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The Pavillion

3.9 (27 reviews)
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Closed 12:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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THE PAVILLION ATMOSPHERE

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Casual
Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Good for groups

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Rónán C.

Easily the best pub in Dublin on a sunny day. Without question, undisputed, amazing, fantastic, "insert plamás here", etc....... Pity they had to go and ruin it by tacking on that college. I'm not being cheaky, the added security and hassle generated by being part of Trinity College has taken away from the Pav in recent years. Especially this year, they were coming down so hard on people for minor infractions that the crowds shrank. Worse, because of tightened security, you don't get the same fun open atmosphere that was there before. Good, but a great no more

Katie-Ann M.

The Pav has been refurbished, hooray! The Pav has always held a very special place in any Trinity student's heart. A Pavillion bar situated at the far end of the cricket playing field, it was recurrently the place to visit in between class, after class, Friday nights if not Thursday nights, Wednesday nights, oh and Tuesday nights.... you get the idea. The Pav possesses assured fortitude and a certain spirit that students found so endearing. Sitting in the Pav with a hearty pint of Guinness on a midsummer's early evening, with the sun descending past the back of the university's Ussher library is one of the most striking views in Dublin. However, as a punter it was difficult to contend with the limited seating inside and the undersized toilets that were often unclean and thus unpleasant to use. On a busy Friday evening you could be potentially queuing for anything up to half an hour for the toilet, which meant that you would be missing out on a big chunk of the evening's banter with your friends owing to the ludicrous bathroom set-up. Thankfully these crooked times are over and I am happy to report that the Pav now boasts two extended seating areas both under glass roofs akin to a conservatory set-up. As well as the obvious newfound convenience that this extended area proffers, aesthetically it too is a hit with beech wood aligned with Perspex glass working beautifully to create a contemporary setting. The toilets too are not so much enhanced as they are totally revamped, an unrecognizable larger space with Dyson air blade hand-dryers and modern interior. Thanks to this new, smartened-up interior the staff of the Pav are making a much more concerted effort to maintain cleanliness and sanitation within the toilets so as to advance your drinking experience even further.

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Bridget R.

Wow, there's nothing like the end of term at The Pavillion. On warm spring days this sturdy bar and the field in front of it is veritably draped in student bodies (and their friends!). If the lawn is too crowded, the seats inside are taken and you can't bear the thought of walking grab a rickety picnic table outside and be lifted by the swell of hundreds of student conversations buzzing away under the stars. Skip the shorts and take your beer as God intended it to be drunk on days like this: cold and in cans. I can't even begin to tell you about prices, as one is so filled with bonhomie there's always enough for one more round. Once the glamour has worn off, this place loses its charm pretty fast. You'll see the ratty plantings, the worn walls and the sagging seats. However, catch it on those magical days that somehow become the best evenings of the season and you'll love this pub like no other.

Aoife O.

The Pav is something of a Trinity institution but that's not saying much, almost everything in Trinity is something of an institution. However, it is true that while studying for exams, generations of Trinity students have dreamed longingly of the evenings they would soon spend basking in the dying sun while sipping beer in front of the Pav. Located at the head of Trinity's cricket pitch, the Pav's student patrons spill out onto the grass in the summer and spend the evenings sitting on the banks, drinking, flirting and playing frisbee (until the security guards come to chase them away thus beginning a game of cat and mouse). The Pav began as a clubhouse I assume and it still retains the meagre and uncomfortable furniture and bare surroundings of its origins. However, the drink is cheap and when the weather is fine, it is nothing short of a treat to sit in the centre of Dublin surrounded by greenery and trees (if you don't mind the students!).

Dolores M.

I was not a trinners head, i was a UCD girl through and through. there was always the banter between the two camps about where the better place to go was (obviously UCD!) and one of the frequent ways of telling was by describing the pubs, UCD had more, especially after the Buttery closed but the trinners people (and i will only admit this now) had the Pav and that could not be beaten. you can sit on the grass outside in the sunshine drinking a few cans laughing at the lads in the stupid white clothes playing cricket. there is no better way to skip a lecture.

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Derek M.

One of the best places in Dublin on a sunny day as it gets the sun late into the evening. Also as a student bar it's a bit cheaper than other places in the city centre. Not the most extensive bar menu, but it does the job. Also food available, though I haven't eaten here since I was in college! Definitely worth a visit at weekends when it is quieter (and sunny).

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The 5€ full-Irish breakfast (4€ if you use yelp) was a steal. It was scrumptious, I can vouch for it. Very convenient for Trinity Students.

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The Pav is at its best in the summer when you can sit outside, maybe even on the grass, enjoy the sun and your drinks.

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The Stag's Head - Bacon & Cabbage

The Stag's Head

4.3(316 reviews)
0.7 kmSouth Inner City
€€

We loved the atmosphere, very authentic. . The service was great and the food was delicious!read more

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 - Bar

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The Stag's Head - One of our favorite

One of our favorite

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O'Reilly's - Courtesy of Sub Lounge website

O'Reilly's

3.9(60 reviews)
0.5 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)
0.4 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(236 reviews)
0.7 kmTemple Bar
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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!

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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

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