Pubs in Dublin

TedMosby

Hey guys,

I don't know which section this should go under, so I'll just post it here.

I've been here for a week and I've been having a great time. The Spar sandwiches have made for a good lunch and the two professors I have for classes are far better than any I've had back home.

Unfortunately, Dublin's night life is downright perplexing. We've only delved into Dublin twice for a night out and I've yet to find a low key relaxing pub. So far we've been to Fitzsimmons and the Bleeding Horse, and they're great if you enjoy tons of loud music and watching all the american girls in the program get hit on. I know everyone has their own favorites, but any recommendations for a nice, lower scale, relaxing pub to chat up other students and locals?

Thanks!

Will

are you looking for a studenty pub or just an old mans pub?
Most pubs will play music at night especially if its a student crowd. maybe doyles beside trinity?
ive not been out in ages, damn exams. must find one of these so called quiet pubs!
karma beside christ church cathedral is pretty cool and music isnt too loud.
im stumped.

JoanneT

The Porterhouse North in Glasnevin/Phibsboro is good fun. Open til 2.30am on Fri and Sat. They serve nice food til 10om every evening I think, nice beer garden with heaters. It's nice for the more chilled evenings. Generally the people who go there are quite nice and friendly. Try it out and let me know what you think.

Oh and if you want to have what people describe as the best pint of Guinness in Dublin, try the Gravediggers which isn't far from the Porterhouse.

jdivision

Avoid Temple Bar basically and you'll pretty much be fine.

GavMan

If u want quieter boozers, stay out of the city centre and got to locals like Matt Weldon(slipper), Autobahn, The Viscount etc would be ur best bet

Mad_Max

i second the porterhouse call. yeah temple bar is pretty much a no go for someone who wants a quiet night but then again why would ya

Try hitting the baggot inn on baggot street. Get to pull yer own pints there. The novelty might be nice for you. Have to leave a credit card for like a deposit though.

Brian Boru in glasnevin is also fair quiet.

LegacyUser

Quinns!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

dregin

The long stone behind pearse street garda station is great for a slightly lower volume of music and a good buzz.

sidneykidney

Try Ryans of parkgate street,a great traditional pub.All ages frequent.

LeixlipRed

The Ginger Man just off Westland Row. Great spot and rarely busy bar a Saturday evening

jdivision

The Globe on George's Street would be a good choice, The Stag's Head on Dame Court is very laid back and they play traditional music downstairs certain nights if you wanna go there instead - it's a very traditional bar which doesn't suit some people.

TedMosby

Thanks for all the suggestions, I'll definitely be checking those places out.

I guess I should clarify a bit more what I'm looking for. So far we've just gone down to Temple Bar and essentially the night has turned into every girl in our program (we've got a 32 girls and 6 guys in the program) getting hit on and subsequently making out/going home with random irish dudes. And while that's all right and grand, I'd like to at least have a shot in hell of meeting/hooking up with someone while I'm here.

I'm not trying to be some massive player or anything, I'm just looking for more of a student/local scene where I can actually hear myself talk and make conversation.

Mad_Max

TedMosby wrote: »

turned into every girl in our program (we've got a 32 girls and 6 guys in the program) getting hit on and subsequently making out/going home with random irish dudes.

Just let us know where yous are going

carlowboy

TedMosby wrote: »

Thanks for all the suggestions, I'll definitely be checking those places out.

I guess I should clarify a bit more what I'm looking for. So far we've just gone down to Temple Bar and essentially the night has turned into every girl in our program (we've got a 32 girls and 6 guys in the program) getting hit on and subsequently making out/going home with random irish dudes. And while that's all right and grand, I'd like to at least have a shot in hell of meeting/hooking up with someone while I'm here.

I'm not trying to be some massive player or anything, I'm just looking for more of a student/local scene where I can actually hear myself talk and make conversation.

What were you thinking going to templebar?;)

Abraham

Yeah, Phibsboro/Glasnevin is doing OK in this discussion with the Brian Boru, Porterhouse, Gravediggers and the Autobahn but it's deffo the Gravediggers for me. They say the barstaff in there just bury bodies all day and work nixers in the pub that night.
At closing time, they say "we'll have one for the grave".

dregin

Only been in the grave diggers once but it was a nice spot. Doubt you'd be pickin up too many ladys or gents in there, though

Landa2

O'Reillys or the Sub lounge as its known now, under tara street station is the ideal spot, its a nice bar, music all week, dj on friday and saturday nights, not crowded, good place for a relaxed night out few drinks and the like...

charlesodowd

The Cat and the cage in drumcondra can be cool enough