My favorite meal in Dublin. I enjoyed this pub very much. It was authentic and the servers were so friendly. Having just arrived to Dublin, I wanted to eat in an authentic place where I didn't need a reservation. The Hairy Lemon serves pub food with a smile. My chicken sandwich and fries hit the spot for an early meal. Delicious! read more

The Hairy Lemon - Irish Pub Near Me - Dublin, D

This was my first stop after landing in Dublin! It was a busy Saturday night, and most of the nearby restaurants either had long waits or very limited seating, so I was happy to find a table here. Ordered the seafood chowder, which came with 2 pieces of brown soda bread. As someone who's used to thick, creamy San Francisco clam chowder, this was a surprise! The broth was a lot less cream forward and had generous amounts of seafood in it. The ambiance is your typical pub vibes and the live music was a nice touch. It was the perfect introduction to Dublin and a great first taste of the city's pub culture. read more

The Hairy Lemon - Seafood chowder - Irish Pub Near Me - Dublin, D

After a long day of touring Dublin we started looking for dinner. We had left the Temple Bar area and started walking in the direction of our hotel. Had no idea where we were going to eat, taking the blind squirrel approach. We found the Hairy Lemon and gave it a try. The restrauant was full and there were eight ahead of us, but it just took 5 minutes to get a two-top. The restaurant appears to be touristy and caters to Americans. There is considerable American sports items on the walls with hundreds of dollars bills pinned to the walls. The venue is a bit tired and the table spacing is tight. Jan ordered the Irish Stew, I ordered the beef and Guinness pie. Each came with Ginness soda bread. Both were very tasty. The service was good. The noise moderate. The prices were moderate read more

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Fish and chips and side salad were not bad and the ambience was great! The wait was not long even though they were very busy. Live music was a great plus, as well. read more

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Even on a Monday this place was packed. It's pretty eclectic and we never ran out of decorations to look at. Service was hit or miss depending on the bartender. read more

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Looking for some good food while walking around. We walked in and got seated immediately. The place is cute and even had a candle for us at the table. Looks like we hit the jackpot! Both meals were absolutely amazing. read more

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It's a solid spot for drinks, but food is not it. It has quite a lot of space inside though so good for big groups. They also have a good amount of TV screens for games. We tried a lot of the dishes on the food menu and the favorite was definitely the Chicken Vol Au Vent. The brown bread here is pretty bland. The Guinness was pretty good, better than the one I had the day before. The service is alright, and there are a good amount of restrooms located upstairs. There is also a rooftop terrace area. read more

The Hairy Lemon - Top to bottom: Traditional irish stew, homemade beef and Guinness, bangers and mash, Chicken Vol Au Vent - Irish Pub Near Me - Dublin, D

Exactly what I hoped it would be - a delightful Irish pub serving true Irish Breakfast and filtered coffee and much more. The story behind the name is wonderful as is the service and the ambiance - which is chaotic in a great way, there's so much to see. Definitely worth the visit! read more

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What a fun place to eat! Quick yet quality food for your stop in Dublin. The service was friendly and very helpful. Not too crowded for lunchtime which was nice and the decor was just so perfect for a fun little Dublin spot. The food itself was absolutely delicious and perfectly cooked. I would definitely go back! read more

The Hairy Lemon - Bangers and Mash and Club Sandwich - Irish Pub Near Me - Dublin, D

Irish stew was not good. Several fatty and chewy lamb pieces. Tuna wrap was ok. Service marginal. Brought the wrong beer out. Seems like a vibrant place to grab a pint but would be cautious on food order read more

This is very Irish. I recommend it to all who visit Dublin since it's just so Dublin. It can be crowded but the wait staff does an excellent job at making sure you are well taken care of. It's a fun place with lots to see. My food has been okay but I'm plant based but I've heard meat eaters give the best reviews. read more

Get ready to be packed like a sardine. Crowded spot but it made it that much more fun. Friendly staff, just make sure you flag them down. Enjoyed a nice cold pint of Guinness while people watching near the window. read more

