Cool pub for hanging out. Doorman kinda oddly grumpy both times I went (a year apart) otherwise service okay. Didn't try food. Interior vibe is chill. Lots of tourists. read more

Very fun pub in the heart of Dublin. The ambiance was unique and enjoyable with a two story beer garden to add on. The service was great and quick. The food was delicious. My table got the Beef & Guinness stew, Bangers & Mash, and the Beef Burger. All were great and the chips were crispy and delicious. Overall great experience and I highly recommend. read more

Solid pub. Tourists and locals. Lots of seating. Games are on. Friendly staff that are attentive to your needs.

Great pub! Fun live music, good drinks, fun atmosphere. They have huge space both indoors and outdoors. I will be back the next time I'm in Dublin! read more

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Our first top in dublin and we ended up going back twice! Great food drinks and ambiance. Try the baby Guinness shot! read more

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Great food! The chicken vol au vent was delicious!!! Great atmosphere too. Highly recommend eating here if you're in Dublin!!

Wow what a meal! First off, I had to go to a place with a name like the Hairy Lemon and my instincts were right. We had a phenomenal experience and dinner for our first night in Dublin. Had to start with a Guinness and follow it up with another. The servers were outstanding. Very friendly and helpful. We had already targeted all of his suggested items so we knew it was going to be a good night. We started with the Calamari which came with a Basil Aioli and a salad with a great vinaigrette. The entrees were all equally fantastic. Two of us got the Irish Coddle (Bacon, Sausage and Root Vegetables). It was out of this world! The mix of the sausage and bacon with the vegetables and the sauce were a home run. My son got the Bangers and Mash. The sausage again was fantastic and the flavor of the meat with the perfectly finished casings were great. My wife got the Guinness and Beef stew...killer flavor! read more

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Excellent find! Everything was as we hoped it to be. My daughter was on a quest to find the best fish and chips in Dublin and she found it! The service was friendly and prompt. The decor was crowded and dim...but I was totally digging it because it felt like a legit Irish pub. We ordered an array of menu items and everything was really good. The beer was great. The location was ideal and easily accessible. Highly recommend ;) read more

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Great quirky yet traditional Irish bar! Good food, good service, great selection of drinks and great ambiance! They play sports on the TVs so that's a plus in my book. Definitely recommend a visit! read more

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Good bar food and ambience! Service was fine... location in downtown Dublin was perfect.

the vibes in here were adorable. i loved the christmas decor so much! and my fish and chips was really good i definitely recommend. our server was also very friendly and even gave us dublin recommendations so overall great experience read more

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Listen, the place had good food. The issue is, they were stiff and rude. We have a 10 year old that order one slice of pizza from the place immediately next door. The entire rest of the family ordered from here. Dinks, food, the works. We wanted our young son to bring in one slice of pizza. Nope. No way. My issue is the tone and attitude. Totally unnecessary. They made him sit at their table outside. So, I went to take my food to sit with him and they said no. Again, zero common sense. Anyway, the food was good, waitress nice. The bouncer and manager kinda sucked. Couldn't read the situation and were rude. Too bad. We won't be back and won't recommend our 5,000 fans coming for a game in 10 months. read more

Food: 5/5 (desert) Service: 5/5 Cleanliness: 3/5 Decor & Style: 3/5 So we only came here for the bread pudding because word of mouth gets around and apparently it's the best place in Dublin for bread pudding, and boy they were right! This is probably the top 3 bread pudding i've ever had! Creamy, tasty, perfect consistency, moist, and just the right amount. The place is a little dingy but that seems to be the trend throughout old Dubby. read more

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Our local friends recommended The Hairy Lemon for traditional pub/Irish food so we gave it a go! It has a typical pub feel with some mildly sticky menus. The Sheppard's pie was comforting with buttery mashed potatoes. We also tried the chocolate cake which was moist with good crumb. read more

Great food in a busy pub setting. Service was ok, but not that prompt. Our server also left or went on a break, and he didn't tell us or any of his coworkers. It all got resolved but less than ideal. read more

Looking for a more traditional bite to eat, and it being late (almost 9 PM), we were left with few pub options in Dublin. Most traditional pubs stop serving food around 6 PM (we had a big lunch and weren't hungry by 6 PM). Luckily, we happened upon The Hairy Lemon and they were still serving food - and traditional pub/Irish food at that. Service was a little slow but nothing to fret over. I ordered the traditional Irish stew (lamb, veggies, and potatoes). My boyfriend ordered the bangers and mash. Both were tasty and we polished off our plates. The lamb was so tender, it fell apart with the slightest touch of the fork. And the gravy on the bangers and mash was bursting with flavor. So the next time you need to soak up a Guinness or two, give The Hairy Lemon a try. read more

I'm a vegetarian, it was hard to find a traditional Irish feeling place that offered a good vegetarian option what isn't a salad. The Hairy Lemon has a wide variety of options for everyone. They are very accommodating with food allergies, everything is noted very clearly in their menu. Everyone was friendly, and welcoming. It was very busy, yet they were attentive and my food and drinks came out quickly. I ordered the Roast Vegetable pie. It was creamy, cheesy, and delicious. It came with a side salad that was very tasty too. For dessert I got the chocolate moose. It was very sweet and rich. The whipped cream on top wasn't sweet and balanced it out. I would recommend, and would come back again. Especially would recommend to vegetarians, and people with food allergies. read more

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The food was great. Went early on the morning so wasn't too busy. Great cafe for traditional Irish breakfast.

