Stopped in for a snack and a couple beers. Got the brunch cococrunch French toast which was amazing! Had caramelized bananas, cream and coated with coco crunches! Prices are predictably expensive. The inside was a charming wooden Irish pub complete with old ads and pictures. The service is the only thing that held this review back from a 5. Asked for some ice for my daughter after she hurt her nose and never brought it. Was also one of the first seated but last served. Great overall experience though. read more

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Stopped in for lunch but caught the end of brunch. Small brunch menu with only a few options that we didn't love. Ended up just having a drink and ordering French toast for our kids. May have been a better experience had we caught the normal lunch menu! read more

This was our first dinner during our trip to Ireland, which we just popped in and found seating for. It's got multiple floors, live music, and was pretty busy on a Sunday night. Their specials were written on a chalkboard near the stairs. It was incredibly lively and our server moved quick. I ordered the beef & porterhouse plain porter stew, which was pretty good! It was hot, flavorful, and the portion was generous. Some pieces of the beef were tough, but not so much that it's worth a complaint. My friends enjoyed their fish & chips, as well as the cottage pie (special), which I think was the winner between all our meals. read more

The Porterhouse Temple Bar - Stew, cottage pie, fish & chips - Pubs Near Me - Dublin, D

First off, this is my first 1-star review. I'm sorry, but I did not enjoy my time here at Porterhouse. I came by for the first time on Tuesday, Jan 14th for a late dinner at 8:16 PM. I got the House Salad €14 - I did not like this. Presentation, it looks beautiful, but taste-wise, no. It was salty but bland at the same time. I think they just used salt to season. There was no particular seasoning, no tangy, no tasty salad dressing to make the salad less.. leafy lol. If anything, I think they just used a mild oil (like olive oil). I did not finish this. - Sprite - So sad that the Sprite was a Sprite Zero (€3.50). I chugged this just to finish but I do not enjoy Sprite zeros. My coworker got the Beef Stew (€20.50), but the beef stew tasted like any other that he had. The pieces of beef, although is 'slow cooked', was also tough/dry. He did not finish his dish either. Customer Service: Nonexistent. It took a little bit of time for them to get us seated, which was fine. However, it took even longer to get the menu and our order rung up. Then, it took forever for the food to come. There really wasn't much servicing at all, and the server at the end asked for a tip. My coworker still left a generous 20% tip, but I did not believe the service warranted that at all. No, no no. I would not come back. The bar vibes are decent, and I'm sure with the live music - it would have been a better experience. But no, I did not leave very happy. I would probably recommend that you check out another bar nearby. read more

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I stopped by here for a late lunch. I liked the location of this pub close to the water. It also had a nice atmosphere with a lot of people relaxing and enjoying some lunch or drinks. It was t too frenetic. The service was good and the quality of the food was also decent. Prices were reasonable enough for Dublin (which already tends to be more expensive than other comparable cities). The fish and chips was especially good. read more

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Stopped in for dinner based on Yelp scores, while trying to escape nonstop rain. We never know what we're going to get since there are 100's of pubs/restaurants available in Temple Bar area and often the food can be mediocre. We were pleasantly surprised. I ordered a porterhouse burger w/sweet potato fries and my husband ordered the bangers and mash. My burger was absolutely delicious! I'm not a burger eater and thus not a connoisseur but I know a good burger when I taste one and it was good to the last drop! It was cooked perfectly, not too well done or showed signs of life. It was tasty and topped with their sauce, red onion, lettuce, tomato, jalapeños, and garlic mayo. It wasn't sloppy or greasy and the toppings were all a nice touch. My husband says his sausage was also delicious and the best he'd had in Dublin. We had a great wait staff who were very friendly and attentive. I'd definitely eat there again the next time we're in Dublin. read more

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Pleasantly surprised! The vegan burger and the vegan chili cheese fries were bomb! Such a hit for me. I wasn't sure what to expect to be honest. But I loved both! Great vegan food. 10/10 My husband got the habanero blue cheese burger and he enjoyed it. He said he liked the habanero flavor a lot. He wished there was more blue cheese flavor, but it was a decent burger. The fries are decent too! 10/10 We have good service here. Our server was very friendly. The ambiance is casual, pub like, and laid back. 10/10 Great spot for drinks and food! read more

