I was hoping for an Irish pub experience and totally got it from The Stag's Head. Even the name fulfilled expectations! The decor is exactly what I imagined, complete with stained glass and a real stag's head. Ordered the fish and chips, which were crisp on the outside with a flavorful batter, and tender fish on the inside. It also came with a nice little pea salad, with mushy peas and whole peas together with the greens. I definitely need to make this! Also got the Irish Cottage Pie and it was very tasty - rich in flavor but lighter than I expected, in a good way. Shared a pint of Guiness (just missed splitting the G - lol) and finished with an Irish coffee, which hit the spot. This is definitely a great place to go for a quiet pint or for a fun night of food and friends. read more

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Great Irish pub! Lots of character and friendly servers. Come here if you want to good Irish pub experience. Recommended by a local and some college students - so you know it's good. We got their fish & chips and Irish Cottage Pie. Both were very good and filling. Fish was nicely breaded and fried. Good flavor in their batter. Cottage pie was full of flavor but not overly rich. Great atmosphere and food/drinks. Lots of pubs to choose from in Dublin - Stag's Head is worthy of a visit. read more

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If you want to experience a true Victorian pub in Dublin, The Stag's Head is a beautiful place to start. 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. read more

Favorite meal with our visit to Ireland. Had lamb Irish stew with Guinness bread. Their Irish coffee is a must. read more

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This place was super cool. Really nice Victorian interior with cool stag-inspired decor. Staff is nice and it's pretty spacious. Was surprised to find they had table service. read more

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Cool old pub in Dublin! Definitely worth stopping in for a pint and some food! Love the stained glass windows too read more

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My 1st to go bar upon landing in Dublin. Got to say, it's the best Dublin's preserved Victorian pub. 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. read more

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This was on the list recommended by our local friends. And we are so glad to walk into this charming, historical pub with cozy and chill vibe. Don't let the smaller menu fool you. We had the toasties dishes, and they are warm and filling, perfectly paired with Guinness, especially for the cold rainy day. The servers are incredibly friendly and fun to chat with. The place was packed the day we went, everyone worked hard, efficiently, and still able to maintain a great attitude. Highly recommend! read more

The Stag's Head - Vegetarian toastie with sweet potato fries - Irish Pub Near Me - Dublin, D

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I spent a nice afternoon at The Stag's Head. The bartenders were very skilled and the decor was an authentic slice of Ireland. The Guinness was also very good, with a hearty, creamy finish that Guinness is famous for..Cheers The place was loaded with tourist though, so it was a little tough to find a spot at the bar. Still, all and all, this pub was worth the visit . read more

Love this pub. Ornate interior with sculpted woodwork in fine detail brings a cozy atmosphere. Waitstaff is excellent. The back part of the pub was where the women used to congregate "back in the day". So I am told. There is also a stuffed fox in a case that is worthy look. Food was really good. When I return to Ireland, I'll go back for sure. read more

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One of Dublin's oldest pubs. Food & service were great and prices were reasonable. Just outside of Temple Bar area. Skip that and go to the Stag's Head! read more

One of the chillest pints with great food to match, you could not go wrong with stopping in here. It's small but they have a sister restaurant if it's too packed. We had such a crisp Guinness it was definitely one of the best of the trip. We got the burger which was massive with great onion rings on top. The toastie with the shredded pork was great and the cottage pie was super tasty and filling. Great service and good vibes! read more

Fun Irish pub atmosphere. They were a tad busy when we first arrived but they still took our order quickly. Hubby ordered the Irish stew which was rich and flavorful. It was paired with mashed potatoes which were quite dry, but the stew did help balance that. I had the fish n chips. The fish was amazing. Very light and airy batter and it was cooked perfectly. Served on a bed of mushy peas which were the perfect balance of peas and mint. Paired with a little mixed salad. Everything was lovely. We'll return on next years visit. read more

The Stag's Head - Delicious haddock and chips with salad and mushy peas. Paired with an orchard thieves cider! What a great day! - Irish Pub Near Me - Dublin, D

Love this pub! Suggested by a local and 100% nailed it. Enjoyed the fish and chips. Guinness poured of course. Very nice bartender and waitress. read more

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Real pub truly nice employees even when overworked Menu is simple and good is exactly what is needed . Typical pub + kindness

Typical Irish pub with history, can imagine its golden days when you walk in. Great atmosphere, with a few screens for games. read more

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

Stumbled on this gem at the recommendation of the docent at the Dublin Castle. So glad I listened. Amazing fish and chips, chicken burger, and beef stew! There is a vegan burger option for anyone interested. The service and ambiance exceeded my expectations. read more

The Stag's Head - Fish n chips, chicken burger, and beef stew. - Irish Pub Near Me - Dublin, D

