We were on our way to the Palace Bar and saw this pub along the way. So, we thought, "Why not?" While we could only sit outside due to the pandemic measures at the time, we enjoyed our time at Cassidy's -- a well-known establishment that's been serving pints and drinks since 1856. We took a table that was technically in front of a Chinese restaurant storefront, but we had a great view of the Spire as the sun was setting as we enjoyed glasses of Jameson Crested. There's quite an amount of history that has taken place at Cassidy's, as we found out -- apparently, the bar is owned and managed by former President Bill Clinton's cousins. Hopefully, on the next visit to Dublin, we can fully experience the indoors of Cassidy's between the basement and mezzanine areas. read more

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Bartenders were a bit rude and unfriendly. Very cool vibe inside though if you're looking for somewhere dark and moody.

Couldn't agree more with most of the positive comments posted. Cool place across the street from the tourist crazy Temple Bar area - a good reprieve from that non-sense... friendly staff, cool music, good beer selection. And a Chinese restaurant next door that closes at 5am! read more

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This is like an old man pub that's been transformed into a hipsters paradise. The decor is really cool, with the whole place lit with fairy lights, candles in candelabras and lit fireplaces, and sharpie graffiti littered on the walls, mismatched chairs and seats and large tables, lots of cool and funky art on the walls too. It's all about the board games though. They have Jenga, Connect 4, Guess Who and a few other games that you can take to a table and play with friends. It's a really fun and cool incentive to get you on and staying for longer than you may have anticipated, because you end up having such a good laugh. The music is great too, they have a wide range of genres playing throughout the evening. It's a little pricey in terms of drinks, and limited in that they don't serve cocktails or hot drinks. The staff are generally friendly, and they also serve food here. I think someone told me that they have a deal of a pizza and a beer for €10? Not too bad. Overall, I would definitely recommend this place. Also, UNREAL location! read more

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GREAT SERVICE! So I only had a cider here but I've added it to my ever growing list of places to re-visit. read more

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This place just oozes coolness, plain and simple. Decor is completely eclectic, like Emma D. has mentioned in her comment, with randomness being the central theme. At times I feel the place verging towards the hipster crowds, but generally you get a complimenting assortment of random cool folk who are friendly and willing to chat. Free crisps and lollipops are available whenever you may please, totally fab. I say the sweet and salt makes you extra thirsty and want more beer. Board games are available such as Monopoly and Jenga which are great fun to play when tipsy. Mens bathrooms are crazy as hell, like a serial killer's lair, with red paint coating the sinks, dim lighting and random writing all over the walls - fun to read though. They have a good selection of beers, usual and non-usual types. Blue Moon being quite nice with it's slice of orange. Didn't think I'd find a North American lager to be appealing, but I was wrong. They also have a beer and pizza deal here which I here is good! Overall, cool, cool, cool! read more

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One would almost walk past Cassidy's on Westmoreland St were it not for the golden Elvis statue outside. This might not necessarily be the most helpful reference point, as he is sometimes brought inside, and the pub doesn't have an Elvis theme or anything, but I just thought I might throw it in there. Cassidy's real claim to fame is that it is owned by some unimaginably distant relatives of Bill Clinton, and that the great man himself drank a pint in the place on one of his frequent visits to Dublin in the 1990s. Stick that in your pipe and smoke it, Doyle's! The pub itself is nice inside, with the bar and surrounding area occupying the ground floor and a small lounge area. I was there for a function before, drink coupons, the whole bit, and a great night was had by all. Functions aside, it would only ever get really busy on the weekends, weeknights would be fairly quiet. Cassidy's unique selling point, though, is their basement room. I staged a table quiz there before, and the place is fantastic: it looks like a brothel from a spaghetti western, all crimson wallpaper, damask, and little lamps on all the tables. And if you're doing a student function (particularly if you're from DIT, they'll generally let you have it for free! Head down and ask for Barry, tell them that Cathal sent you ; ) read more

