried the Guinness Stew and it was pretty good once i mixed it all up, but i was expecting a little more. i am not sure if it was more flavor or more stew with less pastry or the mash with the stew, but the presentation was pretty cool! i have yet to do the dublin pub crawl, but i am expecting this place to be like many of the other pubs in the area! time for another Guinness!!! read more

The Ginger Man - i had to share my first Guinness in Ireland and the bar who crafted it for me - Pubs Near Me - Dublin, D

The Ginger bread man pub!! Wow! It is the nicest atmosphere and possibly the nicest pub grub I have ever had, big portions, so so reasonably priced. The staff are very helpful and very friendly, we visited through the day and then at night, night time was very busy, but a really nice crowd! Top bar :) read more

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I went with my ginger man just for drinks. I had a pint of gingerman writer's larger and my ginger man had an IPA. I also tried Dublin blonde recommended by a bar staff. But the lager was the best! Many people were having dinner and the food looked gorgeous (also generous portion). I'll have food next time. Friendly staff and plenty of comfortable places to seat. The music was not loud. So it was good to have chat with my ginger man. I liked smoking area at the front of the pub. read more

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We went for New Years with a group of 4 Americans to drive around Ireland. This was our favorite place to hang out and grab a pint. The food was fantastic and the service was great! We traveled from Dublin to Killarney and back to Dublin. We went as often as we could! I had my first Guinness here and it was a grand experience! We had Bangers and Mash, Guinness pie, and fish & chips. I can't say which was my favorite because we all just kept ordering and sharing. read more

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My hubby and I stopped in here for a pint (well 2 a piece) on our way back to the hotel. It was a nice pub with a good atmosphere. A lot of the locals were watching a rugby game. They had food available but we didn't have anything. I did try the Fransiscan lager for 3 euro which was pretty decent. read more

Some friends and I met for lunch here the other day and it proved to be a good call. The staff were really friendly and everything on the menu sounded delicious. I went for one of that day's specials: roast chicken, chips and gravy, which proved to be a tasty bargain at €7:95. Infact, everyone was happy with what they got and it was very fast - making it ideal for your work lunch break. Of course this is a pub, so it's not just about the food. I've been here in the evening time for a few sociables and it's a pretty cool bar with good music and a nice atmosphere. It also has an area downstairs which can be hired for functions. Worth your time. read more

Christmas decorations were a hit! Fish and chips were good but lots of bones. Would eat there again. read more

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I haven't been here for many a year, but walking home from town on a warm afternoon we decided to stop for a drink. Although not on the demon weed anymore, we still prefer to sit outside when possible and they have made a decent effort at comfort given the limited on street space available. I was interested to see that they had some craft beers on tap so I chanced a Writers Red. Nice beer, smooth and it went down well. It was a quiet satruday afternoon so other than a friendly barman I can't say much more but it is on my places to stop list and I'll be back after I get a chance to try it out at a more lively time. For now, A-OK. read more

We had an absolute BLAST here! The staff was nothing short of awesome. I was starving and there weren't many open options so late for food. We slid in about 5 minutes prior to food service ending but the cook graciously accepted our orders. I had the bangers and mash and my other half had a burger. SO DELISH!! We drank quite a bit with the bartender and chatted with a local drunk for the longest time and every minute was so awesome. We left with full bellies, slightly tipsy and with new friends! It was very memorable. read more

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Ginger Man was my best pub experience in Dublin. I tried some much more famous places before finding this gem right next to my hotel. They have a good selection of beers for most tastes (they had a great wheat brew for me). What makes them stand out is their food. The selection is pretty much classic: fish and chips, Guinness stew, bangers and mash. But quality is far above all rivals. All staff was very friendly which added to a great overall experience. read more

Very handy pub for visitors to the Alexander (it is next door!). Friendly, often crowded, with a great pub atmosphere not found very often these days in the UK. Service is excellent and the food plentiful, if a little restricted and cholesterol-laden. Definitely worth a visit if you are in the area. read more

Wonderful Shepard's pie and a good Guinness pour. Atmosphere is great as well. I definitely would recommend this place to anyone in the area. read more

Did not eat here but our bartenders were so fun and helped to accommodate a great surprise for our friends. They made us laugh by joking with each other. Thank you for welcoming Americans! read more

Beef Guinness pie was excellent. Staff very friendly and helpful. A bit pricey. Convenient to the hotel we were staying, Alexander. read more

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This pub is ace. Not always super friendly at the bar but most of the time they are. Lots of options of areas to sit depending what your looking for in an evening. Good smoking/vaping areas. Favourite Dublin pub. read more

Me and my other half found this place on the last night, it's safe to say that this was by far the best place we have eaten. We had the sirloin steak and the chicken, ham and leek pie. Incredible to say the least! After the gorgeous main we couldn't turn down dessert. I'm a massive sticky toffee pudding fan. BEST IVE EVER HAD. My other half had baileys cheesecake which was also incredible, he loved it! Also best tasting own brand ginger man lager he's had here! read more

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Really great interiors and a terrace outside. Really bad hand cut fries with very dry burger. Don't know about the beer, but whiskey was very good, as well as the staff. Good location as it is not on the main street and people can drink outside standing if the terrace is full. read more

