Finally checked this place out while spending the Christmas season in Dublin. This place was recommended by several travel vlogs and it did not disappoint! The full traditional Irish breakfast hits the spot (especially after a night at the pubs). The Irish stew was absolutely lovely on a cold day. And the ambiance was so warm and inviting. read more

Popped in to O'Neill's for a Murphys. What a fantastic pub! We had a great time chatting with fellow travelers and enjoying our drink! read more

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It was my first time in Ireland. O'Neills changed something in me; healed a part of me that desperately needed healing. I've visited MANY pubs during my time in Dublin, and O'Neills is quite literally the best pub I've every been to. There's a reason O'Neills has been here for hundreds of years. There's something so wholesome about how the pub presents itself; how intimate it is, how cozy and friendly the people here are. The live music permeating the club, played by the legendary Sean Burch on guitar. What a guy. His personality beams through all of Dublin. A pint of Guinness, its thick head absolutely dripping down the sides of the glass, and a Kopparberg cider to go with it. There is nothing finer in life. I write this review officially designating O'Neills a spiritual experience for ye scallywags who are in desperate need of a jolly time with all worries left out the door. read more

I never leave reviews for restaurants so this is my first. First this place makes you pay for the food before you ever get it, that is not good because they may discover they don't have something and then come to you and say they are out of that item. Well you've already paid so what happens if you want something that's cheaper now you have to get a refund. 35 min after I ordered they said they didn't have the salad I wanted and i had to choose something else. Reluctantly I did and it was less than my salad so now I have to get a credit????? 10-15 min later they came back and said they could now make it but it would 20 more min if I was willing to wait for it so I did but it actually took another 30 min to get my food. My friends were all done eating by the time I got my food. Nobody came back and checked on it. Poor service well I guess they don't care about tips so why should they care. I gave one star probably cuz you can't do zero stars. Bartender was fabulous so I guess that's something. If I hadn't had a bad experience I'd be back and I'd bring all my coworkers with me but unfortunately I will be telling them that unless you have 2 hours to do nothing but wait for your food by all means go. If it's just drinks you could be waiting too just to get served. Wish it had gone better because I like the location next to Molly Malone statue but sadly it didn't. read more

Stopped here for a drink while out an about. Got the Irish coffee and it was really great. You can sit outside which is cool too. The service was great and the Christmas decorations were amazing. Cute spot for drink! read more

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The ambiance was good, but the food was average. I had the fish and chips. The taste was average. I would recommend getting an Irish Coffee and the sweet potato fries, which were delicious read more

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To my namesake: I love you! I think this place healed something in my soul. - Extensive beer list. - Sprawling, maze-like interior. Dimly lit, well decorated, & totally homey. - Delicious & gluten-free shepherd's pie. - Live music every day of the week. We struck gold when we visited O'Neill's, because we visited at the same time that Seán Burch was playing. What a stellar musician with more range than the Himalayas. We were blessed with everything from System of a Down to Bee Gees to Paolo Nutini. Seán's rendition of "Candy" by Paolo actually brought me to tears. I hope he goes far, because he deserves it. (@sean_burch20) Tip your local musicians! read more

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The pub has great character and it's always full of fun people! I met my boyfriend here! We haven't tried the food yet, but it's definitely a great place to grab a pint! read more

O'Neills Bar & Restaurant - upstairs bar area - Irish Near Me - Dublin, D

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Go for the beer - avoid for the food. Bar and beer selection was excellent. However don't go there for the food. Our food took over an hour to come out. Some food like chicken wings and smash burgers were decent. However other dishes such as roast beef rib and Guinness pie were not good at all. The beef was overcooked and Guinness pie barely had any meat. read more

Decent food and service. The Irish Stew I ate was plentiful for a lunch and was the right place. Pretty much just an old fashioned pub spot in Dublin with friendly and quick service. No frills for lunch, and did not disappoint me one bit. Not much else to say, I recommend it for what it is. read more

O'Neills Bar & Restaurant - Irish Stew - Irish Near Me - Dublin, D

Great place for a pint of Guinness. We sat outside and enjoyed crowd watching. Outside tables are hard to come by. read more