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Great deal, good pizza, good beer. 1. Pizza and beer for 10€. Great price compared with other places. Only thing is the pizza is about a 10 inch personal pizza of which I could only eat half. 2. The beers you can get for that pizza/beer combo are: fosters, barrelhead Irish IPA, barrelhead something Amber, and the last one I don't remember sorry...and I may have gotten the names of the second 2 beers wrong, but just know that it's a limited selection for the pizza/beer deal. 3. If you don't eat too much like I don't, you're probably better off getting the pizza/beer combo then getting a separate beer to share with someone else. 4. They don't give takeout boxes if you don't finish your pizza so order wisely! 5. We had the pepperoni pizza and bacon and garlic. Pepperoni pizza is what it sounds: pizza with pepperoni on it and what I think were red bell pepper slices? It was also kinda spicy but in a good way. Not too spicy, just the right amount. The bacon garlic one may not sound THAT appetizing, but it's not JUST bacon and garlic. There were also mushrooms, onion, and some other ingredients so it was absolutely delicious. 6. I'm not much for the ambiance of the place: it was very dark with red candles and other interesting decor that made me feel a little uncomfortable, but it was fine cuz of the pizza deal! There are also games so you should go with friends and play games cuz the wait for pizzas is about 10-15 min. 7. Order at the counter, then they'll bring the pizza to you. All in all, I'd definitely go back but maybe sit outside. read more

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Friendly, helpful bartenders and a lovely selection of beers! I loved the divey ambiance and the background music was perfect (70s glam and some gothy tunes). The toilets have no seats, but what did I expect? . The pizza is tasty and filling. There aren't any menus, but the bartender is happy to tell you whet pizza toppings are available. read more

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In Cassidy's you could easily mistake that you have walked onto the movie set of Stephen Kings 'The Shining' when you go for a slash. Excuse the horror movie pun. The toilets are a cross between vandalism and interesting artwork... The drinks are interesting. The board games are interesting. The pizza and a pint deal for €10 is interesting. Overall I find the pub itself interesting. As Lloyd said to Jack Torrance in Stanley Kubrick's 1980 masterpiece "What will you be drinking, sir?" To which Jack responds "Hair of the dog that bit me, Lloyd".... This pub is a bit of a marvel with all of its oddity and curiosity, so drop on by.. sure afterall...all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. Some of the Craft Beers here I have yet to see in other establishments. The line up is'nt bad at all either. read more

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This is a cool little pub. Pretty traditional and a little on the dingy size, but it serves its purpose...namely selling booze! I hear the Guinness here is good, or so I'm told by a Guinness connoisseur friend who was with me on my most recent trip here. I am a vodka and diet 7up girl, so that's guaranteed to taste the same pretty much wherever you go, but I liked this place. No frills, just a cool pub. read more

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I have on more than one occasion found myself trotting through Cassidy's doors for a spot of reasonably priced lunch or for a low-key student event. Yet despite its central location, I couldn't say it's somewhere I would choose for a few scoops at the weekend. I find Cassidy's a pleasant yet curious pub. Certainly on the face of it, it has the potential to achieve that kind of eclectic old fashioned/modern mesh so sought after by the hip and trendy. The menus are designed to resemble the layout of an old newspaper, a golden Elvis statue stands proudly outside the entrance, and the basement is half-decorated with old furniture and vintage lamps. But the place stops short of fully embracing its eccentricities, so for me rather than achieving a random look with a relaxed vibe, it comes across as having a bit of an identity crisis. In fairness though, whenever I've ended up here I've always enjoyed the visit. The staff are friendly, the food is nice and the drink is flowing. Can't say fairer than that. read more

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This was total nerd heaven... Or hipster if that's what you prefer. I wouldn't say it's the place that everyone would want to go as it is extremely trendy and nerdified. That coupled with the fact that it is quite dark inside and the music is quite loud too. We were meeting a friend here and the selection of craft beers is quite large. The walls are decorated with nerdy art and graffiti (something you are encouraged to do). The furniture is all miss match with candles burning long into the night. While you're kicking back, blasting your ear drums out and chugging a pint, make sure to grab a pizza in their pizza beer deal... GREAT pizzas!! So rock up, need our, drink the night away and make your mark on the walls. read more

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I still remember Cassidy's as 'the Westmoreland' up until about 3 years ago. The one thing it has going for itself is its location, right in the city centre and just around the corner from Temple Bar and Trinity College. So it's handy for students as well as tourists and pretty much everyone else, who is looking for a place to eat and have a few scoops. The atmosphere is still relaxed and the staff are nice and helpful, but for me there is just something missing. It's a regular, comfy pub like many others in Dublin but there is just nothing about it that would make me chose it as a spot for a night out. read more

