Had a great visit to TP Smiths! It was my first night in town, traveling solo, and I needed a place to grab a bite and a beverage. I was able to cozy up to the bar. There was a guy playing music and the place was pretty busy. The bartenders were as friendly as could be expected with the loud music, and the drink options were fun. I was able to try a couple of local beers. The real hit was the bangers and mash. I honestly just got it because it seemed like an appropriate dish to get, given where I was -- but it was SO good. I loved it. Was only in the city a short time, but this will be top of my list to return to when I'm able to come back. read more

TP Smiths - Pubs Near Me - Dublin, D

Casual pub with decent prices. I had the beef stew which was ok but not a lot of flavor. Beef was cooked nicely and the vegetables were good. The place is across from Jervis shopping center so convenient if in the area. It's a bit dark inside but ok. Service was good until we were finished and had to go to the bar to request our bill. read more

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I once spent a pleasant sunny afternoon holding up the bar at TP Smiths. I'm not one to usually sit at the bar - I get a bit self-conscious about being perceived as an alco - so this might give you an indication of how relaxed this pub can be. Not a bad place for a pint or a serving of scrummy potato skins. The bar staff are relaxed and approachable, and it is a cool place to hang with a bunch of mates. You wouldn't be out of place if you decided to go it alone either, so don't hesitate to go for a sneaky one with your book of the moment. Check out the awesome spiral staircase - very cool! read more

TP Smiths - Pubs Near Me - Dublin, D

If you were to judge T.P. Smith by its shabby exterior then you would miss out on a decent drinking experience. It took me years to go inside this pub despite the fact that I walk by it most days. I only ventured in when my friend started coming here after work. The shoppers from Jervis Shopping Centre are its major business. The back entrance of the mall is right in in front of the pub. On Saturdays and on match days, it's mostly filled with men who are waiting for their wives to finish their shopping. Unfortunately on weekends, it's mostly empty even though the two Irish musicians who play traditional music are great. T.P. Smiths is great place to go for a quiet pint if that's what you're up for. read more

TP Smiths - Pubs Near Me - Dublin, D

My sister and I where in Dublin for 2 days , T.P.Smiths was suggested by our b&b We just did drinks and starters , but very good food ,very good staff Thank you read more

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As I work round the corner (and often work late shifts) this is a great pub for a quiet post-shift drink. The staff are friendly and quite accommodating when it comes to last orders, and don't even mind bringing your drinks to the table. One time I got food after watching Ireland getting a walloping by France in the Six Nations and it was pretty good - I had (I think) a chicken tikka panini - you can't really go wrong with that, and they didn't. The (apparently) famous stairs can be a head-melt after you've had a few drinks though, be warned. read more

Tasty but expensive food. Selection of food isn't great, but the steak sambo or enchiladas are a good choice if eating here. Great for a match and nice for a relaxing drink on Saturday or Sunday! read more

TP Smiths - Pubs Near Me - Dublin, D

Downtown Dublin pub with nice decor. The food was okay. I ordered a strawberry daiquiri which tasted great but had very low alcohol content.

good drink, not so good food. A review of the food... I went for bangers and mash, easiest thing to cook there is: grill sausage, mash potatoes, add sauce. Some of the potato wasn't cooked properly so it wasn't very nice! My chum went for a steak sandwich. These can be great as long as the chef doesn't skimp on the steak quality... The chef skimped on the steak. Derp. In summary: must try harder. it's 2 star food in a 3.5 star pub. read more

I love this pub! Basically it's never packed so it's never full of douchebags. The service is always friendly and I've always enjoyed a nice pint and a good chat with friends here. There is nothing extremely amazing about T.P. Smith's but on most nights out I'd rather be here than anywhere else. Personal note: dont eat here. read more

Stopped in tonight for dinner at around 8 PM. Waited at the bar for 20 minutes to try to place an order for drinks and dinner, well two other groups got served before us. They were incredibly short staffed, and we believe the manager was actually sitting at the bar enjoying a beer and not helping. We decided to leave and go elsewhere. read more