All it takes is a guitar, a flute and a whole pub of people singing and stomping their feet to really cement the magic of Ireland. Me and my friends came here on a whim Monday night. We had just got out of a cab in the Temple Bar area when a crazy guy started hurling stuff in the street and everyone in the area just starts running away. Not a good first impression when your a foreigner and it's your first night on the town. But me and my friends took a breather, a walk and somehow stumbled upon O'Neills. We grabbed some menu's and headed upstairs. It was then that we came across a crowd full of fun people stomping their feet and singing to some unknown song I've never heard of. I loved it. I really loved just the positivity in the air. It really took a slightly traumatic experience and turned it upside down for me and my friends. It was here that I tried Island's Edge for the first time. If you love Guinness, you should definitely try this one. It doesn't has as much bite as Guinness but it's got an extra smooth finish. As for food, I got the Roast Beef sammy and man was it good. The gravy definitely had a certain richness to it where it almost seemed more like an au jus then anything. I like that the bun held up real well with all the meat that was inside which I might add was perfectly tender. All in all, everything this night was perfect. I really felt that I was amongst the locals which is always a fun feeling. I always want to feel immersed with the locals when I travel somewhere. Part of me earlier that day still couldn't believe that I was in Ireland but this dinner definitely made the trip feel official. Dublin at first gave me some San Francisco vibes; in a good and a bad way. I think the key was just to walk into a pub and I'm really glad this night, it was O'Neills. read more

O'Neills Bar & Restaurant - Roasted Turkey on Sourdough Baguette - Irish Near Me - Dublin, D

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There were nine of us in Ireland on a trip. One of our surnames is O'Neil, so we wanted to go to this place. Not only is the building Amazing with multiple floors and it spans across three different sections. I guess you could say but the food was incredible. We could all order at the bar separately all the food was brought obviously to the table. The food was awesome. The servings were huge and prices were reasonable. On a kind of cold and a little misty day and Ireland a bowl of Irish stew fit the bill. Definitely seek this one out. read more

Must try pub when in Dublin IR located in the South Center area. It was packed, lively, and with good vibes. Beers and pubs goes together. We also tried their lamb stew and warm beef roast sandwich with much room. Overall, we had good time . read more

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This place is beautiful on the outside but the inside not so much!! Walking in.. it's a big tourist trap if you ask me. Sterile looking bar, faint music surrounded by many tables. Strangest staff collab I've ever seen with a surfer dude bartender and a 7' tall Lithuanian tender also at the helm? This was a one and done kinda joint// talk later read more

Kilkenny on tap! That alone accounts for the two stars. They can keep everything else. The cab driver that brought us from the airport to our hotel recommended O'Neills, telling us that we'd get good food at great prices. Well. He was right about the prices - this was one of the more reasonably-priced restaurants we stopped at. But the food just was not good. I ordered a salad. How does one screw up a salad, anyway? Wilted greens, moldy veggies? This one didn't have any of that, thank goodness, but it also didn't have flavor, or cohesiveness. It was like they took all the leftover items they had in the fridge and plopped it on a plate. Wait, let me go back. I got the only entree salad they had on the menu. It was supposed to be mixed leaves and rocket with goats cheese, pickled beetroot and pomegranate, served with a honey vinaigrette. The salad that was put in front of me had raw walnuts, cucumbers, sun-dried tomatoes, pomegranate seeds and some kind of green dressing. I don't know what kind of honey would make green dressing. Looking back at the menu, I do see that they called out the #4 for allergens, but there was no mention of nuts in the salad. I don't have a nut allergy, mind, it's just a bit confusing when the salad you thought you ordered came out as something completely different. I don't typically like fruit in my green salads, but figured the pomegranate seeds would be unobtrusive. I was wrong. And with everything else that *wasn't* supposed to be on that plate...I just couldn't do it. And my body *needed* greens and vegetables at that point, people. I just could not force myself to eat that jumble of items. My husband, meanwhile, had ordered the Hot Beef Sandwich, which claimed to be served on soda bread, with a side salad. Nothing else in the description. What he got was an open-faced mess of beef slices on a piece of bread, smothered in mushrooms and the largest pieces of practically raw onions I've ever seen. It did indeed come with a side salad, very loosely speaking, which looked suspiciously like what came off of my plate, complete with the odd green dressing. He tried to eat as much as he could, even after acknowledging it looked nothing like what he'd expected. But even he barely made it through the meal. He said that everything lacked flavor, and he got tired of playing "let's remove this gigantic piece of onion from the sandwich". Oh, I forgot. I should have mentioned from the start that the chances of me eating the salad that was given to me were very low from the moment the plate hit the table. Why, you ask? As the waitress was walking our plates to our table, one of the leaves of lettuce detached itself from the bowl and latched on to the palm of her hand. Of her ungloved hand. She then set that bowl down on the table in front of me, wriggling her palm to try to release the lettuce piece. It came unglued from her hand, landed on the table...and she promptly snatched it up - with her ungloved hand! - and plopped it back into my bowl. *AFTER* it sat on the table! Anyway - the space is large and it was very busy when we arrived. We were lucky to find a small rickety table on the second floor, close to the bar. Warmth and Kilkenny on tap. I'm feeling generous with the two stars, but it was the only Kilkenny I had while in Dublin, so I'm going to let that pass. read more

