Doheny & Nesbitt's
Address
5 Lower Baggot Street, Dublin 2
City Centre
Hours
See full hours below
Mid-range prices
Features
Snug, Whiskey Selection
Doheny & Nesbitt's on Lower Baggot Street has been pulling pints since 1867 and has been a magnet for Dublin's political and legal classes ever since. Its proximity to Leinster House, the Four Courts and the Merrion Hotel makes it the default meeting point for anyone with business in that corner of the city.
The pub itself is beautifully preserved - wooden partitions, frosted glass panels, brass fixtures and a snug that has seen more political deals than the Dail bar. The front bar is narrow and fills quickly, creating the kind of compressed atmosphere where conversations happen at close quarters.
The back lounge is more spacious and slightly more refined. The whiskey selection is strong. The pints are excellent. And the people-watching is world class - you are likely to spot a cabinet minister, a Supreme Court judge and a newspaper editor all within ten minutes.
What this pub offers
Opening hours
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