If you are looking for a piece of old and how traditional Irish pubs should be, this is the spot. Dark wood, sunken seats, stuffed animals (we love our stuffed animals and leprechauns), slow pace of life. Took the Mammy here for a cheeky lunch-time pint, she was in heaven, 'Oh this is the way it should always be done Annie!" Food looked and smelled smashing too. read more

I cannot tell you why I like the Stag's Head. It actually defies all logic for what I like in a pub. Every time I've been there its been insanely crowded. The last time I was there my pint of Bulmers was not good... but there's something, something so elementally good about the Stag's Head that makes you not mind those things. It seems to put everyone in a good mood, so even if you bump into people trying to get in or out or to the bar, everyone is smiling and good natured about it. Nevermind that its so jammed you can barely get the elbow room to drink while standing, you'll end up having a laugh with someone and it'll all be fine! read more

I like the Stag's Head. It's one of those pubs that seems to toe the line between tourist magnet and local boozer very successfully. I'm not sure how it gets away with it as it certainly does have a high contingent of holiday makers - maybe it's the absence of diddle-eye type music and general paraphernalia. It kinda is what it is and doesn't try to polish or tack itself up for any particular market ever. If you are lucky, you could also catch some live music outside in the back alley it shares with the Merchantile. It turns into a right raucous little street party affair - always good vibes and always quality music too. Sure f*ck it, if you didn't come across it, make one yourself - I've definitely seen this happen before too and it's a grand spot for it. read more

Nice place for a drink and good conversation, as you can hear yourself think. The decor of dark paneled wood is fabulous, I love it and the stuffed stags head for that matter. The clientele is a diverse mixture of students, tourists, business men, dating couples, shoppers... just about every demographic, bar the underage of course. However the barman I had the pleasure of dealing with looked about as interested in doing his job as Sergeant Gerry Boyle was at being a Guard (watch the movie if you haven't already). That said, he entertain me more than anything because of the impression he gave me. It's a great haunt to frequent or infrequent as the case may be. read more

Ok, I broke down and hit this place for my Friday Fish-n-Chip feed. And I'm gonna say-I liked it! It didn't feel particulary touristy or deliberately Irish Pub-ish. Instead, it felt like a dim, warm and cozy place where I could hang out and plan a revolution, or a write novel, or a drown a broken heart. Or maybe, if I was inclined that way, like the mis-matched couple I saw tucked away in away-from-prying-eyes corner, get up to no good in the middle of the work day (he was in a suit...she was in...well, not much, under a long coat. Ah, Dublin) The staff was among the friendliest I've met here in the Fair City, and I felt very at ease with my book and my Bulmers. The F&C did leave something to be desired-the fish was the texture/taste of a frozen fish-finger, but the chips were good and the rocket salad a nice touch. Next time, I'll just stick with the booze. Bottom Line: If you like hanging out with 20-somethings drinking lite American beer and listening to 80s hits...stay away... read more

Great bacon and potatoes! Great service too! I wish I could have tried everything on the menu. We sat at the bar and bartender was a joy! read more

Food was just OK. But the Bailey's coffee drink was to die for. Soo delicious. We stayed there for about 4 of those. The bartender even brought out cream that had be spooned out of a container instead of the canned whip I've been used to. The decor is a little old worldy-eccentric. Seems like it hadn't been updated in...a while, but I think that's part of it's charm. We went in there and there were like 5 other people in there, but that just meant we could sit wherever we wanted and sit back and relax after traipsing around Temple Bar for several hours. I wouldn't come back here for the food, but I would be back for the coffees and eccentricity. read more

Definitely preferred this spot over Temple Bar. Seemed like a great combination of tourists and locals together. The whiskey selections were amazing and the Guinness was divine. They had live music which again was packed in that area. Prices ran a little higher than I anticipated. read more

The stags head is a great bar, real sense of age in the place. The decoration is great, with the stags head in pride of place. This place does get busy as its very popular. With this in mind I would go to it at the start of a pub crawl! Its also a lot quieter than some of the pubs in the area, so you can have a conversation. Assuming its not packed at the end of the night of course. read more

One of the best pubs in dublin. Stag's Head also has a basement pub that almost no one knows about (until now....)