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Our understanding of physics tells us this bar cannot exist. In our Universe, you can find this impossible pub almost perfectly in the center of Dublin city. On a Friday night it's nearly completely empty. The only souls you're sharing the space with are a handful of travellers who, like yourself, have fallen off the edge of the earth. Looking around, the decor of the place is a bizarre mix of everything that will ever exist; The sofas designed for giants, the tables for hobbits and the pint glasses for people with normal-sized hands. Graffiti from the future adorns the walls, proclaiming that Zaphod was (or will be) here. There appears to be no electricity in this century, requiring the bar to be lit by a seemingly inexhaustible supply of candles. You wonder if the apocalypse has happened yet, however you don't ask the patrons in case it's a touchy subject. There is so much going on -- The end of a Jenga game nearly topples tipple from a table; A Connect 4 competition is in the very tense quarter-finals and a blind man is winning at a Rubik's cube while a floating sheep explains the basic concepts of an anonymous digital currency to him. A disembodied voice asks "can I get you guys anything." You request a beer which they don't have; The drink is procured from The Aether in short time and drunk in shorter time. Already, the next round is due. "Could we get three pints. One normal one, one single pour and..." You look over your shoulder to make sure that nobody is listening. "...one poured in three parts." The invisible barman doesn't bat an eyelid and delivers on the request. He knows what you're up to, so doesn't tell you which each pint is. Now that your thirst is sufficiently quenched, it's time to go downstairs, sit back and watch the show. There are live performances of the beautiful game every day and for a single silver coin you get front row tickets. If the camaraderie of the night necessitates a wager on the game, the floating sheep will happily render unto you advice as to which team is likely to win. It is never your team. Filled with beers, crisps and chocolates, you eventually leave the bar carrying your new pet goldfish. You're trying to figure out how you will get back home and wondering why you would ever want to. In the distance, you hear your mother calling you in for supper. read more

Cassidy's ruined my only night in Dublin -- Book anywhere else. Maeve, the manager, was extremely unaccomodating and utterly pitiless.You can have the best amenities in the world, but I'd take kind, decent management any day. I booked online for the wrong night by accident through a third-party service. Within a minute (no exaggeration), I tried to cancel my reservation -- first through the service, then by calling Maeve herself. She refused to refund the fee, citing policy and telling me "I did the same thing once, and it cost me 500 Euro." (Why, that's relevant, I'm not sure. You don't screw someone just because you once got screwed.) I'm on an extremely tight budget. Because Cassidy's kept my money, I will have to sleep in my car in a strange city tomorrow night (also, not an exaggeration). I told Maeve so. And what did she repeat? "I did the same thing once, and it cost me 500 Euro." I know the inital mistake was my fault. But I acted within seconds to make sure the hotel could still resell its room. Had Maeve honored my cancellation request (again, made within moments of accidentally booking), it would have cost the hotel nothing. It cost me a lot. Guests beware -- if this is how they deal with a typo, God knows what will happen if you have a harder-to-resolve issue. read more

I live in Pittsburgh. This place is the equivalent of Gooski's but in Ireland and non-smoking. The walls are adorned with stickers and graffiti. They offer games to place. there are multiple seating areas. Downstairs, upstairs, outside, etc. They had great music blasting the whole time we were there. We went on a VERY busy night, but I'd imagine they are always busy. They have great beer selection and people were in costume for halloween which was nice to see. The bar staff was friendly and helpful with picking out beers to drink despite them being incredibly busy. The scene there is very dark and candlelit. PERFECT for a "dive" bar. The bathroom stalls are poorly lit, but who needs light. This is not a place for everyone. If you're on the uppity side or like seeing clearly.. this is not for you. If you're from the states and into that hipster/dive bar scene then this is your place! I felt at home here. read more

My first five-star review! I was a little apprehensive about giving anything a perfect score, because, you know, there's always room for improvement -- but then when I really thought of it, I don't know what I would actually suggest Cassidy's do differently. This place is just so FUN. The decor is fab -- sort of a cluttered, eclectic vibe, with bunting strung up around the place with pictures of chickens and super heroes and whatever. There are loads of mismatched arm chairs and flickering candles in old milk jugs, and bunches of flowers in beer bottles. It might sound contrived and hipster: it's not. The aesthetic works really well. There's a covered smoking section too, with the same arm chairs and decor, and a couple of outdoor tables for those really exciting 9 days of Irish summer. And they have games! Jenga's my personal favorite. Bathrooms are simple but clean enough for a pub, with stuff scrawled on the walls and doors of all of the stalls. I kinda like that, actually -- some character. Free lollipops and chips (crisps) sometimes. I'm not sure if that's because of some special deals they run or if you can get them whenever you ask, but there you go. And the prices are good; I can't think of what they are off-hand, so I suppose I was neither horrified nor impressed, but that's fine. They do a €10 pint & pizza deal, which is a frozen pizza that they heat up for you. (I wouldn't order it, but some friends have, drunkenly, and they devoured it. It seems to be the same pizza that Lafayette next door serves with their €10 pizza & pint deal.) It's all about the vibe here. It's just really, really fun -- I always enjoy a trip to Cassidy's. I've gone for quiet pints and for pregaming, and each time has been great. It's always packed on the weekends and draws an enthusiastic but not too insufferable crowd. Five stars from me! read more

