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Dublin's Best Stag Bars

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Dublin nightlife has more to offer than the lively Temple Bar.

Across the River Liffey, the banks are strewn with top bars, bags of charm, traditional pubs and craic. It’s less tourist and more local, recognised for its authentic style and the Best Pint of Guinness in Dublin.

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1. The Church Bar and Restaurant

https://www.thechurch.ie/

Jervis Street, North City, Dublin, D01 YX64

The interior of Bier Keller, Newcastle, with wooden benches and seats

All hail The Church…


Dublin’s most unique pub/restaurant/club/beer garden/tourist attraction. You’ll be surprised to hear The Church Bar and Restaurant is set in a former, 300 year old grade one listed church. The venue has undergone an impressive transformation, with a new deity: Guinness. Here you can enjoy traditional Irish music and dancing every evening from 18:30. Here you can find one of Dublin's largest beer gardens, as well as a swish Cellar Bar. You’ll be mixing with the elite of Ireland at The Church – Bill Clinton and Taylor Swift have both dined here (cute couple).

  • Opening Times
  • Monday - Wednesday: 10:30 - 23:00
  • Thursday: 10:30 - 23:30
  • Friday: 10:30 - 00:30
  • Saturday: 10:30 - 01:30
  • Sunday: 11:30 - 23:00
Drunk Stage 1

2. Confession Box

https://theconfessionbox.ie/

88 Marlborough Street, North City, Dublin, D01 X267

The interior of Bier Keller, Newcastle, with wooden benches and seats

There’s no penance at the Confession Box, just a good pint.


In fact, the pints are so good – this place has reigned supreme as the Best Pint in Dublin for two years running, in the Best of Dublin awards. This olde-worlde pub, dedicated to the ‘Big Fella’ no less, has a long history in Dublin – once a ‘Confession’ for bishops seeking sympathetic priests. Honouring its past, the pub boasts a great deal of memorabilia along the walls, sitting snugly with the massive crowd. And, we mean snug, as ‘box’ is apt when describing the pub – a cosy venue with a whole load of charm, but not much room… You’ve got to get there first to sample that beloved Guinness and craic on with the locals.

  • Opening Times
  • Monday - Thursday: 11:30 - 23:30
  • Friday: 11:00 - 00:00
  • Saturday: 11:30 - 00:30
  • Sunday: 12:30 - 23:00
Drunk Stage 2

3. Slattery's Bar

https://slatterys.bar/

129 Capel Street, North City, Dublin, D01 YN83

The interior of Bier Keller, Newcastle, with wooden benches and seats

Slattery’s is Dublin through and through – one of the city’s finest bars across the water.


This authentic Dublin bar is steeped in history, with all of the character and buzz you’d expect from the capital. In fact, this bar is so traditional, it’s attracted the likes of Ireland’s music and movie legends, along with General Hux (Domhnall Gleeson) from Star Wars: The Force Awakens. The famous Irish breakfast is the cure to all hangovers and you can even stay for lunch for the even bigger carvery. Either way, you’ll be spending several of your weekend hours at this pub.

  • Opening Times
  • Monday - Friday: 09:00 - 00:00
  • Saturday: 09:00 - 01:00
  • Sunday: 12:00 - 23:00
Drunk Stage 3

4. The Hacienda Bar

https://www.facebook.com/Hacienda-Bar-Dublin-116745118384871/

15 Mary Street Little, North City, Dublin 7, D07 AK73

The interior of Bier Keller, Newcastle, with wooden benches and seats

The Hacienda is a salt-of-the-earth style pub, and relies on word of mouth.


It so heavily relies on it, that it’s one of Dublin’s best kept secrets, and we are revealing it… Located by Dublin’s famous fruit and veg market, your entry is not guaranteed. However, once you ring the buzzer and answer a few questions, we imagine Shay – the local legend and popular landlord – will have a hard time letting you go. Inside the pub, it’s a mix of Spanish villa and old ship (hence the name), featuring 80s music and pool tables. If that doesn’t get you in, Matthew McConaughey and Ed Sheeran have both made an appearance.

  • Opening Times
  • Monday - Thursday: 20:00 - 23:30
  • Friday - Saturday: 20:00 - 00:30
  • Sunday: 20:00 - 23:00
Drunk Stage 4

5. The Black Sheep

http://galwaybaybrewery.com/blacksheep/

61 Capel Street, Rotunda, Dublin

The interior of Bier Keller, Newcastle, with wooden benches and seats

This pub is no outsider.


The Black Sheep of the family is also the swan, as well as Dublin’s finest craft and micro-brewery venue. Dedicated to all things hops, The Black Sheep has 20 delicious craft beers on tap, an ever-changing menu of bottles, tasty food on said menu and a comfortable atmosphere. The nightlife over the Liffey is, typically, more authentic and The Black Sheep has character, charm and craic by the barrel. Speaking of barrels, the beers are flown in from all over the world and served alongside spectacular local brews. The pub may be off the beaten track, but it’s worth the extra walk – and you can burn off those beers/get a tuk tuk.

  • Opening Times
  • Monday - Thursday: 12:00 - 23:30
  • Friday - Saturday: 12:00 - 00:00
  • Sunday: 12:00 - 23:30
Drunk Stage 5

6. BAR 1661

https://bar1661.ie/

1-5 Green St, Rotunda, Dublin, D07 YT6H

The interior of Bier Keller, Newcastle, with wooden benches and seats

The best boozer BAR none (no really, it's won awards)


Winner of Ireland's bar of the year 2025, BAR 1661 serves up award-winning cocktails, whiskey (both Irish and from around the world), Poitín (which used to be known as Irish Moonshine and more!). This brilliant watering hole is loved by both the critics and the punters. The staff here really know their onions (or to be more specific their drinks). For a fantastic drinks menu, and a warm Irish welcome, Bar 1661 awaits.

By now you should know that Dublin is bursting with incredible pubs and bars. Start building your Dublin stag today.

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  • Opening Times
  • Monday – Thursday: 17.00 - 23:30
  • Friday: 17:00 - 00:30
  • Saturday: 14:00 - 00:30
  • Sunday: 14:00 - 23:00

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