This was our spot - space itself has about 3 other venues all tied in under one large room; smokers…read morearea, another pub and a wine and spirits shop but we fell in love with this spot, chatted up the bartenders and locals- caught an amazing father/son Trad Duo - they were AH-Mazing! Priced accordingly and the whisky flights and selection were out of this world Again, street parking if you find it or pay parking lots nearby.

What a delightful place! The gentleman working was knowledgeable and helpful. We popped in here…read morearound mid-day during the holidays, so we missed out on live music. Inside is warm and cozy, definitely inviting.

Happened to be in Dublin for a couple days for work, and a friend/colleague who used to spend a lot…read moreof time in the city brought me by this hidden gem of a whiskey bar! Tucked away behind the Tapped beer bar, The Dingle is a haven for anyone who might want a quiet, welcoming spot to chill out with a whiskey taster or cocktail (or two...or several) after the work day ends. The interior has a warm, comfortable feel to it, and the staff are welcoming and extremely knowledgeable about their inventory, so don't be shy asking them for recommendations. Thanks to a combination of covid and Google (wrongly) listing them as permanently closed, business has gone way down from where it used to be a couple years ago, but I can't emphasize enough that The Dingle is still very much alive, and I'd HIGHLY recommend dropping by during opening hours (which I think are just Thurs/Fri/Sat afternoons right now).

Pros: Cute and intimate…read moreLots of whiskey to taste The have whiskey flights. You can taste a few Irish whiskies in one sitting They also have wine Cons: They close at 11 We had the whiskey flight. They have different ones you can choose from at different price ranges. We shared the Irish single malt. It came with three to taste for 15€. The place is so cool looking. It's like walking into a barrel.

A sweet spot. On a rainy day it was a treat to do the full flight. A few snacks on hand, but we…read morewere impressed with the quality of the whisky. Got some bottles to go. They did not last.

This place is gorgeous. Straight up amazing facility. It's part of the powers court estate and the…read morewhole facility is a must see. We did not have a tour or anything but grabbed a seat in the visitor center for the distillery and had some pretty great food. The cheese board and pate is awfully great! The staff is also incredibly friendly and super helpful. The whiskey is worth the drive. So VERY worth the drive. I took two bottles back to the states with me. If I get back to Ireland it's one of the few places I will make it a point to return to.

This is a local bar and if you were here 50 years ago you are very likely to see some of the same…read morecustomers. The service is as good as it gets and the banter is what people come for. If you are new in town or passing through and on your own Paddy Dunne's will provide the chat you might need to pass your day or evening. Family run Bar & Lounge Located in Athy. Live Music for events, parties catered. Fresh beer, professionally poured, great service, attentive staff. Outstanding hot whiskey. Full service Bar, Lounge and Snug, Pool table, smoking area, excellent bar staff sports shown on TV live, e Horse racing, GAA, Soccer and Rugby. Are you partial to a putt yourself? Why not join the Paddy Dunne's Golf team? Bit of exercise, bit of craic, bit of banter with the lads followed by some great service at Paddy Dunne's. There's an off license onsite also.

Before my husband and I moved to Athy in 2007, when our house/home was being built, we saw Paddy…read moreDunnes and decided to try it for soup and sandwiches one day. We never tried anywhere else after than. We used to go into the Lounge, but we would hear great laughter in the bar. Being, Dubs, we asked one of the bar men, then, John, was the bar just for locals, we didn't want to intrude. John told us we were more than welcome to go in to the bar, so on that day Brian and I had our soup and toasted sandwiches and coffee in the Bar and with some of the locals watched "Last of the Summer Wine", and some. Whenever we went into Paddy Dunnes we only went into the Bar after that. Brian and I enjoyed going into Paddy Dunnes. It was not usual for us to go to a pub when we lived in Dublin. Sunday's after mass in the Dominican church, Paddy Dunnes's became for Brian and me a place to go, for an extension of the "Spirit". While still drinking coffee or a beer, the spirit of our hearts were lifted or we could just BE. No pun meant. We met genuine people, who welcomed each other and us and vice versa and we enjoyed each other's company and "genuine Irish Craic". We cared about each other, genuinly cared. Within a very short space of time of finding this 'Hub', there was a sudden serious illness and death of a woman, Mrs. Dunne, [we never had the privilage of meeting her]. We felt 'At Home' in Paddy Dunnes. It was never dull, the craic, the banter, winding each other up, the rows, god there were some mighty rows, difference of opinion, GAA, Athy, Castlemitchel, the ggs's ............We never came across so many men named John or Jo, but not young enough to have been called after JPII, but not old enough to have been called after John 23rd or John Kennedy. My Brian, my husband Brian, got cancer and died very suddenly in August 2012. Both Brians family and mine were around me. But we had another family, "The Paddy Dunne's Family". They were there at the church, they helped lift his coffin up the steps. Brian would have been chuffed. I was chuffed. Our families came back with me to Paddy Dunnes for Soup and sandwiches. Yeah did us proud. So for a Really Good Pint of Guinness or whatever you're having yourself!! Mega Craic, Extremely Good Staff and a huge mix and gatherum of all sort of people just GO to Paddy Dunnes no matter what the mood. F 'n' B.