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Great place for a drink and some filling food. The bar is unique with tables and chairs tucked into every nook and carney over multiple floors. Very tight quarters but makes for a fun atmosphere, however, it can get extremely loud when filled with people and live music is playing. You order at the bar, get a number, and your food is brought to your table. Would recommended drinks & food ordering from the bar on the 2nd floor as the line was far shorter versus the 1st floor. The food wasn't particularly special but it was warm and filling, exactly what we needed after a long day of travel and sightseeing. read more

This spot was honestly okay. Friends and I made this our first stop on a Friday evening. I loved their outside eating area, and ordered two drinks during my stay. I also ordered their seafood chowder that was tasty, just wish it came in a bigger serving. My husband got their loaded nachos and said they were okay. The bathrooms are close to the front, so it made it easy to find them. Not sure if I would come back to this spot, but it was decent for the start of the night! read more

This was my second time here and this time I brought my siblings. All the food we ordered was tasty and fresh! This is one of the best value for quantity and quality I've come across. There was plenty of seating, live music, and friendly service! It was convenient to find a nice spot to sit, then order and pay at the bar. read more

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Authentic Irish Pub. Pick a table, order at the bar and get a table number. Food delivered when ready. read more

O'Neills Bar & Restaurant - Food menu - Irish Near Me - Dublin, D

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O'Neills was a fantastic experience! We stopped in for dinner - I went to order a Harp, and the bartender insisted I try something different (Ri Ra) which was DELICIOUS! Shepherd's pie and Traditional Irish Stew were a hit. Best part of the night was after dinner, sitting in the beer garden with pints and Seán Burch! We stayed hours more than expected to drink, listen, and sing along. Unforgettable experience and a lovely last night in Dublin. read more

O'Neills Bar & Restaurant - Shepherd's Pie & Traditional Irish Stew - Irish Near Me - Dublin, D

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We asked our tour guide where to find some authentic Dublin style food. He recommended O'Neills Pub. It is one of the strangest eating/drinking establishments I've ever been in. It was like maze and very, very crowded. You had to go up to the bar to order your food and then they gave you a number that you took back to your table and they delivered your food. The food took forever and was a huge disappointment. My brother-in-law ordered the corned beef sandwich. There was almost no corned beef between the pieces bread. when I say no corned beef, I mean a piece the size of half a slice of American cheese. We also had a cottage pie and seafood chowder. They were passable, but not as good as we expected them to be. It was a very big disappointment. When we showed the sandwich to the manager and asked about getting more corned beef, she seemed very embarrassed and ran off to get it fixed. 45 minutes later, still no sandwich. We were angry, so we left. I just want to warn anyone visiting Dublin how the pub was for us. I would never go there again. read more

First timers in Dublin with so many options. What's one to do? Trust your gut, ask trustworthy Hotel staff, explain the level of you're looking for, such as, fine dining and wine or pub and grub. Of course, research Yelp! O'Neills Bar & Restaurant was walking distance, if not then three other backup options were just a bit further. It was a beautiful evening for a walk, score. The appetite and thirst building, score. There was O'Neill's! Occupying the better part for the corner. Sharply maintained with black and gold trim with up lighting. I was sold. We walk in, look for someone to seat the four of us. After a couple of minutes, I asked couple of veteran "Pubbers" from the neighboring Trinity College, if we were doing this right. They cracked a smile and nicely said, "No, you order your food at the cafeteria style counter, then wander the multiple rooms and levels for a table of your liking." It was a busy night, so the first open table with four seats would be liked. I set off for the bar, a Bemis Stout was calling. The gang, straight for the food. Friendly bar-keeps and the crowd talking and enjoying. It was the experience I had hoped for. I take my Bemis and wandered as instructed, however, scoring a table first was next on my radar. All open spots were flying below my radar. I round the corner, there's the food bar and a table with one seat; the gang sitting in the other three seats. I explain my efforts and they said, "Ya, ya, go get your food, it's so good." I grab a tray, eye the incredible selection of the most fine pub grub. Sheppards Pie! My melting point. Portions, huge! Price, just right. Take two steps away to "our" table. It was pure heaven, the warm casual atmosphere, football game on the screens, locals cheering, and the food awesome. Research well done. A pleasant night in Dublin thanks to O'Neill's. read more

