Pubs in Castleknock

Located close to the Phoenix Park and Ashtown train station, the Halfway House features open fireplaces, private cosy snugs and a magnificent stained glass skylight. It is a genuine old Dublin pub with real character that has been beautifully maintained.

Established in 1588, the Wren's Nest is one of the oldest pubs in the Dublin area. Set on the Strawberry Beds along the Liffey, it has hosted everyone from Mick Jagger to Julia Roberts. The beer garden overlooking the river is one of Dublin's best-kept secrets.

With a history stretching back to Cromwellian times, the Angler's Rest was a favourite watering hole of patriot Michael Collins and generations of anglers fishing the Liffey. The riverside location on the Strawberry Beds is simply gorgeous and the food is excellent.

A popular local gastropub in Carpenterstown with a strong community following. The Carpenter delivers on food, drink and atmosphere in equal measure, and the beer garden is a much-appreciated amenity in a part of Dublin not overly blessed with pub options.

Guaranteed to be buzzing on Croke Park match days, the 12th Lock has a large lounge area and a typical old-school Dublin pub atmosphere. It serves the people of Castleknock and the wider D15 area with dependable pints and a friendly crowd.

A modern pub on the Royal Canal in Ashtown that serves the newly built apartment blocks in the Rathborne area. The Lock Keeper offers typical pub food in a contemporary setting and is a welcome amenity in a part of Dublin that is still finding its feet.

Quiet Castleknock local on the main street with traditional character and a genuine neighbourhood following, away from the bustle of town centres.

Modern gastropub in Castleknock with quality food and drinks, appealing to the affluent westside neighbourhood with contemporary hospitality standards.