Dublin’s Heritage Pub Trail

A true Irish experience!

Discover Ireland’s heritage on your trail through the best bars in Dublin, with award winning traditional bars steeped in history and character, to those paying tribute to Irish heritage.  

Begin your journey at the lavish Gin Palace, offering a vast selection of gins from around the world. Continue on to the Grand Central Cafe Bar, once a historic bank and now serving the finest food and cocktails in a unique setting. At your next stop, the Arlington Hotel you will find the spirit of Irish tradition is captured through the award winning live Irish Dance and Dinner Show, Celtic Nights.

Crossing the River Liffey and through the cobbled streets of Temple Bar, you will find the legendary Quays Bar, renowned for craic agus ceol, with the best in live music everyday. 

Just a short walk to The Voyager, showcasing the Irish influence on American history. A true ode to Ireland’s past. Then onto the multi-award-winning Stag’s Head – Ireland’s Traditional Bar of the Year and Dublin’s best preserved Victorian Bar.

If you are looking for the quintessential pub and the best pint of Guinness in Dublin, you need look no further than Kehoes! An institution in it’s own right and deservedly so. Finish your trail at Bruxelles – three great bars under one roof and a second home to many famous musicians in the 1960s – 1970s including Phil Lynott and Thin Lizzy.

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Kehoes

If you are searching for the quintessential pub and the best pint of Guinness in Dublin, look no further than Kehoes! An institution in it’s own right and deservedly so. Soak up the decor, where everything is as it was 100 years ago, offering a traditional Irish country pub experience in the heart of Dublin’s south city centre.

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The Stag's Head

Awarded Ireland’s Traditional Bar of the Year and known as Dublin’s best preserved Victorian Bar.  Everything here is of authentic origin, from the sumptuously carved mahogany fittings, to the mosaic marble tiled floors, stained glass windows and granite tabletops. A truly stunning traditional bar.

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The Quays Temple Bar

A legendary Dublin pub, situated in the lively centre of Temple Bar. A true Irish experience, not to be missed. With craic agus ceol, great atmosphere and live music throughout the day, The Quays is everything one would want in an Irish pub experience.

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Celtic Nights

Located in the Arlington Hotel, near Dublin’s landmark O’Connell Bridge. The famous and widely regarded “Best Show in Dublin” is now in it’s 29th season, and captivating audiences 7 nights a week. Offering an award winning Irish Music and Dance show, a 3 course dinner and audience participation, this is a must visit during a trip to Dublin.

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The Voyager

An ode to Ireland’s past and a haven for those with Irish roots. The Voyager is dedicated to the history of Irish emigration from 1845 to early 1900’s, with walls adourned with artwork and tributes to those of the times. Surround yourself in the past while enjoying delicious traditional Irish food, great drink selection and live music daily.

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Bruxelles

Dublin’s cosmopolitan pub, with three great bars under one roof, providing a variety of settings catering to all. Known for great food and drinks, along with live music, Bruxelles was second home to many famous musicians in the 1960s – 1970s and is synonymous with Thin Lizzy.

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The Gin Palace

The Gin Palace is located near the famous Ha’penny Bridge, and offers a peaceful, elegant setting in the busy surrounds. With a diverse menu, extensive selection of world gins and renowned for it’s cocktails and stunning decor, The Gin Palace is the ideal venue for a date night or to unwind after a busy day.

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The Grand Central

Once a historical bank steeped in history, the Grand Central offers a unique setting in beautiful surrounds. Accents of it’s previous purpose can still be seen and blend perfectly with the modern and sleek decor. Coupled with gourmet food, extensive beer and cocktail selection, offering a refreshing contrast to the traditional bars throughout the city.

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