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The Dublin Pub Guide where to drink Walsh’s Stone
ybatter Walsh’s is a traditional Irish pub situated in the heart of Dublin’s Stoneybatter district. They offer the very finest beers, wines and spirits in their comfortable and welcoming surroundings. You can sit cosy in their snug, or soak up the pub atmosphere in their main bar or lounge area. Showing televised sporting events, from Rugby and All Ireland Championship action to Premier League Football... drop in for a pint sometime...they’ll look forward to welcoming you. 6/7 Stoneybatter, Dublin 7 (01) 670 8647 info@walshsstoneybatter.ie • www.walshsstoneybatter.ie @Walshs.Stoneybatter THE HAIRY LEMON The Hairy Lemon is based in the centre of Dublin and located in the Creative Quarter in Dublin 2. This traditional Irish pub resides in a 19th century house and is just about as unconventional as its namesake. Years of memorabilia on the walls and a Granny’s Kitchen serving real traditional Irish food. Live sports! DJs every Friday and Saturday night. Upstairs venue free for hire to fit up to 150 people! TRAD SESSIONS EVERY SUNDAY! Stephen Street Lower, Dublin 2 www.thehairylemon.ie jk stoutman’s JK Stoutmans is located on James street in Dublin’s new drink quadrant based between The Guinness brewery and Pearse Lyons Distillery. It is the perfect bar to witness the old and new of the Liberties. The beautiful front bar is a great place to relax with an evening drink while sitting under the gaze of old Dublin’s hall of fame. Its recently refurbished lounge has live music throughout the year with live cover bands and Celtic rock nights. JK Stoutman offers a à la carte menu from noon until 5pm daily. See the website for more details. All corporate and other parties catered for. Kennedy’s Bar 131 James’s St James’s St, Dublin 8, D08 E6P6 jkstoutmans.ie 087 065 6802 30-32 Westland Row Dublin 2. 01 - 6799077 www.kennedyspub.ie where to drink where to drink kennedysbar1850@gmail.com C3 Located beside the three O’Callaghan hotels on Westland Row, there is always a serious buzz around lunchtimes and after-work at Kennedy’s - but you can always find somewhere to plonk yourself down and sip on a nice cold pint or one of their lip-smacking-ly good Irish Coffees. Be warned, with food served until 10pm each night, you will do well to resist a bowl of their proper chicken wings or enormous fish & chips once you see them served to the table beside you. Where to Drink Kennedy’s Bar Devitt’s Located beside the three O’Callaghan hotels on Westland Row, there is always a serious buzz around lunchtimes and after-work at Kennedy’s - but you can always find somewhere to plonk yourself down and sip on a nice cold pint or one of their lip-smacking-ly good Irish Coffees. Be warned, with food til 10pm each night, y served un The Belfry ou will do well to resist a bowl of their proper chicken wings or enormous fish & chips once Camden Street is a hive of bars and restaurants. Devitt’s is the latest revamp on the stretch. It always was an elder statesman of the street but one in badly need of an upgrade. It’s new incarnation is a most agreeable one with ochre-coloured leather booths, benches and barrels outside and a polish to the premises that smacks of quality. The barmen remain sturdy and suited, and the biggest nod to contemporary pub trappings is the array of up-lit liquor bottles adorning the walls both behind the bar and back room. Kennedy’s bar 78 Lower Camden Street, Dublin 2 01 4753414 devitts.ie Located beside the three O’Callaghan hotels on Westland Row, there is always a serious buzz around lunchtimes and after-work at Kennedy’s - but you can always find somewhere to plonk yourself down and sip on a nice cold pint or one of their lip-smacking-ly good Irish Coffees. Be warned, with food served until 10pm each night, you will do well to resist a bowl of their proper chicken wings or enormous fish & chips once you see them served to the table beside you. 30-32 Westland Row Dublin 2. Devitt’s Camden Street is a hive of bars and restaurants. Devitt’s is the latest revamp on the stretch. It always was an elder statesman of the street but one in badly need of an upgrade. It’s new incarnation is a most agreeable one with ochre-coloured leather booths, benches and barrels outside and a polish to the premises that smacks of quality. The barmen remain sturdy and suited, and the biggest nod to contemporary pub trappings is the array of up-lit liquor bottles adorning the walls both behind the bar and back room. 01 - 6799077 www.kennedyspub.ie kennedysbar1850@gmail.com 78 Lower Camden Street, Dublin 2 01 4753414 devitts.ie The Belfry Davy Byrne’s you see them served to the table beside you. 30-32 Westland Row Dublin 2. 01 - 6799077 www.kennedyspub.ie kennedysbar1850@gmail.com C3 The thriving suburb that is Stonybatter is home to a new watering hole. The Belfry is a dark and minimal affair. Boasting buttoned leather sofas, a copper top bar counter and chairs which may cradle but not necessarily comfort your posterior, The Belfry is spacious without ever feeling too open. There’s a welcome restraint to proceedings in general. If you want to check out the competition, may we suggest L Mulligans Grocer across the street. A Guinness clocks in at €4.80. 