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Secret / Hidden pubs in Dublin

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  • 09-11-2014 11:54pm
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    Starburst85
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    Hello all,

    Myself and my friends are doing the 12 pubs of Christmas but with a twist. We decided it would be more interesting to visit at least 6 hidden or secret pubs in Dublin. Like a pub that doesn't look like a pub either from the outside or maybe the inside.

    I've tried googleing but cant find anything posted recently.

    Does anyone know of any pubs that are hidden or secret?? :confused::pac:

    Thanks :)


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    uch
    Registered Users Posts: 7,008 ✭✭✭uch


    The Sackville Lounge on Sackville place is a hidden treasure

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    Skittlebrau
    Registered Users Posts: 559 ✭✭✭Skittlebrau


    The Hacienda Bar on Little Mary St in Smithfield.. have to ring the bell to get in (Ask for Shay).

    The VCC in Temple Bar.... just a door.. not obviously a bar.

    I'd also add the Conradh na Gaeilge pub on Harcourt Street just because it really looks like something you'd find over in Connemara except it's in the basement of a Georgian building in the middle of Dublin City Centre.


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    HeidiHeidi
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    The Royal Oak in Kilmainham - haven't been there in years but it's the most unlikely pub I think I've ever been in.


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    stimpson
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    The Dawson Lounge. Smallest pub in ireland apparently, but a cracking pint of stout.


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    Citizen2011
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    Bowes on Fleet Street. No obvious sign of it being a pub until ya walk through the door.


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    Stovepipe
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    If you're feeling brave, the Hideout, tucked into a housing estate behind the Big Tree on Dorset Street. Cast of Crimewatch drinks there.


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    Citroen2cv
    Registered Users Posts: 280 ✭✭Citroen2cv


    I think the hideout is closed down now.


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    Kevin the Kid
    Registered Users Posts: 95 ✭✭Kevin the Kid


    the snail over hogans on Georges street.


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    uch
    Registered Users Posts: 7,008 ✭✭✭uch


    Citizen2011 wrote: »
    Bowes on Fleet Street. No obvious sign of it being a pub until ya walk through the door.

    Never Guess alright

    8qGXsy.jpg

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    Kevin the Kid
    Registered Users Posts: 95 ✭✭Kevin the Kid


    Mulligans on poolbeg street should be on the list


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    Santa Cruz
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    A few along Ranelagh including Birchalls and Cassisys Camden St


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    Mesrine65
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    The Library Bar, Central Hotel


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    Micky Dolenz
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    Wouldn't mind a screw and a pint.


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    themountainman
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    sugarman wrote: »
    Marys bar and hardware on Wicklow St.

    You never know when you need a bag of nails and a pint.

    Are those things actually for sale? Maybe next time I need some random bit of hardware I'll go and find out.


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    yabadabado
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    Kevin the Kid wrote: »
    Mulligans on poolbeg street should be on the list

    One of the most famous pubs in the city .


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    fleet_admiral
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    Has anyone else been to the 'Butchers'?;)


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    ciarang85
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    the hideout was a savage spot, had some great sessions down there, R.I.P the hideout


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    porsche959
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    Skittlebrau wrote: »
    The Hacienda Bar on Little Mary St in Smithfield.. have to ring the bell to get in (Ask for Shay).

    Most of the suggestions in this thread are not 'secret or hidden' at all, but this seems like a genuine one.

    http://publin.ie/2012/hacienda/


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    Middleage Fanclub
    Registered Users Posts: 85 ✭✭Middleage Fanclub


    Sober Lane in Irishtown,


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    LadyFenghuang
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    Must try all of these!


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    ciarang85
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    Just discovered the Royal Oak across from Kilmainham Garda station, great little pub with savage guinness


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    Massimo Cassagrande
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    La Cave on South Anne st. Had some amazing nights in there. Great spot. Not a "pub" as such, but jasus, it's a great place to go for a drink.


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    dslamjack
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    Ye old Boot Inn , back of the Airport ,the first official hideout, when ya find it ,you will know what I mean.


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    thegreatgonzo
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    Gravediggers in Glasnevin. And another vote for Hacienda.


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    MOH
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    McNeill's on Capel St. Used to be a music shop and front window still looks like one. Given that and the size of it, it's easy to miss even if you're looking for it.


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    RupertsHabit
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    +1 for the boot.

    right beside control tower for those who dont know.


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    arayess
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    thegreatgonzo wrote: »
    Gravediggers in Glasnevin. And another vote for Hacienda.

    gravediggers ?
    that internationally acclaimed pub....
    that made several list of pubs to drink in

    the very definition of secret and hidden :rolleyes:


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    Day Lewin
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    The Library bar in the Central hotel, Exchequer St. It looks like just a hotel and you have to go in past reception and up the stairs and round a corner. But it's worth it and has real books.


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    AnonoBoy
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    Since the OP (in 2014) was asking about it for a 12 Pubs of Christmas - just a note - I'd say there's very little chance that Shay would let a 12 pubs crowd into the Hacienda.


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    yabadabado
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    AnonoBoy wrote: »
    Since the OP (in 2014) was asking about it for a 12 Pubs of Christmas - just a note - I'd say there's very little chance that Shay would let a 12 pubs crowd into the Hacienda.

    Absolutely no chance .


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