Fish and chips, "one of the most popular items" according to the waitress, was subpar. The beer and Guinness casserole, however, was delicious! Lower rating due to bland fish and chips. Good music and fast service though! read more

lol this place was great. I was only here for a short amount of time, but it was still fun. The place was PACKED. This was my first time at an Irish bar and it was just like the movies. Loud, crowded, feet stomping to the live band, draft Guinness in every hand...it was fantastic. read more

Our fourth visit in ten days as we were just entranced by the music on the second floor -/ from interactive tambourine backups to singalongs and friendly tourists everywhere you can't beat the fun and heartwarming atmosphere! Slainte! read more

Saying that this place is full of tourist is an understatement. I may be a tourist but this is not the place for me. I will give credit to the staff, they rocked with it being so packed. I will also say that it's very spacious and there is plenty of places to pull up a stool. And finally the band was pretty good. There is no cover charge but that's probably because you pay for it in the expensive drinks. Apparently there is an upstairs but it was almost impossible to get to due to it being so packed. Temple Bar area is one of the "Wonders of the world" (that is drunken wonders of the world) kind of things, you have to experience it at least once. It's fun for a night, especially if you are in a descent bar like Oliver St John Gogarty (whoa, say that drunk three times fast). read more

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As traditional as it comes! During my stint living in Dublin, if we ever ventured to the Temple Bar area this would be our first calling point! Seemingly always live music playing and a fantastic atmosphere involving a mixture of locals and tourists. I believe they serve food as well but I never actually tried it - partly because we normally ventured here in search of ale! The only down point to this place, and I guess Temple Bar in general, is the prices. Jump over to the other side of town (where I lived) and you pay €1 less per pint than you would in Temple Bar. Ok I know you come here for the atmosphere and tradition but my advice would be make it a quick pitt stop or do it sparingly. That said, if you're in town for a few days or a weekend, you have to come here, and when you do, St John Gogarty should be your first stop! Get down, drink it all in and enjoy some Irish tradition at it's finest. read more

BEST. SEAFOOD CHOWDER. EVER. Let's just start right there - order it. OK, the place is right on Fleet Street in Temple Bar area so it's a tad touristy, but we walked in because the menu looked good and the ground floor was going off. Irish band had the whole bar clapping and stomping and singing. Cool. Fun. Luckily, the upstairs was quieter and we could grab a meal up there. They also had a 2-piece Irish band upstairs playing covers and Irish traditionals, but quieter so dinner was enjoyable. Food and drinks were great. Would go back to eat, drink and maybe get rowdy. Reasonable prices. read more

The best thing about Oliver St John Gogarty is there are never any hot boys there, so if you're up for a night of dancing to some tacky tunes like 'Walking on Sunshine' and can handle the stares of disgusting old men, this is the place. Had a great night there with a bunch of girlfriends, but I wouldn't necessarily recommend it as a destination. Why? 1. No Irish people, save the occasional boy from Cork 2. Sleazy, middle aged clientele 3. Very expensive pints (around the 6 euro mark) ouch!! It is a cute pub though, and right in the middle of Temple Bar, so give it a try, you might have a different experience! read more

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We had the best meal eaten in Ireland here. The Salmon and the Ribeye were both amazing and served with fresh roasted vegetables. Their french fries are not to be missed. Desserts were a little disappointing though. read more

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The restaurant on the 3rd floor (not the 2nd like they say) has been the lowest part of my 2 week tour of ireland. Abysmal wait times, aweful customer service and bad food mixed with tacky decorating = my first 1 star review. Service: we were seated right away, but they took 30 Min to take our drink orders and despite being a traditional irish restaurant above a pub, was scoffed at and was told they only serve wine (despite whiskey bottles being a major part of the decor) when the table next to is was seated and they asked for the whiskey selection, the waiter yelled at them and pointed to the frilly napkins as proof that "they aren't a bar" and at that, all 4 of them left. read more

In the heart of Temple Bar, Gogarty's Pub's sound entices you inside. You are greeted with local musicians as you stay on the first floor for snacking and drinking or go up to the second floor for a traditional meal. Music can be heard at anytime wherever your seat is located. The husband and I chose to eat in the restaurant. We ordered the lamb stew with a Guinness. http://www.yelp.ie/biz_photos/6awQealWPnJLR0F1Xow58g?select=I3ymRqD8kot68G60EZczJw Of course the pint was unbelievably mouthwatering and the stew was very hearty. The meat was tender, as it fell off of the bone. Yes, it was served with the bone. The barley gave it a good texture and it left us both satisfied. We had a great view of the street, watching the tourists go by and listening to killer sounds. This is definitely a touristy place. The prices are higher than most bars around; but we came here for the music and were happy that we did! read more

