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McNeill's

Capel StreetCozy, local, and respectful
$Closedvia Google
Opening hours
  • Monday: 10:30 AM – 11:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 10:30 AM – 11:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:30 AM – 11:30 PM
  • Thursday: 10:30 AM – 11:30 PM
  • Friday: 10:30 AM – 12:30 AM
  • Saturday: 10:30 AM – 12:30 AM
  • Sunday: 12:30 – 11:00 PM

A quiet, traditional pub that hosts intimate, low-key acoustic traditional music sessions around a fireplace.

Reviews from Google

Mateusz Jakub Sadowski3 months ago
Great pub in central Dublin. Less of a tourist trap than your temple bar likes. Although you can tell it was played up a bit for tourists, still it was great. Very good creamy Guinness was served for a decent price for Dublin (7euro). Good game of hurling was on and a nice fire. Sadly it has limited seating and only two bathrooms. Overall a great place to sit down and have a pint after walking around Dublin seeing the sites.
Hannah5 months ago
We went here on Monday night for live music and beers. The guys were amazing, great vibe and good drinks. We’ve felt like we’ve just joined some friends making some music and having fun. Some locals and some other tourists but definitely no tourist trap! We will definitely come back. Btw if you don’t like Guiness try Beamish 😉
Schayne Lees7 months ago
Great service and great local atmosphere. Good place to sit and enjoy a pint or a smoke in the courtyard. Friendly staff and tourist friendly.
Christian P8 months ago
Great little pub, with the kind of Irish pub atmosphere you're likely looking for. Staff is friendly and serves a great pint. Order at the bar then take it back to your seat, or stand. Went on a random Saturday night, listened in on the locals talking with the bartender. Playful banter seemed to be the theme of conversation, something about local 'greasy spoons' restaurants and the few remaining in the city. Picked up some good tips on local eateries, just by eavesdropping! ;) At one point, the bartender brought out a 200 year old fiddle to show one of the patrons, didn't get the story behind it though. All in all, a great few hours spent here with my wife. Goes to show, listening while travels takes your further than always trying to be heard! ;) Dublin rocks!
Andrea Mazgaleva3 months ago
Do not recommend, avoid!!!!!! The barman was so rude and unreasonable. We entered the bar (just two people) and we hadn't even closed the door and the bartender just said: not today. Kept repeating it and would get more aggressive saying we should leave. No reason whatsoever, even when asked. I dont know if it was too full or what but could you not say that. Are you racist ??? Such a horrible experience, do not go there, this guy needs to be fired.
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