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The Brazen Head

20 Bridge St, Dublin, Ireland
353 0 1 6779549
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Ranked #4 of 101 nightlife in Dublin
Type: Bar/ Clubs
Activities: Drinking
Description: Dublin's oldest pub is still kicking: a fun, friendly bar with lots of atmosphere.
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Union
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2013 NEW via mobile

We went here in a business trip and had a great time. Our seats were in the back bar and we had privacy and room to sit. The food was plentiful and tasty. The group all enjoyed themselves and we would go back on our own. Must see if you enjoy the pub scene.

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Cincinnati, Ohio
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2013 NEW

There is a huge mix of people in this pub from all over the world. The service was good and the fish and chips were delicious!!! The decor is nice. People write things on dollars (or their currency) and put it on the walls. This is supposed to be the oldest pub in Dublin. Fun place to visit and have... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

Loved the atmosphere and the food was very good. Busy at night but several small areas so we kept wandering until we found a spot to sit and drink/eat.

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Hudsonville, Michigan
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013

What a cool, quant place. We had walked miles upon miles around Dublin and needed to rest our feet. We came upon The Brazen Head and holy cow!!! What a cool place! It was quant and felt very old. The service was awesome, especially for St. Patricks week! They were prompt and very nice.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013

Brazen head was one of our first stops on our pub crawl! It was so much fun. Great atmosphere and great food! We left our Canadian 5 dollar bill on the money walL! So neat

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Orlando
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2013

Let me tell you why you should go here. I left my $1000.00 cameral on a bus after a tour. I asked the manager for the pay phone and he handed me his Iphone and called the bus company for me. He then forgot he gave me the phone. I tracked him down and thanked him. This is the customer... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2013

We visited this place to attend the Storytelling night (http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g186605-d1382814-Reviews-An_Evening_of_Food_Folklore_and_Fairies-Dublin_County_Dublin.html) and loved the atmosphere of it's upstairs room, and the meal was incredible. I had Guinness stew and a Guinness with it and it was incredible. The musicians came upstairs and sang/played for us as well and they were great. This is one of Dublin's oldest pubs, too so lots... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2013

Loved The Brazen Head. Met some locals and have been lucky to keep in touch with them since! The bartender was wonderful... he gave us some interesting Irish history (or folklore) and made us laugh all night long. Best poured Guinness in Dublin! If you're not into the darkness that is Guinness, try the "Smittick's" or Harp! Live music!

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 20, 2013

It's a thrill to sit at a place that's so old and full of memories both past and present, one can't help but imagine and sense the history that is Brazen Head! Of course, it's a very traditional pub, offering comfortable surroundings, very courteous wait staff, and good traditional fare which altogether make this a must do stop when visiting... More

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Baildon, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2013

Absoloutely loved finding this little gem! Looks small from the outside but it has 3 separate bars and a covered courtyard, we paid 5 euros for a pint of guiness and 7 euros for a white wine and soda, they don't have soft drinks on tap, tend to be bottled so more expensive, the food was fab! traditional large portions... More

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