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Right I am from Dublin, so it gives this review some perspective. This is one of the pubs in Dublin that i wouldn't normally visit. Very touristy (no offence tourists, we love ya really!!) Anyway I was in town on Friday afternoon, strolling through temple-bar, and the lure of live music brought me to St John's. I stuck my head in and continued on my way! But I was drawn back later on, and I went in. Now it is exactly as you would expect, lots of people visiting our fair city, Irish Food menus, expensive pints (€5 for a Guinness), and live traditional music.....ah the music. I have to admit to liking this music, and the guys on Friday at 4pm were very good, they played the "hits" but also some pieces of music. I stayed for an hour and a half, got chatting to a few people and had a fine time. I didn't have any food, so can't comment. Give it a chance for an afternoon, but not a place for a night out - bit expensive! read more

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Excellent experience. Had more fun here than any other pub in Dublin. Great Guinness. Great food. Fun friendly crowd. Will be the first stop on the agenda when we return. read more

I was told to come here last night and lo and behold I ended up here tonight completely by accident. A happy accident mind you. Not much that I can say that would really distinguish this bar from the hundreds of other awesome bars in this neighborhood, but considering that it was recommended AND I was drawn to it naturally by just being down here AND it had all the things I'd love and expect of a bar anywhere and especially here in Dublin, I'd say we have a winner. After all, when a place has Great music and fun people, ya gotta admit: This place does not suck!!! read more

Honestly, it seems to be your typical bar in the Temple Bar area. Loud music and overpriced drinks doesn't make the place any better. It certainly seemed geared more towards tourists. However, for this tourist, it was unmemorable. read more

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Great live music. We had a fun time. We did not eat here just stopped in for beers and music. The service was really good. We would definitely go back read more

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The restaurant is located right in a prime location in Temple Bar, and it has different levels in its building. However, it seems that each level is significantly different from each other. First level was rowdy and had live music. Second level was a calmer pub atmosphere, but also will have the occasional live music. Third floor was the classy restaurant. It blew my mind that the people who worked there weren't quite sure which floor of the restaurant does what. What do I mean by that? My friend and I saw a promotion for a "special 2 course dinner for €22, daily 5pm to 11.30pm in our restaurant on 2nd floor." We walked up to the 2nd floor and was seated and given menus that were completely different than the 2 course menu listed in the promotion. When we asked the server about the promotion, he really had no idea and even suggested different pairings of entrees and appetizers we could order so it'll be less than €22. Finally he must have talked to someone upstairs on the *3RD FLOOR* because he told us that the 2 course dinner was honored upstairs only. Ok. We head up to the 3rd floor, where it takes us about 20 minutes to even be waited on. The service was terrible. The bartender eventually had to wait on us, and explained that they didn't expect this Monday to be this busy because most of the staff were off. When we tried to order the 2 course dinner to be shared between me and my friend, someone told us we couldn't share it and we both needed to order our own food. What? No! We just lied and said that one of us already ate and wasn't hungry. That was rude. We shared the food anyways. TL;DR: the service sucked and the establishment seems to be three completely different parts that don't communicate well with each other. read more

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This review is based on a cold January Friday night, no food involved. This was recommended from a friend that's been to Dublin frequently and I am glad I took the suggestion. The Pub provides live music, dancing people and one hell of an atmosphere. I'll never forget being here in my life and can't wait to come back. The beers were priced and well and the place was packed wall to wall with people from everywhere in the world. I was told by some locals that it's always busy on a Friday and Saturday. HIGHLY recommend and check it out! Bring your dancing shoes and be ready to meet all kinds of people! Cheers. read more