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My wife, daughter and I went to the temple bar in Dublin Ireland. It was fantastic place with live music (very good) very nice people, but it was a bit loud and hard to carry on a conversation. The combination of beers and liquor were immense. We all had a variety of beers. They were delicious. The only comment I would have is they are very pricey, about €11 per pint all in all, it was a fun place. We did not eat there, although the food looked delicious. If you're looking for a very exciting, energetic tempo, nice people and an overall exciting experience. This place is definitely for you, just bring your wallet read more

The vibe is so cute and the food is absolutely amazing!! I was recommended by a coworker and it did not disappoint! Will come back for more ! read more

The Porterhouse Temple Bar - The chicken thigh skewers, calamari, garlic shrimp prawns, red wine, manchego, tomatoe tostadas - Pubs Near Me - Dublin, D

This place is amazing! Multiple levels with lots of nooks for seating with tons of gorgeous copper and brass fixtures everywhere. read more

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Being an independent brewer, we had to try it out. The nitro red ale is very smooth and tasty. In the town of Guinness it is hard to challenge, but their porter is very good. Lunch was good as well with a smoked chicken sandwich. It hit the spot! My wife got the grilled goat cheese sandwich and was pleased with it. Great location in Temple Bar area. read more

After a busy morning touring Dublin, we needed a break. Popped in to this pub for a bite & pint. Good table service. The cheese & ham toastie with potatoes soup was delicious. It was quite lively in the pub a Saturday in Dublin. Plenty of folks enjoying a beautiful day in the Temple Bar region. read more

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The best Irish stew I've had since stepping off the plane in Dublin! Hubs also loved his bangers n mash. Garlic cheese bread wasn't half bad either. Prices were a tad high at 20€ a pop. But not so high I wouldn't return. Didn't like how they asked for a tip tho; That always makes for an awkward card swipe. Live music 7 days a week. Kitchen closes at 21:30. read more

The Porterhouse Temple Bar - Irish stew & soda bread - Pubs Near Me - Dublin, D

If you're going to go to a bar in the Temple area make sure it's the porterhouse. The prices are a bit more respectable, the atmosphere is much nicer than alternatives, and the food is quite good. read more

Unassuming 3 story tall pub with a lively feel. The food is great. Mussels are a massive portion and quite fresh. The Stew is tangy and tasty. Great beers on tap and a traditional music jam fest going on. Love it. read more

The Porterhouse Temple Bar - Porterhouse stew, and Mussles - Pubs Near Me - Dublin, D

This was, hands down, the best bar in Temple. My fiancé and I spent most of our first night here. They have very reasons beers, and TONS of options - a lot of the other bars are $9+ for a drink and this place was way more affordable, plus where others had just 4-5 options, this spot had 20+ beer options (a lot on tap but also bottles and cans). I don't think I paid more than 6.50€ for one. The live music every night is the place to go. It's not too loud that you can't have conversation either. And plenty of bathrooms downstairs and upstairs for everyone! This is always be my recommendation for anyone visiting the area. The best pub! read more

Food was so-so but not great, certainly not as good as elsewhere nearby. No ketchup up served with fries (or vinegar or anything). Served brought wrong drink. When notified about the issue told me it would be replaced but it was not. Ambience was fine but nothing special. Would recommend elsewhere in Dublin which has great food almost every where else I have tried. Was with a party of 5 and this opinion was largely shared. read more

Casual pub with multiple levels. Came here for dinner after our flight landed and we came upon it around the Temple Bar area. We had to go to the third level and wait for a waitress to seat us, although on the bottom two levels, it was self-seating. There's a wide range of alcoholic beverages available. The bangers and mash were quite tasty, although the steak sandwich was a bit underseasoned. Toilets are available on the top level. Credit cards accepted. read more

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So worth a visit if your in temple bar , love my Guinness but there oyster stout is something else . read more

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The food here was good but really bad service. We got not plates, silverware, napkins, until we asked. Drink and food came out really slow. We tried the nachos which were decent and had Thai curry for dinner which was actually very good. We had a large group so that may have been the issue but nothing blew me away here read more

Excellent food, atmosphere, and service. The stew was perfect for a cold winter day. Definitely a worthy stop. read more