What a great place!! I cannot say enough good things. Cozy pub, amazing and friendly staff, and the food was excellent. Not going to lie, I think the bacon and cabbage is the unsung hero here, don't miss out on it. The sauce was incredible. read more

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A classic Dublin pub with timeless charm, proper pints, and unbeatable atmosphere There's something magical about walking into The Stag's Head -- it feels like you're stepping into a preserved chapter of Dublin's living history. Ornate woodwork, stained glass, vintage mirrors, and that unmistakable Victorian character welcome you the moment you walk in. The Guinness? Absolutely top-notch. Poured with patience and pride -- velvety, creamy, and as fresh as it gets. You can instantly tell this place takes its pint seriously. If you're lucky enough to grab a seat near the main bar, take it. It's where the locals and tourists blend effortlessly read more

Great Irish pub. Wonderful service. And great Irish stew. No need to go to the overpriced overrated Temple Bar.

Iconic place, good drinks, crazy busy when we were there but overall good fun. The floors are mad sticky and something or someone bit my ankle lol. It was definitely something. Extremely loud here so you have to yell to have a conversation but that was all part of the experience I suppose. read more

The Stag's Head - Irish Pub Near Me - Dublin, D

Came here for a story-telling event. Food and drink was not included, so we got there early because to see if we could order some from the pub to have during the show. The employee I spoke to seemed a bit confused by what I meant and we ended up sitting down in the pub and eating beforehand. The food was pretty good. Very solid. Amazing? Not quite. I added salt to my chowder, and my father said the patty of his burger could've used more salt/seasoning. I know salt level is personal preference though, and as an American maybe I'm used to saltier food. Still, this was my first time in an Irish pub and it seems like a fun place. read more

The Stag's Head - Chowder and burger - Irish Pub Near Me - Dublin, D

Came for lunch on the weekend and it was very very easy to find a seat. Irish coffee was really bomb. Great service although I did sit at the counter. The seafood chowder was okay, I'm glad I tried it but I don't necessarily recommend it. It was good but it wasn't anything special. I am in love with the beef and guinness stew. So full of flavor and the potatoes were a perfect consistency. I think the food hours on the website are wrong, I think it's just 12-6pm for food. I tried to come on Friday night at 6:30pm since the website said it was until 7pm and they were no longer serving food and it was a packed house inside on all floors. I'd come back for the food. It's a very loud pub/ drinking situation at night if that's your vibe. read more

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As an American, with an Irish citizenship I've never been here. 2/17/26 walked In with my cousins from DUBLIN proper. We wrere denied service when we walked into the bar(dressed appropriately)when I asked he said your too drunk, I haven't had a drink all day. Asked for a manager, he said he was. Very rude, I've been in county 30+times in 20 years. Do better, train your staff better, your bar is what drives away tourism. Do better read more

First time we swung by the kitchen was closed so we had just a couple drinks. We came back the next day and ordered food. They have live music plan most nights and the ambience is traditional Irish just one block off the main strip and definitely worth checking out. read more

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I went here for drinks with a friend and though the vibe was fun and drink's refreshing, our waiter was quite rude which soured the moment. We both got non-sweet ciders and thoroughly enjoyed them. Locals recommend going here for good prices as most bars in the area are overpriced. read more

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Busy spot, but a good spot, despite its touristy reputation. Stopped in for a quick bite after my walking tour. Despite having bookmarked this place ahead of time, the tour guide also made a point in mentioning it, so the decision was easy. I wasn't going to drink, but one of the other guys on the tour ended up stopping in right after I sat down so I had a Guinness with him. The Guinness stew was plentiful and filling, a bigger lunch than maybe I would have liked, but my gluttonous self finished it up anyway. There's a taxidermized fox in the back room. See if the staff knows the story about it. read more

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I think the Stagshead was amazing. It did take a while for our food to get out but it was worth the wait. I got a burger and it was delicious. There was nothing wrong with it end it was a little messy but that was OK and the place itself is nice. You might get stuck in a corner. There's very little seats but I think there's an upstairs and downstairs overall, I think the Stagshead was great. read more

Horrible offensive bartender behavior. This is what I wrote to the company contact email regarding my service today: Hello, Today around 2:00, my mother and I were stopping in for a pint and a photo of the stag on the wall for posterity sake, when an irate pony-tailed bar tender shouted at me saying, "DON'T TAKE MY PICTURE!" It stunned me so much, I thought he was joking, so I laughed but when I saw his red face and his finger pointing at my face, I realized he was very mad! My 81 yr old mother who was standing next to me said "She's not taking your picture she's taking the picture of the stag!" So this red faced bar tender shouted and continued pointing at my face, yelled "Well take a picture of the stag, not Me!!!!" Please find attached photo of the stag which you will see an absence of the pony-tailed red faced bar tender and please convey my apology for accidentally flattering this man into thinking I'd ever want a photo of him! If I wanted a picture of a horse's ass I'd have gone to the horse's ass pub! You might also explain to your employee that we had walked for 2 miles to enjoy your place but after that experience, we left! Dublin has a lot of jewels, unfortunately, I no longer your consider your establishment to be one of them. Sincerely, Kim D'Allen read more

The Stag's Head - Stags head bar minus any sign of bar tender - Irish Pub Near Me - Dublin, D

Cottage Pie & Guinness Stew in the Snug, Thank You Dylan for taking care of us while we tried to avoid the tourist traps!! 100% authentic environment and food was amazing, perfectly poured Guinness!! read more

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Stopped in for a few pints. Great time and great pints. The bartender was very friendly and atmosphere was nice.