We passed a few bars on the strip and then found one that was jam packed - Oliver St John Gogarty. Since we don't drink, it doesn't make sense to go hang out in a bar. It's just uncomfortable for everyone. We stood outside for a long time trying to figure out what to do or gumption up the nerve when we gave in and headed down the street. Within a block we were back to our hotel and dejected. We couldn't figure out where to go to dinner. Since we'd not made a reservation, all non-bar places were booked. We went back to Oliver St John Gogarty and there were two guys singing their hearts out inside and it was killing us. All the locals were singing along and all the tourists were dancing or clapping. We walked in and back out. We passed by and as we did, I saw a lady standing out by a back door. We approached her and asked if we could get a seat upstairs to eat. She said it didn't open until 6:00. We told her it's after six. She shrugged and told us to go in, get a drink and wait. We pressed her and said we wanted to eat, not just drink and she said it was fine. Just grab a table. She said let me see and headed in. We followed her. The lady went up to the bar to yell at them about not opening the upstairs and we stood close like two kids. She said it would just be a min and left. We saw two guys leaning up against a spot walk out and we slid right into their spot. I noticed it had a number on it so the standing spot was a table. I thought well, this isn't really what I was thinking but at least we have a place to hang out and listen to music. Just then, my partner sprang away and I see her talking to a couple. They were standing to leave from a tiny little table with a shared little booth seat. I squished my way through the mash of people and squeezed in between the table and onto the seat next to her. We were all smiles. Our waiter came over, a cute boy that was his first day. We ordered a couple diet cokes, some Fish and Chips and Lamb Stew. We tapped and clapped and ate and had a grand ole time. The Fish and Chips with Mashed Peas was really good and the Lamb Stew was just ok. By the time we left, we were singing "No nay never no more" along with the rest of the bar. I was super proud of us. It's the little victories. We'll love the 1865 bar Oliver St John Gogarty forever. Don't be afraid - go in! read more

A decent pub in Temple Bar with live music and a decent crowd. It's a total tourist trap, however, with prices to match. If you like Irish music you won't go wrong, but be prepared to empty your wallet. We came on a rainy afternoon and there were visitors from all over the world which was nice to see, given the recent economic situation in Ireland. The band played requests from patrons but mentioned more than a few times about the presence of a tip jar. I think this should be left for guests to decide. In short, an ok place to go, but Dublin has so much more to offer. read more

This was a good find. Good music and good food and didn't break the bank. Great value. The short ribs was great. read more

You should take a deep breath before you try to say 'Oliver St. John Gogarty' and do the same before you enter the pub. It's generally swarming, being one of the biggest tourist meccas in Temple Bar. I tend to avoid it unless I'm lured there by visiting friends. It's bearable for a swift early evening drink but after that it just gets messy, crammed and claustrophobic. One of the big problems with Temple Bar is that it's dominated by people in the 'last night of freedom' zone and they think that everyone around them is buzzing on the same wavelength. So, if you don't want to kiss their 60 year old drunken mate then you're just not getting into the spirit of it. I won't be spending my 'last night of freedom' in Oliver St. John Gogarty's but even if I did, I wouldn't want to kiss red-faced Billy from Texas, y'hear. Gogarty's offers pretty much non-stop trad sessions in the bar upstairs from 2.30pm-2am Monday- Saturday which is handy if you're passing through with a tourist on hand and want to give them their fix. Just don't attempt to duck in here anytime after 10, it'll make you want to cry. read more

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I like this place. Its got live music , in a smaller venue, making it very cozy and friendly. Every one here is partying like it 1999.. I love it.. EAT DRINK and BE MERRY.. that is what this place is about.. read more

The pub's name really is a mouthful and it looks like someone painted the outside while on acid. You can't miss the neon green and yellow! The inside is just as loud as the paint job. This pub always has people in partly because of its prime location and partly because it's a multifaceted business. Gogartys does live traditional music, has an extensive pub menu, has a dance floor and finally offers customers accommodation. Above the pub, there's are self-catering apartments and twin or mixed dorm rooms. In short, this place is a cash cow. I wouldn't recommend this place to locals or people under 30. The atmosphere is over the top, in your face Irish and this novelty wears thin after your first few days in Ireland. read more

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well I was rather upset with this pub......had higher expectations to what I read here on Qype......I was there on 19th March, two days after St. Patricks Day. It was half empty and the bands only played the most wellknown tunes like Molly Malone, Finnegans wake. I felt sorry for the band, they didn't seem to enjoy it themselves and also the audience wasn't very cheerful, hardly anybody clapped, just me and my freinds sang and clapped along/clapped applause. The light was far to brighgt to have a nice athmosphere......and most of all I disliked the continuing ads on the screen to buy their CD......I wasn't sure but it felt to be a "tourist" pub not really irish......... Some of the staff were unfriendly. I'm sad and wouldn't mind to give another chance.....hoping to get abetter impression....... read more