The Porterhouse Temple Bar - Pubs Near Me - Dublin, D

I came in last Monday night for a pint with my partner. As it was a Monday night I was hoping it would be more of a relaxed atmosphere. The white boy "blues" band was very loud, there wasn't that many people there so there was no reason to have the volume cranked. Also the band was out of key at times so that made it that much worse. It was like being abused by music . On the plus side the place is clean and the staff are friendly. If you go on Monday night bring ear plugs and don't attempt to hold a conversation. read more

Our fourth pub of our first Dublin/Irish vacation found us stopping at The Porterhouse Temple Bar, which I enjoyed a lot. One of three locations across the Atlantic between New York and London, The Porterhouse offers not only great drinks, music, and vibes, but also their own craft beer -- the latter point was a major surprise, as I didn't expect that many pubs or places brewing their own beer outside of Guinness and the major brewers. For my money, their oyster stout was quite class, with roasty smoothness that was quite well balanced. A good beer to have, and only 4.6% ABV, so it saved me from getting too much of a buzz to where I may have started doing silly things. But I digress. The beer I chose was also good for pub food I ordered like the ham and cheese croquettes, which were quite yummy and satisfying with an aioli dip. We chilled there for a bit as we enjoyed our drinks, listened to the music blaring, and taking in the ambiance. The Porterhouse is a good stop to make when you have a craving for food while you're drinking, and be close to all the other pubs in Temple Bar. read more

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This microbrewery is in the Temple Bar district. We visited here twice with a Dublin native, who plays traditional Celtic music. He told us this was one of his favorite pubs, as they had very reasonable prices (5.6 euros for a pint), live music, and a great selection of their own microbrews. He says a pint of their plain stout is better than a Guinness. A note of caution: don't expect a pint of Guinness here, they only have their own marvelous suds plus a large selection of liquor and wine. Both nights we came, we watched some very good cover bands. The bands play on the second floor, on an overhang. If you don't like it loud, I'd suggest visiting the first or third floor. Jimmy Coup, the one man singer/guitarist, who looked like Sam Elliott, on our first night, was much better than the three man band we saw on our second night. He joked and played almost all the song requests I yelled out. He said he couldn't play any Van Halen, because "I am just a strummer". The second night band had a very serious vibe and didn't take any of my requests. All the microbrews I tried here were true to style and delicious. All of the bartenders were eager to please and offered fast service. My two favorites were the Nitro Red Irish ale, and the Temple lager. These are both 4.2 abv (so you drink more than a few) and nicely carbonated (especially the red). Unfortunately I didn't try the stout, but I will next time. If you like good cover bands and quality, inexpensive micro brewed beer, visit this fun, vibrant pub. read more

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Maybe it's because I'm American but I made the assumption they would actually serve a Porterhouse Steak. They did not. I will admit the service was good but the menu seemed very limited considering all the recommendations we received about it. There wasn't live music playing as we were told. Near as I can tell the locals get a free pint if they recommend it and it's mostly a tourist place read more

Great atmosphere, wings were get but on the small side, onion rings were too much breading, mozzarella sticks delish!!! read more

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I stopped in for a pint and a snack. The service was excellent and everyone was very welcoming. They had many different choices of beer and I got the flight. I had the tomato soup which was very fresh and delicious. Also, the brown bread was very good. Is a great place to stop in and have a meal or a snack. read more

This was one of our favorite meals in Dublin! After a whole day of excursions, we were exhausted and just wanted burgers, fries, and beer to replenish our energy. We didn't have to wait too long to get seated since the restaurant is multi-story. There was also live music playing which was really nice. The whole ambiance was awesome! I love the walls decorated with different types of beer. In addition to burgers and fries, which were solid choices, we got the oysters paired with an oyster stout and seafood chowder. To our surprise the seafood here is amazing and fresh! The oysters is one of the best we've had in a while. It comes with this pink sauce that really enhances the flavors. I also loved the chowder which was perfect for a cold winter night. Overall, I would definitely dine here again! I heard they have other locations around the world. read more