One of our highlights on our trip to Ireland. Great atmosphere and people. Would definitely recommend to anyone traveling into the city center read more

The Stag's Head - Irish Pub Near Me - Dublin, D

Me and three girls went to meet my friend in this bar on St Patrick's day. We walked up to the door and before we could say anything the bouncer looked at us and said "no" saying that we were too young. Despite us asking him to check our IDs (we were all 20 and 21) he shooed us off not even looking at our identification. He gave us no other reason for not letting us in. My friend who I was meeting was allowed into the bar, and she is younger than I am. It was the rudest treatment I've ever experienced. My friend (who I hadn't seen in months) had to come outside to bar to talk to us. And when she went to walk back into the bar (where the rest of her friends were) this man denied her entry even though he had previously let her in and she'd been in there for an hour. She tried explaining this too him and asked why he wasn't letting her back in. His response was that "he didn't need a reason." It was obvious that he didn't let her in because he had seen her with us. We were not rude to this man and literally hadn't said a word when we originally walked up and he shooed us away. My friend who was trying to get back in had her friend who was still in the Stag's Head to come down, but this guy was not budging and refused to let her back in. This kind of behavior was clearly to feed his ego because he was denying other girls our age (who are of the legal drinking age). He also eventually told us that the reason he wasn't letting us in is because we are American. Again, he was treating us horribly before we had said a word. This was the worst experience I've ever had with a bouncer for literally no reason at all. It is disgusting how a person can act when they have just a little bit of power. read more

The Stag's Head - The rude bouncer - Irish Pub Near Me - Dublin, D

We went to so many pubs in Ireland, but this one really left its mark. I believe it's the oldest in Dublin, so it's a bit of a tourist site. However there were lots of locals as well and staff was super friendly to everyone. There's so many different seating areas, inside and out, and the food looked amazing (however we didn't eat). Definitely recommend if in Dublin! read more

The Stag's Head - Irish Pub Near Me - Dublin, D

If you want a quintessential pub experience in Dublin, this is the place you want to be! The warm wood panelling and stained glass windows create a welcoming ambience, as do the kind and attentive staff. My daughter and I came here on my last evening in Dublin. She is a student at Trinity College Dublin but hadn't yet experienced The Stag's Head! We both ordered a pint of Guinness as we waited for our food. While I had traditional fish and chips, she decided to go with something lighter and had their Roast Vegetarian sandwich (sundried tomatoes, roasted red peppers, goat's cheese, basil and arugula pesto), surprisingly fresh and delicious! The Stag's Head was a perfect choice to cap off a wonderful holiday in gorgeous Ireland! read more

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Good Irish Pub with even better food. Walking in, It's not as big as I expected.. only about 15 barstools with a bar room and some beautiful stained glass & The Stags Head! Obv they pour a great pint of Guinness & some folks next to me said the Irish Coffee was outstanding. The food was really good here.. try the Ham & Cheese Toastie/ Ham hock, Dubliner Irish Cheddar with a homemade bechamel sauce on sourdough!! The Beef & Guinness stew is also outstanding. Good stop for a pint they said. read more

Upon landing in Dublin after 11 hours on a plane we needed food and beer. Happened upon Stag's Head. Looked like I had pictured an Irish pub in my head so we gave it a chance. All in our group of four were super happy with the food. Our first Guinness in Ireland and boy, we were not disappointed! Friendly staff and great atmosphere. read more

Great pint in a traditional atmosphere. Friendly staff. Very authentic atmosphere. We we in for the after work crowd and the staff handled the crown magnificently. read more

Wanted to check out this pub based on Yelp's recommendations, but left disappointed. The decor looked awesome and seemed like a cozy place for a drink. I got in and sat at the bar. It wasn't too busy given that it was still in the afternoon. A couple bartenders passed me by and didn't even acknowledge or say hi. On particular, a girl bartender was filling ice right in front of me and didn't even look up to say hi. Then, I finally asked for the menu, to which a male bartender said which one? I answered and said drinks menu. He said he doesn't have drinks menu and it's just whatever you see at the bar, he said in a dull, unfriendly manner. Pretty much at this time, I was turned off and didn't want to order anything. The poor service and snooty vibes had me turning for the doors. read more