When it comes to where has the best pint of Guinness, everyone has an opinion and a lot of them differ greatly, as this really is a personal thing.
But if you’re coming to Dublin looking for good Guinness or see yourself as a bit of a Guinness connoisseur, attempting to test the best pints around – we’ve the list for you.
This is our guide of the pubs across the capital with top class pints of the black stuff – and if you think we’re missing any, make sure to comment.
John Kavanagh ‘The Gravediggers’ – Glasnevin
Ask any massive Guinness fan who happens to be a Dubliner and they are likely to answer “where do you find the best Guinness?” with an immediate ‘The Gravediggers’.
The old-style pub in Glasnevin is hugely popular even before the fine-tasting Guinness with ghost stories and history a big part of the bar’s appeal.
It did get the name being adjacent to Glasnevin Cemetery and being the spot where literal gravediggers would head for a few pints.
But when it comes to the pints, you can’t knock word of mouth and with such a good reputation for being the best Guinness in the capital, you need to try it.
Walshs – Stoneybatter
Another old-fashioned no-frills pub, which is very much a theme for those that have the best pints of Guinness. Walshs is again known locally as having a cracking pint, and great traditional pub vibes to go alongside it.
It’s hugely popular with people living in the area but if you’re more commonly seen around the city centre, it’s worth making the short trip out to Dublin 7 to get your hands on a pint.
Kehoes – St Anne’s Street
Another traditional pub with a lovely cosy atmosphere that could well have the best pints of Guinness in the city – again, according to many it does.
The unassuming pub, self-labelled one of Dublin’s “best kept secrets”, is always busy but gives a real taste of an authentic Dublin city pub – and the Guinness is excellent, just look at these pictures.
Mulligans – Poolbeg Street
Hidden down by Tara Street, Mulligans pub is a lively ‘old-man’s pub’ that is always buzzing with happy drinkers after work on the weekdays and those out for a few at the weekend.
As with old-fashioned pubs, they’re usually good at Guinness and Mulligans is no different, it’s well worth a try if you haven’t before.
Grogans – South William Street
All of these pubs are great for Guinness, that’s why they’re on the list, but Grogans might just be the best when you combine the setting and quality of pint – or it’s definitely up there.
Situated on the always buzzing South William Street, if it’s a sunny day and you want a pint, get yourself a seat outside and enjoy the sun and great stout – that’s if you can get one, it’s usually busy!
Fallons – Dublin 8
John Fallon’s Bar in Dublin 8 is as old-fashioned as it gets, the wooden interior makes it a great place to sit down with a friend and enjoy a pint of Guinness – in a spot famous for the stuff.
It’s another place you could stand outside while the sun sets on the day and you enjoy a fine pint, one of our personal favourites.
Most pubs near the Guinness Storehouse
The Old Royal Oak in Kilmainham, Tom Kennedy’s on Thomas Street and The Clock on the same street – which we believe is sadly set to close – are some Dublin 8 pubs with top pints of Guinness.
They say Ireland’s best-known drink doesn’t travel well and the further down the Liffey you go, the less tasty it becomes, that’s why nearly all the pubs in Dublin 8 are well-known for having a good one, so if you’re a tourist checking out the storehouse, you can be sure that any pub you pop into nearby afterwards will likely pour a great pint.
And as we mentioned above, these are just the pubs we think are best, if you know any others, let us know in the comments.
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