On our second day in Dublin we had a 10 a.m. tour of the Trinty College campus and the Book of Kells. After the tours we had lunch at The Pavilion a student bar and restrauant on campus. It was fun. We enjoyed mixing with the students and again doing something that was not touristy. We both had the daily special; cottage pie. A cottage pie is like sheapards pie, except the cottage pie uses ground beef instead of lamb. So, it's ground beef, peas and carrots topped with mashed potatoes then baked. It was tasty and enjoyable. The day was beautiful and they have some nice outside seating with a spectular view of the pitch and campus. Unfortunately for us, the outside area was fully occupied by students. The restaurant is causal. You order at the bar and they bring your meal to you. The prices were low-moderate. Nice meal, nice time. read more

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A great place to go, and it's very very popular. Not for anyone claustrophobic. Someone told me it had the cheapest beer in Dublin, I'll have to explore that. Great view, great people, and great prices. It's the right place to go! read more

The Pavillion - A Pint After School - Pubs Near Me - Dublin, D

Never did I think I would grab a drink at this cool college pub here at Trinity. My friend (who is an alum) and I were walking through as we explored Dublin, and she decided to show me this spot since they have cheap bites and sips. So I thought... why not? It would be cool to check out a spot where many Irish uni students frequent. My friend was right! There was definitely a nice, laid back atmosphere and cheap drinks with cheap bar food. I ordered the usual Guinness on draft and got my friend a "Baby Guinness," which was a sweet shot of Irish luck. The Guinness may not have been the best poured drink I had while in Dublin, but the price was certainly nice for a spot downtown. Cheers to all the Trinity students who have a spot like this to retreat to when they need a nice drink in town. read more

Easily the best pub in Dublin on a sunny day. Without question, undisputed, amazing, fantastic, "insert plamás here", etc....... Pity they had to go and ruin it by tacking on that college. I'm not being cheaky, the added security and hassle generated by being part of Trinity College has taken away from the Pav in recent years. Especially this year, they were coming down so hard on people for minor infractions that the crowds shrank. Worse, because of tightened security, you don't get the same fun open atmosphere that was there before. Good, but a great no more read more

The Pavillion - Pubs Near Me - Dublin, D

The Pav has been refurbished, hooray! The Pav has always held a very special place in any Trinity student's heart. A Pavillion bar situated at the far end of the cricket playing field, it was recurrently the place to visit in between class, after class, Friday nights if not Thursday nights, Wednesday nights, oh and Tuesday nights.... you get the idea. The Pav possesses assured fortitude and a certain spirit that students found so endearing. Sitting in the Pav with a hearty pint of Guinness on a midsummer's early evening, with the sun descending past the back of the university's Ussher library is one of the most striking views in Dublin. However, as a punter it was difficult to contend with the limited seating inside and the undersized toilets that were often unclean and thus unpleasant to use. On a busy Friday evening you could be potentially queuing for anything up to half an hour for the toilet, which meant that you would be missing out on a big chunk of the evening's banter with your friends owing to the ludicrous bathroom set-up. Thankfully these crooked times are over and I am happy to report that the Pav now boasts two extended seating areas both under glass roofs akin to a conservatory set-up. As well as the obvious newfound convenience that this extended area proffers, aesthetically it too is a hit with beech wood aligned with Perspex glass working beautifully to create a contemporary setting. The toilets too are not so much enhanced as they are totally revamped, an unrecognizable larger space with Dyson air blade hand-dryers and modern interior. Thanks to this new, smartened-up interior the staff of the Pav are making a much more concerted effort to maintain cleanliness and sanitation within the toilets so as to advance your drinking experience even further. read more

The Pavillion - Pubs Near Me - Dublin, D

Wow, there's nothing like the end of term at The Pavillion. On warm spring days this sturdy bar and the field in front of it is veritably draped in student bodies (and their friends!). If the lawn is too crowded, the seats inside are taken and you can't bear the thought of walking grab a rickety picnic table outside and be lifted by the swell of hundreds of student conversations buzzing away under the stars. Skip the shorts and take your beer as God intended it to be drunk on days like this: cold and in cans. I can't even begin to tell you about prices, as one is so filled with bonhomie there's always enough for one more round. Once the glamour has worn off, this place loses its charm pretty fast. You'll see the ratty plantings, the worn walls and the sagging seats. However, catch it on those magical days that somehow become the best evenings of the season and you'll love this pub like no other. read more

