When looking for somewhere to drink on a sunny day in Dublin, there’s usually a small checklist: an outdoor area; plenty of seating; guaranteed sun on your skin; cold drinks and good company.
And in Ballsbridge you have The Horse Show house which is the perfect venue for all of the above and even a little bit more.
Situated across from the RDS on Merrion Road, this is the largest pub in Ballsbridge and draws a big crowd, even more so when there are events in the Aviva or in the RDS.
It too has one of the biggest beer gardens in the city with a bar, BBQ and area set up for live music.
Being in the vicinity of the Aviva Stadium, it’s no surprise this pub is an absolute dream for sport’s lovers with multiple flat screen televisions both inside the bar and outside scattered around the beer garden.
Whether you’re looking to catch the latter stages of the Champions Cup, an early kick-off in the Premier League or some GAA, this place may be one of the best around for watching sport in the sun.
Food wise you won’t be disappointed either, they have soup and sandwiches, bigger plates like lasagna and cheeseburgers and smaller bites like Caesar salad and loaded fries.
And don’t worry if the sun is starting to set but the vibes are too good to leave, the garden area boasts heaters and a retractable roof.
You can also book space in the beer garden if you’re looking to have a party or small event.
Opening Times
Monday – closed
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday- 12.00PM TO 11.30PM
Friday & Saturday – 12.00PM TO 12.30AM
Sunday 12.30PM TO 11.00PM
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