Great pub. In fact as Irish American who comes back every so often it's become my favorite place. The music on the sound system is always brilliant. Yea I'm biased. It's part alt, part rock part mood. The staff I have to say are really nice and understand customer service. A smile is always nice. The layout is amazing. Love it. Has to be seen. Photos don't do it justice. I'm a photographer too. Candles real and always burning. Only been here in afternoon. Looking forward to a night here. read more

Eclectic large pub that is extremely popular with young professionals. Hip vibe, yet cozy. Love the candelabras! Great music. Nice selection of craft beers. Thursday nights are usually pumping! read more

Blackbird - Pubs Near Me - Rathmines, D

Great selection of rotating craft beers and an outdoor patio for sunny days! The Blackbird does have a bit of a hipster vibe, but so does the modern craft beer scene in general so it shouldn't be a shock. The staff are super friendly and happy to give suggestions and tasters if you're undecided. The décor is quirky and fun, with vintage toys adorning the ceiling and shelves. It's actually quite a neat little collection, so even checking that out is entertaining. At the moment, they don't have a food menu per se; only 3 personal pizza options (and the pizza isn't great). You can get a pizza and pint for €10 any day of the week, though, so it's still a good value option if you need something to soak up the beer! read more

Blackbird - Bar area - Pubs Near Me - Rathmines, D

So I only stopped in here really quickly for the one drink the other day, and I must say I'm well jell of people that live around the area. As many others have pointed out before, it's a very funky, very well thought through pub. There are quirky details everywhere, from the Simpsons ice bucket to the hanging battleships behind the bar. I liked the area in the middle that's been made into a kind of room by dividing it from the rest with windows and doors. Good for a good session with your mates if you wanted your own little area. I can't comment on the beer / food situ as I had a quick glass of wine (which wasn't good to be honest), and was outa there. I will be back to try the rest though, and am looking forward to it too. read more

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I'm a big fan of P-Macs so I was looking forward to coming to Blackbird to see what its like. From the outside it looks pretty normal, with the recent redecoration from the ill fated Rathmines Inn making it look pretty smart. However inside its a pretty funky crazy place. We have weird tables, cabinets with star wars, ducks on the wall and even a bed lying around. There's even a sub area and a nice big outside area. GREAT! The beer selection is good, maybe not as good as other bars of this ilk, but I am guessing this will improve. No Food yet, but from the pizza ovens on the bar I reckon there will be soon. Music was good, a good indie mix nothing chartwise here! great. The only problem I had was the need to play the music at ridiculous levels. Now I like music and I listen to it loud, but up by the windows we couldn't hear ourselves speak. Just as we got used the current level of noise it seems to ramp up a level! Until at the end we left just to get away from it. What does this bar want to be? A place for people to sit and chat and have nice drinks. Hence the massive tables and chairs. Or do you want it to be a nightclub? in which case get rid of some tables make a dance floor and ramp up the music. Seriously Bar Manager TURN IT DOWN! It was 9pm on a Thursday. read more

Blackbird - Imperial cruiser spotted in blackbird. - Pubs Near Me - Rathmines, D

The place looks fine. Outside is much better looking than inside. The design of this place , Iam sorry to say, untasteful,you can see the gothic revival elements and at the same time game elements, like ducks or robots. it's really dark in the stairs, so if you drinking or you can't see proper, you better go to the accessible toilet on the ground floor. I actually have no idea about the food there, but they have pizza for 7,50 or 10 if you are buying pizza with beer. The staff, weeeel, some are nice, some just so impolite, unbelievable, I have never seen staff like that in any places in Dublin. Would I come back? Yes I might. But it wouldn't be my favourite place. read more

Blackbird - The interior - Pubs Near Me - Rathmines, D

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Best pub in rathmines and one of the few Dublin bars I'll miss! Great music, good vibe, fantastic terrace and decent wines by the glass. Like all their venues he beer selection is massive and even when it's full you can always find a spot. I like it best during the week when you can talk over the music and find a table for your group. read more

Great selection of craft beer, decent selection of cider, lots of board games and some comfortable chairs arranged around the place so you can find a cozy spot to chat w friends. Outside there is a big smoking area w communal tables, but on busy days, rain or shine, it always feels like they could do w more space out there. They have free tea and packet chips at the bar, there is also frozen pizza to be had (but I don't really recommend this). They also have a mild obsession with beer mats. Atmosphere is always casual and they play some really good music, a few TVs dotted around they place showing random movies and sometimes sport if that's your thing. Service is great, always friendly and mostly w a smile. read more

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Hipsters R' Us... Yes, down with the hipster trend this place has all the old school, random, mix-matched, we've not tried but really have tried interior about itself! Lamp shades, we love lampshades so we? Craft beers, ciders and stouts... A stash of board games available plus what's great is the spacious outdoor but if weather isn't on your side, there are some great little snug areas inside or with a group of people, no probs, they've a bunch of large desk seating laid on. First time here and definitely think I'll be back read more

