Kennedy's Bar on Georges Quay (Directly at the entrance to Tara St. Station). Closed?

Hi Folks.
One of Dublin best (if not THE best) pubs seems to be closed.
Does anyone know why?

Kennedy’s on Georges Quay has long been my favourite spot for a few pints. It’s also a bar I share with friends and family. Ciaran is always glad to see you and the Guinness is crackin’.


When I began going there (only in the past 12 years) it was a real gem of a place, especially as all the other boozers in Dublin were slowly descending into Celtic Tiger tainted sh1t-holes I wouldn’t go it to, even to use the Jacks.

At the time Kennedys didn’t even have a actual “Ladies”, the Mrs had to go upstairs, but it didn’t take away from the place. it gave it more character.

In recent years Ciaran has begin to play music and has even played my Bro’s own band’s CDs. The recent addition of a smoking area at the back has made it the full package.

However when a group of us were organising our Christmas pints in Kennedys we realised that it has been closed for a good few weeks. Talking to a mate last night he said he went to in the night of Arcade Fire in the O2 and it was closed then. That's was the beginning of December.

I know they always closed up over the Crimbo for a few days but never this long.

Also I wouldn’t say its in need of a refurbishment, maybe move the Chet Baker Live in Milan poster around to a different wall……:)

I’m really hoping Ciaran hasn’t decided to close up shop. And I hope all is well for himself and the Family.

Can someone shed any light on this….?

Thanks in advance Folks.