Gypsy Rose Rock N'Blues Bar

I really like this bar. It is on the dark side, and like a lot of other bars in Dublin, it has many beers available on draft. The bartender gave me a taste of a beer he recommended, and I ended up ordering it. I gave the bartender a good tip. He said, "What's this?" and gave me back the tip, telling me it wasn't necessary. I thought that was nice of him.

Towards the back is darker, just like I like it. Towards the front is lighter and airier because it is closer to the front window or open area.

From the states, this is my most frequently visited bar during my visit.

On the ground floor there was live music where a guy was playing classic rock tunes on his guitar. Downstairs was heavy metal which will never rock my boat.

So upstairs we stayed and as Ian said, it's very macho. Maybe a bit too forced. I was sitting at the bar with my brother's partner and I had my jacket on one stool waiting for another friend to join us, about four huge men went to take the stool,

"I'm sorry - I'm waiting for a friend..."

They just glared at me and did what they set out to do, completely intimidating as they knew they could break me and took the stool. Never did I feel so "square" in my life. That's just not cool, don't be an ass and use your size to intimidate people.

Overall fun atmosphere, interesting mix of folks that for the most part were nice bar one homophobic slur I had to diffuse but I guess by the end of the night they were won over as they gave us a lock in.

Yeah I'd go back but I might bring my trainer with me.

After missing a bus and being a stickler for trying new bars, I decided to check this place out after my sister told me about it being one of her locals.

Don't judge a book by its cover.......
Well..... Do judge a book by its cover in this case because this is a rock bar that is exactly how you would imagine it to be. Great rock music, covered in rock posters and the rocker clientele that you would imagine in the place.

They sell the stuff on the walls.....
What??? Yeah that's right. From paintings of Jimi to paintings of the Rolling Stones, they are all for sale. But they ain't cheap so if you are a massive fan, be ready to pay a pretty penny.

There's a downstairs... ..
I walked in thinking 'nice little bar with a stage and a couple of pints, I'm sorted'. Little did I know they have another area in the basement that's much larger.

All in all, if you're a fan of this rock and love rock bars, this spot is a great gem based on the baised on the busy quays of Dublin......

Awah man - where do I start with this place, it is bonkers!

If you know your Dublin night haunt history then if I say the Gypsy Rose is a cross between Fibber Magees circa 1993 and Bruxcelles from the same era then you'll know what I mean.

If you don't then strap on your grubbiest leathers, light up a ciggy and follow me to one of the coolest, grungiest , grottiest, rockiest (yes it's a word) and generally tremendous bars in the city.

I was there a few nights ago for a wedding reception (er... interesting choice I know!) and was engulfed in a fog of loud rock (including a live band downstairs) black clothes, tattoos and cheap drinks - no matter what I ordered (be it wine, a spirit and split or pint) it cost 4 Euro - nice.

There was one shock though, totally caught me by surprise, totally out of character for the rest of the place.... The toilets were immaculate... seriously, spanking new and sparkling. Damn, now I know I'm getting old, I would never have noticed that in the years where I would have actually looked the part in a place like this!

Great bar, worth a shot!

This would have been a 5 star rating if it wasn't for the slow service and lack of laser/credit card facilities (the barmaids were clad in leather and some were smoking hot however :)), but it looked as if it was the servers first night to work behind any bar, so an updated review in the future might allow me to give this cool, well designed and decorated blues and rock bar the full "as good as it gets" treatment if they sort out the slowness, there are three different bars in the place, waiting so long for a beer shouldn't happen.

The bar is located on Aston Quay (near Usit) and last night was the opening, although I was told by a member of staff there will be a big official launch night, which I really want to be a part of!

The price of a bottle of beer was €4, and there was no cover charge, so, it wont break the bank to have a night out in this place. Gypsy Rose also offered two different bands on two different floors, and so if they keep it like this I will be back again and again, on the ground floor, there was a blues band, think Seasick Steve meets Keith Earls,and in the basement a classic rock band belting out the likes of the Beatles and Steve miller band were playing. The jukebox was also blaring out music from the velvet underground to U2 in between the live music, so the mix was good, and not as heavy as the likes of fibbers so the bar will not be dominated by a rock clientèle.

I would certainly recommend this bar and I hope they can build on the busy night they had last night, I want to see Gypsy Rose do well and I think it will leave the old viper room in its shadows

Great new addition to the burgeoning rock bar scene in Dublin city. Better then Fibber Magees for two reasons 1) The clientele are a good bit older and wiser and generally more chilled out and 2) guaranteed cheesy nu-metal sets!

So if you were one of those kids who hung around the Central Bank smoking and looking depressed (like me) then this is your natural habitat. Gave me a literal pain in my neck from nostalgically headbanging to Limp Bizkit and Metallica all night!

Rough and ready, dark and broody, mean and moody - for all these reasons, the Gypsy Rose has become my pal's biggest love affair since she moved to Dublin. When I was over visiting a couple of weeks ago, she whisked me straight off the bus and in here for a wee drink.

The Gypsy Rose is a music venue and old rocker's bar, complete with one of those juke boxes that has every song ever written on it. Regulars line the bar and are quick to hit up some banter with you. The crowd is a mixed bag, from younger folks to an older generation who actually got to live through a good era of rock music!

At the weekends they've got some club nights on the go which I've been assured are excellent banter. But for an otherwise quiet Monday night I met some interesting folks, listened to some good tunes and drank one of the cheapest pints in Dublin! A great place to kick back for a quiet one, but definitely has the potential to provide an interesting night out if that's what you're after! In my scuffy Converse, I felt very much at home.

I only found this fantastic pub back in April but it has been my home away from home on Friday nights ever since. It helps that it is a late bar every night of the week.
It will not suit everyone but the mix of great music, great staff, cheap beer and friendly atmosphere is perfect for me.

On the ground floor you will find the main bar with a small stage at the back. There is free music every night of the week on the stage. Deko on Friday's is a must see. You cannot find a better free gig in Dublin.
During good weather they will fold away the front windows adding extra space to the pub.

In the basement you will find the main stage. There are regular gigs at the weekends followed by a DJ set from DJ Sugartits.

And to top it all off, all drinks are €4 before midnight and €5 after.

Go for the music! Okay, I am far from a biker/rocker but this is still a cool spot. They have a one person act in Fridays. If you go when Dave is playing you are in for a treat. Rock music and he is brilliant. Drinks are cheap, people are decked out in all black and the ages are mixed. Just a great little spit to chill, have a pint and hear some great music. Oh, oddly the toilets are the cleanest part of the place.

Pints of Ice Cold Bulmers for 4 EUR? Yes please.

And I'd never seen this type of Bulmers before, Ice Cold on draught. It is a bit of a fad, having draught taps covered in ice, but it works for the Bulmers IMO.

It was a quiet Tuesday evening when we where there, not many people around. But it was an enjoyable quiet two pints, with some great tracks being picked on the jukebox.

As you can imagine with a Rock Bar, the decor is cool and dark with skulls and even a motorbike stuck up on the wall for good measure.

The ladies loos were surprisingly nice, albeit not very rock.

With nice cider on tap at that price, I'll be back.