A great place in Dublin for a pint of Guinness or really good Irish whisky. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. Located near the Temple bar area this is not the usual tourist bar. I would highly recommend a visit. Cheers! read more

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Was recommended by local and so glad we went. The decor was authentic and the beer was great. A band showed up and played Irish tunes. They were great!!! Loved seeing the different instruments they used. I wish they served food. Staff were incredibly nice. We can't wait to go back! read more

This was my favorite pub in Dublin. It was a bit crowded when we showed up but we still managed to grab a sit at the bar. I'm in love with these traditional Irish Pubs (with the cute bartenders) and the Victorian interior, thankfully these have been preserved and not torn down and turned into a tourist spot. The massive elk above the main bar gives it a old hunting club feel. The bartenders were friendly and really fast, they were able to keep up with the demands of a full bar, I was trying to be nice and make less work for the guy, so I started ordering double Jameson & Ginger Ales (I know, I'm so thoughtful, right)? The atmosphere here was my kinda thing, loved all the people we spoke with and they serve a nice pint. read more

Yes! The Stag's Head... Can't beat an ole visit here, great Irish pub located on Dame Lame, it is always buzzing with a great atmosphere. It's a go to for locals whilst also being a popular tourist spot. There is a small snug to the left side of the bar which yes, I could here for the atmosphere but the main bar area is also so crazy and it's hard to get a seat unless you come pretty early however the snug provides a little comfort. On a bank holiday or on a great summers day, this place spills out onto the lane/square in front of it and really becomes a party in the street just with booze in had, sometimes live music set up in the square so it really ends up being a free gig. read more

This is one of my favorite old style bars, whenever I'm showing visitors around Dublin I'll stop in here for one. Unlike a lot of "traditional" bars in Dublin, The Stags Head is traditional in that completely un-manufactured way. It is frequented by both Dubs and visitors alike and manages never to seem to busy or manic. My favorite time to pop in for a pint is on a lazy Sunday afternoon. The bar is so relaxed and stress free, sit back with a pint and truly relax. read more

A friend who used to live here recommended this place as the best pub in Dublin. I went at lunch so I don't know about the evening atmosphere but the soup was wonderful on a blustery Dublin day. Service was friendly. read more

The Stag's Head - Creamy vegetable soup and brown bread. - Irish Pub Near Me - Dublin, D

A great example of a traditional Irish pub. Lots of beer and cider. Authentic atmosphere. Comedy crunch on the ground floor during weekdays and on Sunday's. I give it 4 stars only because sometimes it gets very very hot inside, so ventilation system is kinda bad. Besides that, a great place and a lot of fun. read more

The Stag's Head - Great beer and cider choice - Irish Pub Near Me - Dublin, D

The Stags Head is a time Machine, walk in the doors and you walk back in time - - welcome to 1806. This pub is one of only two Dublin pubs to have made it into a the 'Pubs of Ireland' book alongside The Long Hall. The Stag is mahogany and stain glass, ornate tiled floors and rough and plush seating. On initial sight it does not in the least look like the palce to enjoy good food, but do not be fooled The Stag's head is producing traditional and hearty pub food of a high standard. This isn't a gastro pub, it doesn't serve fancified or modifed dishes - nope - what it does it does really, really well! Examples - Fish and chips, Chowder, Bacon and Cabbage, Gunniess Pie, Venison Bangers and Mash. This is a pub you roll into on a cold Saturday afternoon, sit down to a great pint of Guinness and get stuck into great wholesome food. Portions are great, elbow room ain't but who cares - you go to The Stags Head for the sociality of eating and drinking..it has a scattering or tourists and a scattering of Country 'blow-in's' but it is a Dublin Pub through and through. If you want a good traditional Dublin city 'pub' with a high standard in traditional food then bee line to The Stags Head. A great alertnative to anything Temple Bar has to through at you, cheaper and of a higher standard food and drink-wise! read more

Loved this little pub. It really does hold an authentic pub experience and had a great beer and cider selection at not a bad price to be in the center of Dublin. The ambiance here and the people are great, especially if you're trying to escape the touristy bars. After dinner time it gets a bit crowded but show up a little early and you'll find yourself a cozy spot. The upstairs is my FAVORITE place to sit, especially when the windows are open. I get a nice authentic and classy feel from this place. read more

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A good old fashioned Irish pub right in Temple Bar - good mix of locals and tourists and ample seating for most patrons. Enjoyed a lovely Smithwicks Pale Ale :) If you are after a quiet drink, avoid the 7ish pm rush on the Sunday evening as everyone will be there before the gig starts at 8 pm downstairs - after that, there will be loads of seats! read more