We did a distillery tour at Tullamore D.E.W. and enjoyed ourselves thoroughly. A good history…read morelesson of distilleries in Ireland, plus plenty of whiskey to taste. The only thing I wish I would have known before is that it's best to get a taxi out to the distillery if you are staying in Tullamore. Ireland's drinking and driving limit is pretty much 0.0

Once upon a time, this was a lovely Yelp-worthy find! We were trapped in the April 2026 protest (no…read moreway to drive to Dublin- no way to drive anywhere for the day). While traffic was at a standstill, we drove all the way to Tullamore instead! A lovely town, delightful distillery, and we really enjoyed the 15 year old whiskey. This may be the #2 most popular whiskey in Ireland, I would share it holds a tied position in our hearts with Jameson. The end.

Best pint of Guinness I had through my whole stay. Bar team is super nice. We were lucky to sit in…read morethe snug and had a great experience

Welcoming and warm place, with an outstanding collection of whisky. We did not have food here.read more

This place was super cool. Really nice Victorian interior with cool stag-inspired decor. Staff is…read morenice and it's pretty spacious. Was surprised to find they had table service.

If you want to experience a true Victorian pub in Dublin, The Stag's Head is a beautiful place to…read morestart. Tucked down Dame Court just off Dame Street, The Stag's Head is one of those rare pubs that feels genuinely historic rather than designed to look old. The building dates to the late 1800s, and the interior retains the ornate features of a classic Victorian "gin palace"--rich carved wood, stained glass, brass rails, and a warm, glowing bar that feels wonderfully preserved. We stopped in around 4:30 pm, which turned out to be a perfect time to visit. There were other patrons enjoying drinks and food, but the atmosphere was calm and relaxed rather than loud or rowdy. It felt like the kind of place where locals drop in for a quiet pint on their way home from work before the evening crowd arrives. The staff were excellent--friendly, welcoming, and attentive without being intrusive. The food was very good (we failed to take photos because we were too busy enjoying it). As a vegetarian, I was thrilled to see the Impossible burger front and center on their menu; it was deliciously prepared with guacamole on a brioche bun, and not an afterthought on the menu. My companions both chose the Irish Beef Burger, and said it was excellent. One thing to know: this is a traditional Victorian pub, so cocktails aren't really part of the program. Expect beer, wine, or spirits rather than mixed drinks. In a place like this, that actually feels exactly right. Other pubs do serve mixed drinks. Between the history, the ambience, the quality of the food, and the wonderful staff, The Stag's Head is the kind of place that makes you feel like you've experienced a real piece of Dublin.

Let me start off by saying that Morgan and I had zero interest in going to Temple Bar. Its always…read morebusy, its super touristy, and that wasn't what we were interested in for our vacation. However. We found ourselves with a LOT of time to kill, and we were less than a block from Temple Bar, so we said, "what the heck. Let's just go so we can say that we were here." Well, we never made it. On our way, we saw a small sign that said, "Whiskey room", and we both were pulled by magnetic forces into the small room. When I tell you that the 2ish hours we spent here were some of the best memories of our trip, I am not exaggerating. The bartender Dillon (Dylan?) was amazing. He knew his stuff and recommended some wonderful whiskeys that we had never tried before. Our favorite was Dunville's. (Thanks a lot, Dillon/Dylan, we can't find it in the states!!!! lol) Also, he poured the first Guinness of our trip, and it was 10/10 the best Guinness I've ever had in my life. (After drinking LOTS of them over the month we spent in Ireland, it's still the best pint I had.) The bar/room is very small, and there were only 5 or 6 seats around the bar. It was cozy, quiet (until the small group that had assembled there bust out into a rendition of "Tom's Diner"), and exactly what we were looking for. My recommendation is to skip Temple Bar, and make your way into this gem. It was absolutely amazing.

