Stag Nightlife Guide to Dublin's Baggot Street to George Street
| Top Reasons to Visit Baggot Street to George Street |
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 | Bars - This area is dedicated to boozing (on equal footing with the Temple Bar), with pubs around every corner |
 | Restaurants - The restaurants here are the swankiest in the city, attracting big names and even owned by those celebrities |
 | Music - You may be away from the Temple Bar, but youβd be hard pushed to find a bar without live music |
 | Shopping - This is where youβll get those ginger/green/leprechaun souvenirs for the missus |
 | Art - As this cityβs epicentre for retail and art, this area has bags of charm and attractions to visit whilst curing the hangover |
This nightlife district holds more bars, pubs and clubs than even the Temple Bar. Although, it might be bigger, itβs a whole load more upmarket.
This area includes the big dogs, Grafton and Dawson Street, as well as George and Baggot Street, often thought of as the centre of the city. Aside from the Temple Bar, they are the most popular βstripsβ in the Irish Capital - especially for shopping and food. They boast a huge amount of stores and souvenir shops for the stick on ginger beards, chocolate shamrocks and leprechaun fridge magnets. Along with that, these streets have enough Guinness, craft beer and hen groups to keep you occupied for four weeks, let alone 48 hours.
Top 10 Stag Do Pubs in Baggot Street to George Street
The largest nightlife district in the city needs no introduction, hosting huge bar nights, A-list celebs and even better pubs.
01. Toners
www.tonerspub.ie139 Baggot Street Lower, Dublin 2
Toners is one of the oldest and most recognisable pubs in Dublin. Add to that, the multiple awards β including Dublin Bar of the Year in 2015 and Snug of the Year β and thereβs no wonder this place attracts celebrities. Speaking of celebs, pick the right weekend and youβll be rubbing shoulders with the entire Anchorman cast, Mumford & Sons β who performed on stage β and even Shaggyβ¦ As the venue is so old, established around 1818, the interior is super traditional; brass bar taps and flagstone floors. However, the pints havenβt changed much and the Guinness is still some of the finest in Ireland. You can even take it out into the massive beer garden (Dublin weather permitting), regularly topping the best outdoor terrace lists in the city.
- No. of Bars: Two
- Sports: No
- Beer Garden: Yes
- Live Music: Yes
- Fancy Dress: No
- Happy Hours: No
- Opening Times:
Mon - Thurs: 11:00 - 23:30
Fri - Sun: 11:30 - 00:30
02. O'Donoghue's
www.odonoghues.ie/bar15 Merrion Row, Dublin 2
A stag do in OβDonoghueβs will stay with you for life. OβDonoghueβs is busy at all times, with a long and loyal following of local punters. These followers come for the impressive live music, widely regarded around the capital. OβDonoghueβs has long been associated with music; The Dubliners, thought of as the forefathers of Irish folk music, started their epic careers here. Others who have performed sets at the pub have their framed pictures on the wall, placed alongside a large selection of historical music memorabilia. The history flows through the bar, side by side with Guinness, and you can experience that live music every day of the week.
- No. of Bars: One
- Sports: No
- Beer Garden: Yes
- Live Music: Yes
- Fancy Dress: No
- Happy Hours: No
- Opening Times:
Mon - Thurs: 10:30 - 00:00
Fri: 10:30 - 01:00
Sat: 10:30 - 00:00
Sun: open 24 hours
03. Maher's Pub
maherspub.ie 43 Baggot Street Lower, Dublin 2, D02 YC83
Maherβs Bar, also known as Thomas Rody Maherβs, is a traditional Irish pub located on Baggot Street. Formally known as Larry Murphyβs, this fantastic bar has been given a new lease of life with their banging pints, genuine Irish hospitality and their brilliant south facing street terrace, that may just be the finest terrace around. Plus, the bar hosts weekly live music sessions, on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays with everything from trad to soft rock. This only adds to the cracking atmosphere. Maherβs is a cosy and comfortable pub, with quirky touches such as tins of tea and flickering tealights. Itβs so good youβll want to come back for Maher!
- No. of Bars: One
- Sports: No
- Beer Garden: No
- Live Music: Yes
- Fancy Dress: No
- Happy Hours: No
- Opening Times:
Mon - Thurs: 12:00 - 23:30
Fri: 12:00 - 00:30
Sat: 14:00 - 00:30
Sun: 14:00 - 23:00
04. Foley's
www.foleys.ie1 Merrion Row, Dublin 2
Foleyβs is three floors of traditional Irish craic. Youβd expect nothing less with a name like Foleyβsβ¦ Spread over three spectacular floors to while away the stag weekend hours, there are four different areas for your group. The Kitchen serves up the tastiest Irish grub and Reillyβs Bar is just as authentic, with live music sessions βtil late. The Hub is packed full of sports fans, day and night, with state-of-the-art giant screens over two floors β displaying rugby, GAA, football, you name it. The Loft at Foleyβs is an altogether new inspiration, an exciting room for musicians and artists to showcase their talent. All of these areas have several factors in common; Guinness, music and craic.
- No. of Bars: Three
- Sports: Yes
- Beer Garden: Yes
- Live Music: Yes
- Fancy Dress: Tasteful
- Happy Hours: No
- Opening Times:
Mon - Thurs: 15:00 - 23:30
Fri - Sat: 12:30 - 01:30
Sun: 15:00 - 23:30
05. Sinnotts Bar
sinnotts.ieSouth King Street, Dublin 2
Sinnotts is si-nnott just any bar, itβs a sports bar. In fact, itβs the premier venue for watching sports on your Dublin stag weekend. You canβt move when thereβs a match on β especially if theyβre showing the GAA on one of the 14 screens around the pub. The traditional-style bar is set directly under St Stephenβs Green Shopping Centre and, due to that, draws in big crowds at all time. It serves top quality pints, famous carvery lunches and craic, along with a mixed bag of tourists and locals.
