Dublin
Toner’s, with its stone floors and antique snugs, has changed little over the years and is the closest thing you’ll get to a country pub in the heart of…
Must-see nightlife in Dublin
Dublin
This brilliant old boozer is a cultural institution, established in 1782 and in this location since 1854. A drink (or more) here is like attending liquid…
Dublin
The pub where traditional music stalwarts The Dubliners made their name in the 1960s still hosts live music nightly, but the crowds would gather anyway –…
Dublin
Locals are fiercely protective of this gorgeous traditional pub, which opened in 1845 to serve the patrons and staff of the Royal Hospital (now the Irish…
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Temple Bar
With its mirrors and wooden niches, the Palace (established in 1823) is one of Dublin's great 19th-century pubs, still stubbornly resisting any…
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Temple Bar
The atmosphere behind this inconspicuous, unlit doorway initialled with the letters 'VCC' is that of a Vegas rat pack hang-out or a '60s-style London…
Darkey Kelly's Bar & Restaurant
Temple Bar
Once the home of Ireland’s first female serial killer, Darkey’s now boasts a killer whiskey selection instead. It has a decent range of craft beer, and is…
Dublin
Given its location, Arthur’s could easily be a cheesy tourist trap, and plenty of Guinness Storehouse visitors do pass through the doors tempted by…
Temple Bar
A subterranean cocktail bar decorated in the manner of a Prohibition-era speakeasy. There's lots of rooms – and room – for hip lounge cats to sprawl and…
Dublin
This pub is officially the longest in Ireland and is more than 350 years old. As you travel down past the cosy snugs and fireplaces, you’ll find not only…
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Dublin
If the Storehouse isn’t enough to satisfy the beer lover in you, try the results of the Guinness experimental brewery. You must book ahead online and each…
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Dublin
The gravediggers from the adjacent Glasnevin Cemetery had a secret serving hatch so that they could drink on the job – hence the pub’s nickname. Founded…
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Dublin
The taproom downstairs is a great little boozer, but upstairs things are a bit jazzier with the BYO cocktail lounge. Bring a bottle of your favourite…
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Dublin
Back in the day, this little intersection in the Liberties was known as the Four Corners of Hell, with a rowdy pub on each corner (and brawls on the…
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Dublin
Spread across two Georgian townhouses, this could be Dublin's most beautiful modern bar, with gorgeous wood-floored rooms, comfortable couches and even…
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Dublin
A staunch defender of the traditional pub aesthetic, Ryan's (as it's referred to by its older clientele) has adjusted to the modern age by adding an…
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Temple Bar
The most photographed pub facade in Dublin, perhaps the world, the Temple Bar (aka Flannery's) is smack bang in the middle of the tourist precinct and is…
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Dublin
This beautiful pub, reputedly Dublin's second oldest, is set in the bucolic woodland of the Liffey Valley in the Strawberry Beds, roughly between the…
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Temple Bar
In late 2016 this place replaced the very popular LGBT Front Lounge and promised to be all things to all people: a dog-friendly coffee shop and bar…
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Dublin
Locals refer to it by its original name of Russell's, but that doesn't mean that the regulars aren't delighted with the new owners' sprucing up of a…
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Dublin
This is about as spartan a bar as you’ll find in the city, and the daytime home of some serious drinkers, who appreciate the quiet, no-frills surroundings…
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Dublin
A bright spot on a street that draws the crowds after dark, Lucky's comes with sleek wood and a nice selection of local craft beer. Coke Lane Pizza has…
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Temple Bar
Blue-velvet chairs, handsome leather booths and walls adorned with prints of Georgian Dublin set a sophisticated tone for this bar, which has a whole…
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Dublin
This bar is many things to many people: craft beer and cocktail bar at the front, sports lounge and barbecue pit at the back and an awesome vintage arcade…
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Dublin
A fabulously old-fashioned bar that has been serving a great pint of Guinness since the end of the 17th century. Prizefighter Dan Donnelly, the only boxer…
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Dublin
Candelit and cosy, this boozer epitomises the new-style of Irish pub, full of mismatching furniture, interesting curios and private snugs, with some retro…
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Dublin
A Victorian classic near Phoenix Park, Ryan's has a beautifully ornate bar and snugs. It is now part of the FX Buckley group (which owns steakhouses and…
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Dublin
A standout, even in a city of wonderful pubs, Nesbitt’s is equipped with antique snugs and is a favourite place for the high-powered gossip of politicians…
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Dublin
A small and friendly bar just off the beaten path that is home to potent and inventive cocktails. The menu is pure comfort food; baked and roast potatoes…
Temple Bar
You won't see too many Dubs ordering drinks in this bar, which is almost entirely given over to tourists who come for the carefully manufactured slice of…
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Dublin
Reputedly Dublin's oldest pub, the Brazen Head has been serving thirsty patrons since 1198 when it set up as a Norman tavern. It's a bit away from the…
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Temple Bar
The epitome of Temple Bar's commitment to a kind of loud and wonderfully unsophisticated nightlife is this sprawling hotel bar (four bars on five floors),…
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Temple Bar
Predominantly patronised by tourists, 'the Auld Foreigner', as locals have dubbed it, has a carefully manicured 'old world' charm that has been preserved …
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Temple Bar
This super-pub is decorated in two completely different styles – one really gaudy, the other a recreation of LA c 1930 – and is one of the oddest and most…
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Dublin
This spacious bar is filled with colourful murals to admire and snap while working your way through the extensive drink selection. Taking inspiration from…
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Temple Bar
The Porterhouse looks like a cross between a Wild West bar and a Hieronymus Bosch painting. It has lots of its own delicious brews, including its Plain…
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Temple Bar
Gone are the days when this was the bar to be seen in – preferably within proximity of a celeb or two – but this handsome room decked out in art deco…
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Dublin
A decent boozer that is a favourite with rugby fans who didn't get tickets to the match – they congregate around the TVs and ebb and flow with each…
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Temple Bar
Only a couple of doors down from the Olympia Theatre, this is a wonderful old-style bar where conversation – not loud music – is king. The beer is also…
