Best Pubs
The Temple Bar
The Brazen Head
Known as the oldest pub in Dublin, legend says that Robin Hood, himself, used to frequent this very bar. Today they have a great outdoor seating area and a decently cool indoor pub. The food is pretty good as well.
The Church Bar
A fantastic bar that often has live entertainment. Check out their website to see what events are on the calendar. It’s also a great place to celebrate New Year’s Eve as the picture above suggests.
Palace Bar
Victorian-era bar that maintains the same look and feel that it had during its heyday in the late 1800s. Great place for whiskey and Guinness.
J Grogan’s
Old fashioned pub focused on providing a place for locals to have conversation without competing with TVs and other technology. It’s the perfect place to grab a pint or a small snack. From their website: “The pub’s famous toasties made with Irish cheddar cheese and traditional deli ham are available throughout the day and night. If you ask the barmen for a ‘Special’ you’ll be guaranteed that you will not be disappointed.”
The Swan
Victorian-era pub in a medieval hotel. This is the perfect place to take in an old fashioned Irish Pub the way it was originally meant to be experienced.
The Long Hall
Another absolutely perfect old-timey Irish pub
Token
A fun bar featuring 40 arcade and pinball machines, 3 fully stocked bars, award winning omni and vegan food and a host of special events every month.
The Lucky Duck
An elegant pub and cocktail bar with a great menu.
John Kehoe’s Pub
An old stomping ground of James Joyce, this bar was first opened in 1803. Everything here remains exactly as it did 100 years ago. From the snug bar to the small grocery full of snuffs, coffee and tea, to the small walled off rooms where groups of friends can sit and talk in private.
Neary’s
One of Dublin’s oldest continuously running bars, come in for a perfect pint of Guinness and freshly prepared food.
The Stag’s Head
Famous Dublin landmark known for its perfect pint of Guinness and a whiskey collection boasting 147 of the world’s best whiskeys.
Darkey Kelly’s
One of the best known pubs in Dublin for traditional Irish music. This pub restaurant is named after one of the most famous women in Ireland, Darkey Kelly. Darkey was burned at the stake for witchcraft in 1761. While she was undoubtedly innocent of witchcraft, following her execution the authorities found numerous bodies hidden under the brothel that she ran. It is assumed that she is the first recorded serial killer in Irish history.
The Cobblestone
Self described as a drinking pub with a music problem, The Cobblestone is one of the best places to experience tradition Irish music. The pub is ran by the Mulligan family who has been playing traditional Irish music at this location for 5 generations.
The Old Storehouse
This traditional Irish bar and restaurant features live music and 3 different bar options. ranging from a quiet and intimate snug bar, a lively main bar with live music sessions and our venue bar O’Flaherty’s at The Old Storehouse. Check their website for updates on scheduled events.