37 Stoneybatter, Dublin 7 01 598 4633 Davy Byrne’s, first licensed in 1798, is Dublin’s most famous pub, certainly in a literary sense, with its Joycean associations. It’s Dublin’s original gastropub serving a vast selection of beer, wine, and spirits along with seafood and many other delicious food delights. Also, a great place to catch your favourite sport match or just revel in the best craic around. They’ve seen it all before and prefer to concentrate on the tradition of excellence in serving an extensive local and international clientele with quality food and drink within an ambience of unrivaled hospitality and charm. Always characterful, classy and fashionable. Davy Byrne’s 21 Duke St, Dublin 2 01-677 5217 www.davybyrnes.com The thriving suburb that is Stonybatter is home to a new watering hole. The Belfry is a dark and minimal affair. Boasting buttoned leather sofas, a copper top bar counter and chairs which may cradle but not necessarily comfort your posterior, The Belfry is spacious without ever feeling too open. There’s a welcome restraint to proceedings in general. If you want to check out the competition, may we suggest L Mulligans Grocer across the street. A Guinness clocks in at €4.80. 37 Stoneybatter, Dublin 7 01 598 4633 Davy Byrnes’ , first licensed in 1798, is Dublin’s most famous pub, certainly in a literary sense, with its Jo cy ean associations. It’s Dublin’s original gastropub serving a vast selection of beer, wine, and spirits along with seafood and many other delicious food delights. Also, a great place to catch your favourite sport match or just revel in the best craic around. They’ve seen it all before and prefer to concentrate on the tradition of excellence in serving an extensive local and international clientele with quality food and drink within an ambience of unrivaled hospitality and charm. Always characterful, classy and fashionable. Lucky’s Meath Street has always truly been the beating heart of The Liberties brimful of life, commerce and haggling. It now has added charm courtesy of the newly opened Lucky’s. It’s a bright and airy space really pared back but with details such as the wainscotting, ribbed glass and dark jade walls which make it most appealing. Keep an eye on their cool signage and branding too. There’s pizza served from a shipping container out the back and the buzz is only going to build over the coming months. 79 Meath Street, Dublin 8 01 556 2397 luckys.ie 21 Duke St, Dublin 2 01-677 5217 www.davybyrnes.com Davy Byrne’s Davy Byrnes’ , first licensed in 1798, is Dublin’s most famous pub, certainly in a literary sense, with its Jo cy ean associations. It’s Dublin’s original gastropub serving a vast selection of beer, wine, and spirits along with seafood and many other delicious food delights. Also, a great place to catch your favourite sport match or just revel in the best craic around. They’ve seen it all before and prefer to concentrate on the tradition of excellence in serving an extensive local and international clientele with quality food and drink within an ambience of unrivaled hospitality and charm. Always characterful, classy and fashionable. Lucky’s Meath Street has always truly been the beating heart of The Liberties brimful of life, commerce and haggling. It now has added charm courtesy of the newly opened Lucky’s. It’s a bright and airy space really pared back but with details such as the wainscotting, ribbed glass and dark jade walls which make it most appealing. Keep an eye on their cool signage and branding too. There’s pizza served from a shipping container out the back and the buzz is only going to build over the coming months. If you are looking for the best sports coverage in Dublin head to The Woolshed Baa & Grill on Parnell Street. With three massive HD screens and 20 HD TVs you won’t miss a kick of the game, and with their menu available from 12noon to 10pm every night you won’t go hungry either. They have extensive coverage of all the top sports events and some of the more obscure ones too! The Woolshed isn’t just about sports, with FREE nightly events like Comedy, Pub Quiz and Karaoke there’s always something for the non sports fans to enjoy too. 79 Meath Street, Dublin 8 01 556 2397 luckys.ie So check out their website for listings and events. (01) 8724325 Grogan’s Grogan’s Pub has been a mainstay in Dublin since time began. When you walk through the doors you get a sense of being catapulted back to a bygone era when pubs where a place that everybody knew your name. The decor has not changed in almost 40 years, and that’s the way it should be. Do try their legendary toasted sandwiches with a pint of plain and admire all the artwork hanging from the walls which are, by the way, available to buy. info@woolshedbaa.com woolshedbaa.com facebook.com/Woolshed.Dublin 087 065 6802 15 Sth William St, Dublin 2 d4 Grand Central The Grand Central is in a prime location just a stone throw from the iconic GPO on Dublin’s O’Connell S Dating back to the late 19th century with strong ties the 1916 Rising, the first morse code radio signal was broadcasted from the roof of this building. The Gran Central can tell a lot of stories from the 1916 Rising t its days as a city centre bank. Today it is a beautifully restored Bar and Restaurant. Maintaining the old sty ceilings and hand crafted stone. Serving delicious fo and signature cocktails seven days a week. As well a private function room for special occasions. The Gr Central is a great spot to catch up with friends and f over a drink and a bite to eat. 21 Duke St, Dublin 2 01-677 5217 The Woolshed Baa & Grill www.davybyrnes.com