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“Outstanding pub”

Aug 2022

Simply the best wee pub in Dublin.

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“An amazing hidden gem”

Feb 2023

It’s obviously a local pub with regulars who are all very friendly, as are all the staff.

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MK1112
Edinburgh, United Kingdom524 contributions
My confession? Perfect pub!
Yet another pub steeped in history in Dublin. We were recommended to try by a friend and I’m glad we crossed the river to try! The barmaids were nice and we sat upstairs and enjoyed the perfect Guinness. Great pub
Visited February 2023
Traveled as a couple
Written February 16, 2023
Rjlx
Burton upon Trent, United Kingdom31 contributions
An amazing hidden gem
We visited here after not wanting to go to a touristy pub and accidentally stumbled across this pub, it’s a Brilliant hidden gem are we are so glad we visited. We sat upstairs and the whole pub had a great atmosphere. It’s obviously a local pub with regulars who are all very friendly, as are all the staff. The prices are good too and the Guinness tasted great. We would definitely return and recommend.
Visited February 2023
Written March 17, 2023
Kez1308
Manchester, United Kingdom22 contributions
The warmest welcome in Dublin!
Such a warm warm welcome, couldn’t have asked for more. Staff were absolutely fantastic (sorry ladies, we should have asked for your names). A real gem of a pub, full of history and a great authentic atmosphere. We visited on a recommendation and so glad we did. Will be our first port of call when we are next in Dublin again. Thank you.
Visited October 2023
Traveled with family
Written October 23, 2023

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Winnipeg, Canada330 contributions

Quirky little Irish Pub where locals gather

Dec 2019

We visited here twice during our holiday. The first time at the end of November, the second at the beginning of December. I had found this online, so we decided to check it out. There was a pretty small area around the bar, with more tables upstairs. We sat up on really tall stools by the bar. Locals came in to visit. Needless to say , we had a lot of fun! Paul got to pour his own pint of Guiness, and was awarded a certificate. He also bought a souvenir tshirt. Nibbles aka snacks were available for purchase. Would love to go back!

Written April 7, 2020

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AnneCissie

Ramsbottom, UK293 contributions

Quirky little pub

Feb 2020 • Couples

Best value in Dublin centre. Tiny pub with a big heart. Very friendly landlady and chap who referred to himself as the hired help ha ha. Best kept ales we tasted, friendly locals and very reasonably priced. Quirky building , definitely worth seeking out

Written February 17, 2020

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Rodduz84

Cardiff, UK196 contributions

Wouldn't bother

Jan 2020 • Couples

Reviews looked great. Walked in and its basically a box room with everyone watching horse racing. Nobody says a word! Bartender is a miserable f****r. Carry on walking. Some absolute brilliant pubs right round the corner... Brannigan's for one.

Written January 17, 2020

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Rjlx

Burton upon Trent, UK31 contributions

An amazing hidden gem

Feb 2023

We visited here after not wanting to go to a touristy pub and accidentally stumbled across this pub, it’s a Brilliant hidden gem are we are so glad we visited. We sat upstairs and the whole pub had a great atmosphere. It’s obviously a local pub with regulars who are all very friendly, as are all the staff. The prices are good too and the Guinness tasted great. We would definitely return and recommend.

Written March 17, 2023

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Susan R

13 contributions

Quaint & worth a visit

Jan 2020 • Couples

We visited here as we heard so much about it & that it was soo small - which it is.
We had one drink & unfortunately we werent there for the music.
Nice bar worth a visit while in Dublin just unfortunately the bar man was very grumpy to everyone.

Written January 12, 2020

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Newby Cat

Sheffield, UK158 contributions

What A Place

Aug 2022 • Couples

Popped in here for a quick pint before heading back to our hotel.

But this is Dublin! Got chatting to the staff and settled. Then local (Pete? Lad who spent time in Sheffield & is 60 in September) and that was it we were in for the long haul.

This is what pubs are about, chatting to total strangers & putting the world to right.

We stayed so long we missed food but it didn’t matter - the place is great.

Written August 9, 2022

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Kez1308

Manchester, UK22 contributions

The warmest welcome in Dublin!

Oct 2023 • Family

Such a warm warm welcome, couldn’t have asked for more. Staff were absolutely fantastic (sorry ladies, we should have asked for your names). A real gem of a pub, full of history and a great authentic atmosphere. We visited on a recommendation and so glad we did. Will be our first port of call when we are next in Dublin again. Thank you.

Written October 23, 2023

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MK1112

Edinburgh, UK524 contributions

My confession? Perfect pub!

Feb 2023 • Couples

Yet another pub steeped in history in Dublin.

We were recommended to try by a friend and I’m glad we crossed the river to try! The barmaids were nice and we sat upstairs and enjoyed the perfect Guinness.

Great pub

Written February 16, 2023

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Brian C

Glasgow, UK7 contributions

Really taken aback by the treatment I got by a barmaid

Jul 2019 • Solo

I'm an occasional visitor to Dublin and always like going to the confession box for a pint.
To my astonishment as I went in today July 8th at 21.15pm the bar lady went out the front door and called me out. She said you have had too much to drink and I'm not serving you.
I protested that I've had 3 pints since 6pm.
She didn't care and went back in.
Bar owner, you need to have a word with her. Women in her late 50's with long black hair.
Anyway I went a small walk to a pub that I've never been to Brannigans and got a warm welcome. I'm there now writing this review. They don't think I've had enough!!

Written July 8, 2019

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Ben White

Northampton, UK1,675 contributions

Small Pub, Good Atmosphere

Dec 2018 • Couples

It’s very hidden as there’s a lot of scaffolding covering it which is a shame because it’s a lovely little pub.
It’s near the spire and just off a very busy shopping street. You’ll get a few looks in there from the locals, once they hear you’re not Irish but they’re harmless. There’s a small sitting area upstairs and toilets downstairs.
When we arrived a singer was setting up, in amazing he could fit especially with how busy the pub was, but he did!!
It’s a very good atmosphere, and the locals get friendlier once you’ve had a few drinks, definitely recommend coming here to experience a traditional Irish pub and to have a PROPER pint of Guinness.

Written December 12, 2018

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