Pubs in Drumcondra

A proper Northside local tucked up near Whitehall with a reputation for pouring one of the best pints of Guinness in Dublin. The Goose Tavern is the kind of place where you walk in a stranger and leave having made friends with half the bar.

A Drumcondra institution beloved by Croke Park match-goers who have been piling in here before and after GAA matches for decades. Quinn's has been undergoing renovation and its return is eagerly awaited by the local community.

A massive pub that comes alive on match days when Croke Park is rocking. The Big Tree has been a Drumcondra landmark for years, with multiple screens for sport and a lively crowd that keeps the atmosphere buzzing well into the evening.

Right at the heart of the Santry community, the Kilmardinny is a fine traditional bar with several lounges and a well-kept outdoor area. It is the kind of local where regulars know each other by name and newcomers are made feel welcome from the first pint.

A sizeable Northside pub that does double duty as a neighbourhood local and a proper gastro spot. The Beaumont House serves reliable pub grub alongside well-pulled pints, and the beer garden catches some surprising afternoon sun.

Traditional Drumcondra local with sports service and a reliable crowd of regulars, The Royal serves the neighbourhood with unpretentious hospitality.

Contemporary gastropub on Drumcondra Road with quality food and drinks, attracting both locals and visitors exploring the northside residential areas.