Great place! Came here hoping to get into Temple Bar and found this place next door! Much better…read moreand lot less crowded! The amount of whiskey they have here is amazing and the mixtures they have. Amazing tasting and the Irish coffee is made to perfection! The service was impeccable! The bartender was friendly and knew his stuff, gave great advice on what to drink and the history of the place! The ambiance was very quiet, as not many people showed up to this small location next to Temple Bar. Much nicer and quieter! Coming back whenever I want to go to Temple Bar without any hassle!

A cozy speakeasy hidden away beneath an unassuming Italian restaurant serving bespoke cocktails,…read moresmall plates, pastas and more. It's a pretty small place and it feels very hidden so making a reservation is probably a good idea. How it works: walk downstairs (look for the neon sign that says "sshhh!") and GENTLY press the pig head on your left at the bottom to open the secret door. Our server was a gem and helped us navigate the extensive craft cocktail menu-I LOVED THE "breakfast of champions " and my wife enjoyed the noonin which was a bit of a riff on a margarita. We started with the creamy burratta with grilled pears and bread-heavenly and so fresh. For mains I got the pasta with beef and onions(yum!), but the standout was the braised short ribs with creamy mashed potatoes-amazing! -and at €30 a fantastic value. In fact everything was very reasonably priced and cocktails were only €15 each. Out entire bill was just €120-at least 50% less than a comparable meal at a quality restaurant in the US. Highly recommended (shhh!)

It feels a bit weird writing a public review of a secret spot...but I can't gatekeep this spot!…read more The Blind Pig Speakeasy was one of our favorite spots while in Ireland, and it ranks high on our list for several reasons! They are situated in the base of a sister restaurant, so from the main entrance the only give away is the neon "shhh" sign that sits over the stairway. Once at the base of the stairs an unassuming bookcase/shelf appears. This honestly got us, as we had no clue this was the entrance at first. We wandered around and into the bathrooms expecting some cool bathroom stall entrance. It wasn't until someone came out from behind the bookcase that we figured it out! We did let the "door" close and played with the art on the wall, including the bronze pig head, which turned out to be the hidden lever! Legit already wowed before entering! Upon entry, you are legit transported into a small speakeasy with a few high tops, a cozy bar and a small dining room beyond the second archway. The walls are stone, the lighting is dim and moody, the woods are heavy, and the vibes are immaculate! We sampled a few house-made cocktails, got an appetizer and a few main dishes. Spent a total of close to 2 hours, which is standard and actually timed. Which makes sense and I like, it keeps things moving, on time and allows plenty of time to soak it all in! The Jolly Roger and Espresso Martini were my cocktails for the night. There was a clear theme with both, as stout and espresso were highlights in both. For the app, we went with the fritto misto, which is a combination of fried cheese and veggies. Our mains were both pasta dishes. They were light and simple, yet complex and robust. They were tasty and impressive! Service was stellar from entry to exit. The host's, bartenders and our server were all top notch, friendly, helpful and a joy to interact with! Oh, I do highly recommend reservations! They are a small and very in demand spot, so trying to walk-in is a bit risky. Overall, we absolutely loved our evening at The Blind Pig! It was one of our best times and meals on our trip around Ireland...memorable for all the right reasons!

Located in downtown Kilkenny with parking near the library. My husband and I were the first ones in…read morethe pub around 4:30pm. Shortly after multiple people showed up. We got in and snagged a table in the perfect location. We started off with food. The fish and chips were amazing. The fish wasn't too breaded or oily. The piece of fish was huge! The fresh green onions and homemade tater sauce elevated the dish. We stayed at the pub until Irish music started, which was so good! Hearing the tin whistle, guitar, and beautiful Irish singing was such a treat. We enjoyed a handful of cocktails and Guinness! Very enjoyable night!

On our visit to Kilkenny, we stopped by Matt's for some dinner because it just a block away from…read morethe castle. I loved the vibes here, felt just like I thought it would. The service was good and quick - I never felt like they neglected us although we didn't get our fries but were still charged for them. I really liked the medieval beef and Guinness stew. The mashed potatoes were perfection and beef was so tender. I was disappointed by this dish at another pub so I'm glad this was able to overshadow that experience. I didn't like the clonakilty chicken. It was a bit dry and the sauce had too much mustard. Their apple berry crumble was good - it ended the meal nicely.