Pubs Near the Aviva Stadium
The D4 pints worth arriving early for.
10 pubs ranked by locals
An international at the Aviva turns Lansdowne Road into a slow march of green or red jerseys, and the pubs of Dublin 4 do a roaring trade in the hours either side of kick-off — a pint in the sun outside Searsons or the Bath Pub is as much a part of the day as the anthem. This is the locals' guide to where to drink within reach of the ground, from the Ballsbridge institutions to the Ranelagh rooms the rugby crowd has long since adopted.
Every pub here is scored on the pint, the room and the welcome by the people who actually drink in them — Ballsbridge and Bath Avenue right beside the stadium, out through Sandymount, Ringsend and Irishtown, and up to the Ranelagh and Grand Canal Dock spots worth the short hop. Sort your pre-match session, line up somewhere for the final whistle, and swerve the places riding the match-day crowd instead of pouring a proper Guinness.
Top-rated pubs near the Aviva Stadium
Distances are straight-line from Aviva Stadium.
Frequently asked
- Where can I get a pint near the Aviva Stadium before a match?
- Ballsbridge is the closest to the ground — Searsons and the Bath Pub are a few minutes' walk — with more rooms in Sandymount, Ringsend and Grand Canal Dock, and the lively Ranelagh strip a short hop away. Every pub on this page is rated by locals on the pour, so you can pick the best pint near the gates.
- How do I get from the pub to the Aviva Stadium?
- Lansdowne Road and Grand Canal Dock DART stations both sit beside the ground, and the Ballsbridge pubs are an easy walk. From Ranelagh it's a short Luas-and-stroll or taxi. On international days leave extra time — the roads around Lansdowne Road close and the area gets busy well before kick-off.
- What events are held at the Aviva Stadium?
- The Aviva hosts Ireland's rugby and football internationals, major club finals and a run of summer concerts each year. Whatever's on, this guide covers where to drink nearby — the list re-ranks as locals score the pints, so it stays current rather than last season's tips.