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We came for drinks (which were great) and stayed for dinner once we saw the soup served at another table. The house made muchroom soup was sooooooo good and the bread that came with it was perfect for dipping. The waiter even offered to bring more which was very nice. Bartender was friendly and fun and remembered our drink order when we came up for round two. I loved the live music but was disappointed they only played maybe five songs then would take a break. I know it's important for them to take breaks but it kinda killed the vibe because the live music was much better than what they played when they were on break. Overall a great Temple Bar pub experience. Bonus were the free hats handed out! read more

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We had a blast here and loved the staff. It was a little higher priced than a few other pubs but it had live Irish music and good food. Dinners are around 20-25 e each and drinks are about 6. Try the cheese platter with the different Irish cheeses. They also will toss in there famous brown bread made with Guinness if you ask. So good! read more

The Oliver St. John Gogarty stands out in my mind for three things: - FREE WIFI. - The meeting point of the Traditional Irish Music Pub Crawl. - Despite being *very* touristy and with the prices reflecting this status, locals do come here. 1. BAR Metric: €5.50 for a pint of Guinness, €4 for half-pint. Didn't bother for food as I knew Temple Bar restaurants would be exorbitant. They also have a decent wine list as I was treated to a half bottle of a good New Zealand wine. This bar was notable because this was the only bar around Temple Bar that I actually visited twice. I was waiting around both times for planned activities and not only did I felt safe just being around here as a single woman, everything around this bar seemed very "homey". - The bar here is quite full and you can see people drinking even as early as 3pm. - Live music every day but not all the sets are "trad" (traditional Irish music) sessions. More than likely the person is playing an acoustic version of whatever the latest pop song that's playing on the radio. - Friendly bartenders. - THE LOCALS. I was very surprised, even though the locals do complain about the price. I was able to get free drinks without even asking. What the guidebooks say is true: if you belly up to the bar instead of sitting at a table the people will talk to you. This friendliness even exceeds most American bars - I guess Irish people really are the masters of talking! 2. TRADITIONAL IRISH MUSIC PUB CRAWL The second floor is most known as the meeting point of the Traditional Irish Music Pub Crawl. During peak season there's the regular show beginning at 7:30PM and a dinner show beginning at 6pm. As with many other activities I found this suggestion through the Rick Steves Ireland guidebook and many people on TripAdvisor agreed as well. Prices €14 for 7:30 session, €43 for 6:00 session with 3-course dinner. Keep in mind the dinner serves A LOT of food. My group was rather intimate. I was the sole traveler with 2 other older couples as well as the guides/musicians Bianca and Charlie. They were very knowledgable about trad and they tried to keep a balance between lecturing about trad and playing a session. They also try to include the audience in their trad but that also depends on audience interest. Luckily even with a small group we did get good interaction! The dinner show, aside from including dinner, also had a small dance number on traditional Irish dance (think Riverdance). At the end they also sell CDs of the music they play for €15 but my suggestion for them would be to convert the files to MP3 or AAC (or whatever the music file standard is) and sell it on a USB stick. OVERALL: Though this is a very touristy activity I learned a lot more about traditional Irish music while enjoying a few tunes. I also wouldn't mind going back here for another drink. read more

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While we were bar hopping in Dublin my daughter spotted the staircase leading up to this fun bar. Unlike some of the other bars in the area it was not wall to wall people and we were able to find a seat. We had a blast and really enjoyed the great music. It was the exact experience I was hoping to find! To top it off, our Guinness beer had a shamrock impression in the foam. The bar has free WiFi, so we were able to touch base with the folks back home without having to go back to our hotel. read more

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As everyone else has said - a total tourist trap. From the outside, this place looks so cute and inviting. The food was terrible and it was also overpriced. Don't go here unless you just want to look around because the place looks really nice. read more

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Oliver St John Gogarty's is one very popular example of the Irish bar experience that has been marketed heavily towards visitors. Yes, it is crawling with tourists and wasted teenagers from the UK. Yes, it is extremely expensive for food and drinks, yes it is crowded and yes it is noisy. Sure it's a tourist trap, but I'm not ashamed to say I had a good time here. Some friends of mine were visiting Dublin and they told me to meet them at OSJG and I have to admit I was very hesitant. As a recent transplant to Dublin, I'd seen this place while running around the city - how could you not with its bright green exterior and the perpetual crowd in and around the building. I knew by then that Temple Bar was "just for tourists."* But I obliged. It was pretty loud and sweaty right away, but my friends had a good table right next to the band playing traditional Irish music. It was raucous and everyone was having a good time. There was a friendly, good vibe. It's a good place to have one drink and enjoy the atmosphere and then move on. Will I return? Probably not, as there are plenty other good bars around here that aren't quite so full on (Turk's Head, Stag's Head, Porterhouse, etc). It really is kind of a fun place to bring visitors to show them the Irish pub they've always envisioned. It might not be the 100% truth, but what's the fun in reality anyway? I HATE when people say this kind of stuff with a smarmy sneer on their faces. People tend to ignore that tourism is an important industry for any country and usually makes quality of life better for the citizens. Just saying. read more

