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The Oval Bar

4.2 (46 reviews)
ModeratePubs, Irish
Open 9:00 am - 12:30 AM (Next day)

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Good for groups
Dogs allowed
Outdoor seating

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Rich H.

After touring Dublin for hours in the thirty-degree night, my buddy and I we starved and looking for a place to eat. It was my first time in Dublin and I let him lead the way. We eventually found out that we wre on the outskirts of town and caught a taxi back to the center of the city. We let him know we were looking for a place to eat, and he recommonded The Oval Bar. The driver knew his stuff; it was quite good. One thing I learned quickly, is that many pubs close their kitchens by 9:00 pm. Unlike the U.S. equivalent of a bar & grill where the kitchen may stay open until 11:00 pm (or later), you've got to get your eating done earlier. That said, The Oval Bar was still open and we ordered as quickly as we would. At that point I kept things simple and ordered a burger & fries (chips) and a pint of Guinness. It was fantastic. I didn't know what to expect, but I was ready to eat my hand. Thankfully, the burger was tender, flavorful and hot. The fries were just like ones here in the States. Best of all, the pint of Guinness was like heaven's nectar. It was the perfect end to a great day touring the city. Finally, our server was courteous and helpful in letting us know what was still avaible on the menu. This saved a lot of time. My next trip to Dublin will include a pit-stop at The Oval Bar.

House IPA

Stopped in right after I got into Dublin, I recommend going around 2-4 for the best service and ambiance because it's right before their dinner hours!! Had a great house IPA and lunch menu.

Michael F.

We came here looking for a mild way to kick off the evening. It was too late for a formal sit down meal, but we needed to get some food and figured we had a good shot at The Oval. Unfortunately, we were initial told the kitchen was closed. However, our waitress was kind enough to ask if they could make anything and came back with a few sandwich options. We each got a sandwich to accompany our drinks. While not the best sandwich in my life, it did satisfy. I also felt it was a solid value and included a small salad. The Oval itself is set up with multiple floors allowing people to enjoy their food in one area, and catch a match in another. I thought the layout and decor were nice and The Oval could be a great place for sports fans.

Annie L.

This place always seems to be busy, especially with tourists. It's a handsome looking building and there is an outdoor seating area. It just seems a very dirty area to me to be sitting out in, and a bit chaotic, I can think of much better outdoor areas that give you some peace and quiet. It's really big inside with three levels. It's a typical pub and a busy spot on game day. I would not spend my night here, I would have a drink and move on as the prices are more on the expensive side, you can shop around for better drink offers.

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The Stag's Head - Bacon & Cabbage

The Stag's Head

4.3(315 reviews)
0.6 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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The Stag's Head - One of our favorite

One of our favorite

The Stag's Head - Back door area

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Back door area

O'Reilly's - Courtesy of Sub Lounge website

O'Reilly's

3.9(60 reviews)
0.4 kmSouth 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.

After finishing work I went to meet a few friends here for after work drinks. It started out very…read moregood the first waitress we had could not do enough for us we even ordered a few wedges and chips these were really good. Me and 1 of my friends decided to order some cocktails so we went to the bar to see what we could get I ordered a mojito and a White Russian for my friend. I should have known it would be a disaster when the female bartender had to as the waitress how to make it needless to say it was not very good. After a while my friend decided to get one more round before we left. Well to say we were shocked is an understatement. When the waitress came over she went to order a drink to which the response was cant you see I'm busy what's wrong with you going to the bar, as she turned and walked away and went back to the bar to chat with another member of staff. The girl that had been looking after us earlier I think had finished which was a shame. Needless to say we didn't stay for another drink. This would put me off going back I could understand if it was busy but service like this is not acceptable

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O'Reilly's - Had some wedges have to say they were great very hot and spicy though good value for money

Had some wedges have to say they were great very hot and spicy though good value for money

O'Reilly's - Nice smoking are.

Nice smoking are.

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Windjammer

Windjammer

4.0(13 reviews)
0.9 kmSouth Inner City

Local bar, very cool people…read more Tons of beer on tap, with some liquor options. Great service, and love the location. Be mindful of going during a sports event! It gets slammed.

The Wind Jammer on Townsend St is one of Dublin's "early houses", that is, pubs that open at half…read moreseven in the morning. The Wind Jammer is not, however, one of the really fun early houses. For fun early houses that serve already somewhat inebriated people, try The Chancery. The Wind Jammer is the type of early house that caters to shift workers and Gardaí from Pearse St coming off the night shift. Apart from a few couples the morning after the Trinity Ball, they wouldn't let in too many post-club revellers. The door is closed most early mornings, and they have a CCTV camera to give ya a good hard scrutinising before they'll let you in. The only time I was there for early pints, there was only one other group of young lads there and the barman looked like he was about to stop serving them. During the rest of the day and night, the Wind Jammer is a quiet pub frequented mainly by old, grumpy locals, who would sooner bite your head off than ask you the time of day. If you're really desperate for a drink and can't make it til half ten when the rest of the pubs open, by all means go to The Wind Jammer. Otherwise, there isn't that much else to recommend to it. Oh, one other thing. The Wind Jammer is the closest pub to Windmll Lane Studios, so U2 and The Saw Doctors among others have retired there for post-recording session pints over the years. Not the type of thing that would interest me, but sure it might interest you so I thought that I'd tack it on the end there

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The Old Storehouse - Guinness

The Old Storehouse

4.3(235 reviews)
0.4 kmTemple Bar
€€

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!

With having dozens of choices for dinner in The Temple Bar District we decided on The Old…read moreStorehouse after reading almost all 4 or 5 star reviews. Upon entering it was slightly confusing as to go upstairs or into the bar area to find the hostess to be seated & with no one there to help us we walked into the Bar area to the right & ordered a few Guinness's & waited for someone to seat us somewhere. We ended up being seated in the entry area right at the entrance which was fine because it was super loud up the stairs. We ordered the Pork Pie & The Beef Casserole. Both were really good & filling. The service was decent & the ambiance was nice although it was very, very loud. Overall it was a great meal with above average prices but I'm not sure we'd go back next time due to the other factors.

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The Old Storehouse - Steamed mussels

Steamed mussels

The Old Storehouse - Irish lamb stew 3.5/5

Irish lamb stew 3.5/5

The Old Storehouse - Dining area facing the stage

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Dining area facing the stage

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