Before heading to the Comedy Crunch downstairs (separate review) we had a few pints in the beautiful, warm, gorgeous wooden expanse of The Stags Head . This is certainly one of those bars that makes you realize where you are and why people come to Dublin. The history is all around you and you feel like part of a James Joyce novel. If you are fortunate enough to find a comfy leather chair in the corner, you may never want to leave. I am really grateful I had the opportunity to visit the Stags Heads! Wonderful pub! read more

Nice pub, gets very very busy though. Decent pint and the staff are friendly. I like the upstairs part, its very relaxed. Good place to meet friends. read more

Located in the Temple bar area, came in around 5:00pm to a very crowded pub. We were taken to the back room since we were not interested in the game but just dinner. Very lovely, attentive staff. Food was good. Atmosphere was chaotic but you will get that in any bar in the area. read more

Well, I've only been there twice, once for a couple of beers and once for a beer, a whiskey and a steak sandwich. It is definitely (too) crowded on a weekend evening, but earier during the day it is a lovely, nice and clean pub. The tab beer variety is okay, you know - the standards and the known stuff. The selection of whiskeys is good, Connemara and Jameson specialties in addition to the standards... I really can't say anything bad about this place, so if you just want to have a drink - go there. Not expensive, but also not cheap. read more

One of the oldest pubs in Dublin the Stags head is a must for anyone visiting our fair city. The main bar is a protected building which means it has not changed in looks in a couple of hundred years, despite needing a good dusting this means you really get the feeling of an old irish Edwardian pub. About 3 years ago the pub changed hands and the cellar bar, the places weak-spot, was totally renovated, it caters very much to the tourist trade with a lot of diddli-i music the locals find offensive but tourists seem to love, so, don't get annoyed, just don't go down there and you'll have a great time! read more

Fantastic Guinness, Great Banter. But, do not eat the 'special-hot' chicken wings the bartender hands out at games. There are dangerously hot and he should go straight to Hell. However, It's really funny watching other people eat them! read more

As the Duke of this fine establishment I say ye shall pay attention to this post!! ha! We LOVED this bar... that's how I became the duke while only being in Dublin for 4 days... we just kept coming back! The place feels like you stepped back into the Victorian era! It has the best bangers and mash I have ever tasted!! The day we ordered it they had venison sausages... YUM!! Who knew venison was so good!! haha The manager was there everyday and very helpful with recommendations on where else we should visit while in town on our honeymoon! Do yourself a favor and make sure you stop by this gem in Dublin while you are here!! read more

Awful. Staff were abhorrently rude and disrespectful. By the time my food was ready I did not feel safe in the least. The person who was serving me legitimately drove me to an anxiety attack. In addition, they claimed not to stock vegetarian wraps, which are stocked by like every Mcdonalds. Also they don't take vouchers. I strongly recommend against taking your business here. read more

Cool old school style pub. Very traditional decor with large moose head overlooking the bar. Good spot if your going from pub to pub. Does not have live music like many of the other pubs but still a cool place to see, have a pint, and enjoy some good laughs with your group. read more

The Stag's Head - Irish Pub Near Me - Dublin, D

Went here for food-had the Beef & Guinness stew and the Lamb Shank. Both were one of our favorite meals in Dublin and very filling. Service was a little slow, but it was also packed. They stop serving food at 6, so go for lunch or an early dinner. read more

The Stag's Head - Lamb shank-very good - Irish Pub Near Me - Dublin, D

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Do you want a good pub with a very good whiskey selection? Then The Stag's Head is one of those places. The thing we really liked about it aside from the comfortable back room is how helpful the bar tender was at helping us select something new. My wife and I are big fans of whiskeys and have had our fair share of good and bad ones over the years. The bar tender made recommendations based off of our tastes and we were happy to have his help. read more

So I enjoyed my first-ever pint of Guinness in Ireland at this wonderfully well kept Victorian style pub! As a Canadian visitor, I really appreciated the exceptional service I was provided after a long day of pounding the cobbles around town. It's very conveniently located, about a 5 minute walk from the Temple Bar area (keep your money -The Temple Bar itself is a packed-to-the-brim, chaotic nightmare) and offers very tasty, freshly made pub fare at reasonable prices. If I lived in Dublin, this place would probably be my go-to. Will definitely visit again! I even bought the t-shirt. read more