This was a favourite pub in our stay in Dublin Joe our "Ginger man" barmen/waiter upstairs was excellent Great local knowledge and gave us some great information on the various beers Great food as well You know a good pub when on a Wed night it has a crowd outside downstairs drinking after work on the footpath Beers were much cheaper than the temple bar area read more

If you've read J.P Donleavy's The Gingerman, then go to The Gingerman. If you've been to The Gingerman, then please read the book. If you've done both already, then wipe that smug look from your face and just do both again. You will not be sorry on any accounts, I can promise you. The Gingerman - the pub version, that is - is situated a couple minutes walk from Pearse Street or Nassau Street. And a very nice pub it is indeed. Capturing snugness without reverting to old-man's-pub and a contemporary trendiness without being pretentious or intimidating is hard enough if only one of the above is trying to be achieved; The Gingerman somehow manages both simultaneously. The pub is cosy, with various nooks and crannies to accommodate craic and a catch up, and the décor has just the right tinge of subtle coolness. As a result, the atmosphere is lively, relaxed and conducive to laughter - everything a pub should be. The staff are friendly and helpful, and skilled at just the right amount of casual banter. There is also good pub grub available, the menu being a simple range of dishes - the one to go for is The Gingerman Platter, which boasts of a range of hot nibbles including chicken wings, wedges, onion rings, chicken dippers and scampi. If you're staying there for the evening, you won't be able to resist sampling something; the waft of hot food that arises from the piled up plates is hard to resist. There is also a nice range of drinks promotions, from jugs of beer to €3.50 pints of larger, stout or beer. And if you happen to visit for a jar during the Christmas season, be prepared for a lights and decorations display that must surely send The Gingerman's electric bill through the roof, and transforms the place into a sort of alcohol-serving grotto, the kind of place Santa's elves would go after they clock out of the workshop. Keep an eye out for the quotes from Donleavy's novel, too, frosted on the glass in the doors. Get there nice and early, too, to secure a nice table; if you do, you'll be there for the night - not a bad way to spend an evening at all. read more

i always forget this place is relatively close and pretty convenient... last night a friend suggested it and after some groans from my husband, we went there anyway. the husband thinks it's dark and cramped. i disagree. it *is* a bit dark, but it's not so bad. and they have trees and things by the windows which add some atmosphere. i don't actually think it's all that cramped unless there are a bunch of large groups in there. but that's really where it wins - the large group thing. the tables are large, there are large bench seats and plenty of chairs and stools around. no matter how many people i've seen crammed in there, there is always somewhere for them to sit. while we were there, i think about 4 groups of 10-15 people came in :) never seen a pub that hoppin on a tuesday. they do serve food, which can be helpful in the after work hours when you'd like to stay drinking, but your stomach demands satisfaction. the food is your usual fried fare and they have a decent platter if you want a plate of fried things to share. beyond that, the choice tends to be a bit disappointing. just try and find a single healthy item! even the "salad" comes covered in some sort of mayonaisey-fishy-god-knows-what concoction and you can barely see the generic lettuce beneath it. but then again, you don't go to pubs to eat healty, do ya? read more

The reason to go is for the decor which is very neat and seems like the sort of place that you could have a chilled out evening and might also have bored games though I have not checked into this possibilty. There is lots of stuff to look at and that is why it is great. On the other hand like most good places the secret is out so try and not make your visit during peak times (after 9pm til close on fridays and on the weekend and btw 6-9 weekdays). This is awfully difficult so in the end just try and stake your claim because the place is worth a look despite the crowds. Like most places the girls bathroom is smallish so keep that in mind. There is an outside seating area but that is at the entrance and can also get quite full. read more

I'm a fan of this place for its decent prices and good atmosphere. It's a great place for catching up with people and it's not so loud that you can't hear yourself speak. It's also in a good location so if you want to head into town afterwards, it's not too far. It has a mixed bag of visitors - after work drinks, students, tourists, and the odd hipster, for the most part. All in all, one of the more pleasant spots in the neighbourhood! read more

I have many fond memories of the Ginger Man. While I studied abroad at Trinity last year, this became our regular pub. It has a nice, warm, relaxed atmosphere similar to a really good friend's house. The little, hidden book nook is really cool and cosy, and it's fun to thumb through all of the random books. The bartenders are all really nice, and the crowd isn't usually too terrible. The Franciscan pints are pretty good and cheap, and they pour a pretty decent Guinness. read more

Solid pub vibe, nothing stands out though... It's the sort of place that you and your friends wouldn't be able to remember the name of two days later. Good selection of beers on tap (including Writer's - always good) but service can be slow and to call the galsses clean would be generous. Good layout though and great place for chats. read more

I've been there twice and love the atmosphere, even though there are a lot of students from Trinity and the like! Most importantly they pulled a good pint of Guinness and that trumps just about anything. read more

Great spot on a work night for a few beers. Always lively. Arrive early if you want a seat!

Great place to meet a few friends for a catch up with decent food. Don't invite too many though as this place is pretty small!

I visited this place because it was one of the few places where the kitchen was open late on a weekday. I had the Beef and Guinness Pie and my partner had a burger! The service was top notch and the food tasted great. I would definitely recommend this place. read more

not a pub to go to on a regular basis beer choice limited downstairs seating limited basic pub for quick drink not for night out

This is not too bad of a place. I have only been there once, and I liked it well enough, but not enough to travel in to town just to go there. Good for birthday parties. read more