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    The Tap House

    3.9 (42 reviews)
    ModeratePubs, Gastropubs
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    The Beer Board...decorated for Halloween
    James R.

    'James, would you be willing to go to Dublin for a week?' Before Daniel S could come to his senses, I quickly looked him dead in bright white apple with the bite taken out of it (we were both huddled over our MacBooks at the time) and said, 'what do you think?' Sometimes I love my job. A quick few clicks of the online booking system a few lies about how Delta was the only airline that could possibly get me to Dublin and off I went. So that explains the 'why' of Dublin. The 'what' is where the charm of the place lies, though, and The Tap House holds the banner high in that regard. The lads at work had given me tons of guidance of what to do (in other words, where to drink Guinness) while in town, but I went to another Ancient Chinese Secret. I asked a cab driver. And without hesitation, he pointed me towards The Tap House. When in Dublin, you don't ask if they have IPA, the secret code word is 'Craft Beer,' and Tap House has a wide selection of some of the best locally brewed crafts around. I settled in at the bar and went with the first that I saw on the menu. And some chicken wings, please, I heard that they are special. My non-Irish accent drew the attention of one of the local patrons named Don. Don made an excuse to move over to my side of the bar, ostensibly to read the paper that was lying next to me, but instead quickly struck up a conversation. That is the beauty of Dublin, there is no such thing as a stranger, only those people you have not yet met. Don and I chatted the evening away, talking about everything between the latest match on TV to world politics to the prices of a flat downtown. The wings came, they were delicious and perfect. The crafts kept coming, they were perfectly hoppy and fresh. Eventually Don made his exit, only to be replaced by another couple of local patrons that had overheard parts of our conversation and wanted to give me more advice about what to do (where to drink Guinness) while in Dublin. We chatted for a few more crafts and probably another order of wings. Let's back up and regroup for a second here. American guy strolls into a pub way off the beaten path of what would be considered 'tourist area' of Dublin. Server behind the bar greets him with a smile and offers advice on the local selection of crafts, then pours it up and brings it over. Local patrons quickly and easily make conversation with this stranger in a strange land, treats him as a welcome guest afforded every ounce of Irish Hospitality. At the end of the evening, they pour him into a taxi and give the driver explicit instructions on where his hotel is. And make promises to meet up the next evening for more of the same. I learned quite a lot that evening. The world is a tiny place, and what makes us different makes us remarkably the same. Sure, the beers, the ambience, the food at The Tap House was all wonderfully first rate. But I've had first rate at many places across the globe. What sets The Tap House on another level, though, are the locals that call The Tap House their hang. If I lived in Dublin, this would be one of the places that I would frequent. As someone that can't (yet) claim that privilege, I will have to settle for putting this on my return visit list and implore any other wanderers to stop in and sit for awhile. You won't be disappointed. 5 stars and hits the Must Do list.

    Foxy
    Melanie W.

    This place has a lovely atmosphere. The interior made you feel like you were in the study of the Cluedo mansion; the low lighting, the book cases, and leather bound seats, the bloody dagger... There was a duo playing acoustic folk rock which was entertaining without being too loud. The beer selection is decent and include most of the well known Irish craft brews on tap. They also have infused spirits which are mixed into delicious and unusual cocktails. The staff were friendly but I found the barman I spoke to to be a little unsure of the beers. They seem to have different taps on each of the bars so the barman had to describe to me what else there was. I couldn't see a list and I'm not sure what I got was exactly what I asked for as he went to the other bar to pour it. We also had an issue with the doorman who refused some of our friends when they failed to produce ID, so they ended up going home. We're all in our mid to late twenties and the bar wasn't that busy. It was rather surprising but perhaps they want a 30+ clientele.

    Mini burgers
    Nnenna I.

    Tap house is so cool! I was in Tap house last Friday and was pretty impressed with the interior so I went back for lunch. I ordered a trio of burgers (traditionalist, pork and fish) and they were good. I was disappointed with the quantity of the sweet potatoes. For a fiver, I expected more. Lunch was €15, which is tad bit expensive for lunch but hey it's Christmas, who's counting

    Cristin L.

    A great addition to Ranelagh The Tap House and people know it. It's a great success, always busy when we are here. But luckily not so busy we can't get seats. Here three times, we've sampled their great selection of beer & cider. The food is pretty nice. We've had the onion rings, the sliders, the hummus & flatbread, the fish tacos... Not sure what else, but it's all been good. It's a reliable place to go to for drinks and vittles. Staff are on the ball and facilities clean. Decor is good too, if a little on the dark side i.e. dark side as in lighting, not the wrong side of the force.

    Freyja S.

    Very nice pub, great decoration and atmosphere. Friendly service. The food and drinks were excellent. We had the taphouse burger, goat cheese flat bread and nachos with guacamole and the Tom Collin cocktail.

    Fantastic beer selection!
    Todd O.

    One of my favs in the Dublin area. Ranelagh is an awesome area anyway. This is the best bar in the Ranelagh, so make it a stop on your night out.

    Sliders fries and beer! So yum!!

    The sliders are great and so is the ginger beer! I went on a Thursday night with friends and we had a great time. The live music was excellent, the food was filling, and the terrace was poppin'. I had the 3 slider deal with sweet potato fries. The sliders were tasty, but made up of more bread than meat - definitely get something else if you're really hungry. The flatbread pizzas were a good size, and there were a lot of options. The overall decor of the tap house felt warm and cozy! Great spot for dinner and drinks without the stuffiness of a restaurant!

    Jenny F.

    This must be my favorite pub/bar in Dublin! Very spacious with 2 floors and a terrace so you can even enjoy the rare nice weather. The location is also very convenient for me. They have TVs as well for sports fans :) They offer all sorts of beers and some cocktails too. Their pubfood is quite nice as well - i had 3 miniburgers which you get for 10€ and they are exactly perfect if you are usually struggling with finishing the enormous Irish pub burgers ;) the interior is absolutely lovely too.. Reminds me of an old cosy living room. Zrhey even have bookshelves :) what are you waiting for?

    Fish tacos (2) as a starter. Delicious.
    mikaella d.

    Our Rathmines Airbnb host suggested Ranelagh as a foodie neighborhood, so we chose this area for our special date night. We are visiting from the US and have been here for a week to celebrate a birthday and Saint Paddy's. The Tap House was absolutely perfect. Our server was very helpful, as we asked a lot of questions about the menu and the cocktails. We ordered: the Ranelagh redhead, the Michael Collins, a whiskey sour, an espresso martini, a French martini, and a Guinness; fish tacos, the tap house burger with sweet potato fries, mushroom flatbread, and potato wedges. Our favourite of the food was hands down the fish tacos. I would have been happy with just those, but everything was very delicious. My boyfriend does not care for mushrooms, but if you're a gourmet mushroom lover like me, the flatbread was amazing. Cocktails were beautifully crafted as well--the French martini stood out the most for us. It was quite loud, so perhaps don't come here if you want guaranteed quiet (but it was Saint Paddy's Day weekend, at a bar, in Dublin; what could one really expect?) but the building was nice--spacious yet cozy. A real treat, for sure.

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    I like it, very nice place for relaxing nights even if it is not quiet....

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    Nice place with a great selection of all types of beers, great atmosphere for a nice pint though do miss russells

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    Great location and excellent spot to book for an engagement party, its very well priced and I would recommend the sliders they are awesome

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    lovely ambiance reasonable prices and great interior design, adds a lot of character to the place I have to say

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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

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