The Cobblestone
Address
77 King Street North, Smithfield, Dublin 7
Smithfield
Hours
See full hours below
Mid-range prices
Features
Live Music, Trad Sessions, Snug
+1 more
Tucked on the corner of King Street North in Smithfield, The Cobblestone is widely regarded as the best pub in Dublin for traditional Irish music. The front bar hosts free, informal trad sessions most nights of the week, where fiddles, flutes, bodhrans and concertinas strike up without fanfare. The atmosphere is electric but never forced - this is the real deal, not a performance for tourists.
The back room doubles as a live music venue hosting folk, trad supergroups and the occasional bit of spoken word. A small beer garden catches the evening sun on good days. The pints are honest, the crowd is a genuine mix of locals, musicians and visitors who know where to find the good stuff.
The Cobblestone famously fought off a developer-backed demolition plan in 2021, with thousands rallying to save it. That campaign only cemented its status as one of Dublin's most important cultural institutions. If you visit one pub in Dublin, make it this one.
What this pub offers
Weekly regulars
Opening hours
Upcoming events at The Cobblestone
Stephen O'Dowd and Harry Fennell Live @The Cobblestone
Join Stephen O'Dowd and Harry Fennell live in The Cobblestone, Dublin.
DANZI LIVE @ COBBLESTONES
April 16 — Danzi live at Cobblestones. Smooth sounds, soft chaos, and moments you’ll feel after.
Nearby pubs
Fibber's
A lively Smithfield pub with regular live music and a loyal local crowd. Fibber's occupies a prime spot near the markets area and draws an eclectic mix of musicians, artists and neighbourhood regulars.
Whelan's
Dublin's most beloved live music venue. Whelan's on Wexford Street has launched the careers of countless Irish and international acts since 1989, with gigs most nights across two stages.
O'Donoghue's
The pub where The Dubliners started. O'Donoghue's on Merrion Row is synonymous with Irish traditional music and hosts sessions most nights of the week.
Devitt's
A Camden Street institution for traditional music. Devitt's hosts some of the best trad sessions in Dublin, with musicians gathering most nights in its welcoming back bar.