I lived in Dublin city centre for a year or so and at first my wife and I hit the "town" aka Temple Bar. We QUICKLY gathered that this was not true Ireland... it was truly disgusting, full of drunk English and Americans. We realized that in downtown Dublin, there are not many places were true Dubs go. We were living there... we weren't tourists any longer. The pub scene became bland and we constantly questioned the 5 Euro pints EVERYWHERE. Places that offered live music were the same ol' Trad Bands aimed at tourists.... Then we stumbled into Cassidy's Pub. I found myself only going out if it were Thursday or Saturday nights and only to Cassidy's. I went for one thing: Brian Brody. It's true, I had a man-crush. Brian Brody is single-handedly the best live performer I've ever seen. He controls the bar like it was his orchestra. He commands the bar to sing-back to Mary Mac, then a sing-along to U2. He's down to earth and in the middle of any song you can join him at the mic. I literally couldn't say better things about this musician. He turned my downtown-tourist-trap-pub-going experience, into a true Irish experience. Thanks for the craic Brody read more

Went to this place for the first time on Saturday night. Immediately I liked it. The cartoon strip windows and amazing smell of pizza was heaven. Its a very hip indie bar, with cool music and comfy seats. There's not a huge amount of space between tables so you will probably make friends here. The bar service was good and 4 pints for under 20 euro isn't bad. They also offer a pizza and a pint for 10 euro. The pizza's were flying out, very popular indeed. They looked and smelt amazing ( but we had other plans for food so didn't have any ) All in all a great bar, really liked it. read more

Cassidy's is one of my all time personal favourites. It would not be uncanny to see myself and other students helplessly trying to manoeuvre two pitchers of fosters around an almost toppling game of Jenga. And oh the mirth when it falls! Oh the mirth. The music would be alt rock, grunge, indie - that kind of thing. Quite loud which can make it difficult to talk, but that's not a major issue. The décor is very home-made. Upturned wooden crates are used as a table or two and the walls are covered with writing and drawings. And they always have free sweets and crisps ( thank you). It reminds me of a garage I used to hang out in except a lot warmer, more classy, beer on tap and multitudes of interesting people. Probably on my top 5 list of pubs in Dublin. read more

I've been to Cassidys twice now and I have been pleasantly surprised each time, as I walk off Westmoreland street and into the cartoon stripped porch. Then as you enter the pub you are hit with some great background music that is Indie-ish to Rock-ish, at a pleasant volume level. The decor is a mix of funky art to a graffiti wall that people are encouraged to draw and write on. There are also a mix match of comfy chairs, sofas and armchairs that we were lucky enough to bag on our visit here last Friday. Our four pint round was a pleasant 19 something of our hard earned yoyos. On my next visit I hope to stay longer and try a pizza, which judging from the smell in the place, everyone was enjoying. Pizzas cost either 7 EUR on its own or 10 EUR for a pizza and pint. read more

This was definitely my favorite bar that we came to in Dublin -- which I realize is somewhat ironic, because it's the least like a traditional Irish pub! No, this had more of a laid back, hipster vibe than any of the other places I frequented during my stint in Dublin. It was more Carpool than Ireland's Four Courts, and I loved it. They have an entire basement area with comfy couches, long tables, and the bar is stocked with board games out the wazoo. Drunk Jenga? You got it. Drunk Connect 4? No problem. Drunk Trivial Pursuit? Well, I think you get the idea. Board games are like 5909328x more fun when drinking (and they're pretty damn fun to begin with), so I really, really enjoyed hanging out at Cassidy's. Definitely the place to go if you're looking for just a liiiiittle variety in your nightlife while visiting, I'd say. read more

