Temple Bar
10:30 AM - 2:30 AM
Monday
10:30 AM - 1:30 AM
Tuesday
10:30 AM - 1:30 AM
Wednesday
10:30 AM - 1:30 AM
Thursday
10:30 AM - 2:30 AM
Friday
10:30 AM - 2:30 AM
Saturday
10:30 AM - 2:30 AM
Sunday
12:30 PM - 2:30 AM
About
Funky shops, eclectic cafes and hordes of stylish young Europeans have made Temple Bar one of the most popular tourist destinations in the city.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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Address
Neighborhood: Temple Bar
How to get there
  • Jervis • 4 min walk
  • Abbey St • 7 min walk
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  • Jamaalg212
    New Jersey69 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A Blast at the Bar
    Loud, crowded, touristy and AMAZING! Great place for a pint, some good pub food, live music and socializing with strangers. After sightseeing all day we ended up here three nights during our trip and loved every minute of it. Highly recommend visiting during your stay. Also an very cool Whisky bar right next door serving amazing whiskys!.
    Visited October 2023
    Traveled with friends
    Written November 2, 2023
  • matriceli
    13 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Busy but fun
    Went on a Monday in November and it was absolutely packed - not sure if anyone in there apart from the bar staff was from Dublin. Can only imagine how busy it gets at weekends and at busy times! Music was good and prices in line with expectation. Would go back.
    Visited November 2023
    Traveled with friends
    Written November 14, 2023
  • Ole-Kristian
    Drammen Municipality, Norway18 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Tipsy evening at Temple Bar.
    We travelled all the way from Norway to try some Guinness at this venue. Its a great place to visit. But during the night we all became a little tipsy. No one remembers what happened last night, so we've decided to go back and give it another go today.
    Visited April 2024
    Traveled with friends
    Written April 27, 2024
  • Hilltop V
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fun place, very hip bar staff, great male and female musicians. Bad doorman experience.
    Very nice place, great bar staff and the musicians are top notch, but, here's the but! I think you need to consider as a company who you employ on your doors. I was walking taking photographs like everyone else would when one of your doormen threatened me with words like, don't even f$*ing think about it. I was a bit shocked to be honest as I was not pointing a camera in his direction.
    Visited May 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written May 5, 2024
  • therichastill
    Stevenage, United Kingdom3,327 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Trendy Area of Dublin
    As one would expect with most city centre locations around Europe things are more expensive. So if you are intending on going out drinking in the Temple Bar area you will expect to pay a bit more for things like drinks and meals. That said the area is really nice and there are lots of nice little shops and the cobbled streets give the area a nice charm although depending on your footwear or mobility you may struggle. I would definitely recommend visiting the area as this will give you a bit of an idea of what Dublin used to be like in the 19th Century. The majority of the area is still as it once was but you do not have to go too far to reconnect to the 21st Century. Recommended.
    Visited May 2024
    Traveled solo
    Written May 25, 2024
  • FyingKiwi
    Christchurch, New Zealand1,132 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Discordant Symmetry
    A visit to Dublin would never be complete without a visit to Temple Bar. Here you will find a bit of everything that might represent Ireland and Tourism combined. Here you will find Pubs packed with patrons and live musical entertainers. Add to this the abundance of souvenir retailers and eating establishments willing to provide refreshments. Mix in the hordes of attendees, and you are within a mix of discordant symmetry.
    Visited May 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written May 26, 2024
  • Amy
    South East England, United Kingdom8 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Loved the atmosphere
    A great atmosphere and something definitely worth seeing whilst in Dublin. We often passed Temple Bar throughout our trip and it was always busy throughout the day. We did go in and had a drink and watched a couple of live songs. It’s worth going to experience but the drinks are quite pricey and it does get very busy whilst inside!