Great food! The chicken goujions where very good and the atmosphere was very nice. P.s get the sider for the drink. read more

The Hairy Lemon - Chicken goujions and fries - Irish Pub Near Me - Dublin, D

The hairy lemon is touristy but also a classic stop when in Dublin City. On our few trips to Dublin it's been our landmark staple to know where we are heading and it's always been a solid option for stopping in for a pint. I prefer gauging the restaurant from the immediate outside/inside. Our dining experiences have varied based on how busy the pub is. We have one trip where the bar itself wasn't too crowded and we were able to sit down and get food pretty quickly. That visit was 5/5. Another trip we should have known better as the bar was packed and there were people lining up in the main check in station. That experience was more a 3/5 as it was hard to get service. With two trips here and a range, I'm comfortable giving them a 4/5. When the place isn't crazy it's a solid touristy spot to stop for a pint and chips. That's exactly what we did. Loaded up on bulmers and Guinness and stuffed ourself with fish and chips. There is no going wrong with that combo. I love the menu here and the fun logo. We usually opt to sit upstairs as it's a little quieter and service seems to move upstairs decent. It's not the "must stop" pub to visit in Dublin but it's faired us well when we were tired and didn't want to put too much guessing into our meal. Live music is always great and again, stellar location. You won't be disappointed if you check it out. read more

UBER, typical Irish pub. Good beer on tap, stick to your rib, ribs food, matter of fact servers. Lots of tables jammed in, everybody talking. It was perfect. We went upstairs afterwards and there are so many little rooms with the couches and chairs and places to hang out and have a few drinks. What a great place. read more

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First stop after landing and taking a nap. Mom and the fish and chips, I had the seafood chowder. All fine and tasty enough but we'd probably try somewhere else on the next trip. Probably a great time at night though! read more

Lots of fun. Didn't have to wait too long for a table. Big vibes. Got to sit by the big screen where they were playing a game of hurling which was fun to watch. I ordered the chicken vol au vent and asked for all salad, no chips and they were really nice about it. Food was delicious, everyone enjoyed. Even the person next to me asked what I had ordered and got the same thing! Great service with attentive staff. I see why it's so popular. read more

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So here's a classic pub environment, with nightly live music, a good sized dining room, and an even bigger outside seating area. We were there early, and while it was busy, we were seated quickly. Service is fast, the bar and the kitchen are even faster. The food was flying up the dumbwaiter from the basement kitchen. I had fish and chips, my wife soup of the day and onion rings. It was all very good. I'd recommend this place for sure, and we'll be back when we come to Dublin next. read more

The Hairy Lemon - Fish and chips - Irish Pub Near Me - Dublin, D

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Ngl this is definitely more of a touristy spot BUT as a tourist i did really like the borderline gimmicky decor and vibe of the Hairy Lemon. The food was overpriced but decent. Skip the fish & chips (not very crispy), but the seafood chowder was delicious, and came with a decent amount of seafood read more

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We came here for lunch and it was pretty good. The lunch menu is not served until exactly 12 pm so we did have to wait until then. The seafood chowder was surprisingly very good. The fish and chips was just ok. We also ordered tea which was great. Service was ok, we were seated fast since it was so empty. The inside is a nice vibe, there is a different area for eating vs just the pub. read more

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After several recommendations to stop by this pub, we decided to stop in during our rainy day for some warm food. Great spot to stop in for some Irish food. I had the bangers and mash and my friend had a sandwich and both were pretty good. Very good portions some come hungry! Coming from the US it was fun to see lots of US dollars, license plates, badges. read more

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This place was great! It had a very cozy and has an authentic vibe. There was also live music to create the perfect ambiance but it was a bit loud. I got the vegetarian burger and it was wonderful! It was a bean patty that was breaded and deep fired which gave it that extra pizazz. They did not have good gluten free options but they were able to do a lettuce wrap for one of the burgers. read more