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My friends wanted to check out the Temple Bar, but I think we went to the wrong one LOL. A lot of pubs in Dublin seem to have Temple Bar in their name, so it was a bit confusing. We came here before dinner time, so the bar was kind of empty. I can't believe how big it is though! It's three stories and live entertainment begins after 5pm. I could here some Irish music playing around that time, but when I went downstairs to look for the restroom, it looked like regular customers were just playing their instruments and singing along, which was still pretty cool. For food, we shared the mussels, sweet potato fries, prawns, and seafood chowder. I also tried their strawberry beer and it was actually pretty good! The sweet potato fries were soggy, so I didn't enjoy that very much. The mussels were so good that we ordered another one! The prawns were more like shrimp, but had a nice sauce to accompany it. The seafood chowder had an adequate amount of seafood, so nothing to complain about. Since we sat upstairs, we had a nice pretty nice view of the area. There were a lot of beers from around the world in glass cases behind our table for decor. When it got busy, it was hard to locate our server, but she did come to check up on us once in a while. read more

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Great spot for some live music, great food and drinks, but the service is super slow. I waited at least 15 minutes where it said to wait to be seated and no one ever came over. I finally found a waitress and asked how to get a table and she just sat me at one she was clearing, but she seemed annoyed that I asked. Normally, I would have left after that, but there was a decent live band playing and I was starving. I'm glad we stayed. I got the sirloin steak, which was tender as full of flavor. My husband got the burger, which had a nice pillowy bun and he said his meat was also flavorful. The cheese was also a little sparse, but tasted great. They also brew their own beer, which we didn't get to try, but it is definitely a great place to check out if you are in the mood for great food, drinks and are ok with waiting a bit for a table. read more

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Amazing food! Amazing atmosphere! The place is popular so a modest wait in service should be expected.

Now it's hard for me to believe that Dublin was ever a "beer desert" as their website says, but they claim pub breweries didn't exist before 1996 when the owners opened this multi-floor tavern in the Temple Bar district. Guess they all just drank Guinness before that, which is not such a bad thing, mate. Anyhow, Jamie W. was having a major hankering for corned beef and cabbage for lunch, and I thought it would surely be on every pub menu in the neighborhood. But nope, not at all. Then it dawned on me that corned beef and cabbage is like chop suey, probably an Americanized version of something that came from its native land. Sure enough, we perused the menu here and saw Bacon & Cabbage for €13. Faith and begorrah, what be that with mash potato and parsley sauce (photo: http://bit.ly/2eaOduA)? It be delicious, that's what it be. The bacon was a thick tender slab with the texture of good corned beef but hiding beneath a thick creamy sauce sprinkled with parsley. I wish I ordered it, but I decided to try the same-price Slow Roast Pork Belly, which consisted of four thick slices over a bed of puy lentils mixed with cuts of bacon swimming in a watery pork gravy (photo: http://bit.ly/2eaPEsX). Given the pork was almost pure gristle, it wasn't quite as satisfying as I was hoping. To offset our consciences, we also had the €5 Side Salad, a standard plate of mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, and red onion, all of it drowning in a tasty fire-roasted red pepper vinaigrette (photo: http://bit.ly/2eRzmXj). And yet, since I only had lentils as my side, I couldn't help myself and ordered a €3.50 side of Mashed Potatoes, which was a heaping pile of creamy goodness which appeared pre-rinsed with butter (photo: http://bit.ly/2dIv1IA). We were both surprised at how good and fresh the quality was for the traditional Irish fare served here given the pub setting. I'd definitely say the Porterhouse is worthy of consideration for anyone strolling through this heavily tourist-infested area. FOOD - 4 stars...ah, it is possible to eat good Irish food in a pub AMBIANCE - 4 stars...quite spacious on several floors in the most crowded area of town SERVICE - 3 stars...typical TGIF-level service TOTAL - 4 stars...bacon & cabbage needs to get introduced stateside read more

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This is from 2 years ago--got lost in my drafts: Oh my god, that pot of mussels with whiskey cream sauce had me fantasizing about it for the past years since I first visited the area! I returned this year, and on my first day here, went straight for the Porterhouse to get my mussels fix. They were as good as last time, but unfortunately, the whiskey cream sauce was greatly lacking in quantity. I remember having half the pot filled with this creamy boozy sauce, and now there was less than an inch at the very bottom of the pot. Less boozier too. I paired it with an oyster stout, which was an excellent choice. Also creamy and tasty, the first sip leaving me with a beer 'stache that would rival any walruses. Cottage pie was good too. I'll be back next time I visit the area, and hopefully the mussels will be as boozy and creamy as ever (maybe you had a new chef this time and he didn't know the importance of completely drowning the mussels in the deliciousness?) read more