    Visited June 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written June 10, 2024
  • heatbetr
    Bournemouth, United Kingdom80 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Irish Music To Lift the Heart ♥
    Fascinating area to visit. Many bars with live music. The Temple Bar during daytime very busy. Impossible to find a seat, but worth a quick walk through. Walking the streets you get a flavour of Irish charm.
    Visited June 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written June 14, 2024
  • OlVirginny
    Richmond, Virginia139 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    Touristy But Fun for Ambling During the Day
    It was fun for a visit, but for travelers wanting a quiet experience or older folks: forget it. I'd opt for the Liberties neighborhood nearby instead, and you can still walk to a pub (early in tourist season) to avoid loud and young tourists. If I sound like a get-off-my-lawn curmudgeon: yep. This neighborhood is not the place to stay the night if you want peace and quiet, but the energy is fun during the day. Some of the shopping is good, but sadly a lot of shops are nothing you won't find better elsewhere in Dublin or Ireland, generally.
    Visited June 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written June 22, 2024
  • Sasha Marie
    2,021 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great atmosphere, expensive drinks
    Great atmosphere here and lots of little pubs and shops to see. The graffiti is really good as well so that is something to keep an eye out for. We went to a sports bar in Temple Bar and had the BEST time watching football then had a live band. Really loved this place however the price of drinks is disgusting. This is London prices without a doubt, though the service was excellent. Worth a visit but might have to remortgage…
    Visited February 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written June 30, 2024
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Roxanne W
Kingswinford, UK317 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2020 • Couples
Temple Bar is the bar you have to visit when in Dublin and the atmosphere and live music does not disappoint. We visited in the day and evening and saw 4 different artists and had a great time, it was very busy. The drinks as everyone warns you are exceptionally expensive especially if you don’t drink Guinness and want spirits. Even soft drinks were £4 euros and my dissarano and coke was £14 euros! So bring lots of money and be prepared.
Written March 15, 2020
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Global99858
2 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 • Friends
In my opinion Dublin as a whole has aggressive people generally, and Temple bar excels in ripping off customers with outrageous prices. The food portion's seem to be derived from portion's from the second world war rationing era and are so overpriced as to amount to usery, including the userous price of drinks which I have never encountered elsewhere. The staff in some bars and shops are so incredibly rude, very aggressive, and seem to think they are something special for some reason. If you ask a simple question or correct them in any way for their mistakes in overcharging you or providing the wrong item, you are invariably met with bizarre aggression and the prefix "Wha!" which is used constantly as a reflex reaction in Dublin. The central city in some areas is filthy, and the only place remotely worth visiting is the national museum which is free (for now). Dublin, and Temple bar especially is over crowded and smells like vomit and urine in the mornings. Phlegm on the pavements and elsewhere (spitting seems to be a national sport) is frequently encountered. The prices are outrageous for most things. Why anyone would want to visit Dublin or Temple Bar is a mystery. There are other cities which offer far better sightseeing, nicer people and even though still pricey are better value for money. A year in a desert would be preferable to a weekend in Dublin or Temple Bar.
Written May 22, 2020
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janep1
Sheffield, UK675 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020
it's somewhere you need to visit as it is very attractive but the drinks are ridiculously priced ( even for Dublin) 42.40 for a round for 4 people and it was so overcrowded you could not move at all. Whilst the music is good there are lots of other options in Dublin for great live music.
If you want to see it I would pop in and out and don' bother with a dirnk- mine got knocked around so much in the crowd barely none of it reached my mouth anyway
Written January 13, 2020
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Rich A
Swindon, UK103 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2020 • Couples
The Temple Bar is definitely the visual highlight of some really cool bars in the area. The stunning red colour and the flower baskets give it a real fresh look. Inside it has lots of different spaces in quite a dim lit atmosphere.
Food menu is limited and comparatively pricey but the majority of people sat in there seemed to be there for a drop of the black stuff. The live music and pretty full pub made it buzz in a good way. Judging by the lack of seats this place is really popular and well worth a visit and ticking off your tourist trap list.
