Yes, it is tourist central, but look past the obvious and there are genuine gems here. The Palace Bar and The Workman's Club prove the point.
15 pubs in Temple Bar
A genuine Dublin pub in the heart of Temple Bar. The Palace Bar on Fleet Street offers the antidote to tourist traps with its literary heritage, superb whiskey collection and well-kept pints.
Multi-floor music and events venue on Wellington Quay. The Workman's Club hosts live bands, club nights, comedy and vintage markets across its various spaces.
A dedicated live music venue in the heart of Temple Bar. Button Factory hosts national and international acts across indie, electronic, hip-hop and everything in between.
Iconic red-fronted pub in the heart of Temple Bar with live music daily and one of Ireland's largest whiskey collections.
Prominent Temple Bar pub named after the Irish poet, with live traditional music from 1pm to 2.30am daily and an award-winning restaurant upstairs.
Dublin's original craft brewery pub spread across multiple floors with exposed brickwork, brewing their own stouts, IPAs and lagers on-site.
Licensed since 1696, the oldest pub in the Temple Bar area blending historic charm with a modern craft beer selection.
Fine traditional pub on Dublin's oldest street with regular live music, craft beers, and quality pub food.
Popular Temple Bar pub with live music, good food, and a mix of tourists and locals across multiple floors.
Lively Temple Bar pub with traditional Irish music sessions and hearty food in a classic pub setting.
Intimate speakeasy-style cocktail bar in Temple Bar with vintage decor and expertly crafted drinks.
Galway Bay Brewery craft beer bar near Dublin Castle with a cosy, intimate atmosphere and excellent beer selection.
Pub sitting right at the famous Ha'penny Bridge archway entrance to Temple Bar. A handy meeting point and a decent spot for a pint before diving into the Temple Bar quarter.
Welcoming bar on Parliament Street with an amazing range of gin and cocktails. The staff really know their stuff, and it makes for a more refined alternative to the nearby Temple Bar spots.
A natural wine bar on Cow's Lane that offers a thoughtfully curated list alongside seasonal small plates. Piglet is a world away from the stag-party atmosphere of nearby Temple Bar and draws a food-and-wine-savvy crowd who appreciate the quality on offer.