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The Brazen Head


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #25 of 344 attractions in Dublin
Traveler Description: Dublin's oldest pub is still kicking: a fun, friendly bar with lots of atmosphere.
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Attraction type: Bar/club
Activities: Drinking
Address: 20 Bridge St Dublin
Ireland
Tel: 353 0 1 6779549
Fax: 353 0 1 6704042

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2 of 5 stars
anthropomom   31 contributions
Houston, Texas
Oct 21, 2009

We attended a weekend performance of Food, Folk and Fairies and seldom have I ever had such indigestable food in such nice surroundings. My fishcake was good... then it all went downhill from there. Our storyteller/host tried his best to entertain us, but a few of the party excused themselves before the time was up- and the rest of us... more

Good pub
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4 of 5 stars
maki433   17 contributions
Zagreb
Aug 28, 2009

The oldest pub in Dublin, went there one night for a pint and some good music, and that's what we got :) Good pint, good music, nice staff, nice people :) What more do you need? :) more

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5 of 5 stars
kyoungmd   1 contribution
albuquerque
Jul 31, 2009

I loved this event! Johnny Daly was so engaging and my imagination ran free. It could have listened to his stories all night. It was a great mix of Irish history and folklore. The price was very reasonable. The food was great. Beverages were extra but that is standard now. This event is so worthwhile even if you've visited Ireland... more

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2 of 5 stars
kappatraveler   39 contributions
Indiana
Jul 29, 2009

Fun to visit. Very bad food - not fresh and very oily with no flavor at all. Horrible table service. The pints were, of course, perfect and the bartenders pleasant. more

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5 of 5 stars
puffda312   4 contributions
New Jersey
Jun 24, 2009

My brother and I went there on a Saturday for lunch. It's a very relaxed atmosphere. We sat outside and had a few pints of Guinness. The food was good and decent sized portions. I would highly recommend this establishment. more

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5 of 5 stars
frenchy77   1 contribution
Havant, United Kingdom
Jun 17, 2009

My partner and I visited The Brazen Head for an evening of very delicious food, very pleasant company, and indeed a very good narrative of the history of Ireland via folklore as told by Mr Johnny Daly. We found it both informative and most enjoyable. It was hard to believe that it was the first night of this years' run... more

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5 of 5 stars
nurseintheair   42 contributions
Corvallis, Oregon
May 27, 2009

We spent an evening listening to Johnny tell stories about Ireland, the people, the beliefs.You are in for a treat.. For 3 hours you sit mixed in with people from all over the world, listening to Johnny , listening to a bit of trad music, and eating delicious traditional Irish fare. Cabbage and bacon. Soda bread. Lamb stew. You come... more

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5 of 5 stars
missyukky   6 contributions
Tuscany, Italy
May 4, 2009

Brazen Head is the oldest pub in Ireland. I expected to find it filled with tourist but was pleasantly surprised to find some locals as well. The staff is friendly and the pub is really nice. There are some tables outside but it was too cold so we sat inside. The walls are filled with old posters and pictures etc..... more

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4 of 5 stars
ginbeatty   13 contributions
Columbus, Ohio
Jan 22, 2009

Went here for lunch on my one day in Dublin. Fantastic cozy atmosphere. The cutlery (aka buffet) was delicious. Take some time to look around the rooms a bit . We were in one room that was plastered with currency from around the world, mostly US dollars with their location printed on it. That was quite funny. more

Great!
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4 of 5 stars
sunshinevt   35 contributions
Atlanta, Georgia
Nov 7, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

On our first evening in Dublin, my mom & I made reservations to have dinner here with the Irish Folklore Tours with Johnny. We were early so we each got a pint of beer. Service was friendly, atmosphere great. We then went upstairs for a group dinner for the Fairies, Folklore & Famine talk. The food was great (I had... more

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The Brazen Head Address

20 Bridge St, Dublin, Ireland
Tel: 353 0 1 6779549 Fax: 353 0 1 6704042