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    The Oarsman

    4.1 (29 reviews)
    ModeratePubs, Irish, Gastropubs
    Open 12:00 pm - 11:30 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Live music
    Classy
    Casual

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    Fish and chips
    Tyneisha M.

    This was my first evening meal for my Ireland vacation. I came with with 3 friends and it was honestly nothing special. I ordered a Bulmers cider which was not sweet enough for me but my friends enjoyed it. We sat in the dining section and I ordered the fish and chips and again it was nothing special. The fish was very bland and looked a lot better than it tasted. . The service was satisfactory and it was a relaxing atmosphere but I was there for the dining. Maybe that was my mistake.

    Bryan G.

    Best meal I had in Dublin. Ordered the burger and a Guinness. Burger was full of flavor and really well made. Bar was the perfect feeling of an Irish pub. I joked about to going back every night. Fiance said wouldn't let me.

    seafood chowder
    Yvonne B.

    I had seafood chowder lunch here for the first time the other day. It wasn't good, what a shame. The chowder had so much leek in it, it was almost leek soup, very little fish and a couple of severely undercooked potatoes. This was served with 2 slices (well, 1 slice cut in half) of not fresh and therefore toasted and slightly burnt bread with butter that was so cold that it wasn't spreadable. As I went to pay, their card machine was working. I had no cash on me and wasn't told before I ordered. Awkward. As much as I enjoy this place for a pint, for lunch I certainly would not consider it again.

    Quentin D.

    Now this is an old pub... actually, I have no idea how old it really is but looks the part and inside it is snug and comfortable and they pull a great pint. in the old days... I mean the good old days when you could light-up I bet the smoke was so heavy you couldn't see the back of the room - that's how you could tell a good boozer! There is a sign in the window that tells all that on Wednesday and Thursday nights they do trad music - something I would avoid like the plague but I know I'm in the minority!

    Reverend Debbie simulating a Guiness sip
    Chris D.

    We were visiting Dublin and happen to be staying about two blocks away from the oarsman. Was recommended to us by the owner of the place where we were staying, and it did not disappoint. We ended up going there twice in three days. The service was very friendly; The food was DELICIOUS; and we would highly recommend it to anyone visiting the area.

    Tomato pepper soup 10/10 along with the bread I'm told!
    Siobhan P.

    Food was fresh and delicious! No waiting! Attentive staff and helpful! Nicer than the average 'bar food' you would imagine.. Cosy atmosphere as the premises are quite small once you go inside! Lovely meal overall. Book table to avoid disappointment!

    Not the greatest for ~18 euros

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    I'm not going to rate this down star wise, as it might be a once off - but me and my 3 lunch buddies seriously will think twice about giving this place another shot.

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    The Stag's Head - Bacon & Cabbage

    The Stag's Head

    4.3(313 reviews)
    2.4 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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    Back door area

    The Merry Cobbler

    The Merry Cobbler

    4.7(6 reviews)
    0.5 kmRingsend

    The service was great and the servers were super friendly, even though we showed up (unknowingly) 5…read moreminutes before the kitchen closed. Great ambiance, and it felt like a solid Irish bar. Loved our Guinness, but the fish and chips were maybe the worst we have ever had. The fish was gray (not flaky, forget even being fluffy) and oily/greasy. The mushy peas were flavorful and the chips were great and we thoroughly enjoyed them with our pints. The burger looked terrific but tasted like two dried meat pucks with cheese. Might be one of the worst burgers I have ever eaten. I'm not sure if the food quality was this bad because we arrived so late in the evening or if it was because we were not the local patrons, either way it was really disappointing as our first meal in Dublin. Maybe go for a pint or maybe go earlier in the day but definitely don't go at night expecting the food to be good. Three stars because the servers were friendly enough, though nobody checked in once our meals were dropped off. I've traveled all over Ireland and this service and experience was lackluster at best.

    Staff...awesome and professional. Food...so good...the fish is excellent and those ribs, get some…read moreof those too. Ambience...the cozy down home feel of old school cool is definitely real and appealing to those that appreciate an authentic experience. When in Dublin again I'll definitely be back at the MC.

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    The Merry Cobbler - Fish and chips and burger with two pints of Guiness.

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    Fish and chips and burger with two pints of Guiness.

