The Burlington Bar
Address
Upper Leeson Street, Dublin 4
City Centre
Features
Food Served, Cocktail Menu
The bar at the Burlington Hotel has long been a go-to for pre-event drinks, given its proximity to the RDS. It is a reliable if unsurprising hotel bar, but the atmosphere on rugby match weekends can be electric.
What this pub offers
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