The Pavillion - The Pavillion - Pubs Near Me - Dublin, D

The Pav is something of a Trinity institution but that's not saying much, almost everything in Trinity is something of an institution. However, it is true that while studying for exams, generations of Trinity students have dreamed longingly of the evenings they would soon spend basking in the dying sun while sipping beer in front of the Pav. Located at the head of Trinity's cricket pitch, the Pav's student patrons spill out onto the grass in the summer and spend the evenings sitting on the banks, drinking, flirting and playing frisbee (until the security guards come to chase them away thus beginning a game of cat and mouse). The Pav began as a clubhouse I assume and it still retains the meagre and uncomfortable furniture and bare surroundings of its origins. However, the drink is cheap and when the weather is fine, it is nothing short of a treat to sit in the centre of Dublin surrounded by greenery and trees (if you don't mind the students!). read more

The Pavillion - Pubs Near Me - Dublin, D

I was not a trinners head, i was a UCD girl through and through. there was always the banter between the two camps about where the better place to go was (obviously UCD!) and one of the frequent ways of telling was by describing the pubs, UCD had more, especially after the Buttery closed but the trinners people (and i will only admit this now) had the Pav and that could not be beaten. you can sit on the grass outside in the sunshine drinking a few cans laughing at the lads in the stupid white clothes playing cricket. there is no better way to skip a lecture. read more

The Pavillion - Pubs Near Me - Dublin, D

One of the best places in Dublin on a sunny day as it gets the sun late into the evening. Also as a student bar it's a bit cheaper than other places in the city centre. Not the most extensive bar menu, but it does the job. Also food available, though I haven't eaten here since I was in college! Definitely worth a visit at weekends when it is quieter (and sunny). read more

The Pavillion - Sunny Saturday drinks - Pubs Near Me - Dublin, D

I remember "The Pav" as a pokey little sports bar mainly used by the rugby/hockey/cricket folks and occasionally frequented by the rest of the school when it was sunny and warm. The refurbishment has made it far larger, meaning it is a valid destination for the colder/wetter weather, though its status as the only bar on campus (following the shameful conversion of the Buttery into a cafe) means that it will be very crowded. As some have mentioned, the drink is cheap (especially the canned variety), though I believe the college has stopped subsidizing the beer these days it is still far more reasonable than some of the close by bars of Dawson street and Temple Bar. My most recent reason for attending was an Ireland match following some evening lectures and the atmosphere was great, it was packed and there were plenty of vantage points to watch the match from. A complete departure from the "old days" but enjoyable nonetheless. As always, on a nice day you can buy a beer, sit outside and watch some random college sports - how can you fault that? My favourite used to be the Women's Hockey B team Vs. the Men's Rugby B team for sheer entertainment......I wonder when that is being played next...... read more

You can't not like the Pav - it's everything a student bar should be...badly laid out, scuzzy toilets (both of which are to be revolutionised over the summer we are assured), short on space and easy on the pocket. It also has the presidential lists of some of the more 'illustrious' sports clubs on the walls, such as GAA, rugby, soccer and cricket, as well as an assortment of photos and memorabilia. It is, obviously, also the sports bar. If you time it right ladies, the guys' changing rooms are underneath so you just may catch a glimpse. The Pav really comes into its own in summer...just in time for exams, when the sun comes out. 'Pav Friday' is a sight to behold, as the entire cricket pitch is black with people of varying shades...from pasty white (those who were smart) to blood red (those that weren't). Aside from that special time, of which every Trinity student fosters fond, if blurry, memories, grab a can (remember, it's a student bar...student's don't need glasses, nor do they deserve them!) and pretend to watch the cricket. The winter is not the Pav's favourite season it must be admitted, as indoors is cramped and sweaty. That's when the tourists aren't there though...in summer we behave-ish...watch out for the occasional streaker to add to the mayhem! read more

The Pavillion - Pubs Near Me - Dublin, D

I remember the wild nights and the keggers. Guys wearing make up and gals' clothing. Bimbos with marmalade thighs and scrambled yellow hair. Truly these were the best times of our lives https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atxUuldUcfI read more

One of the very best things about being in Dublin in summer. Just get some drinks and sit on the grass until you're kicked out. If you don't like the people you can move to another patch. It's probably the only legal open-air drinking in Dublin; just like drinking in a park. Be sure to laugh at the cricket. Beware the wasps. They sting. Unlike bees, they don't have the decency to go and die in shame. read more

