The northside has some of Dublin's best-kept secrets, from craft beer pioneers on Capel Street to LGBTQ+ landmarks and music venues along the quays.
48 pubs in Northside
Multi-room music venue and late bar on the northside. The Grand Social hosts live gigs, DJ nights, markets and events across its various spaces including a rooftop beer garden.
Capel Street craft beer bar and kitchen. The Black Sheep serves Galway Bay Brewery beers alongside a rotating guest list and quality pub grub in one of Dublin's buzziest streets.
A northside gem for live music and trad sessions. Sin E (meaning 'that's it' in Irish) on Ormond Quay is a no-frills pub with an outsized reputation for quality music.
Panti Bliss's legendary LGBTQ+ bar on Capel Street. Pantibar is a cornerstone of Dublin's queer community, famous for its warm welcome, weekend club nights and the spirit of its owner.
Traditional pub opposite the Pro-Cathedral with a quirky confessional-themed interior and strong Guinness reputation.
Established in 1821 with an elegant Edwardian interior, arched Victorian windows and a mosaic tiled floor on pedestrianised Capel Street.
Rock and alternative music pub on Parnell Street with live bands, a late licence, and a loyal following among Dublin's rock crowd.
Spectacular bar and restaurant in a converted 18th-century church where Arthur Guinness was married. Features a gallery bar, nightclub, and terrace.
Classic pre-theatre pub next to the Abbey Theatre, popular with actors and audience members before and after shows.
Dublin's only dedicated comedy venue on Eden Quay with top Irish and international acts every Friday and Saturday night.
Traditional pub near the Abbey Theatre with an oval-shaped bar and strong links to Dublin's literary and theatrical history.
Atmospheric cocktail bar on Abbey Street specialising in gin with a moody, candlelit interior.
Collaboration between Big Romance and Whiplash brewery with rotating craft taps, cocktails, records, and surround sound.
Dublin-brewed craft beer bar on Parnell Street from the team behind Whiplash Brewing. Modern and minimal.
Traditional pub on Marlborough Street with regular trad music sessions, formerly Sean O'Casey's.
Popular pub near the Jervis Centre with food and sport, busy with shoppers and office workers.
Traditional Northside pub at the corner of Gardiner and Dorset Streets, named after the famous Brendan Behan song. It draws a proper local crowd and keeps things simple.
Traditional pub on Talbot Street with regular live traditional music and Irish food.
Traditional pub on Parnell Street maintaining its old Dublin character in an area that has changed dramatically around it. A quiet spot for a pint away from the O'Connell Street crowds.
Classic Dublin pub on Abbey Street near the Liffey, one of several Madigan's around the city.
One of the city's several Madigan's pubs, this one sits just off O'Connell Street near the Spire. A reliable spot for a quick pint while you are shopping or passing through.
Northside pub near the Pro-Cathedral on Cathedral Street. A straightforward local that does the basics well, serving honest pints in an unpretentious setting.
Traditional pub tucked away off O'Connell Street on Sackville Place with occasional live music sessions. A quieter alternative to the busier pubs on the main drag.
No-frills traditional pub on Marlborough Street near the city centre. The kind of place where the locals prop up the bar and the conversation flows as freely as the Guinness.
Slim but deceptively large Capel Street pub with fireplaces and cosy nooks throughout. One of the more characterful spots on the newly pedestrianised street, great for settling in.
First pub on Capel Street with an outdoor area buzzing since the street's pedestrianisation.
Traditional pub on Capel Street that benefits from the street's pedestrianisation with a good buzz on weekends. A solid choice on Dublin's busiest pub strip north of the Liffey.
Buzzy bar near Capel Street with a late licence, DJs and a tapas-style food offering.
Quayside pub on Bachelor's Walk overlooking the Liffey with sport on screens. The river views from the front are a bonus, and it fills up nicely during big sporting events.
Small traditional pub on Lower Liffey Street near the Ha'penny Bridge. Compact and cosy, it has that old Dublin feel that the bigger bars in the area cannot match.
Old-school pub near the Four Courts with a loyal legal profession following. Barristers and solicitors have been slipping in here between cases for decades, and the atmosphere reflects it.
Well-known Fairview pub with good food and a loyal local following on the Northside.
Seaside pub on the Clontarf Road with views of Dublin Bay and outdoor seating that catches the evening sun. One of the best spots in Dublin for a pint with a water view.
Local pub on the Howth Road in Clontarf with food and a neighbourhood following.
Pub on North Strand Road serving the local Northside community with honest pints and a welcoming atmosphere. A reliable neighbourhood local that does not try to be anything it is not.
Multi-floor bar and late venue on Cathal Brugha Street with food, cocktails and DJ nights.
Traditional Northside pub on the North Strand Road serving its local community with honest pints and a warm welcome. Named like the GAA founder, it has a proper neighbourhood feel.
A proper Dorset Street local with a strong live music programme and a loyal crowd. Firestones is the kind of no-nonsense Northside pub that does not follow trends but simply delivers a good pint and a good time.
A live music venue and late bar on Middle Abbey Street that hosts everything from indie bands to DJs to comedy. Wigwam is the kind of venue that every city needs: unpretentious, affordable and always putting on something interesting.
Part of the Capel Street revival, the Bald Barista is a small craft beer bar that packs serious flavour into a compact space. The rotating taps feature some of Ireland's best breweries and the atmosphere is casual and welcoming.
Named for its proximity to the old Irish Independent offices, the Herald Bar is a workmanlike Northside pub that serves the city centre crowd with straightforward efficiency. It is a good pre-theatre or post-shopping option that does not overcomplicate things.
Dublin's biggest dedicated sports bar with screens everywhere you look. The Woolshed is the place to go when you want guaranteed coverage of any match, from GAA to Premier League to rugby internationals, with a loud and enthusiastic crowd to match.
A legendary Dublin rock venue that has been nurturing live music talent for decades. Fibber Magee's on Parnell Street is where Dublin's rock and metal community gathers, and the upstairs venue has hosted countless bands on the way up.
A Northside quayside pub with a solid reputation for a good pint and a friendly welcome. Lanigan's sits in a busy part of town and serves both the local workforce and passing tourists with equal warmth.
A 2025 opening on Sackville Place near O'Connell Street that has quickly found its feet. The Sackville offers a polished gastropub experience in a part of the city that could use more quality drinking options.
A traditional pub on the newly pedestrianised Capel Street that has benefited hugely from the traffic-free environment. P.D.R. Kelly is an old-style Dublin bar where the emphasis is on good drink and better conversation, nothing more.
The third Madigan's in the family, this O'Connell Street branch sits in one of the busiest spots in Dublin and serves a steady stream of city centre workers, shoppers and tourists with quick, friendly service.
A comedy venue on the quays that hosts stand-up and improv throughout the week. Murphy's Laughter fills a gap in the Northside's entertainment scene and draws both established acts and emerging talent to its intimate stage.