Category: Dublin’s Victorian Pubs

3 Harry Street, D2
t. +353 (0)1 679 4395 /McDaids Dublin
Established in 1779, McDaids is situated off
fashionable Grafton Street near Dublin city centre.
One of the true literary pubs, i was frequented by
many of the greats of Irish literature, including Patrick
Kavanagh and Brendan Behan. Mcdaids retains its’
tradition of hospitality ad is popular with locals and
tourists alike.
Dating back to the C18, it still retains many features
from its’ time as a church. These days it serves an
excellent selection of craft beers in addition to pints
of Ireland’s best. When busy, head up the old steep
stairs to the top bar if you fancy a quiet pint. On busy
sporting occations, TV screens add to the atmosphere but music free, it remains
a place for conversation and is the perfect place for those wishing to soak up
Dublin’s past and present.
Open: Mod-Thurs 10.30am-11.30pm, Fri-Sat 10.30am-12.30am, Sun
12.30-11pm.

31 Fleet St. D2 t. +353 (0)1 671 4038 www.bowespub.com,
Bowe’s oozes old world charm and
is a haven from the crowded streets
and bars of nearby Temple Bar. It has a
reputation for fantastic pints as well as
whiskey tasting, with stock of over 270
whiskeys from around the world. They
also have a good selection of rotating
craft beers on tap and in bottles.
Bowes is deceivingly compact from
the outside, but surprisingly roomy
once you step inside the bar. You
immediately you get a sense of
stepping into a place removed from time. This is the place to go if you’re meeting
with friends or if you just want to get in out of the world for a little while and enjoy
a pint and read a newspaper.
Open: Mon- Thurs 4pm -11:30pm, Fri 4pm – 12:30am , Sat 11:30am- 12:30am,
Sun 3pm-11pm. Early sun opening for major sporting fixtures.

1 Chatham Street, D2
t. +353 (0)1 677 8596, nearysbardublin@gmail.com, www.nearys.ie
Neary’s is located on Chatham Street in the centre of
Dublin, off Grafton St, Dublin’s premier retail area.
Neary’s can be traced back to 1887 when Thomas Neary
was the proprietor and the name has stayed with the
bar ever since. The bar has retained it’s original Victorian
character and features and is an authentic establishment
which is a UNESCO listed City of Literature Bar.
During the day Neary’s serves freshly prepared food of
sandwiches, soup and salads, in a friendly and relaxed
environment. In the evening Neary’s comes alive with the
sound of conversation, with no televisions, conversation
has top billing as customers relax and savour its famous
pints of Guinness.
Opening Hours Monday – Thursday 10:30am –
11:30pm, Friday & Saturday 10:30am – 12:30am, Sunday 12:30pm – 11:00pm.

36-37 Pearse St. D2
t. +353 (0) 1 671 4074, www.oneillsdublin.com
Dating from 1885, this fabulous Pub and
Townhouse offers a taste of Old Dublin.
Lovingly maintained by the O’Neill family
for generations and oozing period grace
and charm, it offers a cozy and cheerful
ambience. Steeped in history, it has been
mentioned in Joyce’s Ulysees and was
used by Michael Collins as a safe house
during the War of Independence.
Opposite Trinity College and a few
minutes’ walk from Grafton St, it is renowned for great pints and quality food served
till late. Try their own craft ale ’O’Neill’s Red’ or choose from over 50 varieties of
Irish Whiskey which can be sampled in organized tastings. Why not try pulling
your own pint of Guinness! A charming place to stay, The Townhouse is centrally
located and offers 8 beautifully appointed rooms with mod cons.
Lunch served 12- 2.15pm. Dinner 5-9pm

5 Baggot St. Lower
t. +353 (0)1 676 2945, www.dohenyandnesbitts.ie,
One of Dublin’s oldest pubs, situated in the heart of Dublin City Centre. Doheny
& Nesbitts is a haunt for many of the
country’s leading politicians, sports,
and media presonalities with bars
and function rooms over three levels.
Why not sample the finest in Irish food
and drink? Come and enjoy the craic
and banter in Doheny & Nesbitts – a
must for any trip to Dublin.
Food served all day: breakfast, lunch,
and dinner. Live music every Sunday
and Monday from 8pm.
Open: Mon 10am-11.30pm, Tue 10am-Midnight, Wed &
Thur 10am-12.30am, Fri & Sat 10am-2am, Sun 12pm-11pm

8 Poolbeg St, D2
t. +353 (0)1 677 5582, www.mulligans.ie, ,
Mulligan’s is more than a Dublin pub; it is an Irish cultural phenomenon. A book
has even been written about it! It has a unique and colourful history, spanning
over two hundred years. It is so renowned for the quality of its Guinness that it is
known as “the home of the pint”.
Mulligan’s has hosted the famous Judy Garland, Seamus Heaney, Con Houlihan,
James Joyce and John F. Kennedy to name but a few. Quirkiness pervades its
atmosphere. The ashes of a US tourist are interred
in its clock and barmen have seen ghosts!
This fascinating pub encapsulates an atmosphere
and essence loved by both natives and tourists
alike. Customers will regale you with lore and
lies of the days of yore when doughty dockers
rubbed shoulders with celebrities from the Theatre
Royal across the street, newsmen from de Valera’s
Irish Press Group next door and students from
neighboring Trinity College.
Open: Mon-Thurs 10.30am-11.30pm. Fri- Sat
10.30am-12.30pm Sun 12.30-11pm.

Corner of Aungier/York Street, D2
t. + 353 (0)1 475 2722, www.theswanbar.com,
This icon of Irish licensed heritage has dispensed sustenance, shelter and social
culture to the citizenry of Dublin for at least six centuries. Totally unique amongst
Dublin pubs, The Swan is an authentic
Victorian pub that was once a medieval
inn. There has been a continuous
licence on this site since 1661 when
Sir Francis Aungier developed what
was then Dublin’s widest street. The
interior dates from 1897 and is one
of the few remaining intact Victorian
bars left in the city. The pub has played
a key role in the evolution of the Irish
nation as the premises was occupied
by the Irish volunteers in 1916 and again by the anti-treaty forces in 1922. The
pockmarks of artillery fire are still clearly visible on the exterior of the building.
The pub was bought in 1937 by Cavan man John Lynch; his son Sean attained
sporting fame playing rugby for Leinster, Ireland and The British and Irish Lions.
He has the distinction of playing in all four tests in the only Lions team ever
to beat the New Zealand All Blacks in the 1971 test series. The pub has a lot of
Sean’s rugby memorabilia on display. Call in and experience The Swan which
is unique among Dublin’s pub scene.
Open Mon -Thurs and Sun 11am- 11pm. Fri & Sat 11am – 0.30am.