The Ivy House

Had a nice time at Murray's it's close to our hotel and the food is really great. They have plenty…read moreof tvs and they are great for groups and couples. The service staff were attentive and it's a spot we will come back to.

The food was awesome. Started with a fried Brie and wings. Both were really good. Then roasted…read morechicken with a potato gratin was very good. And the fish & chips were some of the best!! We were a large group so orders were taken fast but food & drinks arrived slow. When the music started and the Celtic dancers came on it was a really fun happy time!!!

Downstairs seating

Live Music Friday 7.18.25

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The Confession Box

4.6(32 reviews)

2.5 km•North Inner City

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Walked right up to the bar and got our confession box whiskeys straight away. Hung out amongst a…read morelot of loud laughter and cheerful friends. Left feeling just right

Does not serve food. Tiny, but welcoming. A locals haunt with a nice upstairs where you can look…read moredown into the bar. The bartender will gladly hear your confession, but cannot give absolution! Just great drinks and good conversation... everything you could want in a proper watering hole.

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Mulligan's

4.3(65 reviews)

2.8 km•South Inner City

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Fabulous pint of Guinness and very good Cabernet. Very highly recommended as the best pint of…read moreGuinness in Dublin and I was very happy to enjoy. Very nice and historic pub. JFK has his first pint of G here! This a pub that you should definitely visit!

My friend described this as an old man drinking Guinness pub! I don't know if that's an accurate…read moredescription or not, but it does seem like a good place to get a Guinness. It also seemed pretty authentic and not super crowded when we were there.

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The Stag's Head

4.3(322 reviews)

3.3 km•South Inner City

I was hoping for an Irish pub experience and totally got it from The Stag's Head. Even the name…read morefulfilled expectations! The decor is exactly what I imagined, complete with stained glass and a real stag's head. Ordered the fish and chips, which were crisp on the outside with a flavorful batter, and tender fish on the inside. It also came with a nice little pea salad, with mushy peas and whole peas together with the greens. I definitely need to make this! Also got the Irish Cottage Pie and it was very tasty - rich in flavor but lighter than I expected, in a good way. Shared a pint of Guiness (just missed splitting the G - lol) and finished with an Irish coffee, which hit the spot. This is definitely a great place to go for a quiet pint or for a fun night of food and friends.

Great Irish pub! Lots of character and friendly servers…read more Come here if you want to good Irish pub experience. Recommended by a local and some college students - so you know it's good. We got their fish & chips and Irish Cottage Pie. Both were very good and filling. Fish was nicely breaded and fried. Good flavor in their batter. Cottage pie was full of flavor but not overly rich. Great atmosphere and food/drinks. Lots of pubs to choose from in Dublin - Stag's Head is worthy of a visit.

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Brannigans

4.6(94 reviews)

2.5 km•North Inner City

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If you're visiting Dublin and want to get a feel of Irish life where friends meet for a pint, where…read moreit's loud, and looking for some pub food, you need to come to Brannigans. Tonight was my first visit and I got the roast of the day which was roast beef. Coming from the US where portion sizes tend to be larger than your average European portion size, this even threw me for a loop. For €19.95 you get your protein, mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables, and stuffing. Needless to say I couldn't finish it all but the food was so good. Service was busy as they were attending to their customers but if you needed anything they were quick when you got their attention. The servers were friendly as well.

We stopped her after walking Dublin for 9+ hours. A huge plus was a cold beer and cider when we sat…read moredown. The server was very nice and was efficient with everything we needed. The falafel wrap was shockingly good. The falafel was moist and not dry or flaky which can happen. The onion rings were also great. Shepherd's Pie was ok. But next time would order something else. Overall a good experience.

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The Parnell Heritage Bar & Grill

4.0(85 reviews)

2.3 km•North Inner City

We originally started out at The Boxty House over by temple bar but left due to the service being…read moreterrible, will be leaving a scathing review later...anyway while sitting at The Boxty I did a quick search for plan b and we ended up here. Boy am I glad, as soon as we walked in we were greeted and seated. Service was quick and the food and drinks were delicious. I ordered the Irish Stew, my apologies about not providing a picture, it was so good I forgot to take one. The portion sizes are very large and very filling. My mother had the fish and chips - she was so surprised that she enjoyed everything on the plate, including the green peas. My sister had the Vegetable Curry Soup- delicious as well. The atmosphere is very warm and inviting, which was a relief after leaving the other place. 5 stars for the food, service, the layout and a clear indication where the toilets are. Oh and the kitchen closes at 10pm.

from Sept 2025...........Our first meal in Ireland did not disappoint. Excellent staff. My Irish…read morestew as very good as was my wife's fish and chips. Good cold beer and very relaxing atmosphere. We were so tired having just arrived and stayed up all day.....this is a great place to eat.