Blackbird - Indoor seating - Pubs Near Me - Rathmines, D

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If I had more of a inner hipster I would be in heaven when I walk into Blackbird. I believe it is owned by the same people who are in charge of P Macs in the city center. Like P Mac's, the have a great selection of beer and games. The bar is pretty big including an outdoor section with heated seating. I actually went to watch the rugby game here- although not your typical sports bar, they played the commentary over the music as well as had a half time BBQ. There are not that many TV's so you may struggle to find a good vantage point on busier days however my party was about 12 people and we were comfortable and even had a table. It's a good neighbourhood bar for a few drinks but your I wouldn't go here expecting the night of my life. read more

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I read in a local magazine that this pub is perfect for a first date, and it is true, but not only to go on the first date, also for the second, to meet the friends, or for a night out with your work mates. The decoration is nice, warm, with candles and fire place, the atmosphere is great. The pub is cosy, with many different spaces: an outdoor space for smoker or for the days with good weather (they will come back, believe me), a room with a fire place and board games and a the big room with separate spaces. The venue was renewed mid 2015, if you were before you´ll be surprise with all the changes there. Good beer selection, tap, cans and bottles (even gluten free beers). They have some food / snacks to soak up the beer, in case you get hungry. The music is not bad. And for the sport lovers: no worries, the pub is fully equipped with tv´s to follow up your favourite game. read more

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This is my local, Blackbird. Ok, sometimes the music is a bit loud. And once they forgot our pizza. But you know what, pizza and beer night has become a bit of a habit with us. We share a pizza, have one or two pints and play games on the iPad (Smallworlds, Ticket to Ride). Once a week almost and I really look forward to it. The pizza is good. The beer is great. The staff are lovely. The music is always excellent. The toilets are clean. Decor is nice and a seat can usually be got. Vive la Blackbird. I'm so glad it's here. read more

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I'm giving a way a little secret here, but I've been enjoying Blackbird immensely recently as a sneaky place to watch the football with a few friends. Since we're usually the only people in the bar watching the game, we usually get great seats! Sure, you're knee deep in hipsters, but hipsters bring great craft beers, a decent whiskey selection and a fun atmosphere. I'll take that any day. If you drink up a hunger, there's pizzas to be had and the music is always pretty solid too. If fresh air is your thing, there's a cosy heated smoking section outside. Great for midweek drinks unless there's football on, in which case stay away, we need the seats ;) read more

Blackbird - Clásico time! - Pubs Near Me - Rathmines, D

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Haha we use this pub as the final stop of a Run to Beer event each week. So you run for 4km then have a beer as your reward. Might seem odd being healthy then drinking but everything in moderation right ;) This is a great pub. Nice and big with the bar in the center. Good selection of beers and a very impressive outdoor area which I am pleased to say isn't filled with smokers so i was well delighted with that. On Wednesday nights it's not even half full but I would guess it gets busy closer to the weekends. Nice read more

Blackbird - Really nice beer. 10.7% - Pubs Near Me - Rathmines, D

Cool, trendy, funky? I don't know, man. I think it's a silly, tasteless, quasi hipster place. From interior design (ducks on the wall, really?) to goofy selection of beer, games by the entrance, bed as a table... Pardon my language, but all they miss is a huge statue of boob in the middle of the room (shoot, I gave em an idea now), it's such a pointless mash of everything. I guess they went for something different and original, but this is one of those examples of breaking the rules without a good reason. As someone on the page said already, I'd rather go to Slattery's, thanks. I know I can have a nice conversation there, intelligent even, and no one is shouting in high pitched voice or taking selfies. And no rubber ducks. read more

The ol'Rathmines Inn had a well needed makeover and it is now a cool trendy pub. I love the decor and the staff is always so helpful. Thumbs up! Great selection of beer even though is a tad bit too expensive for my taste. It's a welcome asset to Rathmines! read more

Was there a door guy who was Polish as f*ck with the same name as my dear father? Na prawda, tak. Did that woman just point me toward Elvis Juice IPA and despite my distaste for both Elvis and IPAs, did I love it? I did. Did that man just say he had 30 beers on tap, I might as well sample them all and get drunk? He did. Damn that Dublin saison was good. If only we weren't getting up at 7am today... Thanks Katie and Dave (and the lass who gave me free candy). You all are five million stars in my book. And of course the ambiance. And of course the schizophrenic but wildly decent music. Come visit in Colorado. We will treat you right. read more