O'Neills Bar & Restaurant - Irish Near Me - Dublin, D

Ordered the stew and Reuben sandwich. The stew is average... consistency is a little watery. The Reuben was terrible. The meat was extremely tough you couldn't even eat the sandwich. They didn't even take the time to melt the cheese which it's supposed to be a hot sandwich. Service wasn't great either. Bartenders take the order and no one checks on you after. Talked to some locals and they said the place went downhill which I would agree. Save your money and eat somewhere else. read more

such a fun place!!! it was decorated for christmas which was adorable and the live music was awesome. and i loved my baileys espresso read more

O'Neills Bar & Restaurant - live music - Irish Near Me - Dublin, D

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Delicious and hearty Guinness stew in lively downtown Dublin pub with cool history clad walls in multiple rooms that you can dine in. read more

O'Neills Bar & Restaurant - Irish Near Me - Dublin, D

Had the cottage pie, it was a little dry. Place is packed to the max with 3 floors and 3 bars, hard to find a place to sit and we went at 8:00 pm. Had good service and great selection of beers in tap. read more

This is definitely a good value, but the quality of food really takes a toll here. Interior: It's a cafeteria setup for food. So it's quick and you got to know what you want and what sides you want like bam bam bam oh you will be scared lol Food: Lamb Shank: This was good and I got like 10 different styles of potatoes lol But still after a few bites I was beat and didn't want to finish the meal. It was too hearty and lack of quality for me, but it's so much food! Overall: They give you a lot of food. But the quality is the sacrifice here. Not my cup of tea unfortunately. read more

O'Neills Bar & Restaurant - Lamb Shank - Irish Near Me - Dublin, D

I stayed for 10 days at Trinity College Dublin, one block away, and I ate lunch or dinner at O'Neill's almost every day. The food is surprisingly good--honest, fresh, authentic, and full of flavor. The Guinness and Beef Stew is excellent, and the Irish Lamb Stew is very good as well, both are served with homemade brown bread and Irish butter. The portions are substantial. So satisfying with a pint of Guinness! The service is very friendly and there are different environments throughout the pub, some noisy, convivial spaces, and some other areas that are quiet and peaceful--I preferred the latter. Highly recommended! read more

I got into Dublin very early before a lot of other things open so I decided to get a full Irish breakfast here. They have a special deal for it that you get to your coffee and all of the things as you can see from my pictures. You did have to go in order from the bar and then they bring it to your table. The sausages and the potato cake were my favourite for sure as well as the white putting. Everything else was decent but not mind blowing. read more

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This is my favorite place to grab food and a pint after a busy day in Dublin!! I've been to Dublin twice and, after discovering it out of happenstance the first time, made sure it was at the top of my list upon returning years later. All their food looks delicious, but I always get the shepherd's pie. It's beautiful but most importantly, it's delicious! Plus, all their food comes with tons of sides. The restaurant is cafeteria style, so once you get your entree you can just tell them whatever sides you want and get as many or as little as you wish. I normally get the mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, Brussels sprouts, mushrooms, and beef gravy. Everything is divine!! You'll leave stuffed, but you can take your time enjoying the food and the cozy atmosphere. If you go around Christmastime, the place is decked out with garlands and ornaments which makes it feel even more special. If you're in Dublin, be sure to stop in!! read more

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Stop four of the pub crawl, O'Neill's was a neat spot with lots of narrow spaces to try to push through to get to the bars, a few places to stand and drink your beers, and live Irish music. Because there was a light rain, O'Neills was hot and muggy inside. Very humid and not much moving air. But the beer was cold and the music was great. read more

