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    The Old Stand

    4.2 (30 reviews)
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    Olga S.

    Cozy, authentic-looking Irish joint! The service was prompt and the food was excellent, exactly what we needed on a cold windy day. We ordered the beef stew and beef casserole, and both were delicious and of generous portion size (I couldn't finish mine). The small touches were great- we got biscoff cookies with our cappuccinos and tasty bread and butter with our entrees.

    Nice place just off the beaten path.
    Vince S.

    Very cool little place. Great food and relaxed atmosphere. Don't come here though. I don't want it to get crowded. Nothing I can think of negative to sa.

    Love this place on any given afternoon.
    Gigi L.

    The Old Stand is my favorite pub because it's in the heart of City Center; it's clean, light and breezy; it has a unique space; and, it offers decent wines by the glass and good eats. A combination of tourists and locals fill this pub and there's pretty consistently a good buzz. Sit up front and enjoy the natural light that filters in though the large windows. The tables surround a bar that's right smack in the center. There's also another bar in the rear of the establishment. But, there's a quieter little corner up front that is typically available and has about four or five bar stools for friends to gather. Last, but not least, the wine-by-the-glass offerings are really decent and the fries (chips) are pretty yummy. I fell in love with this pub and the cool bartenders when I first moved to Dublin and I have returned over and again. The Old Stand is a great 'old standby'... cheers!

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    Aoife R.

    A favourite of rugby types during the six nations season. This city centre hostelry just off Grafton Street is a favourite of older drinkers and is usually fairly packed. Perhaps the one thing that stands out is its brightness - the feng shui of the place seems to include having the full house lights on at all times. Definitely not a good option if you are on a blind date. Don't let the bright lights put you off,as it can be a great meeting point and can be conducive to passing an hour or two waiting for your table in a nearby restaurant. My gentleman friend recommends that you go easy with the pints, as the nosebleed inducingly steep stairs to the men's underground toilets can prove tricky.

    Qype User (meliss…)

    I was first invited to The Old Stand by a local friend for lunch one day, on the promise of a great and unique feed. He wasn't wrong. The Old Stand is a reasonably small and traditional Irish pub, but a generally more polished version. Large windows lend a lot of light to this cosy little place with it's comfy seating and cute little tables (although these can seem unfortunately small if you have a group trying to get a meal together). The well-maintained timber and fixtures seem to appeal to a slightly more gentile clientele than a lot of pubs in this part of Dublin, so if you're looking for somewhere to go and party hard you are probably better off heading to other, bigger, brasher pubs in the area - or doing the 5 minute walk over to Temple Bar. However, if you're looking for somewhere classy but unpretentious, and/or if you love your rugby, the Old Stand could be the place for you. But back to the food. The general menu is fairly standard fare and is all quite nice, but the piece de resistance has to be the giant meatball with chips and gravy. It may or may not sound appetising, but any self-respecting carnivore will find this menu item an absolute treat. The meatball itself is probably about the size of a large man's fist, and is guaranteed to satisfy. For the vegetarians, there are certainly menu options for you as well. A charming, laid back little pub, this is perfect for a quiet place to kick back with a pint or a plate.

    Haley S.

    Wow delicious food at a great price. You must come here. It's also not too loud so if you want to regroup with a nice meal then this is the place to be. I recommend an open faced sandwich. I had the prawns sandwich. It was perfect.

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    Great small plates and 1st bartender that gave us a shamrock on our pint of Guinness! Oldest Pub in Dublin. Highly recommend!

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    9 years ago

    Phenomenal! These guys are the greatest. Very friendly and helpful. They made us feel very welcomed. Great atmosphere. Great service!

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    14 years ago

    Nice boozer with good food.

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    18 years ago

    This pub has a gorgeous interior and is a good spot for watching those all-important rugby matches.

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    8 years ago

    Good pints of Guinness and the Chicken and leek pie was absolutely fantastic. We stopped in for lunch and may not need to eat dinner now.

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    Great bar for normal people to enjoy a pint or a cocktail. Try the Traditional Irish!

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    Had a really lovely lunch with friendly and nicely attentive staff. I had the cod and it was fantastic.

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    Needless to say, my husband and I came in again the following day for some coddle and to see Jamie of course.

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    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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    (60 reviews)

    South 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.

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