My boyfriend and I knew we needed to try this place once we looked at the menu online. It had almost everything we wanted to try during our time in Dublin, such as Curry Fries (so good!!). The food was amazing... my boyfriend got Shepard's Pie and I got fish and chips. Not only was the food great, all of the staff were so friendly - every single one. We had only been in Ireland for a few hours when we realized nobody we came across was super friendly, until we came and ate at this place. If you ever find yourself in the area, The Hairy Lemon is a must. I highly recommend it. read more

A very enjoyable lunch and an authentic Irish pub. A co-worker suggested the Hairy Lemon when I visited Dublin. Stopped in for a late lunch of fish and chips and enjoyed the olde-world dark decor and atmosphere. The restaurant is centrally located just off the main pedestrian street. read more

€5 for a bottle of non-alcoholic beer. €5 for a pint of Guinness. *SIGH* €4.50 for vegetable soup with half a slice of soda bread. "Can we get a bread basket please?" "That will be extra." "No thanks then." Unbelievable cheapness. If you bothered to give the usual one full slice of bread or the even more common two slices of bread I would not have asked for a bread basket. Soup was OK. Dad got the chowder which he enjoyed. Music from the juke box was blaring as were the multiple TVs playing soccer in a mainly empty pub in the middle of the day. One person got so annoyed he stormed up to tell them to switch off at least one of the TVs. I'd say if you are into your sessions that this is a great place. Or for watching sport with a crowd of friends. Bartender was very friendly. read more

A classic Irish pub atmosphere is very hard to come by these days. Even the most humble of establishments will break out the ear bashing sound system and smirnoff ices after nine o'clock. So it's nice to find a pub where you can sit, relax and have something to eat without the air around your head visibly throbbing with aural blasphemy. This place has a nifty rustic charm going on and the staff are an absolute delight. The menu is full of hearty Irish goodness too. All lamb this and potato that. I had the Famous Dublin Coddle (drool!). It was delicious but it could have had an extra sausage or two. The bill was pretty reasonable for two people and a good time was had by all. read more

AVOID. Was actually having a good time here and liked the buzz of the place on a Saturday night. It was busy, had a good flow of people all night, and festive for Christmas. I gave a pint back to the bar when I noticed a cigarette butt floating on top. The pint was replaced. Shockingly a senior bar staff member- possibly the manager- poured the part of the pint out that had the cigarette in it and topped it back up! He then placed it on the bar around the corner for another patron. Needless to say I will not return to this bar due to dodgy bar practices. God only knows what else they get up to in there. read more

Great pub. I stopped in for lunch and got The Seafood Chowder. It was good, not great. The staff was extremely friendly. I would come back and try something else. read more

I was in Dublin with a friend at the end of April 2016. We stopped into Hairy Lemon on a whim, mostly because of the name and the place looked like it belonged on a postcard. This place has a lot of little nooks to sit in. The food was great, and the desserts were awesome! Especially the Guinness mousse. And a cute little surprise at the end, they gave us a postcard with a picture of the restaurant on it along with the check. Turns out we liked this place so much we went back a second time. It does get very crowded after work hours though. read more

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The service was sooooo good!! Simon was our waiter he was awesome! We had our first Guinness of the trip here!! Also the food was really good we did wings and shared a fabulous burger!! Followed by some jäger bombs!! It was packed inside not an empty seat was available! It's across that pMacs place where we were initially going to go but so happy we went here!! read more

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Found by accident and was very pleased I did. The lamb shank was amazing, soft and delicate and fall off the bone. The root veg was perfectly done, tender and nicely caramelized from the roast. The gravy was not really a gravy but as advertised on the menu, a red wine jus. The chef that creates this luscious blend of greatness is to be commended. We also had the famous Dublin Coddle. The blend of sausage and veg with bacon in a delicious savory broth made me feel great on another chilly late November evening. Never did get the name of our server/expediter, tall guy with an infectious personality and great attitude. He could take a joke and fire them back. A must if in Dublin. read more

Was here last night with a few mates. I hadn't been in this pub in years and I have to say it is one of the nicest 'proper' pubs I have been in Dublin in a long time. Great for watching the rugby and smart and attentive staff. Next time i'm in the city Ill be back to hopefully sample the food which looked great. read more

Food here is amazing. I had the seafood pasta, my aunt had the seafood chowder and my uncle had the fish and chips. It was all delicious. THe price was pretty standard for Dublin. The pub is quite nice and the staff was really fantastic. It can get really busy and tables are a wee bit close together. But overall definitely recommend eating here. read more

