12 pubs routes Dublin – three ways to pub crawl around the city

12 pubs season is here and people all over Ireland are gearing up for their annual pub crawl to mark Christmas time.

The tradition is not filled with all that much history and has only properly become the norm in recent years – with friends using it as an excuse to catch-up with each other and celebrate another year.

One of the big questions when planning the event – after what are the rules? Which we have here – is, where will we go?

We’ve picked out a few potential routes for you to try when attempting the 12 pubs in Dublin.

Also, make sure to drink responsibly and there’s no harm in taking a water break in every few pubs, rather than getting too drunk.

Ranelagh – Rathmines – Camden Street

This is a great route as it brings you through two quality suburbs for a few drinks and lands you right in the city centre, if you’re planning to head out afterwards again – and you’ll have gotten a good few steps in a long the way.

Of course, some of these pubs might be very full, might not want big groups or may not like the look of a drunk looking 12 pubs crew arriving at their door, so it’s just a suggestion.

But if you choose it, we hope you have a great time.

Pub 1 – McSorley’s, Ranelagh

Pub 2 – Smyths, Ranelagh

Pub 3 – TapHouse, Ranelagh

Pub 4 – The Hill Pub, Ranelagh

Pub 5 – Corrigans, Rathmines

Pub 6 – The Blackbird, Rathmines

Pub 7 – J O’Connell’s pub, Portobello

Pub 8 – The Bleeding Horse, Camden Street

Pub 9 – Cassidys, Camden Street

Pub 10 – Anseo, Camden Street

Pub 11 – Devitts , Camden Street

Pub 12 – Jimmy Rabbitte’s, Camden Street

Up the Liffey onto George’s Street

This one will remain very close to the Liffey at all times as it brings you from down by the docks, with a very traditional style start, right into the heart of the city.

Pub 1 – The Ferryman, Rogerson’s Quay

Pub 2 – Dockers, Rogerson’s Quay

Pub 3 – The Lombard, Pearse Street

Pub 4 – O’Neill’s, Pearse Street

Pub 5 – Chaplin’s Bar, Hawkins Street

Pub 6 – Doyle’s, College Street

Pub 7 – The Bankers Bar, Trinity Street

Pub 8 – The Stag’s Head, Dame Court

Pub 9 – Grogan’s, South William Street

Pub 10 – P Macs, Stephen Street Lower

Pub 11 – The Long Hall, George’s Street

Pub 12 – Hogans, George’s Street

Phibsboro – Smithfield – The Liberties

Here’s a more unique route, we’ll start up in Phibsboro, bring you down into Smithfield, across the river towards the Liberties and then on the edge of the city centre once again.

And yes, there is a bit more walking in this one at points, but it’s always good to sober you up a bit!

Pub 1 – The Back Page, Phibsboro

Pub 2 – McGowans, Phibsboro

Pub 3 – Bonobo, Smithfield

Pub 4 – The Cobblestone, Smithfield

Pub 5 – Walsh’s, Stoneybatter

Pub 6 – McGettigan’s, Smithfield

Pub 7 – The Brazen Head, Usher’s Quay

Pub 8 – John’s Bar, Thomas Street

Pub 9 – Lucky’s, Meath Street

Pub 10 – Jackie’s, Francis Street

Pub 11 – Fallon’s Bar, The Liberties

Pub 12 – The Fourth Corner, The Liberties