A local institution, Grogan's is a favored spot for drinks, conversation, and art viewing. The pub exhibits a range of local artwork, all of which is for sale. Here, toasties are a popular accompaniment to a Guinness or two.
Cocktail bar with a classic, old-world charm. Here, expert mixologists serve music-inspired cocktails whilst guests lounge on velvet-clad seats. A concise but quality food menu gives the option of enjoying dinner before drinks.
A nod to the speakeasy bars of years prior, Vintage Cocktail Club does little to shout of its existence. Those that do find the venue, though, enjoy high-end cocktails in a candlelit setting. A place to appreciate well-made drinks.
Historic hillside pub sitting above the harbor with dark wood snugs, open fires, and an on-site micro-brewery. Resident cats wander the rooms while local musicians play spontaneous trad sessions over fresh pints of Guinness.
Rustic granite pub high in the Dublin Mountains with outdoor tables looking out over the city and bay. Post-hike pints and live traditional music fill the cozy rooms every night around a burning turf fire.
Family-run Rathmines pub pouring pints of Guinness and Irish whiskey among old mahogany snugs. Live trad music plays on Wednesday and Sunday nights, filling the main room with sound and the small enclosed nook with drinks.
Proper neighborhood pub in The Liberties, pouring excellent Guinness for a mix of regulars and tourists. The classic order is a simple toasted sandwich and a pint – a ritual best enjoyed on the long wall-side couches.
Traditional Stoneybatter pub lined with dark wood paneling, stained glass, and a classic snug. Pints of Guinness and local craft beer run steady alongside Sunday night music sessions and free cheese platters on Tuesdays.
Victorian pub near Phoenix Park pouring proper pints of Guinness alongside fresh oysters. Original oak snugs and mahogany woodwork fill the ground floor, while an upstairs dining room serves dry-aged steaks.
Traditional single-room Kilmainham pub running like a rural local right in the city. Pints of Guinness and cheese toasties cross the bar during informal trad music sessions, with dogs under tables and a small beer garden outside.
Traditional Capel Street pub behind an old music shop facade, pouring pints of stout by open turf fires. Unamplified trad music sessions run nightly, turning the narrow space into a quiet, tightly packed listening room.
Traditional Capel Street pub pouring Guinness and rare whiskeys under a 200-year-old gilded ceiling. The dimly lit room stays warm with an open hearth, steady conversation, and a short menu of simple toasted sandwiches.
Classic Victorian pub pouring perfect pints of Guinness from a long wooden bar lined with hundreds of whiskeys. There’s no music or television here – just quiet conversation and a small, authentic snug by the door.
Four-story Victorian pub on the River Liffey pouring house-brewed ales and serving traditional beef stew. Daily live music and dancing keep the sprawling, memorabilia-lined rooms loud and busy through the evening.
Storied pub on Merrion Row where nightly trad sessions draw standing-room-only crowds. Walls are lined with photos of the famous musicians who’ve played here; pints of Guinness are the standard order.
Multi-level Victorian pub just off Grafton Street pouring steady pints of Guinness alongside large plates of pub fare. The main floor runs as a classic saloon, while basement bars host live rock music and Thin Lizzy tributes.
Bright yellow pub stuffed with eccentric memorabilia, hidden nooks, and vintage bicycles. The multi-level space runs loud and steady with pints of Guinness, heavy bowls of beef stew, and live rugby on the screens.
Victorian corner pub fitted with 1897 carved mahogany, stained glass, and mosaic tile floors. Bartenders pour steady pints of Guinness across a cold granite counter as the room fills up for live rugby matches.
Modern waterfront pub on Hanover Quay serving affordable pints and familiar pub fare. The outdoor deck faces the docklands, with rounds ordered directly from the table via app.
Tiny corner shop pouring natural wine by the glass alongside artisan Irish cheeses and hot toasties. The tight marble interior fills fast, spilling glasses and conversations out onto the Drury Street pavement and nearby ledges.
Bright, modern pub with a classic Dublin feel, pouring pints and cocktails over marble-topped bars. A weekly jazz night draws a crowd, with boutique guest rooms set directly above the buzz.
Tokyo-style listening bar pouring natural wines and seasonal small plates. The central DJ booth drives the room’s energy, spinning vinyl sets that shift from jazz to disco as the night gets loud.
Traditional pub built around a salvaged dark wood bar, pouring pints of Guinness to a crowd spilling onto Drury Street. An elegant cocktail bar, Ruby's, is hidden away upstairs.