Awesome old bar located in the Temple Bar area. Nice bartenders and while the place was super packed we found a small table. After awhile another 2 gents came over and asked to share our space/table, I found it all quite charming and very social. The stained glass throughout is lovely and the cast wallpaper looks like its 100 years old, maybe more. Great place to experience the traditional Irish pub feeling. read more

The Stag's Head may be located in a touristy neighborhood, but it is still a solid Irish pub. The bartenders are great, especially Ruairi...friendly, and knowledgeable about beer...but not above telling a tall tale or two, so beware! (Reviewers who found the staff rude, perhaps a smile and a "please/thank you" might help you get friendlier service?) Located in a beautiful historic building, the décor is lovely, and they carry some decent beers...try something by either Kinnegar Brewing or The White Hag Irish Brewing Company...you can't go wrong. Sláinte!! read more

I quite like the Stag's Head earlier in the day when it's very quiet. But when it's busy, I'd avoid it like the plague. It's quite narrow and fillus up quickly. Then it's uncomfortable. I don't enjoy being being somewhere that usually involves half of your drink ending up on the ground through the constant spillages from passers by who may be doing everything in their power to avoid making contact but can't. That said, it is a lovely place earlier in the day annd would conceivably be somehwre it's start off in early in the evening before it's busy. The building and interior is fantastic but the drinking experience on any given Friday or Saturday night isn't always enjoyable. read more

I really like this place, and there is nothing better than scoring seats in the snug with a couple of friends, prices are pretty typical for the city, and the staff are particularly pleasant. I did notice on my most recent visit that they have some kind of app set up where you can just order your drinks to your table via your phone, seems an interesting idea, but perhaps slightly involved when every seat in the place is less than 3 steps from the bar! I have also been to the free, yes, free!, comedy gig downstairs on a couple of occasions and had a ball, as well as a couple of musical events upstairs, all in a great relaxed and friendly bar read more

WE tried a couple of places before we ended up in here at 10 o clock on a Thursday night. We nabbed the last table which was a stroke of luck as it was busy. We were happy to get table service too. I tried the Blacksheep IPA which was unusual- like a pale ale stout. There is a great atmosphere in the Stags Head and it does feel like an authentic Dublin pub. It was certainly busier than a couple of pubs up the road which we tried first. If you are looking for a real pub experience, this is the place for you. read more

It's a pretty classic pub, though it got kind of ridiculously crowded on Saturday night. We were interested in trying the Power's whiskey straight from the cask (this is more gimmick than anything, but it's fun right?) I know this is standard well whiskey but I really enjoyed it. So much so that I picked up a bottle of Power's 12-year reserve at duty free on the way back home. I never knew what pot-still character was until Power's showed me the light. It's hard to stick out in the world of Dublin pubs, but I thought Stag's Head had a nice dark wooden interior and excellent energy. I'd be happy to return and grab a glass of Power's straight from the cask again. read more

In my recent trip to Ireland I was lucky enough to rediscover this pub. I like the feeling of Age it has without being rundown and patched together like some older bars in Dublin. From the tile mosaic sidewalk art that points the way through a covered walkway from busy Dame street to the low traffic Dame Lane to the dark time polished wood, stained glass windows and giant Stag's head on the wall, this place has a feel of sophisticated age and yet is not stuffy feeling. The staff was quick to ask if I needed a fresh pint and was happy to chat when they could. They answered my touristy questions and told me about "the judge", a ghost who watches over the bar as long as his picture is not messed with. All in all an great time was had and I look forward to visiting again in future trips. Good job folks. read more

We came here around 7pm on our first night in Dublin and the place was packed. We were looking to get dinner, but realized the kitchen closes at 6, so we made it a point to come early the next day to try and get a table. We got here at about 5 on a friday night and there was plenty of seating available. We saw the bacon and cabbage on a travel channel special, so we had to try that. It was incredible. The best meal we've had in Ireland so far. We also got the fish and chips which were so much better than I ever imagined fried fish could be. The best part, however, was the seafood chowder. It tasted like creamy heaven. I have never had a soup so good in my life. We kept hearing before we went to ireland that no one goes there for the food, but Stag's Head proves that wrong! read more