Where to match the Rugby in Dublin

dizzydoll

Hi guys,

I will be in Dublin for the Italy game and will be staying near Merrion Square. Can anyone recommend a good pub in the area to watch the match and have a few pints that won't cost an arm and a leg? Willing to walk! Thanks

BeerNut

Alfie Byrne's on Earlsfort Terrace is good for the rugby. Pints start at €4.50.

odyssey06

Ryans of Beggars Bush?
http://beggarsbush.com/

Not sure what the atmosphere is like when Ireland are playing away, given its proximity to the Aviva stadium it's usually busy for home matches in rugby (or, full disclosure, soccer).

A grand 15 minute walk, crossing the *ahem* Grand Canal:
https://hittheroad.ie/#from=Merrion+Square,+Dublin(53.341451,-6.250315)&to=Ryans+Beggars+Bush,+Haddington+Road,+Dublin(53.336365,-6.236838)

LeinsterDub

The woodshed is a great spot

markest

Good pint in Mulligan's & always have the rugby on.

https://hittheroad.ie/#from=Merrion+Square,+Dublin(53.341451,-6.250315)&to=Mulligan's,+Dublin+City(53.346905,-6.255455)

Buckfast W

Dohney and Nesbitts is a good shout, they'll have the rugby on, pints are tasty and the pub grub ain't bad.

dizzydoll

Thanks for the recommendations!

Interested Observer

Buckfast W wrote: »

Dohney and Nesbitts is a good shout, they'll have the rugby on, pints are tasty and the pub grub ain't bad.

Would second this, plus it's very close to Merrion Square.