O'Neills Bar & Restaurant - Beer and "Piranha" at O'Neills - Irish Near Me - Dublin, D

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Quintessential Irish! Service, food, location and ambiance are very good! Beer choices galore. read more

O'Neills Bar & Restaurant - Sheppard's Pie - Irish Near Me - Dublin, D

In Dublin, our hotel concierge advised that this is where locals like to eat. We came here 2 times for dinner during the week. The Guiness stew (beef based) had a rich dark brown color, with meat and vegetables. The Irish stew (lamb based) had a lighter cream color. Both were very tasty and cost about 12 euros before adding sides and drink. There is no table service per se, and you walk downstairs to order your food. Plenty of bar service upstairs though. Overall, a very good experience! read more

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This was the first place my friends and I had dinner at on our first night in Dublin. It was very good, and I am grateful that one of the hosts/bar keeps was kind enough to help me out and get us a table on the upper most level that had just cleared away its patrons. A bit of a tight fit for a group of us, but that was alright. Although, it was a Friday, so fair warning if you don't like large crowds and young crowds at that. It isn't far from both the Temple Bar district as well as Trinity College. So keep that in mind if you are an older crowd, or are looking for a calmer pub dinner. But we still had fun as we reunited with an old friend at this dinner Again, maybe not the best place to go for everyone to have a dinner plate, unless you are on the main floor where I think most patrons do do dinner. Upstairs is more about drinks and possibly small plates, but they still will accommodate you with full meals if you want, and just paying up at the bar. read more

O'Neills was the perfect stop for us after an early morning flight to Dublin. We got to O'Neills at around 11am and it was not empty by any means but was not too busy either. There were plenty of tables and at the pub customers pick a table then order at the bar. All of the servers and bartenders were incredibly friendly and patient with us, even though we were unfamiliar with ordering at a traditional Irish pub. I ordered the Irish Breakfast, the food came out in about 15 minutes. Everything on the plate was delicious and I especially loved the sausage and potatoes. It was plenty of food for a great price. I would 100% eat at O'Neills again and would recommend it to anyone in Dublin. read more

O'Neills Bar & Restaurant - Irish Breakfast - Irish Near Me - Dublin, D

Great pub atmosphere!! The sandwiches were yummy and we were introduced to a delicious Irish cider, Bulmers. read more

O'Neills Bar & Restaurant - Yummy! - Irish Near Me - Dublin, D

My absolute favorite pub in Dublin. The atmosphere is always amazing. Old world charm ...there is history oozing from the walls the city government used this building as its meeting place. I have been checking in here for over 25 years the carvery was in its hay day the best in town I hope they bring it back another casualty of Covid. Food is still top notch. After shopping Grafton stop in here for a drink you will not be disappointed. read more

Came here on a recommendation from our taxi driver and it did not disappoint. I was a bit lost since I had no idea how the place worked. So for the outta towners, even though you get a menu upon arrival, you must walk up to the carving station where you order and pay all at once. This bit of information would've saved me about 15 minutes of me waiting on a waiter, oh well. They had a variety of options to choose from, and it all looked so delicious. Also loved the rustic feel of the place, made the experience that much better. I recommend this place to people visiting as an introduction to Irish food, a great way to see what you're getting if you're not familiar with it. read more

O'Neills Bar & Restaurant - What you see is what you get - Irish Near Me - Dublin, D

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Food review: This place was pretty disappointing. It is extremely hard to figure out. People are getting brought food with numbers at their tables but at the same time you see people with cafeteria style trays walking around trying to find a seat. I go up to a waiter upon entering and ask him for a table and he says I just need to find my own seat. So...I thought once we found seats we would be served. After a few min I realize it's a self serve place entirely. There should be some type of signage somewhere to indicate such. We overlooked the confusing process and we're excited for the food. My boyfriend got the Irish stew with lamb and I got the seafood chowder. He said the stew was decent but my chowder was not great. It was too creamy and the thickness reminded me of eating pure cream. Way too think and not enough brothy flavor. We won't be back (for food atleast). Beer review: My boyfriend thinks this place is a pretty good beer spot and I would have to agree. Huge selection, decent prices, and lots of seating. If you're coming here with a big group it would be pretty straightforward to figure out and get everyone drinks. Tip: Stake out a table, they're tough to find in the crowds. read more

O'Neills Bar & Restaurant - Inside area - Irish Near Me - Dublin, D

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