The REAL Irish Pubs

Liisa · 18-10-2011 2:13pm #1

I know: such a typical question for a tourist...
So this is my story:
I'm 20 years old and I moved from a small town nears Stuttgart in Germany to Dublin 2 weeks ago and I'm going to stay here for a hole year.
This is my third week now and you know what: the only people I get to know to are the people in my office, my appartment and a bunch of Germans. Really: I think there are more German people in Dublin than Irish!
I'm searching for something like that:
A real irish pub, not a tourist pub, where I can find all the things that I've heard of and that made me want to come here (I've heard also from irish people). Some comfortable place where I can have a craic, chat with cool guys (who might be drunk

) and where a pint costs less than 4,50euro (maybe)...

Thank you for your help in advance otherwise I have to try every pub in Dublin (one year is plenty of time to do that!):D

old hippy · 18-10-2011 2:18pm

Hi Liisa. I recommend you stay away from the tourist trap that is Temple Bar and instead, try these

Kehoe's on South Anne St
Toners Merrion Row/Baggot St area
Stag's Head at Dame Lane
Grogan's behind the Powerscourt Townhouse Centre

All tried and tested by generations of thirsty Dubliners and visitors alike

mojesius · 18-10-2011 2:21pm

Stags Head, O'Donoghues, Kehoes, McDaids, Mulligans on Poolbeg St.

Foggy Dew & Bruxelles are good on a Sat

stovelid · 18-10-2011 2:27pm

Long Hall
Kehoes
Grogans
Hartigans
Stags Head
O Briens (Leeson Street)
Mulligans
The Sackville
Dice Bar
The Cobblestone
The Lord Edward
The Ha' penny Inn

Eldoco · 18-10-2011 2:31pm

the celt on lower abby st is good pub to. alwas live music and get good food in there too...

Liisa · 18-10-2011 2:40pm

Wow! Thank you for that quick reply to all of you...
So I have a lot to try!

An yes... I'm not really into the Temple Bar district... it's obvious that it's more for tourists... at least nowadays!:)

old hippy · 18-10-2011 2:45pm

Liisa wrote: »

Wow! Thank you for that quick reply to all of you...
So I have a lot to try!
An yes... I'm not really into the Temple Bar district... it's obvious that it's more for tourists... at least nowadays!:)

Nothing wrong with touristy places, of course. It's just that they're a bit pricey and not always as friendly as they make out. The pubs, that is, not the tourists...

Liisa · 18-10-2011 3:15pm

old hippy wrote: »

Nothing wrong with touristy places, of course. It's just that they're a bit pricey and not always as friendly as they make out. The pubs, that is, not the tourists...

Yeah, maybe it's more about the expensive prices and the unfriendly stuff! :rolleyes:

old hippy · 18-10-2011 3:19pm

Liisa wrote: »

Yeah, maybe it's more about the expensive prices and the unfriendly stuff! :rolleyes:

Tbh, I don't mind paying a bit over the odds - if the pub is good atmosphere and all that. But the examples here are prettty much a good indicator of the best Dublin has to offer. And making me homesick, as well! :rolleyes:

I would, however, take issue with the Foggy Dew - IMHO, it's just not the same since they opened it out. But hey, who knows? You might meet Mr Right there...

tony 2 tone · 18-10-2011 3:21pm

Fallons on Dean street, it's close to St Patricks Cathedral. Lovely pint of Guinness and it costs 4.20

The Thomas House is a good spot for rock punk and metal music, has gigs on too.

Dubdude · 18-10-2011 3:23pm

Where abouts are you living in dublin there might be a few good pubs nearer to you as all the above mentioned are in the city centre.

Liisa · 18-10-2011 3:49pm

Nevertheless, thank you all!
I'm living very close to the city centre at the moment. 10min. walkingdistance from St. Stephens Green. But only for another 7 weeks, than I have to move to something cheaper!
And yes, if I earned any money, I wouldn'd mind if a pint costs 2euro more or less if the athmosphere is okay... how ever: I'll follow your hints!

Hermy · 18-10-2011 6:50pm

Try the Dawson Lounge on Dawson Street.