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A wonderful experience here. Was surprisingly quiet even though it was busy. They were very accommodating and had really wonderful food. Sticky toffee pudding was creamier than I've previously had and the perfect size for a small dessert. read more

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Staff was RUDE starting at the doorman. Everyone we interacted with had an attitude. I ordered onion rings and never got them. My friend ordered cheese fries that were gross. We didn't stay long and did not feel welcome at all. Would not recommend. We're thinking it's called the hairy lemon because everyone is sour. 0/10 read more

Really enjoyed our meals and pints here! The place has a fun energy! Service was friendly and speedy. Fish and chips were very good! Great location too! read more

The Hairy Lemon - Irish Pub Near Me - Dublin, D

Probably one of the best burgers I've ever had, it was huge must've weighed 1lb haha! Definitely a great spot to grab a bite to eat if you are visiting Dublin read more

The Hairy Lemon - Irish Pub Near Me - Dublin, D

Although very casual, this pub does not disappoint. Plenty of opportunity to eat drink and be merry. They have a place called the snug, which is hidden from pretty much everyone except from the folks walking along the street. We split the BLT and some fries, and our table mate had the clam chowder. Everyone was extremely happy with their food choices, and our service. I would not hesitate to recommend, but remember, you're going into a pub and not a five-star restaurant, so expect loud mess around you and anything else that comes with the pub vibe read more

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My least favorite spot we stopped in during our Irish trip - I think our biggest mistake was coming here for food as we do hear the bar aspect is nice. We waited in a queue on a Saturday night to eat here and other than the girl who sat us, we had no friendly interaction with the staff. They honestly acted like they hated their lives and couldn't be bothered- by either our orders or getting our drinks on time, etc. The food was very meh - burger, chicken sandwich, stew, and chips were very tasteless. I was actually shocked on how unfriendly the staff was - they threw things down on the table, rolled their eyes, and had inconsistent service. The kicker was this place was one of the only few ones that had tip on their site for us to add, which was not the norm in Ireland at any of the places we ate. Come for drinks but there are other places way better for food. read more

Had a blast at the Hairy Lemon first night in Dublin! A lively pub with a fun atmosphere! Very quaint and good food and beer! Great location in the heart of a fun area of Dublin! Great service too! Would recommend! read more

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We enjoyed our dinner here! We came without reservations but were quickly seated upstairs. It was a little pricey, but we expected that eating at a traditional pub. Our food was good but nothing crazy. Our waitress was nice but we had to ask for refills on water and they did not split the check. read more

The vibe and drinks were great. Service was fast and staff very friendly. It's a huge space so they were able to seat us fairly quickly. I wouldn't go here for food though. My friend had the Guinness stew and I had traditional Irish stew. The Guinness and beef stew was pretty salty and the puff pastry on top was hard as a rock. As for the traditional stew, it was good but needed more seasoning. Both came with unseasoned mash but delicious bread. Price was inflated for what it was. read more

Had this spot on my 'must-visit' list for Dublin based on reviews and recommendations and made sure to visit on my first day. I came here with 2 colleagues, and we were seated immediately even though the place was BUSTLING around 3pm. Every corner in here was packed, but somehow there was space and seating for everyone. Loved the decor and ambiance. Our waitress took our drink orders immediately and was attentive throughout our visit which ended up being around a couple of hours. I went with the Beef and Guiness stew and it was such a good choice. The beef was tender, the stew was super flavorful, and the portion size was massive for the price. I polished off my stew and puffed pastry but couldn't get through the huge pieces of brown bread and mashed potatoes. They were delicious though! My colleagues ordered the seafood stew and had no complaints. Thought this place would be mostly tourists, but I noticed a lot of locals frequented as well. The Hairy Lemon is certainly a crowd-pleaser across the board. Would definitely recommend :) read more

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Ambiance: pub with all sorts of memorabilia, basically a nice tourist trap. Food: Had the fish and chips. Fish was fresh but undercooked Beer: Had a good Murphy's on draft Service: Above average Overall cleanliness: average Bathroom cleanliness: average read more