Called in here a little while ago with 2 friends on a girly night out. I'd read the reviews and heard it was "hipster", the definition of which had escaped me this far. If I had any doubt what hipster means, now I know. I loved this place. Really loved the decor and the eccentric details like the Star Wars ships hanging over the bar. We sat in the enclosed middle area and it was private while allowing us to look around us. As a social smoker (the shame), the smoking garden is great, enclosed and open areas and positioned to catch the evening sunshine. We shared two pizzas between the 3 of us and they were damn tasty. I was expecting a run of the mill thin base type that is usually found in pubs and was pleasantly surprised to be served piping hot soft doughy pizza with lots of spicy toppings (pepperoni) including sliced peppers and the pepperoni. I believe there is a beer and pizza deal but none of us were drinking beer. My only complaint (and considering we had wine and pizza I shouldn't really have one) is that the area leading to the toilets is very badly lit. Unfortunately I tend to be a wee bit accident prone and this area actually made me nervous. Please put another light there to make the stairs safer! read more

This is a sh1te bar. This will always be the Rathmines Inn. Sad to see it change, but it's the third time, coal porter some time ago, then something I can't remember but wasn't bad. I went into this place and OMG beards, hipsters, craft beers, appalling furniture and designs. We need to rip this apart. The Rathmines Inn will be back, take some time, but seriously this is awful tacky and as a number of reviewers have said, staff are awful There are board games available. Jesus There can be Pizza ordered, awful idea Again the gawky furniture designs are so flat and unimaginative, #Ruined the Rathmines inn. # Wait for the above to re / open.. read more

One of the best beer selections I've seen in Dublin, and a very friendly barman who let me taste multiple beers. It's a very cozy spot for this time of year (winter) with a lovely fireplace and candles all around. There's a selection of fun board games and big tables to play them on. Great for a big group or just two of you. The funky decor around the place add to the great vibe. Looking forward to going back! read more

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Nobody actually knows what a Craft Beer really is.. I think a big group of Dublin lads went to Berlin and all they can really remember is we gotta have some of whatever those guys's are having. Yeah like fuck this Heinieken shit. And fuck Guiness too. All we really know is that Craft Beers go better with heavy bass over the speakers. Especially with Groove Pop songs like Royals by Lorde or Hozier's Take Me To Church. You know, those songs that are real chill but also a pop song that you can kind of dance to. Craft Beers are so much more than just beers. They're an excuse to talk about childish things while appearing refined. eg. Hey I'm a young up and coming aspirational business professional and I have a flat on Adelaide Road. Yet I also love Manga and and Star wars. And I'm thinking of reading some Terry Pratchett now that he's dead. I mean I like Star Wars because of it's cultural impact but my favourite space epic is Contact because it's about real astrology. Also did you know that in Interstellar, Matthew McCaunaghay's explanation of black holes is a complete rip off of the way Sam Neill did it in Event Horizon? Oh Blackbird is a really good place to go to watch football actually. I forgot to mention that read more

Just 10 minutes walking from home, The Blackbird is one of the coolest pub I've ever try ! 200% hipster but no worry anyone can go there and have a good time. Just open your mind and try to understand that there's a hundred ways to enjoy the place. The first is the beer : great selection with Belgium beers. I tried one which was delicious. No risk, the waiter let you taste it before ordering (thug life) ! Then, decorations : A-M-A-Z-I-N-G ! you can seat on a chair (classic), on a sofa, on a bed, on a big comfortable couch... Put your glass on a table or an old sideboard or various old furnitures! All that in a dark atmosphere lighted by candles. The ambiance is really atypical and you'll love it. You can also play games like Monopoly or chess and enjoy a pizza! If you spend a night in Rathmines, I highly recommend this pub ! read more

Really cool place in one of the finest areas of the city. The music plus an amazing decoration makes this pub unique and funny for a few pints. Here you can find a huge selection of beers and food in a great atmosphere. read more

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Pretty cool bar with some good craft beers. The decor is really cool, the music is interesting but mostly nice and gets blent in as background. They also give out crisps? That was the first time I see that. I came here for a drink in the evening so it wasn't too crowded, but I'd love to come back sometimes when it's crowded. read more

This is a gem of a pub! I went here for a few drinks a few weeks back and it has such a laid back vibe with an old style feel, eclectic furniture and funky lampshades. There were board games to play which added to the quirky retro vibe. Only sorry I don't have more time to spend here read more

Favorite pub while on holiday in Dublin. Great, eclectic collection of stuff in the pub to look at, including Star Wars replica toys hanging from the ceiling. Nice outside patio for the smokers, too. Bar staff friendly and attentive. read more