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Irish Roast Beef

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Celt Pub

4.4(141 reviews)

2.4 km•North Inner City

Went for a late lunch after Book of Kells and ICE museum. As it is north of the river. Place was…read moremuch bigger than expected and we sat i. The quieter back room. Food was very good and met some locals.

This pub was such a vibe! There's three different areas, so there's different music all around. The…read morestaff is great and friendly and super fast with the drinks! Loved it here

Another table

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The Old Storehouse

4.3(237 reviews)

3.1 km•Temple Bar

The Old Storehouse is a Dublin pub with casual seating, live music, Guinness on tap (of course),…read moreand delicious eats. My husband and I stopped by for dinner and I ordered a caesar salad and their fish chowder. The caesar was great but my gosh the fish chowder and accompanying brown bread rocked my socks. So, much so, that I did what I never do--I revisited this spot more than once on the same trip (so many places to explore I almost never do this!). That fish chowder is craveable. They do live music on occasion as well and so we were able to enjoy that while sipping our Guinness. The prices are reasonable and the service is friendly. They aren't as small as they look at first glance, on one of our visits, we sat upstairs which has a second dining area. Amazing! Get to it!

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!

Steamed mussels

Irish lamb stew 3.5/5

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Darkey Kellys

4.6(340 reviews)

3.4 km•Wood Quay

I was in Dublin for a couple of nights after a wonderful cruise around Scotland. While on a walking…read moretour, the tour guide recommended this place. Two friends joined me later for dinner. The place was packed. We enjoyed our dinner (I had the Beef & Guinness Stew along with a glass of red wine) while listening to live music. The only downside for us is that the waiter wouldn't give separate checks.

I understand the hype this is definitely a popular spot in the Temple Bar area. Several tourists…read morerecommended it to us, so we decided to give it a try. They had a live band playing inside, but there wasn't any seating available, so we sat outside. Thankfully, it was sunny, dry, and in the low 70s, which made for a pleasant afternoon. The ordering process was interesting--you order at the bar and let them know which seating area you'll be using. As for the food, it was pretty traditional bar fare, so I'm not really sure what I expected. I wasn't disappointed, but I wasn't blown away either. I went with the bangers and mash, which was decent, although I found the gravy to be a little on the sweet side. The prices were slightly higher than most of the other places we visited in Dublin, but still felt fair given the location and atmosphere.

Interior

Easter lamb special with mashed potatoes, fried potatoes, broccoli, asparagus and Yorkshire puddings. Gram for scale.

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The Brazen Head

4.2(1k reviews)

3.4 km•Thomas Street

What a great little find. Not on the super touristy road, but a delight nonetheless-the-less. We…read morewaited a bit to be seated, but otherwise it was a quick service. I recommend reviewing the menu before arrival. The Beef Stew was absolutely the start dish. Great flavors, textures, and temp. A herbal delightful dish with some veggies and great mashed potatoes. The fish and chips were good, the batter light on flavor but still fresh. && the house white wine was wonderful. They do have a courtyard for drinks if that is more your fancy. If in the area, stop by this place is great!

The Fish & Chips was a good item to get. The Seafood Chowder was on the salty side. The wings, beef…read morestew, and caesar salad were decent compared to what we tried at other pubs. Everything went well with a pint of Beamish ale. Had to visit the proclaimed oldest pub in Ireland and it didn't feel too touristy. The pub is bigger than it seemed from the outside, with a courtyard where most visitors were, a dining hall, and a pub area where we sat since there was no wait. Note didn't finish everything ordered, so go on an empty stomach unlike us.

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Chicken sandwich and fries

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Paul w.

16 years ago

This is a great pub, went in there last thursday for some dinner, had the burger which was nice and juicey and accompanied by a free pint you can't really go wrong, Was planning on heading home but stayed around for a few drinks since pretty much everything is €3.50 every Thursday. Band came on at 11pm, they were amazing, great indie/ rock band, really got the crowd going. Really good buzz in this place and nice crowd, defo going back this Thursday, and prob Fri too as they have a great blues band on. Overall great venue, and it's about time you can hear quality bands without having to head in to town read more

helen w.

16 years ago

Visited here with three kids at weekend and as any other parent knows to find a nice place serving good food and drink that welcome kids is hard to find...Well I have found that place. The food was great baby bowl for baby (didnt have to crack open jar that i brought) pizza for one kid and pasta for the other. So nice to see good quality pasta on a kids menu. I had gorgeous fishcakes and chips and there was a big selection of wines you could get by the glass. Would love to visit the pub minus kids and get a feel for the place at night. Friendly staff and very comfortable seating. Would recommend... read more

Siobhán M.

820

8 years ago

The best! Great food and great atmosphere.

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