As the girls mentioned before the staircase in here is a must see. I came here on Sunday with my bro and his gf for some lunch. Service was great, extremely friendly and down to earth bar staff. Food is pub grub, sandwiches, chips, soup etc. I got the soup which was a bit watery but still tasty. I also got a side of their fried potato skins which were amazing... So amazing in fact that my bro and his gf wolfed them down when I popped to the loo; got to love family. There was a big screen, so obviously a good spot to watch the football. Having said all that I really can't judge what type of crowd would go to this place at night but I have a feeling that it's a very popular spot due to it's location (Luas stops right by it), space and excellent staff. Oh nearly forgot, the best thing about it for me.... It has free wi-fi!! read more

Huge contrast to my first time here! We booked the upstairs area for a work party so I guess that is why the service was so much better, and a lot of people got Guinness so I guess Smiths was having an off day when I went before. My first drink was the wrong order, but for the second I ordered a double vodka soda water and got 4-5 shots in the glass...so I that makes up for it to me :) We got platters of food and it was really good, but people were saying the wings were not spicy. read more

Been here twice later at night on a weeknight and been able to get food, drinks and a nice atmosphere both times. Once was here to do a bit of work, recently for a much-needed burger and beer after a genuinely terrible day; both times left me feeling much better but I think this is more due to the fact that I ate and drank rather than the actual experience. Service is pretty slow and I've never felt particularly like the staff gave a bother that I was there, even when I came in with another person or a group and we were all ordering food. Sort of your standard pub décor with a little electronic card game in the corner. Not terribly expensive either for drinks which is grand but food is just a bit pricey - hit or miss for what's going to taste good, the burger was completely overdone, nachos were just OK, but the dessert I got (banofee pie) was delicious so overall would say don't order any mains really! If you're hungry past the regular time on a weeknight then feel free to pop in, otherwise don't bother as it's pretty pricey and the staff can't be bothered either so there you are. read more

We used to eat here occasionally and the food was pretty good, in fact the burgers were excellent. I was craving a burger, so arranged to meet friends for dinner there. Big mistake. Its probably one of the worst meals we've ever had. Bangers and mash - sausages were deep fried. Seriously? Lasagna - There was no sauce in it? A layer of dry mince over vegetable, with some cheddar cheese on top. ALmost 14 euros for that beauty. 2 dry tastless burgers, that we had to cover in vinegary ketchup in order to eat. The garlic mayo on the side tasted of ... not sure, maybe fish, with a hint of dust? Still can't place the flavour. We just decided to pay at the bar and leave. As I was leaving the table the server asked how it was. I said it was nothing like it used to be and I was disappointed because we used to eat there. Sadly, I'll never ever go back there. Shame, it used to be so tasty. read more

I was looking for a place where I can watch a soccer game and have a pint. The wool shade was pack. So we come here. Lovely place. More calm. We watch the game and has dinner. Food was great. Service was great. Well done read more

It's a handy little spot to hit if your just pottering around town and not wanting to hit the hustle and bustle of temple bar, Wicklow st etc... It's my little after shopping in much need of a glass a Coors spot! Decor is funky and atmosphere is relaxed. Not too dressy so you'll feel fine slumming it in your jeans and hoody! read more

Ah TPSmiths... or Smiths as my friends call it. Looks like your average inner-city pub from the outside but it's a lot more modern on the inside. The stairway is a real eye-catcher right in the middle of the room and there is also a lot of small corners if you want a bit more privacy. There is a great relaxed vibe in here, the bartenders are super-friendly and pour pretty generous shots compared to some other places. I've never seen the place completely packed but there is always a good buzz about the place. TP Smiths is great for meeting up with a big group of friends for a few pints and a chat. And it's right at the red LUAS line and just around the corner from a number of bus stops so it's easy enough to get home from here. read more

TP Smiths - Pubs Near Me - Dublin, D

A nice pint and good food. Service can be slow. Overall I really enjoy TP Smiths. They have WIFI so you can browse the web while enjoying your Guinness. The food is good - I have stuck to the fish and chips more often than not, and they are consistently good. The brie appetizer was delicious as well. Only downside is that there are usually just two people working the bar area, so if you grab a table sometimes you have to wait a little to get service. However the workers are all friendly and enjoyable. Last good news....they take AmEx! read more

Appearances are deceptive - what looks like a traditional pub is no older than the Jervis Street Shopping Centre across the way. Still: several floors, good food and drink and enough big screens to watch the football comfortably. Good enough for a post-Jervis drink, no frills. read more