Blackbird - Best pub in Rathmines! - Pubs Near Me - Rathmines, D

I'm a big fan of Blackbird, in Rathmines. On a fine day, walking out of town, it's lovely to hear the buzz in the beer garden, and it's always packed with all kinds, regardless of the time or the day. The interior is a collision of shabby chic and QOTSA/Star Wars memorabilia, with various kinds of chairs (with varying levels of support, that said) and tables. It'd be a lovely place to take a date - there are boards games and sweets, and cheap pizza (cheap because it's frozen mind you). Plenty to keep you occupied. Overall, the atmosphere is really intimate and warm. Good selection of craft beers and a really nice malbec. Nice staff and a really lovely local. read more

Great vibe - mix between a five and cocktail bar. Set in what I assume to be an old hotel lobby. Melted candles, good drinks and great atmosphere. Wish they had other food options besides pizza (which coming from NYC, didn't look that great). Can't wait to sit outside when the weather gets better! read more

Only good thing is the beer selection. Considering every second pub (and off license) sell craft beer now, this is not a selling point. Prices are crazy, especially for where it is, this isn't Temple Bar. I was charged €13.60 for a Punk IPA and a 5AM Saint, making €6.80 a pint. Although i'm not 100% it was a pint, glass felt smaller somehow, as if it was one of those 2/3 pint glasses. Sitting in beer garden on pointlessly mismatched chairs at a table made from a delivery pallette and empty beer barrels, looking at ducks on the wall I realise I am far too uncool to be there. However they were showing the world cup, but alas 70s hipster music got the nod over commentary. Staff are grand and they will probably do the pizza from Cassidys which is good but overall I wouldn't recommend to anyone. Basically going in with less than €40 is pointless, and even at that you wouldn't be there for more than two hours. Old Rathmines Inn was terrible, this isn't much better. read more

Fun place -- wish I had time to come back during my brief visit! If you love beer, Star Wars, and really friendly service, this place is for you. read more

SUCH a cool place! I've only been once but really loved what was going on there. It's decorated in a quirky but endearing way- funky lamps, old couches, and long wooden tables. They have many different beers to choose from so that's always a nice find. It's in Rathmines but not completely isolated from town, and the road leads to Camden so you can just make your way down. The crowd is quite hipster-y, so if that's not your cup of tea, I would choose another bar. I will definitely go back at some point! read more

This place is great, lovely to see the old Rahmines Inn getting a makeover. The pizza and beer deal is great value. We brought friends and they loved the mad décor, the ducks...and the bed. Great staff and good service. We will be back read more

Best craft beer boozer in Dublin in my humble opinion. Nice smoking area and plenty of space inside. Pool table, board games, jenga etc. Open fire for the winter evenings. Tenner for a beer and a pizza which is a great deal, they often run out of pizza tho... coz of all the hungry hippos read more

The refurbished Rathmines Inn of days gone by, Blackbird is a quirky addition to this part of town. Although it is deliberately hipster with furniture made from old beds and crates and the like, the decor is still amusing/interesting to talk about. A nice touch is that there are games like Jenga floating around for people to play with, and when I was there they were giving out free packets of Meanies. There is an extensive selection of craft beer which the staff are able to be informative about, and it is by no means overpriced. For me, this pub is better in the summer months when we can use the (fabulous) covered beer-garden. The music inside is too loud and you have to scream to be heard, which is its only negative point. However, overall it's a great place to spend a casual evening. read more

This was definitely one of the coolest pubs to go to while visiting Ireland! They had such a neat collection of Star Wars memorabilia hanging above the bar. They also have these kind a Libra's overflowing with wax because they constantly switch out the candle sticks. The ambience of this pub is just amazing and it is complete with an assortment of boardgames to keep you entertained. We played Janga. There was also an awesome deal, a pint and a pizza for 12 euro. read more

Blackbird is just the perfect location if you wanna go for a good pint, nice craftbeers (speaking for my friends, as not that many GF options out yet) or different ciders, now we talking as they offer more than just the stereotypical Bulmers . I love the layout and the design its similar to their sister pubs Cassidys and Pmac´s must run the family, however blackbird just wins with the amazing outdoor backgarden/ smoking area. Finally a pub with decent seating and if the sun is out you are able to catch some sunny spell. So if you are in the area and feel like a drink alfresco go and check them out and if you live a bit further away its defo worth the effort to leave the city centre for a change and enjoy some pints with your mates. read more

Insanely hipster, with some ridiculous table options (school desk which could be functional or ornamental) .... But if looking for a drink in Rathmines, not a bad spot, friendly bar staff and comfortable yet chilled smoking area. read more

Cool hipster-esque bar that ticks most of the boxes. Craft beer, pizza, wine, good music play list and cosy dimlit atmosphere. A good spot to while away an evening :) read more

Great selection of drinks, nice big smoking area and board games to play with outside! Good place to start a night out,would definitely recommend for a few drinks before heading into town read more

I love this place! The beer selection is amazing! Nice and cozy atmosphere. Staff is always nice and helpful. If you are ever here, try draught Weihenstephen Weissbier. :) read more