Really like this place. Have come here a few times now and it has always been very enjoyable and interesting with a cool mix of people. Thanks to Slim and especially Eoin for those greats reviews. How could you not try the place after reading Eoin's review. Ive never been given a macaroon bar or meanies and I dont know how to bring it up. I suppose it will happen naturally. Pizza is good though. This is probably going to be my city centre watering hole now. Dont want it to become too busy though but I hope it does well. read more

Brilliant atmosphere, great beer and awesome music! Myself and my friend came here for a chilled-out drink on Saturday night and we both really enjoyed ourselves. The staff were all very friendly and helpful, there is a great selection of drinks and they even serve pizza - win win! The atmosphere in the place is totally chilled and it almost feels like a sitting room that's been decorated with vintage furniture! A great spot with reasonable prices! Will definitely be returning again soon! :) read more

Probably my favorite bar in Dublin. Its relaxed full of atmosphere and has great beers on tap. If you are hungry for a bite to eat they also do a taste beer and pizza deal. The bar is great to bring a few friends for a catch up and the back round tunes are amazing. I have brought a few friend who have visited from Canada and other countries here and they loved the place. Cassidys has a dive bar vibe with writing on the walls, candles and board games. People might call it hipster. Cassidys does get busy pretty quickly in the evenings so get in early if you want a seat. read more

I really enjoyed this place, the pub itself is awesome, very original, I love this kind of place, that provides games for those who want, and that has great music as well. They have like 20 or even 30 different kinds of draft beers and ciders. The staff was really friendly even if they were a lot of people, they even gave us free chips, and asked us if everything was alright twice. The prices are average. The only problem is that it was pretty difficult to find a place to sit. read more

Came here last night and stayed for hours cause we had a blast! The drinks were good, pizza was excellent and the bartenders were on point! You made two Americans very happy and drunk last night lol read more

This pub was previously used by Trinity's Philosophical Society for their post-debate soiree. The pub is a humble size, not too big to feel the ambience lost in amidst of a big space nor too small to feel confined. The back of the bar offers a sizable space where you can comfortably fit all your social gathering round four or five tables and happily revel in some merrymaking and boisterous banter. The bar is positioned within a more slender pathway at the front of the bar. I always ventured as quickly to the back as possible so not to get caught up in any congestion that could potentially accrue in this area. A pleasant bar with inexpensive drinks that draws a good mishmash of clientele. You'll see older locals throw their hats on the bar and mix with students and tourists alike. read more

This place has become one of my go to bars. It's in all sense a dive bar. It's very dark inside which makes you feel removed from the busy streets. It doesn't seem to be much of a tourist spot but can get pretty busy. It can get crowded but I've always managed to find a seat. There is also a downstairs with plenty of room. They serve pizza here as well so the bar always smells nice. Bar staff have all been very friendly and serve pretty quickly despite it being busy. The music is pretty loud but they don't play those normal top 40 hits etc, more along the rock/alt/old school stuff which is refreshing. Prices are pretty standard and they do have specials which are listed on the board. The walls are adored with stickers from all over (even Colorado!). I also feel pretty safe here and feel totally comfortable going on my own (which can be risky at other places). Will be back and might even become a regular! Cheers! read more

My tour of Dublin pubs continued in Cassidy's and what a find! I've always bypassed this place as it looks a bit dark and dingy from the outside but once in - wow what a place! Yes it is a bit dark and dingy but this adds to the appeal inside. There is a good selection of beer and great music and lovely vibe in there. And this was just on a Monday night! read more

I went in to Cassidy's on a Thursday afternoon around 5 and was drawn into this place because it seemed to have a rad atmosphere. Hail Star Wars and tapered candles! Helpful bar keeps, good beer at a great price when paired with a flavorful pizza. I will be back next time I am in Dublin to not only check on my little note upon the heavily marked walls but also to enjoy a pint of IPA and garlic pizza. :) read more

Cassidy's is a real Irish bar with a bohemian atmosphere serving wholesome traditional and international food all day. There are three floors with Jazz in the basement, a piano bar and mezzanine area. The food at Cassidys bar is full of delicious ingredients, which has finest Irish sourced organic ingredients in it. Traditional Irish music gets played regularly through out the week along with some of Ireland's finest musicians performing a variety of modern sounds. The decor is inside is lovey inside and constists of deep reds and good. Friendly staff, and a great place for a drink. read more

This place is just class and is perfect if your looking to bring someone on a date and your not much of a talker. Its always buzzing with life and almost guarantees a good atmosphere ! If your concerned about making conversation with whoever it is you might have the pleasure of being out with, don't be! Apart from the variety of bored games available to play the walls have been plastered in sheer awesomeness that will keep you occupied all night. If you like this place try it's sister company P-Macs. read more