Food is average. Big selection but quality isn't outstanding. It does the job. Nice pints served and staff is friendly. Been here 5 or 6 times for dinner, but never as a 1st choice. read more

I love this bar, the mosaic art on the wall, the copper beaten spiral staircase, the friendly staff and a great location for meeting people. Right beside the Green Line Luas, across the Street from the Jervis Centre, a short skip and jump across the Liffey to Temple Bar. They serve food but I've never eaten there so I'll have to leave it up to fellow yelpers to comment on that. read more

How many bars in Dublin have you been to so far? Bars in Dublin tend to swing between 2 extremes. 1 - They are overcrowded, rowdy, badly lit, badly air-conditioned and with very generic pop music pounding loudly in the background, and you have to blag your way passed the bouncers, which is often a drama. 2 - They are small, quiet places, where the moment you step inside, you see 3 local blokes at the counter chatting to the barkeep, and some aul' fella punting away at the horse-racing, leading to you have to say to your friends behind you ,"Ok, let's just back out...nice and slow...". And all are over-priced and rarely are the staff friendly. As for TP Smiths...yeah, ok, the staff more often than not are lifeless and rude and tend to treat you like a bothersome fly to be swatted, and the food is best avoided.....which is a shame, because the pub itself is really funky. Nice comfortable chairs and tables, very nice decor, and it's still one of my favorite places to take friends for a comfortable sit down pint and chat. On balance, the place gets 3 stars. But to mention one 5-star experience I had in there was when I planned to bring a bunch of friends from on the continent for a few drinks..so i showed up 10 minutes before my friends, asked the barman if it were possible to get a spot for a party of 6 with no reservation. Bearing in mind, it was 10pm on a Friday. I was expected that he'd tell me to get lost, but he said, "Can you wait just there for about 10 mins, i think this crowd behind you are finishing up their food." They then finished up after 6 mins, he then hopped to action and faster than Usain Bolt, lamped the 3 tables together, wiped them down, popped down the coasters and said, "there you go!" with a smile, and then hopped back behind the counter without hovering for a thank you. Lovely chap! If the manager found out, he'd probably get the sack!!! read more

I really like this bar. After giving the gypsy rose my first bad review I said I better review a couple of places I like. The staff in here are good and the beer is excellent(pitchers a bonus). Always have fun with friends in here. Its a good stop-off before going to the cinema in cineworld or lighthouse and great location for meeting somebody on the luas. read more

I used to work near this pub and my colleagues and I would often pop in for a pint in the evening - especially on Fridays. I found there was a real after work crowd here a lot of the time - plenty of leaving dos going on for people in local companies every week. We used to have lunch here too and it was always good. The menu was very extensive - everything from fish and chips to steak to a simple salad or soup and a sandwich. I don't work nearby anymore but I would now sometimes drop in if I was shopping in the area on a Saturday. It's still a great pub with lots of character. read more

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Its a nice bar in the city center. Good hearty pub grub, nice pint of Guinness. It has a giant copper spiral staircase in the middle of the bar and a really cool mosiac wall. read more

Awful food. Don't eat here. But, pints are grand and you'll get a seat if your going to watch a match. But definitely don't eat there.

Ambience was good. Food was meh. Also menu is super unclear. All entrees DO NOT come with a side... would have appreciated a heads up

Great modern pub! The barmaid was charming and friendly, the Guinness delicious, and the food quite good. We will be back!

Bar staff didn't have a clue. Asked for a drink and told me they didnt have it.. I could see it.

Rather modern place west of O'Connell Street. And despite what people say about north siders, I never had a problem in that Pub with anyone. I even had a nice chat with a convict there. read more

Extremely nice bartenders and friendly atmosphere, I always pop in here after shopping before hopping on the Luas home. Haven't had the food yet but plan to next visit. read more

Great spot to come for a quiet one, and the food is actually quite tasty. I've had a few toasted sambos, and the service is always good, nice and friendly. Biggest selling point for me is that it's relatively quiet during the day, and they have good wifi, it's a nice spot to come and do a bit of work for a few hours, no one bothers you but there's a good atmosphere. read more