- No. of Bars: One
- Sports: Yes
- Beer Garden: Yes
- Live Music: Yes
- Fancy Dress: Yes
- Happy Hours: No
- Opening Times:
Mon - Thurs: 12:00 - 23:30
Fri: 12:00 - 01:30
Sat: 11:00 - 01:30
Sun: 12:30 - 23:30
06. The Hairy Lemon
thehairylemon.ie42 Lower Stephen Street, Dublin 2
The Hairy Lemon is as eclectic as its name. So named after one of the cityβs greatest characters; a dog walker from the 50s, with a face shaped like a lemon and stubbly, gooseberry like hairβ¦ Itβs not just the name, as the 19th century house it resides in is also unique, renowned for its quirky interiors. The walls are bursting with memorabilia, and youβve got βGrannies Kitchenβ, High Nellies and an upstairs function room to explore on your stag do. These rooms are so fantastic, theyβve even been used for several scenes in the Block Buster film, The Commitments.
- No. of Bars: One
- Sports: Yes
- Beer Garden: Yes
- Live Music: Yes
- Fancy Dress: Yes
- Happy Hours: No
- Opening Times:
Mon - Thurs: 10:00 - 23:30
Fri - Sat: 10:00 - 00:30
Sun: 10:00 - 23:00
07. 37 Dawson Street
37dawsonstreet.ie37 Dawson Street, Dublin 2
This is not just any Dublin bar, this is 37 Dawson Street. Itβs the James Bond of the already very gentlemanly street, serving men in suits and women in short dresses (hen groupsβ¦). This late-night venue is sleek and contemporary, in that it has the necessary speakeasy vibe for a 21st century bar. Just past the crowds and premium spirits (for the stag, not you, Daveβ¦), theyβve got a fringed whiskey bar at the back. This bar has a hand-picked list of 37 different whiskies to choose from, all served in cut glass and under the guidance of an expert in the liquid nectar. Weβll see you there.
- No. of Bars: Two
- Sports: No
- Beer Garden: Outdoor terrace
- Live Music: Yes
- Fancy Dress: No
- Happy Hours: No
- Opening Times:
Mon: Closed
Tues - Fri: 16:00 - 02:30
Sat: 15:00 - 02:30
Sun: 15:00 - 01:00
08. Kehoe's
http://kehoesdublin.ie/9 South Anne Street, Dublin 2
Kehoeβs is relatively untouched by Dublinβs tourists. As one of the most unspoilt pubs in The Emerald Isle, it started life in the 1800s and still retains that old charm (with the addition of a few licks of paintβ¦). Kehoeβs oozes tradition through every nook and cranny (literally), once a Victorian grocers. The Grocery Bar boasts a low shop counter and ancient drawers, where tea, coffee and rice were once stored. Thankfully, those essentials have been replaced with stout, namely Guinness. Folks travel from far and wide to sample the Guinness, often described as the finest in Dublin, and soak up the authentic vibe in one of the many snugs. You couldnβt find a better place to cure the hangover and rest (read: sleep by the fire), before a night out in Dublin, if you had two weeks, let alone two days.
- No. of Bars: Two
- Sports: On occasion
- Beer Garden: No
- Live Music: Yes
- Fancy Dress: No
- Happy Hours: No
- Opening Times:
Mon - Thurs: 10:00 - 23:30
Fri - Sat: 10:30 - 00:30
Sun: 11:30 - 23:00
09. The Long Hall
www.dublintown.ie/the-long-hall51 South Great George's Street, Dublin 2
Dublin may boast the youngest population in Europe, but itβs got some old pubsβ¦ The Long Hall is a special venue in the βover 25sβ category, sitting pretty at the ripe old age of 251. The pub has been licensed since 1766 and is still as traditional as it was on βlaunch nightβ, in the 18th century. This place is dedicated to its Victorian past; the walls feature engravings of the dealings of the Russian Emperor Paul I with the Polish patriot, Kosiusko. Youβll feel like an extra in Sherlock Holmes (especially after a few pints), sitting next to the clocks, antiques and Victorian wood-panelling. The carpet is enough to take you back to the good old days (you wonβt even stick to itβ¦). Bruce Springsteen also pops in from time to time, and if that doesnβt persuade youβ¦
- No. of Bars: One
- Sports: No
- Beer Garden: No
- Live Music: No
- Fancy Dress: No
- Happy Hours: No
- Opening Times:
Mon - Thurs: 12:00 - 23:30
Fri - Sat: 12:00 - 00:30
Sun: 12:30 - 23:00
10. CafΓ© en Seine
www.cafeenseine.ie40 Dawson Street, Dublin 2
Jamesonβs former Bar of the Year (high praise indeed) has enough history to make even your Father-in-Law red under the collar. This building is part of Dublin foundations; once a dressmakers, surgery, brothel and then home of the Irish government (weβre saying nothing). A six foot tall Amazonian woman, thought to be the inspiration behind the Statue of Liberty, was also said to be kept here as a French prisoner of war in 1798. The interior reflects its rich history (not the brothel bit), and is styled on turn-of-the-century France. Theyβve got a Louis XIV bust, a grand piano (Dave, sit downβ¦) and a French hotel lift running through the building. Thankfully, the drinks have been updated, with a massive selection of craft beers on tap.
- No. of Bars: Two
- Sports: No
- Beer Garden: No
- Live Music: Yes
- Fancy Dress: No
- Happy Hours: No
- Opening Times:
Mon - Weds: 11:30 - 23:30
Thurs: 11:30 - 01:00
Fri - Sat: 11:30 - 02:30
Sun: 11:30 - 23:30