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This is a touristy restaurant. It is in the heart of shopping, museums, and the park. Great central location with plenty of seating. If you are in the area, I would possible op in but don't go out of your way, there are better places for food. Food: the place has Guinness, Murphy's, and Beamish on top. I ordered the Beamish and it was delicious. We ordered the fish and chips and the seafood chowder. The fish and chips were hot but the fish was lacking flavor and just a bit too much batter. The seafood chowder was packed with clam shells, tiny bits of shrimp and squid. The seafood was there but hard to find. The Irish soda bread was very hearty. Bathroom: upstairs and average cleanliness read more

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Active pub in the heart of Dublin. Had some live music when we were there, which was a plus. Somewhat limited menu, but anyone can find something they would like. I was in the mood for something untraditional and went with the chili cheese nachos. Overall satisfying, even though they were far from awesome. Service was adequate. Could use some more local draft offerings. Overall, we liked the visit but did not love it. read more

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Ventured into Hairy Lemon on a busy Saturday night after being recommended to come by our airport driver. The bar is two stories with multiple bars. There are multiple small rooms of seating clusters with wood details throughout. The wood did make noise travel easily and the bar seemed very packed! Our server would check in every so often. The menu offers more classic irish dishes and be aware that the sandwiches listed are only served till 5pm (bummer!). We ended up getting the caesar salad which cane with garlic bread, a chicken burger, and transitional Dublin Coddle. They food was decent but service took too long. This seems to be a local staple pub that we wanted to love but just didn't seem to meet expectations. PS: They make their own irish whiskey and it wasn't my favorite. read more

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This is a delicious restaurant with great staff and a fantastically unique namesake. The restaurant is huge with multiple levels of seating. We were told that it was hard to get a table here but I don't see that being the case, especially if you're coming for lunch. The bathrooms are on the top floor but they are exceptionally clean. The staff are friendly, helpful, and welcoming. If you're visiting, asked them their preferences or get them to help you make your decision. They have great suggestions. It felt like we ordered a lot of food, and that's probably because each plate comes with more than just the dish. We ordered the Dublin Coddle (a historically rich dish), the Irish Stew, a hamburger, a wrap with soup, the lemon cake for dessert, and I polished it off with an Irish coffee. The coddle and stew both come with mash potatoes and thick, deliciously dense bread. All the food was amazing and so good. I had my doubts about the coddle given its description but not anymore; I'd get it again if I were there today. The lemon cake was moist and scrumptious. Lastly, the Irish coffee was the perfect blend of coffee and alcohol with a thick layer of sweet cream resting on top dusted with cocoa. This was a perfect way to end our Dublin/Irish experience. Before you go, brush up on what the Hairy Lemon was or more accurately who he was. Enjoy! read more

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The lamb stew was soooooo gooooood!!! A must have in this pub. Their Irish breakfast is also really great. Large servings. I don't drink but the wife enjoyed her pint a lot. read more

Lots of fun and a must go to! Funny story about how it got its name and it's a classic pub, food and bev is same as all the others but we had a nice time there. The bartenders can be a little cheeky and it's definitely not like a hospitality first place, but again it's on par with all the other pubs and was very popular and fun to see. read more

The Hairy Lemon - Iconic - Irish Pub Near Me - Dublin, D

My friends and I were walking around the Grafton St neighborhood and popped into The Hairy Lemon to get a Guinness around 2pm on a Monday afternoon. It was a pretty cool looking pub, and the dollars all around the main bar must have stories to tell. We grabbed our drinks and looked around to find an empty table for 4. While looking for a spot to anchor, I noticed that the Hairy Lemon was much bigger than I expected. Felt like behind every corner we turned was a new room or cute nook. We made our way upstairs and found even more rooms. I appreciated how much more chill and quiet it was upstairs. There were a couple of people watching football on a couch and another customer was working on his laptop with a beer. We snagged a table by the window to enjoy our pints while watching the world below. read more