The Pav is the college bar for students of Trinity College Dublin, the only one since The Buttery shut as a pub two years ago (it's still the campus restaurant). The Pav becomes the best spot in Dublin during the summer months for cheap beer and chilling out on the edges of the cricket pitch. Seating is mostly outdoor or if you feel like it pull up some grass, there's usually a couple of hundred others doing the same. Technically only students are supposed to drink here but crashers are usually welcome. As it's a student bar allowances must be made for the student lunch style bar food but the toilets are quite unpleasant. Usually expect long queues and it's worth planning ahead with toilet paper. If you happen to have a student card or it's during term time, the science block (the Hamilton) behind the Pav has lots of clean toilets if you feel like making the trek. The Pav is apparently going to be closed in the next couple of months to make it wheelchair accessible and expand the building. read more

When it comes to the Pav (Pavillion), it all depends on the weather. Is there a cheaper and more enjoyable spot in the centre of Dublin to enjoy a beer in the sun. I don't think so. The Pav is a great place to have a few beers on those, admittedly rare, summer nights! It's worth passing on the food, which should only be encountered as a last resort, or after one too many drinks (when it becomes more palatable). The drinks at the Pav are cheap, as they sell 4-packs of cans. On tap beers are more expensive, including a charge for a plastic cup. The appeal of the Pav diminishes significantly once the winter months set in. The real appeal of this spot is being able to sit out on the grass and enjoy the Trinity campus. When that's not a possibility you're just as well off going to a pub. read more

Cheap cans for poor students! To my limited knowledge this is the only public establishment where you can drink while sitting on grass, provided that it doesn't rain, of course. They usually have nice brews from Messrs Maguire as well. read more

The best place to go when the sun is shining in Dublin. Grab a can from inside, or the nearest offy if your feeling really cheap, and flake out on the grass, so choice! read more

Great College Bar. Likely the cheapest beer in Dublin. decent pub grub for cheap prices. Worth going for the experience alone. Plus you might catch a cricket match ! read more

What a cool place to relax, enjoy a cheap meal and a drink on the very beautiful campus of Trinity College. It's mainly a student meeting place but anyone can visit and dine. Basically it's cheap and cheerful meals. I had the delicious sausage and chips and a lager. If you are in the area and want to go somewhere with a cool collegiate vibe then check it out; you won't be disappointed. read more

Pizza was similar to a cheesy cracker with a hit of tomato. Wonderful environment and great deals. Some bartenders were lovely, others not so brilliant. Perfect place to grab a drink and watch some cricket. read more

Cheap beers, cheap food, great view and great memories. The Pav is just as it was 16 years ago, with appropriate updates to the bar and interior. Always nice to run into students, faculty, and former students. A must 're-visit' if you've ever spent time at Trinity. read more

Officially reserved for members of something or other, the Pav is Trinity's official sports bar, but generally becomes the haunt of rowdy UCD students in from the suburbs for a day. Plastic cups, nasty beer and masculinity starved boys throwing rugby balls accross peoples heads are the order of the day. Security gaurds will come, hassle you and make sure you sit within the confines of an iron gate that seperates revellers from the ever-holier-than-thou cricket players yonder. This place is only popular because there isn't one half decent place to drink beer on a sunny day in central Dublin. read more

This was a great little stop while exploring the campus of Trinity College. Good for a pint and glass of wine. It was the only place we visited in Dublin that formed a shamrock on the head of the Guinness! It's a campus cafe- so don't expect too much. However- great place to relax and gaze at the beauty of the campus. read more

The 5€ full-Irish breakfast (4€ if you use yelp) was a steal. It was scrumptious, I can vouch for it. Very convenient for Trinity Students.

It's cheap. You can sit outside (but not on the lawn, where thou shalt only play cricket). That's about it. This place is more fun for us Yanks, because we get to very innocently ask Irish students about the rules of cricket. Hilarity will inevitably ensue. read more

The pav is Trinity College's Official Bar. Prices are good being a student haunt and the location is as central as it gets. The crowd is mainly trinity students, but also anyone in general. The pav has recently took to insisting atleast one person in your group have trinity ID to be served unfortunately, so make sure someone is a trinner and is carrying ID. Drinking cider on one of Dublins few sunny days on the cricket lawns just outside makes for a good afternoon. Just be cautious of the toilets - they're unbelievably small! read more

I spent half my student days in the Pav and I must say I still love it. Four cans of Bavaria will set you back €8 and you can soak up the atmosphere - that is if you are a student in TCD or in the company of one, otherwise you may be checked for student ID and kicked out if you fail to produce one. The Pav is at its best in the summer when you can sit outside, maybe even on the grass, enjoy the sun and your drinks. You also get food there, not great quality, but cheap. I only ever had Bavaria there, at least in recent times, so I can only recommend that but they have beers on tap too, some wine and ciders too. read more