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If you are a tourist this is one of he bars you will probably love, right in the middle of temple bar, los of irish music and faux irish stuff around the bar. If your from ireland though, forget about it, the drink in here so very expensive and you will likely end up talking to some tourist who wants to know a bit about the local history or something. now i have no problem chating away to a friendly foreigner but its not the most fun you could have in Dublin. As someone else said this is not a good place to have food really, there are lots of better places to have food in temle bar. like the drink this pub think its okay to rip off unsuspecting tourists for mediocre sandwiches. tut tut oliverSJG! read more

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While visiting Dublin with friends, we had dinner here one night. Yes, it's a bit touristy, they cater to out of towners, they sang "Danny Boy" on request (which you're never supposed to ask for), but the band was entertaining and fun and the food was really good. Our waiter was in training and did a great job. He was attentive and got everything right and was very friendly. We had the oysters which were so damn fresh, I could taste the sea. My hubby had a burger made from the amazing Irish beef and I had the seafood chowder which was delicious. The only thing I blinked at was the bathroom on the top floor. There was a "bouncer" standing between the ladies and the mens rooms and he was nodding as if allowing people to enter either bathroom. My husband got hit up for a tip from a guy standing in there offering cologne (which he didn't take.) Just seemed weird that in this day and age you have to run a gauntlet just to go to the bathroom. LOLOL! Other than that, it was a great experience and the music was festive and added to our wonderful evening. read more

Another fine place on our pub crawl. This place has accommodation and some decent pub grub. Great atmosphere read more

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This place is touristy, but always alive and fun with Irish music and good crowds. The patrons are a wild international mix and all there to have fun. You'll pay "Dublin prices" for beer as our local friends would say, but you'll have fun and hear good bands. It's right in the heart of the Temple Bar district, which is a place you must visit ONCE when you're in Ireland. After that, go smaller and local for better times and fewer tourists. The food is good enough for a pub. read more

Was drawn in by the live music, which runs from 2:30pm-2:30am! Five stars for the music! Food was three stars, decent specials, and service was a little slow but our waiter was taking care of quite a few tables and it gave us more time to enjoy the music. read more

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Stumbled upon this gem on my first night in Dublin. Such an awesome vibe in this pub. The live music was great. The singer who was there on that Saturday night was just great! Would definitely recommend if you're in temple bar area and are looking to sit, chat with friends and enjoy some great live music! read more

If you are lucky enough to get in here and find a table, stay for the food! Yes it is a drinking establishment that serves food but unlike some of the pubs I've been to on this trip, Gogarty had terrific seafood. I ordered the mussels and they brought a large tureen full of succulent shellfish. Delicious and filing for less than €9. Beware, it's a popular place and very crowded but we also heard some very nice live Celtic music with our lunch. read more

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Well-known place that was on my map for the trip. It was very packed around happy hour. The locals told me it was worth the wait and/or stand for drinks as the performers play traditional Irish music. Overall, nice vibe but too crowded, poorly ventilated, and overpriced. I guess the live music makes up for the cost. read more

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This was the only place we visited twice while in Dublin and for good reason. Sad to say that the food here is just meh but the atmosphere is unbeatable. There is live music everyday from 12:30 to about 9 in the restaurant and the bar next door has live music until 2 in the morning. While the acts are changing, there is a screen where you can view the act in the bar next door, as well as some unsuspecting dancers lol. Our service was really good on our first visit. On our second visit the server was inexperienced but we wanted to stay there a couple hours so it actually worked out. Overall, go for the atmosphere and a pint and order the food if you're hungry but don't expect anything fantastic. read more

What an awesome pub.... a must for anyone's world pub crawl. The live music and the atmosphere prove that Ireland is the place to kick-back and relax. The best art of the hotel is the fact that after you've burned yourself out drinking and having a ball, it's a very short walk to your room. Rooms were clean and not atypical of the UK. Temple Bar is one of the most fantastic places to explore in all of the UK, so don't just sit in the OSJG pub. BTW, the last time I was there, Bono and the Edge came in for a short impromptu jam session. Nice. read more