I was wondering through Dublin as a beer drinker and buying to Guinness pints at each one of the…read morefor convenience and consistency. This one was close to where we were staying and I happened to catch the brewer. Great conversation, mellow ambiance, and the best service I got since the blonde down at Temple Bar on Thursday! Cheers to this beer and the knowledge the brewer works with! Other tourist places are ok but it's different here, especially if you like beer! Totally worth a stop!

Cool little spot, came on for a quick beer to check out the scene…read more Felt like a dive bar and kinda smelt like one too ha ha ha. Other than that nothing to rave about.

Had a beer on the rooftop - super pricey and yes it's on temple bar but still 11.75 euro for a pint…read more- robbery but when in Dublin....didnt try the food.. Keep drinking!

This is a very popular place so expect crowds. You can seat yourself but we had the good fortune…read moreto score one of the enclosed booths which was really fun. There is a bigger room towards the back as well as seating in the area where you walk in and some seating outside. The fish and chips were pretty good and very filling. The food was very hot so was better to wait a bit and take a taste carefully. Service was good and it was a fun experience

Food- 8/10 Drinks-7/10…read moreService- 6/10 Ambiance-8/10 Overall experience-8/10 went here for bangers and mash- was good yet the sauce was heavy on the mustard where you can clearly taste it. I ordered a cider and they brought me a beer saying it was cider. the service was fine- got us what we needed quickly. we were able to watch a World Cup game here with plenty of tvs and had good live music.

Arrived Dublin from the States about 8:30 a.m. checked our bags at the hotel and got on the hop on…read more- hop off bus. We asked the driver for a lunch recommendation and he suggested Nancy Hands. It was a good recommendation. It was close to a stop so we hopped off and had lunch. The restrauant is very neat with a cool vibe. We arrived about 1 p.m. and had to sit at the bar for about ten minutes for a table to open up. The restrauant is not on the tourist path (think Temple Bar area). We may have been the only non-Irish in the restrauant. It is rich in history and has a traditional Irsh look and feel. We ordered a couple of beers. Jan ordered a Blue Moon and I ordered a Carlsberg Pilsner. The beer on tap selection is impressive. For lunch we ordered a couple of items to share. Jan picked fish and chips, I selected calamari. Both were good and we enjoyed our first meal in Dublin. The service was good, the prices moderate. Definitely recommend it is you want a restrauant/pub that's not full of Americans.

Funny to travel all the way to Ireland to find a brewery that reminds me of something straight out…read moreof Portland, but here we are! I'd had a great beer from. Rascals at a pub near my hotel, and found they were near the train line, so I set out on an adventure. Pretty quiet, cozy, and friendly. Just had pizza, it was fine. I really enjoyed the variety of beers I had. Well worth the little field trip.

If you're a craft beer enthusiast looking for a unique and engaging experience, Rascals Brewing's…read moreTour Craft is an absolute must-try. Whether you're a seasoned beer connoisseur or just starting to explore the world of craft brews, this tour is an exciting and informative journey into the heart of the brewing process. Beer is pretty solid for a country that has been making Ales and Stouts forever. No Hazy/NE IPAs on the menu though when I visited

This was one of the best self-guided tours ive been on in awhile…read more Im a huge lover of guinness, and this has been on my bucket list for awhile - and it really blew me out of the park. When we first arrived, we were put into a queue (& I would suggest getting a reservation). We went through very quickly and were told a short snippet before the tour. Then we were free to explore. This entire tour really immersed you through the brewing process. I learned so much about my favorite beer! At one of the floors, youre able to smell the aromas, and then understand the best way to taste guinness, it was so fun! My favorite floor was the marketing or branding floor- I love the campaigns and backgrounds behind them. This was also great for various photo ops. You end out the tour on the 7th floor, at the bar. This gives you an entire 360 view of Dublin, and one you can only see with a ticket. You also get a free guinness (or other beer from them)! I loved this tour, all of the staff was great, and I will go every time im in Dublin!!