    Arthur Mayne's

    Arthur Mayne's

    4.6(10 reviews)
    2.3 kmBallsbridge
    €€

    I'm raging at myself for taking so long to venture in here; it's pretty much exactly the kind of…read moreplace I would have loved to gone over christmas when a group of us were trying to find somewhere that does NICE platters of food and is relatively affordable.. Note: while it may look small from the outside, the pub actually stretches really far back. But enough about that, let's talk about the food.. Ohhh the ffoooooooddd. Got the vegetarian sharing platter between two, and although we were happy enough with the prospect of spending €21 between us, what was to come probably warranted a far higher price. I'm talking multiple pots of hummus/ pestos, I'm talking melt-in-your-mouth bruschetta, I'm talking a big dish of cheesy ratatouille... garlicy baby potatoes... buffalo mozzarella... and piles & piles of soft, fresh bread. Definitely would have fed at least 3 people quite handsomely. To seal the deal, the staff are on-point and the surroundings & atmosphere is most agreeable!

    Having visited Arthur Maynes once before for a glass of vino and an extremely delicious piece of…read morechocolate cake, I really wanted to go back and try a full meal. Last night my friend and I ate here and I have to say it was gorgeous. We shared a crab claw starter - fresh and perfectly poached in garlic butter and served with fresh crusty bread (which I couldn't eat but my friend said it was amazing!) I surely missed a piece of bread to dunk in all that garlicky butter! I went for the burger for main course, no bun! It arrived smothered in crispy bacon, melted cheese and chorizo pieces. Huge and very meaty (no added anything, just beef!) I couldn't finish it. Accompanied by really really good "thrice fried" fries, salad and coleslaw, very very tasty My friend went for fillet of beef. Now we asked before we ordered was it Definetely a fillet as she had been before and was not given fillet. We were told yes it was! The (really lovely) waitress even checked with the chef but when it arrived it was not fillet, sirloin at best but not fillet. Tasty but with some fat running through it which both my friend and I abhor!! Charging €24 for a steak advertised as fillet and serving another cut is not acceptable in my opinion. However, it was tasty (I tried it too) and perfectly cooked. Accompanied by onions and mushrooms in garlic cream sauce and served with a huge bowl of salad that was a mix of leaves, tender stem brocolli, cucumber and warm baby roast potatoes drizzled in honey mustard dressing. Delish! We had a bottle of white wine recommended to us which was delicious. When we finished our main, we waited 20 mins for anyone to come to the table to clear and offer dessert menu but this did not happen. I went to the bar to ask for water and dessert menu and after another 10 mins a waiter came with (horrible) tap water and told us the 2 dessert options. As neither worked for me we ended up opting for an Irish coffee each. Overall, it was lovely and I will absolutely go back again, there is a duck option on the menu I've my eye on to try next time!

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    Arthur Mayne's - Mountains of food!!

    Mountains of food!!

    Arthur Mayne's - Romantic snug in the bar, perfect for a date or a cosy chat

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    Romantic snug in the bar, perfect for a date or a cosy chat

    O'Reillys Pub - Oreillys through a Micra Window!

    O'Reillys Pub

    4.3(4 reviews)
    1.3 kmIrishtown

    Brilliant local in Sandymount. Classic Irish pub abuzz with a local crowd. Proprietor spent a…read moregenerous amount of time with us telling stories and making recommendations on whiskeys. Such an enjoyable night. Will return here and recommend anybody.

    From the outside, during the summer, you can't really see anything of O'Reillys as the façade is…read morefestooned with flower baskets....big ornate flower-baskets that make it impossible to so much as find the door... but find it you must. On the inside the pub is... well perhaps a little clinical or Spartan... it certainly doesn't scream comfort but funnily enough that feeling doesn't last, it is an easy place to like and the atmosphere is very pleasant. I suspect one of the reasons why you get so comfy is that wandering around like she owns the place and greeting everyone as though they are a regular is the Pub dog. A four year old golden retriever whose name escapes me but she is a dote and unquestionably adds to the place. The real gem as far as I'm concerned is at the back of the pub. You know how every pub on the planet says it has a beer garden and upon investigation you find a 2 Metre square slab of concrete with a few potted plants? Well this place actually has a garden.....one that would not look out of place behind any house, a nicely kept affair with a lawn and flowerbeds and of course, a dog kennel. It makes you feel immediately relaxed - I love it.

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    O'Reillys Pub - Lots on tap

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    Lots on tap

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