The Hairy Lemon - seafood pasta....mmmmm - Irish Pub Near Me - Dublin, D

For the area its absolutely brilliant. Enjoy the food here. Upstairs is really nice and there always seems to be a good atmosphere in here. The food is really good too.. The service is fast and prices rare easonable. Just thought the place deserves a better overall rating. Thats the reason Im giving it a 5. read more

This was my first meal while in Dublin and it did not disappoint! We even came back again, ignoring the fact we had so many other restaurant to choose from I had the vegetable pie both times and I wish I could have that sent to me back in the states. Almost as good as the food was the classic pub atmosphere that I was so looking forward to. Lots of US license plates and professional and college sports memorabilia. It was really cool to see a pennant of my own alma mater all the way in Dublin (go green!) My boyfriend tried Irish stew and fish and chips and was raving about them each after both meals. Totally recommend stopping in here! read more

One the best pub/restaurant in Dublin, I have to go at least once, twice a week. The seafood chowder is very tasty..a good variety on the menu..and the restaurant staff are the friendliest people. read more

Great place for dinner and, or, drinks. The staff is phenomenal, the food is incredible (try the bangers and mash), and you will never see the bottom of your glass, unless you stop them from pouring. Great stop if you are visiting Dublin! read more

Stopped in here for something to eat early evening. I'd been here for pints many times, but never for food, so we thought to give it a go. Went for the set menu. The food took a good while to come, but we had a pint beforehand to wait. The barman served Guinness in a Smithwicks glass, which is a major no no. When we said it to the waitress, jokingly, she called over the barman who rudely brushed us off and walked off. The bar-staff here are pretty rude at the best of times anyway. I had chicken wings to start, which were med spicy and pretty good. The mains took an age to arrive and were very mediocre. Chick was extremely tough, and it just wasn't up to scratch. Again another pint of Guinness served in a Smithwicks glass. Also they charge 5 euro for a pint of Guinness here which is disgraceful enough, they should at least serve it in the correct glass. I probably (hopefully) won't be back here. I won't be suggesting it anyway. read more

We'd heard from our hotel that this was a great place for a bite after our flight and they were right. They squeezed us in and the menu had too many choices for my jet addled head. Thankfully the staff was helpful and chatty, as were other patrons. This is a friendly place, and after tucking into some satisfying food and drink, our spirits were in better places. Enjoy! read more

A must visit of Dublin, it is generally a hub for our crew as we visit it quite frequently. Everyone is very polite, the food is great and it stays quite busy. On some nights they also have a band playing. I am also very impressed by the interior decorations. Great locale! read more

A surprisingly good pub, in particular for food. I say "surprisingly" because in this particular area, there's an elevated risk of walking into a tourist trap when you head for the larger ones. The Hairy Lemon is quite large, and in particular the upstairs area lends itself well to group dinners, whereas the downstairs area is a bit more noisy. Service is friendly and accommodating, even when handling a group of 12 people all trying to make up their minds (that would be us). Nice selection of both slightly more traditional fare (their Irish stew is supposedly excellent) and variations. Decent vegetarian options, not necessarily a lot to choose from, but what is there is is very tasty. read more

Such a cute place! Busily decorated so you get distracted just looking around the walls and the bar. I have never tried their food but have heard only good things about it! Their prices are higher than others, but this is explained by the area. It's a lot bigger than it appears from the outside. My friend and I once had basically the whole upstairs to ourselves, and it was great to sip our drinks and catch up without having to shout, but still being able to enjoy the music and the buzzing conversations from below. Their smoking area is nice, if not a bit small. Overall, a great place to chill on any night. read more

Had a really great experience here. Food was fantastic servers were fun and the place was packed. In. Fun area and attached to a bar. Just remember food service stops early in Ireland read more

I really wish it was possible to give a restaurant less than one star. If I was able to give this place minus stars then that would even be better. The reason for my negative review is down to the fact that I was violently ill after a dinner here. I had no lunch that day and ate nothing else apart from a rather mediocre seafood platter. Two of my friends who ordered the same thing also suffered a bad case of food poisoning so we know it was definitely the dinner from here. I called by to talk to a manager about a week later and was told by a member of staff that it couldn't have happened at their restaurant as their health and safety record is impeccable and I was urged to leave as my complaining was delaying other customers. A quick look at their health and safety record would suggest it's far from exemplary and the place was recently closed on health and safety grounds. http://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/food-and-drink/hairy-lemon-pub-among-six-food-enforcement-orders-to-round-off-second-worst-year-1.2058922 Avoid this place if you value your health and if you prefer to do business at an establishment with good customer service. read more

