Grogan's Castle Lounge
Address
15 South William Street, Dublin 2
City Centre
Hours
See full hours below
Mid-range prices
Features
Outdoor Seating
Grogan's Castle Lounge on South William Street is one of those Dublin pubs that inspires fierce loyalty. The interior is divided between the main bar and a quieter back lounge, both hung with paintings by local artists - many bought directly from the painters who drink here.
The pub has been a magnet for Dublin's creative types for decades. Writers, musicians, actors and the occasional politician share counter space with students and tourists. The toasted sandwiches are legendary, the pints are well kept, and the atmosphere on a good Saturday afternoon is unbeatable.
The outdoor seating on South William Street catches the sun and provides excellent people-watching. Grogan's does not have music, does not have food beyond toasties, and does not need either. It is a pub stripped to its essentials and all the better for it.
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