I liked this place. It's kind of a ways out but I would recommend coming here for your first Irish meal if you're traveling. There might be better places but there are so many bars and restaurants I would say any dish under 15 euros is good. I got the Guinness and beef stew or something. I liked it, it came with two pieces of bread and potatoes with other stuff on it. Too many vegetables in the stew for my liking but that was ok. We got some toffee pudding which was good, was heavy on the honey. Serving staff was very attentive and helpful. Typically places don't have good servers but I have to give compliments here read more

The Hairy Lemon - Guinness beef stew, comes with potatoes and two pieces of bread - Irish Pub Near Me - Dublin, D

I had a great lunch here with friends. We were walking by the area and this place just seemed interesting so we stopped in. We were seated promptly and the server was delightful. We asked to be seated in what they call "a snug". To me it's similar to a booth but I could be wrong on that. I ended up ordering the Roast vegetable pie which consisted of roasted seasonal veg cooked in a creamy sauce topped with mash potato served with crisp salad & homemade brown bread. When I tell you that meal was GOOD!!! OMG I ate everything. It was the perfect portion size too. The brown bread, very tasty! My friends were envious of my plate although they had some equally yummy things like beef and Guinness pie. I think I had an Irish coffee (sorry I was here in January and can't quite remember) so they do have cocktails. The prices were very reasonable and just a note, the servers take your order and they are gone. Like our server actually put on her coat and went somewhere LOL. We didn't mind though because that allowed us to talk and talk and talk. Something we don't get here in the U.S. Just a note for American tourists. Enjoy! read more

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Went here for lunch on an afternoon. The space was small but the decorations were interesting. Our server was a bit rude, he got frustrated with me for asking questions about the drinks. It was my first time in Ireland and I wasn't sure about their local beers, and was interested in learning more about a few of them. I ended up getting one that I didn't particularly care for because he was just standing there looking at me, impatiently waiting for me to make a decision. Regardless, the food was good and the aesthetic of the whole place made my Dublin trip worth it. I would eat here again for sure if I ever find myself back in Ireland! read more

The food was halfway decent, nothing to write home about. Service was good. Outdoor patio is cool if the weather is nice. read more

The pub came highly recommended and it definitely lived up to the hype. The drinks were wonderful and food was excellent! Food and drink highlights were the beef chili nachos and a local blood-orange flavored cider! The building is very unique and fun to explore. One area of concern is the seating. Most of the buildings unique areas are jam-packed with small tables and chairs, which are first come-first serve, so it's hard to get a spot without a table reservation. A party of more then four will have a difficult time sitting together here, but if you're willing to brave the crowds, this is a fun experience! Cheers read more

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EAT HERE! This was our favorite food and pub on our visit. The Traditional Irish Stew and the Chicken Vol Au Vent were both delicious! The food far surpassed our expectations of common bar food. read more

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Great pub food in Dublin. We visited while on vacation in Ireland. We both ordered the fish and chips and were delighted with the quality and taste - some of the best we had while in Ireland. read more

The Hairy Lemon was a very nice place with a great ambiance and polite servers. I ordered the Beef and Guinness stew and it was 10/10. Highly recommend read more

Food was amazing. Service was terrible. Disappointed as we had to ask for our check three times. Almost missed flight. Visit at your own risk. read more

Here for beers/ciders/sodas. Cmon it's a classic. Lucky to get a great seat near the bar by a window with kids. Great atmosphere, wide mix of customers and great watching passerby our the window! read more

Hands down, this bar has the best music out of all that I've visited in Ireland! If you come here, I recommend the Fish & Chips! The fillet was buttery and delicate on the inside while very lightly fried on the outside. It took a little bit to make (but I assume it's because it's fresh) but it was worth the wait! The fries are (typically) served with vinegar - I think this is an Irish thing- but it is definitely a delicious combo! Stop by and check out this bar! read more

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Yummy spot, tourist friendly. We had great drinks and enjoyed the ambiance. I can see how it would be frustrating during peak times as the service was not the most stellar I've seen, but our experience was excellent and the food surpassed expectations. The menu is decently sized and has a decent variety of pub foods! read more

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Everything was delicious! The best stew I've had! The restaurant was busy but not crowded. It seemed like a mix of locals and tourists, and it was noisy without being too loud. The waitstaff was not super attentive, so it took a while to eat, but it was worth it for the food. read more

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In a town known for its great pubs, this has to rank as one of the best. The beer, of course is great. The food was just as good and the service was as well. In fact it was so good I found myself coming back several times. I'd have gone there more, but it ended up getting shut down like all the pubs on my last night there. read more