All of the locals recommended this place and they weren't wrong. Great beer selection, awesome atmosphere and lots of interesting nooks to sit in. Head up to the bar to order drinks and then get cozy to people watch. We grabbed seats in a window to enjoy the passers by and the fun decorations inside. We didn't eat but they have a full menu too. read more

Went here with my coworkers and had a great time! Our waitress was super nice and the food was good and fast! Def recommend if you are looking for a comfortable and homemade Dublin meal! read more

This place is just perfect! I had the coddle which is my new favorite thing. Everyone there is friendly and funny. I will definitely be back as soon as possible! read more

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Excellent pub just beside the Grafton street/Stephens Green area. Friendly staff, nice decor and a nice unpretentious change from a few of the over the top decor/over priced/dressed up places nearby (Cafe, Ron's, Dandelion, you know who you are). Decent size but gets crowded on the weekends, decent pub grub if a little heart attack inducing but perfect if lining the stomach for a session or recovering from one. Plenty of room upstairs as well as a smoking area. As regards a match pub, I find the TV options a little limited here and would rather regard it as a sometimes weekend drinking spot but mainly as a midweek pints pub. read more

Interesting name! Cause from the follicle to the citric essence the bar is disorganized, dirty and the service sucks! Get you own drinks at the bar and bring lots of cash cause each beer (self service is €6.50 Euro that's $7.28 dollars for the American Tourists. If you have breathing issues avoid this place, it smells like the Marlboro man died here. The lights are dim, the ambiance is cold and moldy and the service Sucks! Did I mention the service sucked? Live music was okay, same three songs; but I guess you wouldn't notice cause you'll be leaving with a sore throat in the time the third song is being played. The food came out after an hour wait (guess they had to turn on the microwaves) Even with reservations the place was a disaster and... yes! The Service sucked! Initially I was going to give them a 1 Star; however when the food finally arrived, it rocked. So their food mitigated the disaster. #PetePanchoMajaderoTravels read more

Brilliant pints. There are many levels, rooms, and bars to explore. Even an outside area - inside the pub. Overall one of my go to favourites in Dublin. read more

Good food at a very good price. I had their traditional Irish stew, my mom had the pulled pork wrap. The lamb in my stew was soft and succulent, the pulled pork was tender and juicy. The staff were quick, responsive and enthusiastic. Don't be frightened by the cramped seating area, the food is amazing and you will feel welcome when you eat here. Also, the TV is probably an indicator that this place also serves as a sports bar. read more

Great Staff - Fish and Chips-- very good!! Atmosphere is a plus -- what you expect in a proper Irish Pub! Worth the visit! read more

The Hairy Lemon - Good Fish and chips - Irish Pub Near Me - Dublin, D

We were hungry and seeking our first real meal in Ireland. We had just taken a walking tour and our nice guide, after we inquired about food, told us where to get great BBQ, great Indian, and a number of other things that I'm sure were great. We were vacationing in Ireland. We wanted pub fare. We kind of just walked around Temple Bar until we saw this place and hunger drove us in. We were guided to a table and ordered a Guinness and a Jameson & Ginger, a burger, and fish & chips. The service was great and the food was fine - nothing spectacular but we'd return. The bill for that was $61.45 which, as it turned out, was about normal for a restaurant meal and a few drinks in Dublin. read more

This was the first place I was brought to when I made my first stop to Dublin. If you are looking for a friendly place, that is a few hundred years old, and looks fab, then this is the place for you. The proprietor, was the most friendly and welcoming male Dublin. Their Guinness was fantastic, and that's coming from a usual non drinker. Their Battered Cod, was very flaky moist cooked fish. That coming from myself who is a chef, I'll tell you, it was cooked to perfection. I seen the cottage pie too. Looked yummy with melted grated cheese on top, skinny chips and a jug of gravy. The next day, I had the Breakfast. Perfect size. Very filling. And yet friendly service. Both the proprietor and the Young Irish waitress were lovely. It's nice to come into a bar to see, actual Irish people working there. The decor, looks like a classy, classic Irish pub. If you haven't been there, then you know what to do. "Visit" Thanks for being so nice. All the best from Scotland. read more

We love this pub. Great service. Off the beaten path and mostly occupied by locals. Excellent pub fare as well.