MUST make reservations before showing up. We tried visiting but they were at capacity for the day…read more We made reservations on line to visit the next day. You walk through a self guided tour which explains the process of making the beer and the origins of the company. You get a ticket for a beer of soft drink which can be redeemed at the top floor. Once you get there you can see the view of Dublin which is very nice, however it is crowded as hell so you may not find a seat to take in the view. The gift shop is very nice. We got quite a few souvenirs for the family.

i mean just look at the stew. cmon…read more you can just about taste the history in the air and the bartender was so kind! she even wrote me a list of her favorite pubs which were all likewise amazing. should be mandatory for anyone visiting for the first time

Popped in here on Friday night only a small ten minute wait for the table. All staff friendly. The…read moreatmosphere felt very next worldly to me from sitting inside look out at the stone, felt medieval. We got 4 items to split; chowder ( did not care for), fish and chips ( okay), beef stew ( pretty good loved it and the freshness of the peas) and lastly bangers and mash ( 10/10 amazing !! Carrot puree and sausage were so so so good!)

I had a drink here after dinner with a former co-worker…read more The bar was packed and we were fortunate to find a table. I ordered an Old-Fashioned. THe drink was average. The noise level was unbearably painful. People were speaking so loud. It felt like there was a contest to see which table could shout louder than the table adjacent to it. After the first drink, I had to get out of there because my ears were ringing from the high noise level.

Went here two nights and it was Hoppin' both times on a week night!…read more They do a daily roast (no - not the stand-up comedy kind) and have great food. The bar tenders were warm and welcoming as well. If you are a tourist and looking to go off the beatin' path in Temple Bar, definitely add this place to your list. A tip: it does get a little toasty in here, so wear layers! It is cold outside, but it heats up in here quickly.

I was hoping for an Irish pub experience and totally got it from The Stag's Head. Even the name…read morefulfilled expectations! The decor is exactly what I imagined, complete with stained glass and a real stag's head. Ordered the fish and chips, which were crisp on the outside with a flavorful batter, and tender fish on the inside. It also came with a nice little pea salad, with mushy peas and whole peas together with the greens. I definitely need to make this! Also got the Irish Cottage Pie and it was very tasty - rich in flavor but lighter than I expected, in a good way. Shared a pint of Guiness (just missed splitting the G - lol) and finished with an Irish coffee, which hit the spot. This is definitely a great place to go for a quiet pint or for a fun night of food and friends.

Great Irish pub! Lots of character and friendly servers…read more Come here if you want to good Irish pub experience. Recommended by a local and some college students - so you know it's good. We got their fish & chips and Irish Cottage Pie. Both were very good and filling. Fish was nicely breaded and fried. Good flavor in their batter. Cottage pie was full of flavor but not overly rich. Great atmosphere and food/drinks. Lots of pubs to choose from in Dublin - Stag's Head is worthy of a visit.

We popped in for a late dinner, and ordered the pint and toastie combo for only 10 Euros. It was…read morevery good! The toastie included ham, cheese, tomatoes, and sauted onion. The seating was a bit cramped, but cozy. We found a small table in a little nook, but the large sunken area in the back is great for larger groups. The staff is very friendly and efficient!

Someone recommended us this pub and boy were they right about the vibes, food, and service! One of…read morethe best pubs we went to while on our visit. We came around 2 in the afternoon and it was pretty full. We did have to wait a while to get seated but they tried their best to accommodate us. While we waited we went upstairs where there was live music playing and we had Irish coffee. Once we sat service was very fast. We got the fish and chips and this was one of the best meals we had. Everyone was so attentive and friendly. This was one of our favorite spots that we tried.

Generally I give Eamonn Rea's a wide berth - with three other pubs along Parkgate street, plus the…read moreultra plush bar at The Ashling Hotel just a few minutes walk away, there's little draw for me here. For visitors eschewing the broad appeal of Nancy Hands, the Victorian refinement of Ryan's or Liam Walsh at the top of the block, Eamonn Rea's offers all the toasted cheese and pints you can consume. Like most locals, this place has developed a following - possibly as a result of an eclectic music selection (Electronica nights, anyone?). Some regulars can border on the obnoxious while hanging out front for a smoke between pints, if that's not a deal breaker than this is your pub.

A lovely little local that never seems to be too crowded. We stopped in for a few pints and…read moreenjoyed our experience. The owner/manager even had my wife go behind the bar to pull a few pints. If you want to stay away from tourists, and meet a few locals, I can't think of a better place.