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I'd like to say that this is the best pub in Dublin, but I never made it to any other. It was so good that in the four days I was in the city, we came back here THREE times! Yes, that good. I would have rated it just four stars because "I'm a fan" but their Guinness pours get them that coveted fifth star. I have to admit, I don't like Guinness. I've had it in the States and I've had it in England. Too bitter. Too strong. But here I am in the capital of Guinness and I figured that I had no choice but to try it. And... I liked it. Cocoa flavored goodness. The pint was right to the line with the last quarter inch a perfect tan foam. When it was delivered, the waiter said that we had to wait a few minutes while the beer in the glass turned from tan color to perfect black. This is to let the foam settle. So I waited patiently. It was well worth it. I had several of the damn things. I know that they only taste like this here in the "Oulde Sod." Oh, and we also had food here. The Fish & Chips was excellent. Very light and very flaky, not oily or greasy at all. Served with a perfect wedge of lemon and a pot of tartar sauce plus a good scoop of mushy peas. The Irish Stew was excellent. Big pieces of meat and soft potatoes. The Bangers & Mash was excellent. Spicy and herbed sausages and creamy light (not from a packet) mashed potatoes. When we decided the Guinness was too heavy, our waiter recommended something slightly lighter - a pint of Smithwick's with a two inch "top" of Guinness. OMG, excellent. Great service. Our waiter was a total character, completely getting the give and take, teasing us back as much as we teased him. When one of our party ordered a Heineken draft (I know, right!) he said "I would usually tell you to enjoy it, but it's a Heineken." Three times in four days, a completely excellent pub. If you're anywhere near the heart of Dublin, just off Grafton Street and near St. Stephen's Green, absolutely and without question, make a stop here! Yes, I used the word "excellent" a lot. Go to the Hairy Lemon. Have a Guinness. And then you can tell me I used the word too much. read more

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Was staying nearby this restaurant and stopped by for lunch before checking into our apartment. The owners (perhaps two brothers?) took our order and were both very friendly. I ordered the Guinness and beef pie and it was delicious. Nice size with big chunks of beef. The mashed potatoes were pretty bland, but when mixed with the stew it was good. Others in my group got the seafood soup, garlic cheese bread, shepherd's pie and full Irish breakfast - no one had any complaints. Would come back based on the food and great service. read more

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Great drinks great service great music!! Visiting from out of the country this pub was right next to our hotel and is awesome!

My friend and I went here on our short two night stay in Dublin and BOY was it a good move! Our server was hilarious and made us great (and quite sizable) whiskey ginger ales. We had the bruschetta and split a chicken sandwich- both super yummy! Their traditional Irish food looked good as well. There was some live music that also enhanced the experience. Definitely recommend if you're looking for both an Irish vibe, fun people, and a reasonably priced bite to eat! The ambiance was upbeat and the place was rather crowded, but reservations were not necessary in our case. Side note: walked to Sinnott's (700ft away) for drinks afterwards which had huge screens and a good crowd for watching the World Cup read more

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This was easily the best place I visited during my stay in Ireland. We were originally looking for a different restaurant/pub on the same street, but the name of this place caught our attention. The inside of the place is what you'd expect from an old Irish pub, filled with old memorabilia and plenty of charm. Many of the menu items are reasonably priced, and they have lunch specials that are a great value. Since I wanted an Irish experience, I went with a full Irish breakfast and a pint of Guinness. My friends ordered a beef stew and seafood chowder. All of the dishes came out beautifully plated and tasted even better. I got about halfway through my full Irish, as the portion sizes were enormous. As much as I enjoyed it, I think the best item we ordered was the seafood chowder. It was perfectly seasoned and allowed the generous chunks of seafood to be the focus of the dish. I was particularly impressed by the quality of service we received. Our server (he may have been a manager, possibly named Darren) was incredibly helpful and took care great care of us and the other guests in the restaurant. He even offered to charge my friend's phone while we ate our meal. When it came time for dessert, he highly recommended the bread pudding and described it as "life changing", and we were definitely glad we ordered it. It was perfectly made, dense and buttery with a delicious sweet sauce and ice cream on the side. I highly recommend this place for anyone looking for an amazing and affordable meal in Dublin served with some of that famous Irish hospitality. read more

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The service was good and the food was very satisfying. It was a bit busy and loud but other than that we enjoyed the offerings they had. Very cute l, eclectic style. read more

The tables are tucked in tight and we sat by some interesting people. The fish and chips were good. Nice large portions. The Beef and Guinness Pie was rich, the beef was tender and vegetables were plentiful. The pastry on top was good. The beer was good-we tried the house beer-Hairy Lemon Lager. Casual environment. Bustling. "Pub-ish" We had fun read more

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I visited Feb 2020. The Bacon and Cabbage was so good I tried to emulate it today back home in NYC on this St. Patrick's Day. I remember the service great and the food was amazing. Great vibe overall read more