One word for this place..... Ridiculous! We went to this place because of Yelpers and we were let down. There is one very important thing that no one mentioned not even the waitress or the host or anyone on yelp YOU SERVE YOURSELF Let me try to explain the ridiculousness of this place. You walk in and there is no hostess stand or anything that would say "see me and I will help you" I walked around this packed place from one side to the other trying to find someone that maybe worked there. We asked a woman that looked like she worked there for a seat...... she led us through a jam packed bar area to a back corner where an empty table was. Score. Didn't even have to wait. And..... she didn't even work there. That's great!!! Ok so let me get to the part about how ridiculous this place is. So we get a table. And there was a menu on the table. I go and try again to find a person to tell them that we have a table and to give our reservations to someone else. (Oh yeah, we made a reservation but they don't know how to hold the reservations, they didn't even have a table for us) Several minutes later I get back to the table and my husband is still waiting for a waitress to at least take a drink order. I make my way back through the jam packed bar and ask the bartender to send someone over to take our order. Wait for it..... he says "you have to go over to the other side and place your own order" huh?! What? So no one takes your order and you have to go place it yourself and also come to the bar each time for a drink...... seriously, not lying. And the best part of this is that NO ONE tells you this. So you sit there waiting and waiting and waiting like an idiot. So anyways..... I walk over (once again) fighting my way through the jam packed bar to the other side to place my order. I stand there waiting and being bumped and in the way and literally hovering over people sitting and eating trying to place my order and every time I ask "can I place my order" to the host or waitresses that keep asking me to move they say "give me one second" like I am bothering them while I am doing half of their job by placing my own order and now I am getting really really really annoyed...... then finally it's my turn to order and he says "you need to pay in advance"! WTF! I don't have my wallet and I have been waiting for more than I should have at this point. So boom. I'm out! I push my way back to my husband and he still has no drinks and I am more than annoyed and at this point starving. It's now his turn to figure this out before I punch someone. He now goes to the other side and places our order and comes back and says "the credit card machine is broken so we will have to pay later" again. WTF! At this point we have been there for an hour. Now we are waiting for our meals. Another 30 minutes passes and nothing.... a salad and a soup! WTF. Now they come over and ask us to pay so they can "place our order" hahahahaahahaahaa! Cancel our order we say. She says "it's impossible to cancel" what does that even mean? "Impossible" And then the host comes over and says our meal are already being prepared they will be out in two minutes. And then a miracle happens. Our food arrives! Our meals. Just ok. I mean seriously how can you F up a chicken Caesar salad?! It was a little salty but it was decent enough. My husband got the coddle since it was supposed to be the best ever. Small portion of soup with what looked like box mashed potatoes and a piece of brown bread. Not sure if he ate it all because he liked it or if he was just starving since we have now been waiting for our soup and salad for literally 2 hours! Needless to say my yelper friends, DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME HERE for dinner. Maybe try just a drink or two (that is if you can get bar seats so you don't have to keep getting drinks yourself and running you credit card for each single drink)! Did I mention you serve yourself and no one tells you this?! Lol read more

Loved this pub. It's loud and crowded at peak times, but it's a pub in the heart of Dublin, that's how it should be. Yummy beer and great music. read more

We went to the Hairy Lemon for lunch on a Sunday and had a great experience. The food was amazing and the sever was really nice. It's a cool, authentic place for Irish fare. I had the Chicken breast wrapped in bacon with Guinness onions, goat cheese and on top of mashed potatoes. It was phenomenal. I absolutely recommend this place. read more

The Hairy Lemon - Bacon wrapped chicken breast with goat cheese, Guinness onions and served over mashed potatoes - Irish Pub Near Me - Dublin, D

We spent our last few days of our honeymoon in Dublin after driving the entire country. This was by far the best pub for food. The staff is top notch and very friendly when/if we ever come back to Dublin we will be coming back for sure. Me and the wife love this place. I also forgot to mention one night we weren't able to get in do to it being full, we mentioned this the next day to Darren an he said come back tonight and let me see you. We did and we grabbed a pint and within 10 minutes we were seated now that is service. read more

I highly recommend this restaurant!!! The staff, service, food, and restaurant environment was amazing!! read more

The Hairy Lemon - AMAZING. The food, service, wait time, environment of the restaurant was phenomenal!!! I highly recommend!!! - Irish Pub Near Me - Dublin, D

Recently had a late lunch at the Hairy Lemon, with a very easygoing, funny, friendly, and busy waiter. We ordered fish and chips as well as bangers and mash. The food is plentiful, hot, and tasty! I will say that mushy peas are what they are and simply not my favorite but it's better than having no vegetables at all! We got a free postcard featuring the Hairy Lemon at the end, which was cool, and they also have free wifi. Worth stopping by for a hearty meal and friendly service! read more

The Hairy Lemon - Irish Pub Near Me - Dublin, D

Came here for lunch, ordered the Cottage pie with a side of gravy. Very delicious and good cider as well.