Written March 12, 2020
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Double A
12 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2020 • Solo
Molly Malones opened its doors and packed the pub on a night when all the pubs were closing due to health and safety fears for their staff and for the good of the public. They sold out for a few extra quid at a time where our country and publicans need to act sensibly for the safety of themselves and others. Shame on them. Avoid it once this all passes and everywhere reopens. Find yourself a proper Irish pub and not a plastic Paddy one like this in Temple Bar.
Written March 16, 2020
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SRJB_London
London312 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020
Everyone goes to the Temple Bar, and so should you.

The downside of this advice is that the place is crowded, especially at weekends, so it can be hard to find a seat. Admittedly trying to do so when the pub was crammed with Welsh rugby fans was optimistic (though ultimately successful). Prices aren't low, but with a steady stream of tourists, it's hard to argue with their business model.

We had a pint of Smethwick (?) IPA and a glass of white wine, and perched next to the busts of the river gods. (I might be misremembering that bit).
Written February 15, 2020
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Joesph Morgan
Louisiana, MO2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2019 • Family
I came to temple bar with my family a few days before Christmas there, and had the most delightful waitress imaginable. Me, my wife, and son had come to Dublin as a part of my sons graduation present. We were hesitant to go into the bar because it was so busy, as well as my son does have autism, and the crowds can really bother him.
We thought we’d only stay for one pint and then pack up to see somewhere else, but then Amber came over and served us. We had a different waitress before who had frizzy hair, who didn’t really seem to care about her job And was quite rude, and didn’t put in any effort to try and keep customers. But it was when Amber, who cheerfully greeted us with that lovely smile if hers, that we ended up staying. Most people would ignore my son, but when we placed an order, she looked at my son and acknowledged him as if she didn’t see his disability. We ended up staying for a good 3 hours, because my son Noah felt so comfortable. It’s a rare occasion when he feels so at ease in such a busy establishment. Honestly I just wanted to write this saying thank you to Amber, I honestly wish there were more waitresses like this lovely young lady. As a father it makes me happy that not all people judge those where different. Thanks Amber for making Dublin an amazing experience for myself, as well as my family. Have a happy new year, and all the best to you darling.
Written January 1, 2020
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Oliver de Roeck
Cambridge, UK22 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020 • Couples
This place always seems to be busy and it has a live band on that creates an amazing environment. The drinks may be a little more expensive but they are worth it.
If you go to Dublin you have to pay a visit here one night!
Written March 10, 2020
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Rusmir
Dublin, Ireland190 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2019 • Friends
If you are in Dublin for a very first time this is must see place. Live gigs, gret selection of beers, gins and whiskeys, vivid and vybrant atmosphere, overcrowded with tourists coming all around the world. Food & drinks are more expensive then in other city center spots, but it's always good to feel the vibe of the Dublin's most famous city centre's street and pub. Before planning your visit, check for openi g/closing times, as many of the pubs due to covid19 are still being closed or operating shorter then usual. I visited a place several times and it was always magnificient.
Written September 19, 2020
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MrThomas1981
Ipswich, UK956 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2022
Temple bar is a proper cheesy tourist trap and you are way more likely to bump into tourists from the other side of the globe than you are an actual Dubliner in here! It was absolutely packed when we went so for the COVID nervy types, it would be best to stay clear as social distancing is absolutely impossible! In fact I haven't seen such a meat market since my student union days. There is live music most of the time although I am slightly dubious as to how much of it was 'live' and how much was backing track'- a few pints and this ceases to matter as you very quickly get carried along with it all! Beer is pricey and spirits even more so but I didn't see much difference between here and many other places. As far as I could see, the only way to save a few euro on beer is to take the bus/train/luas to the end of the line and find the nearest dingy working men's club but others may be able to say differently. Relax, go with the flow and enjoy temple bar for what it is!
Written March 30, 2022
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