This review has more to do with the pizza than the pub itself. As a pub, it's not my style, but would probably rate it a 3 star. However, since they advertise Pizza, this review is based on their food. My wife and I had just been on an all day excursion, and have had nothing but Irish food for 2 days (and loved it all), but we decided to just grab some pizza since we got back late, and were heading out early the next morning for another all day excursion. First, they don't have any of the food pictured in the first picture on Yelp. Not sure where that food came from, but it isn't from Cassidy's. We bellied up to the far corner of the bar and ordered a pint and a pepperoni pizza. Here is where things got comical...the brought a frozen pizza, still wrapped in it's grocery store frozen pizza plastic, and shoved it into a toaster oven located just to our right. It's a double oven. When ours went in, they pulled out a burnt one, and threw it in the trash. afraid they would burn ours too, they took it out a couple of times and asked if it was done enough for us. Seriously?!? The pizza was not cooked all the way through, but they were afraid of burning another one, so we ate doughy pizza. This dining experience was definitely lower than 1 star, but it made me laugh so hard, I feel like I should rate it much higher. Thanks to Cassidy's, I have a great vacation dining experience story to share with friends and family back home. The entire thing was truly comical. read more

I've already written a review for here but I feel I really need to express my absolute love for this place again. I went here for late afternoon, cancelled lectures drinks with my college friends last week. Bang on opening time they already had a bar filled with customers and I'm not suprised. Not only is this place super cool because of its weird decor and relaxed atmosphere but I have to say the staff here need a massive pat on the old back. THEY ARE ALL SO FREAKIN SOUND! We settled in to our table at the back and the lovely/delicious bar guy came down with loads of goodies incl Banshee bones, burger bites and hot lips. For those of you who dont know these are the crisps of the 80s era. I think we talked for about an hour about our fav food from the 80s....do you remember this, do you remember that! We also got stinger bars and lollys just for being there. We were encouraged to graffiti the walls with permanent marker(so we did) . The people that booze here are just a grand crowd, we stayed all afternoon and I'd say this spot will turn into my after college bar. I LOVE THIS PLACE! read more

I remember the old Cassidy's with that really really annoying auld fella behind the bar you wanted to see walk out in front of a bus. The food was lack- lustre and the atmosphere was gick. Ultimately and without any national mourning, mr. Recession closed Cassidy's doors. Then after nearly a year of collecting dust, the people from Flannery's moved in and decked the place out in a bizarre indie, cluttered brilliant fashion. Everyone in Cassidy's is sound. From Dylan, the death-metalling doorman to Caoimhe behind the bar (who got our conversation onto the subject of the Eifel Tower Position). The selection of beer is great, the Jenga is smashing, they give you free meanies and macaroon bars and there's a nice smoking area out front with seating. Macker behind the bar is only happy to look after you or have the banter or even put on a requested film from their fine selection. But the main draw here is the gorgeous comfy atmosphere. As soon as you sit down and order a pint, you can't help but think 'I really like this place' Top marks lads, I'm already a regular! read more

Cassidy's was my introduction to this new breed of bar: trendy, shabby, full of random memorabilia and selling a huge amount of delicious beers. I was first brought here on a Sunday and fell a little bit in love. The bartenders are sound, they're well up for a chat or a recommendation, they randomly throw sweets at your head if they like you , and there loads of board games that you don't feel the slightest bit weird about pulling out to play. Since this night I've been back numerous times, usually on other weekdays or during the weekend. It's less romantic at these times; always insanely packed, full of borderline hipsters and the darkness of the bar can be a little disorienting. Still, I remain extremely fond of this bar. It seems like it has a little something for everyone; my friends with the strange music taste were satisfied by the tunes blaring over the speakers; my beer loving friends are in heaven with the great menu and the brilliant bartenders; my outsider friends love the art and random STUFF everywhere, and we even once found a comedy show in the basement that had us crying with laughter. It's my go-to, and despite keeping an open mind to all the possibilities, it's probably my favourite pub in Dublin. Cassidy's I love you! read more

That's best pub in Dublin in facts of stuff, comfortable sofas, games, free chips and hot smoking area...

Love the place... You will find all types of people, from the professional to the one who wants to change the world and all of them having their beer and pizzas in a relaxed fashion. Definitely one of my favourites in Dublin! read more