Pubs in Liberties

Ireland's oldest pub, dating back to 1198. A labyrinth of cosy rooms with live traditional music nightly and hearty Irish food.

One of Dublin's oldest pubs in the Liberties, largely unchanged for generations. An authentic old Dublin experience.

Vibrant Thomas Street pub near the Guinness Storehouse with fresh pints downstairs and a live music venue upstairs hosting trad, jazz and blues.

Trendy Liberties cafe-bar on Meath Street with good vibes, craft beer, pizza and a cool local crowd.

Traditional pub opposite Christ Church Cathedral with an upstairs seafood restaurant and views of the cathedral.

Live music venue and late bar on Thomas Street hosting indie, rock and DJ nights in the Liberties.

Small craft beer taproom on Francis Street in the Liberties antiques quarter, serving a carefully curated selection of Irish and European craft beers in an intimate setting.

Corner pub at the junction of Thomas Davis Street and Francis Street, right in the heart of the Liberties art and antiques quarter. A proper local with genuine Dublin working-class character.

Music-focused bar on Thomas Street in the Liberties with live acts and DJ nights.

Modern bar and lounge on Thomas Street in the Liberties with craft beer and food.

Traditional pub on Meath Street in the Liberties, one of Dublin's oldest and most characterful working-class areas. It has survived everything the city has thrown at it and keeps pouring.

Guinness's experimental craft brewery where limited-edition beers are brewed and served, next to the Storehouse.

Hidden gem near Kilmainham Gaol with a lovely beer garden out the back. Well worth seeking out after visiting IMMA or the gaol, and the locals are friendly.

Pub on Patrick Street sitting in the shadow of St Patrick's Cathedral in the Liberties. A genuine local in one of Dublin's most historic neighbourhoods, steeped in old city character.

Local pub in the Pimlico area of the Liberties, one of Dublin's most characterful old neighbourhoods. The kind of place where everyone knows each other and outsiders are made welcome.

Historic Liberties pub also known as the Capstan Bar, one of Dublin's most authentically preserved old pubs. Step inside and you are stepping back in time to a Dublin that barely exists anymore.

Traditional pub on the Coombe in the Liberties area, a street that has been at the centre of Dublin life for centuries. Simple, honest, and unpretentious in the best way.

Traditional merchant pub on Lower Bridge Street near the Brazen Head. It trades on its Liberties location and historic feel, with decent food and a warm atmosphere for visitors.

A 2025 opening on Ushers Quay that has brought new life to this stretch of the quays. The Liffey Saint combines traditional pub warmth with a modern food offering, and its riverside location gives it a character that many newer bars lack.

A gorgeous pub whose interior honours the building's history, the Morris Bar has been a real asset to the Liberties area. The covered outdoor space is a bonus all year round, and the pizza is excellent. A modern pub with genuine local soul.