And down below, in the basement of the former Stephen's Green Hibernian Club, built in 1756, where…read moremost of the interior is historically protected, is where the alchemical magic happens. A team passionate & dedicated about creating delectable flavor profiles that are unforgettable The space is luxuriously moody, openly intimate & comforting chic as it presents itself successfully on so many various levels. The cocktails, think art in a glass. Many pre-batched for flavor profile consistency with their syrups made in-house. I will yearn for their Mirage 9Below- their riff on an Old Fashioned-probably forever. And their terrific staff! Real standouts in the industry. A special shout out to one of their masters behind the bar, Connor; easily the best barman in Dublin...maybe the world.

Stunning 5/5! We…read morefirst arrived at 9 Below on a Sunday evening with no reservation. The kind host let us know right away that without a reservation, we were out of luck. The entire joint was booked out, including the bar seats. Disappointed, we left & found another cocktail bar within walking distance. Out of curiosity, we checked out the 9 Below Open Table, & saw that there was availability in just over an hour. We decided to book 2 spots & wait it out. When we returned, the host remembered us & remembered that we prefer to sit at the bar. They showed us to our reserved spots - at the bar! We first admired the interior. Underground! Somehow low-lit, archaic, well-lit, & modern, all at the same time. Lively but not noisy pop music was playing - Dua Lipa, etc. The actual physical menu was so cool. It was a beautifully designed picture-book inspired menu, with each cocktail having its own separate & artful page. I'm looking back on the menu & I think the drink I ordered was "Fight Club" (Don Julio Blanco, mango, Falernum, camomile, lemon, & sugar) & it was phenomenal. The bartender scorched a hot pepper & carefully placed it on top, which MADE the drink. He also made my partner a Paper Plane with Scotch. Delicious. Speaking of the bartender, he was a real champion. Such a nice guy with a bit of flair to his style of bartending. We really enjoyed chit chatting with him. It also seemed like the staff really vibed with each other & everyone was having a good time. Great atmosphere. The next time we're back in Dublin we will definitely be back to 9 Below Bar.

We visited this bar yesterday as part of Cocktail Week…read more There was a mix up about seating and we ended up on the first floor where a member of staff was extremely rude and made us feel unwelcome. It's a real shame as the hostess on the ground floor was lovely and very helpful. It was clear that whilst trying to be classy and exclusive that the attitude actually being promoted in this bar is stuffy and elitist. Class comes from etiquette and your waitress showed none.

Great little hole in the wall. Dark & comfy, bartender very friendly. Only seats about 15 people…read morebut very cozy place for a drink.

We showed up without a reservation (I know, I know) and rang the bell. A nice young lady came down…read moreand took our phone number and said she would text us in about 15 minutes because we did not have a reservation. We decided to hang out a block away and waited for the text that ultimately never came. It was disappointing because had she just said they were full or a reservation was required we would have just left the Temple Bar area entirely but instead we stuck around wasting our evening.

This is a true speakeasy, which is really hard to come by. It's suggested to make a reservation…read morebecause they fill up quickly. We visited twice, and the first time was on a Wednesday night. They were able to accommodate us mid-week without a reservation, but Friday night we made one to come back. There were gobs of people waiting to get in so we're glad we did! The entrance is very non-descript. It's an ugly grey metal door with VCC randomly applied, so if you didn't know what was there it would look industrial. There is a door bell to the left of the door. Ring it a few times and someone will open the door and check you in. With reservations they do make you wait until exactly that time so don't be alarmed. Your table is already selected for you. The inside is loungy and very swanky. Both times we had extremely comfortable chairs. Service is immaculate. Their menu is massive, very well published and explained. Our servers were both able to explain exactly what the cocktail may taste like as some of the combos might blow your mind. I had the Dirty Wizard which sounds odd on based on ingredients but was delicious. I also had the Purple Pearl which was my perfect cocktail. My husband tried a few different whiskey concoctions and he was impressed by all of them. I highly recommend adding VCC to your Dublin itinerary!

Highly recommend visiting if you're in the area. This bar is nicely tucked away from a lot of the…read moretourist destination bars. Look out for the entrance or you might miss it! Great for both beer and cocktails. Watching the bartenders craft drinks was an art form. Service was attentive as well. Lots of great seating, both indoor and outdoor. We opted to sit outdoors on a mild November night which ended up being a really nice experience. It was pretty busy even on a Sunday night. If you're in the area, definitely add No Name Bar to your list!

This place goes by two names, depending on if you are looking at Google Maps, or on Yelp. Google…read moreMaps calls it "The Bar With No Name" (and so do it's proprietors in the hotel above). But Yelp calls it "No Name Bar." Late at night, this is the place to be. The music is loud, the place is hoppin', and everyone is movin' and groovin'. It's LOADS of fun, I can't express that enough - but it DOES get packed! If you are staying in Kelly's Hotel up above it, you MUST visit at least once to see what all the fuss is and why your hotel room is rattling until 2 or 3 in the morning. They have DJs playing every Friday and Saturday "from 10pm until late" as it's billed on their website. It's connected to the hotel, so if you are staying there, you can just head down the stairs to enter. From street level, use the entrance with the snail hanging above the black door with the address number of "3" on the door. It's so easy to walk past and not notice it. The entrance is JUST past the sidewalk patio for L'Gueuleton.

