Dublin · 28 pubs
The Dublin pubs with a proper outdoor spot — sun traps, smoking areas and full beer gardens. Every one rated by locals on the pint, the room and the welcome, with no sponsored listings.
MalahideMalahide's most beloved local — live music Thursdays, great beer garden.
Merrion RowBirthplace of The Dubliners. Trad every night.
Ranelagh's neighbourhood institution — food all day, great pints.
A Victorian pub physically moved in 1994 — heritage fittings, mural & great pints.
Dublin 2Yeats drank here. The snug alone is worth the trip.
Historic Dodder-side gastropub — great food, sports & craic since 1847.
Ballsbridge's finest gastropub — Art Deco, great food, live music.
Dundrum's buzzy dog-friendly gastro bar — wood-fired pizza, whiskey snug & rooftop terrace.
Harold's Cross's evening-sun beer garden pub — quiz Thursdays & a warm local welcome.
GlasnevinGlasnevin's great Victorian pub — generous carvery, beer garden & Sunday sport.
Rathfarnham's big live music pub — carvery, beer garden, pizza shack & weekend entertainment.
ClontarfOne of Dublin's oldest pubs — big beer garden, food truck & the post-St Anne's Park local.
Georgian manor gastro bar by Marlay Park — heated terrace, tropical beer garden & Sunday carvery.
Sandyford village's acclaimed gastropub — great food, free parking, cosy vibe.
ClonskeaghClonskeagh's beloved gastropub — award-winning brunch, great Sunday roast since the 1950s.
GoatstownGoatstown's landmark bar & grill — live bands, big burgers & a buzzing weekend atmosphere.
Raheny village gastropub — one of Dublin's nicest beer gardens & great pre-gig spot for St Anne's.
StoneybatterStoneybatter's highest-rated pub — 4.8 stars, great beer garden & Asian fusion food.
SandymountSandymount's welcoming music pub — great Guinness, grassy beer garden & Saturday acoustic sessions.
Stillorgan's much-loved local — vintage décor, great sports & award-winning craic.
ChurchtownChurchtown's best beer garden — 90-person outdoor space, great food & pints.
'The Sub' — a much-loved southside institution with live music, sports & a buzzing beer garden.
RathfarnhamRathfarnham's red-brick landmark pub — top Guinness, Sunday carvery & a large beer garden.
PhibsboroughPhibsborough's community pub — Bohs FC HQ, live music & a great outdoor space.
Usher's QuayIreland's oldest pub — live music nightly since 1198.
Ranelagh's dog-friendly local — great beer garden & sports all day.
InchicoreDublin's best craft brewery taproom — 16 own brews, wood-fired pizza & great beer garden.
Terenure's warm pub & tapas bar — famous chicken wings, quiz nights & families welcome.