This was the perfect stop after our long day on a Cliffs and Galway excursion. We were hesitant to try somewhere in Temple Bar on a Saturday night, but it was a nice, civilized crowd and the volume of the Irish music was just right (and was a bonus we weren't expecting). Matthew was a lovely host at the bar in the back, humoring us with fun answers to our questions about the bar, the beers, and Dublin in general. My husband wanted to try bangers and mash for the first time and it delivered. I had a really great burger and fries. Definitely recommend. read more

The Celebration Stout is amazing. Probably tied with the best beer I've ever had. So so good. To be clear about how good this stout is, the best I've ever had was made by Angel City, a brewery in LA that went out of business, then was bought up by Sam Adams and exists today without any of the original beers, including the Roland Stricht Stout that was so amazing. This beer is either tied with or barely less amazing than that beer. Also got the chicken pancetta pot pie. Definitely tasty. Came with mashed potatoes which were excellent. I was here with 2 friends and we're idiots and all ordered exactly the same thing so I have no idea how the rest of the menu is. The wifi is pretty bad. You have to sign back in to a webpage that interrupts apps every 20 minutes. Very irritating. read more

Multiple floor bar that has that college party feel. Our visit included performances by a live band and multiple rounds of drinks. I didn't think the prices were anything special, which was confirmed later in my trip. However, the list of beer options was extremely extensive. Like most bars I ventured in the Temple Bar area, it got crowded. Crowded doesn't mean no fun, but it does mean getting around can take a whole lot longer, especially if you ended up on the top floor. Overall, The Porterhouse is worth a stop if you are in for a visit. read more

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OK. This is the place for a pint. No doubt. The food on the other hand is nothing spectacular. I went for their Irish Stew.. figure this is Ireland, this place must have out of the world Irish Stew... Nope.. wrong.. I get watery soup with morsels of lamb.. But wait.. its Irish Stew.. it should be hearty and give you a heart attack at the end... Nah... its just watery soup.. At least their beer isn;t watered down.. so, stick with the liquid dinner.. forget the Irish Stew.. read more

The Porterhouse Temple Bar - Front door - Pubs Near Me - Dublin, D

I booked a table here in advance for my partners birthday as I heard they had nice cocktails. Unfortunately, they did not. After highlighting how poor my cocktail was to the waitress, I received a replacement, a different one. Same issue. Poor quality and taste. The waitress informed us they bar staff all go by the same recipes. It's not a good enough excuse, in my opinion. I asked for the bill from a different waiter. He was really helpful and lovely. We explained the issue to him, and he didn't charge us for all the cocktails. The chilli beef nachos were fab, though. For anyone seeling cocktails, maybe go elsewhere. Food and beer maybe best here. read more

One of the challenges of being a tourist in an unknown city is not really knowing where to go. Everyone was saying to go check out Temple Bar, but where exactly were we supposed to go in Temple Bar? It's a whole area, not just one business. And the warnings that it's really touristic were a bit of a deterrent, but then again, we WERE tourists, so we wandered around and wah-la! Found ourselves at The Porterhouse Temple Bar. I actually found it quite charming, and we were there in the afternoon, so it was a pleasant stop for lunch. Of course I had to try the Irish Stew with Porterhouse Beer Grain Bread, and it was quite delicious with Temple Brau lager. My friend ordered the breaded scampi and a pie with mash and was quite pleased with her selection, too. The decor was really nice and homey with a giant Irish flag hanging over the bar, but what really amazed my friend the most was the wall of craft beer bottles from all over the world. She was really excited to find lots of beers from Oregon, where she's from. read more

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This is a super busy 3 floor bar/pub with live music after 8pm. We had drinks here and listened to the band (a 3 man band who played traditional irish music and some other songs) we sat right in front of them and had the best seat in the house. The drinks were so freaking good, I had an illusion cocktail.. never did find out what the illusion was but it was so darn good I wish I knew what it was so I could have it in the states too. The food - all we had were some appetizers. Nachos and fries.. the usual bar food.. good tasting. The service- left alot to be desired but it was obvious they were swamped. Our server was extremely nice, just too busy with the evergrowing crowd. read more

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