One of the most unique bars/pubs I've ever been in. Part tiki bar, part music memorabilia, part…read moreIrish pub, part secret speakeasy, with great drinks and a fun atmosphere and truly excellent service. So glad that we got into this spot.

What a hidden gem in Dublin! I had no idea what this place was. I kept ignoring it when I would…read moresee what was around my hotel in Dublin and would walk by this place and thought it was super weird that there were barrels outside that would say reserved only, and the windows were closed off. You don't know what the hell this place is, but once you're inside, it's a gem. Hacienda Bar is a speakeasy and dive bar. Yes, you ring a doorbell to this place and the owner, Shay asks you a few questions, like how many are in your party and do you know anyone inside the bar. I was let in on a Friday night and had no idea what to expect. The place was dark inside and small. There were pool tables and seats all around the side and a few high tops at the bar and a booth area. Much of those seats were reserved where the bar area is. I was able to snag a seat at this busy bar. No food here. Just drinks. Order what's local. I had a local ale and a Guinness (of course), and enjoyed the company here. I met a bunch of locals and since this place is so casual and laidback, it was a fun time. Hacienda Bar is known as a secret bar in Dublin yet all the celebrities find out about it. Shay has photos of all the famous peeps that have set foot here and it's been known that Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce and her dancers came here after the Eras Tour and danced the night away. If you find yourself in Dublin, find Hacienda Bar and have yourself a beer or two and hang with the locals.

Looking for a break from the usual Irish Pub scene? Well, beneath the U2-owned Clarence hotel is a…read morespeakeasy-type bar hidden away out of sight that is a real delight. It checks all the boxes of being downstairs, low ceilings, late Victorian decor, bartenders with beards and period clothing, etc. - plus a long list of mixology-type drinks. Let me description of the place sound like a slam. We had a really great time. There is a deep menu of drinks made from all kinds of stuff. We ordered all kinds of stuff and every drink was excellent. The prices were very reasonable as well. We sat on some comfy couches and there was a DJ plating some really great down tempo, yet still dance-able music. The hours flew by as we had an excellent time.

What a neat little find! The menu provides you the opportunity to see a flavor profile of a drink…read morewithout necessarily being an expert on the ingredients. The way the cocktails are presented is very nice, and no attention to detail was spared when it came to the interior decoration. It's a must visit for a cocktail when on a trip to Dublin!

Not a bad little place, if maybe a bit swanky for my tastes. Probably more a 3.5 if the truth be…read moreknown as the staff were really friendly - but the fairly average beer selection let this place down in my book - with myself opting for a pint of Guinness (which is never a problem in Dublin in my book!) It's actually the front of a fairly big bar in the back and you can go inbetween the two and drink in either venue, the loos are also in here and to the back. The guys I was with all enjoyed their cocktails and the music was laid back and cool - if you want a cocktail then make sure you check it out.

Swanky, sophisticated and smooth - three words that best sum up the feeling of Chelsea Drug Store!…read moreA real minimalist feel to a bar but not at all pretentious as some of these places tend to be. A group of us went here after dinner and we were treated like lords! As soon was we walked in we were treated to a bottle of tap water whomever browsed the menus. Embarrassingly I picked a Brooklyn beer to drink when there was a whole host of extravagant and elegant cocktails on offer! The bar itself was truly stunning, it was lit by candle light giving a real intimate feel, even though there were 10 of us there. It kind of felt like a secret club. Really top notch in my opinion, I wish there were more places like this in my City.

This theater was build back in 1800s and it still damn beautiful outside and inside. Small size…read moretheater but packed of historic architecture for sure. Great layout and well kept. Comfortable seatings and staging is quite nice and soundings great. Glad I decided to check it out.

A theatre that dates back to the late 1800s. Comparatively new in computer, very nicely renovated…read moresome 20 years ago. Has a bar along with concessions. We saw a 25th anniversary of the river dance. Nice show and such talented performers. A welcome break after covering many miles our first couple of days in Dublin. Staff was pleasant and helpful.

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

drinks 8/10 ambiance 9/10…read moreservice 8/10 good time in one of the oldest bars. basic drinks nothing fancy but it's good. def overpriced beers but it's good times and good vibes

Nice interior with plenty of Japanese artwork. Came here for lunch with wife and kid. Delicious…read morefoie gras and eel sushi to start. Had a fine nest beer lager. Had the fried fish and chicken teriyaki bento box...very good. Wife similarly said her version of the bento box was good. Son said the chicken katsu he had was nicely done. Friendly service. Very affordable. Go there if you are in Dublin and are in the mood for Japanese.

Went here for dinner with a couple of friends. Not bad. I had the Bento Box. Food was fresh and…read moretasty. Service was good. I would recommend you go here.