Shanannigan · 18-10-2011 7:42pm

bit of local bias here but i'm gonna second the cobblestone... not that any of the other pubs listed aren't good mind.. just that the cobblestone would be my own favorite among them
the international can be alright the odd time too

also.. slattery's in rathmines is a pretty decent spot

admiralofthefleet · 18-10-2011 8:16pm

if you want a real irish pub stay away from the tourist areas. the strand house at the 5 lamps on the north strand is a 'baptism of fire' if you want to experience a real irish pub
the bachelor inn on bachelor walk is a toned down version

wicklowwonder · 18-10-2011 8:54pm

Ryan on Queen St. is my favourite pub in the city or else the Cobblestone.

Simon Adebisi · 18-10-2011 11:57pm

Mulligans supposedly has the best Guinness in ireland. No idea if its true but it does taste unreal in there. Like cream.

The Scientician · 19-10-2011 5:22am

Eldoco wrote: »

the celt on lower abby st is good pub to. alwas live music and get good food in there too...

Has it moved from Talbot Street?

deaddonkey · 19-10-2011 8:54am

wicklowwonder wrote: »

Ryan on Queen St. is my favourite pub in the city or else the Cobblestone.

Cobblestone is in the guidebooks, and consequently is full of tourists these days.

wicklowwonder · 19-10-2011 8:57am

deaddonkey wrote: »

Cobblestone is in the guidebooks, and consequently is full of tourists these days.

If you go midweek it can be ok. I dont think I have ever drank there at a weekend so can't really comment.

stovelid · 19-10-2011 12:56pm

tony 2 tone wrote: »

Fallons on Dean street, it's close to St Patricks Cathedral. Lovely pint of Guinness and it costs 4.20 The Thomas House is a good spot for rock punk and metal music, has gigs on too.

wicklowwonder wrote: »

Ryan on Queen St. is my favourite pub in the city or else the Cobblestone.

Good choices.

Tiocfaidh Armani · 19-10-2011 2:40pm

Eldoco wrote: »

the celt on lower abby st is good pub to. alwas live music and get good food in there too...

Bit of a tourist pub but a decent mox of folk, I love that pub myself.:)

Tiocfaidh Armani · 19-10-2011 2:42pm

Simon Adebisi wrote: »

Mulligans supposedly has the best Guinness in ireland. No idea if its true but it does taste unreal in there. Like cream.

Never been but heard it being mentioned a few times. What street is it on, need to check it out.

Davidth88 · 19-10-2011 3:04pm

Poolbeg St

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Simon Adebisi · 19-10-2011 3:09pm

About a 60 second walk from the gates of trinity.

problemchimp · 19-10-2011 3:21pm

Jaysus, I'd murder a few pints now after reading this thread.

fontanalis · 19-10-2011 7:47pm

Some great pubs mentioned; I'll throw in The Palace on Fleet Street and Cassidys on Wexford street. Is it true COnways on Parnell Street has gone?

easygoing39 · 19-10-2011 8:49pm

yes,Conways is long closed now,pity,as I liked it.

stovelid · 20-10-2011 12:38pm

Conways was a nice spot alright. Been gone a while now.

Nealons on Capel Street is another nice boozer. As is Slatterrys in Rathmines

sensibleken · 20-10-2011 12:45pm

Ill throw in Devitts on Camden street. very good trad session on a friday which i play at.

other great ones have been mentioned so im going to just reiterate Grogans and, if your out this way, my favourite pub in the world Slatterys in Rathmines.

happy drinkin!

problemchimp · 20-10-2011 1:12pm

sensibleken wrote: »

Ill throw in Devitts on Camden street. very good trad session on a friday which i play at.

other great ones have been mentioned so im going to just reiterate Grogans and, if your out this way, my favourite pub in the world Slatterys in Rathmines.

happy drinkin!

I started my drinking apprenticeship (underage) in Devitts a long long time ago. I grew up around the corner. Haven't been there in years so I might drop in for the trad some friday. Funny enough I always start off in Grogans if ever I'm out in town.

The REAL Irish Pubs

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