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The Temple Bar
Categories: Nightlife Bars Pubs Restaurants Gastropubs Pubs, Gastropubs [Edit]
47/48 Temple BarDublin 2
(01) 6725286
- Hours:
Mon-Tue 10:00 - 0:30
Wed-Thu 10:00 - 2:00
Fri-Sat 10:00 - 2:30
Sun 12:00 - 1:00
- Good for Children:
- No
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking Garages:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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€€
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- No
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Good For:
- Late Night
- Music:
- Live
- Best Nights:
- Fri, Thu, Sat
- Happy Hour:
- No
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- Outdoor Area/ Patio Only
- Coat Check:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Loud
- Good For Dancing:
- Yes
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
57 reviews for The Temple Bar
Review Highlights
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"This is a great first stop." In 4 reviews -
"Live music was nice, busy bar on a Wednesday night, but we..." In 5 reviews -
"...large smoking area and beer garden, which was just lovely..." In 3 reviews
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57 reviews in English
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Review from Bailey Z.
13/3/2012 1 photo
The Temple Bar is the one pub that stood out on my pub crawl in Dublin. The atmosphere was spirited and live music kept the crowd going. There was a beer garden in the middle of the pub, which was overflowing with tourists and locals alike. The Temple Bar even holds a Guinness world record for the longest guitar playing session.
Servers came around with complimentary plates of black pudding for the patrons to try. It may sound like an odd dish, but it was actually pretty good. Since I've been drinking stouts all day, I decided to try Carrig, which was a craft lager. It had a nice finish, but I couldn't find that lager anywhere else. If you're looking for a traditional Irish pub experience, this is the one to visit. -
Review from Matt S.
16/5/2012 1 photo
As others noted, very touristy. Very loud. But it is a very neat place to go. The building is beautiful. However, I did have much more fun at more of the local spots.
Still, it was an experience to go. I even bought a t-shirt... Ya, i was a tourist =) -
Review from Sherri S.
2/5/2012 1 Check-in Here
A super loud tourist trap.
The Hard Rock of Dublin.
the Live music was boring
They do have oysters & Guinness tho.
The beer garden was cute w little nooks for implied privacy.
One stop shopping if you need to be a tourist.
There was a group of Germans at the bar asking about PBR while I was there, and I mentioned that it's the shittiest American beer, and they gave me the stink eye as if I was lying to them, for whatever reason, then went on to pay an outrageous price for the shittiest beer they had at this location.
Wow! Tourists!Listed in: Rocking Dublin
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Review from Clemens W.
10/4/2012 1 Check-in Here
I try to be fair and objective about places, but I was on vacation in Ireland and my veins were pumping guinness the majority of the time. That being said, I don't think I was in the right state of mind to give a thorough review of specific bars, but I must say that I had a wonderful time all around. Ireland gets a 5-stars for just being awesome.
Tourist bars, in general, are not my favorite, but local bars that become touristy (like McSorely's in NYC) is a different story. I'm not sure which one Temple Bar is, but it's on the pub crawl. My experience with pub crawl bars is that it will surely be lively and filled with lovely women from everywhere, but the local city. If that's what you want, I'd suggest you'd follow along.
If I were to be extremely biased, I would say that this bar is awesome because I know some of the bartenders there. Yeah - I guess you should go try it out. -
Review from Gillie B.
2/3/2012
First things first I have to admit, I hate overly touristy places. I hate them. I would rather be down in some really cool local pub, kicking it with real Dubliners, than be in a place catering to what tourists think every Irish pub should be. Every time I have been here it has been packed to the gills with tourists, drunk and reminding me why I hate tourist traps.
The reason it gets two stars is because their cheese platter is pretty damn good. I love some beer and cheese, so this satisfies this nicely. And the prices for a pint aren't quite as ridiculous as say the Fitzsimmon's, but still more than any of the place I have been outside of the Temple Bar area. -
Review from Lauren W.
27/3/2012
Really cool spot with live music! Lots of tourists, and young people hanging out and drinking Guinness. Glad we got to check it out on our first night in Dublin. Bartenders were super nice. Guinness a little on tthe pricey side but that's how it goes.
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Review from Pia M.
20/3/2012
This famous traditional Irish pub has live music, a beer garden, whiskey specials, and a tons of visitors on a daily basis. If you're visiting Dublin, you must go. It gets super crowded but it's a fun time and there are lots of different rooms within the pub so you don't feel too overwhelmed.
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Review from Wesley W.
9/2/2012 1 Check-in Here
Temple Bar is known around the world as the place to grab a pint if yer in Ireland. There is always something going on every night and always a crowd out no matter when you visit. It is a bit touristy and the prices are a bit dear, but sure, you still can't beat a good night out in Temple Bar!
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Review from Jeff F.
25/2/2012
Quick thoughts: Great place to grab a pint or twelve, solid live music, great sandwich menu - perfect for a lunch stopover or cheap dinner, awesome vibe, as expected....touristy, but not overwhelmingly touristy when I was there. My only knock on the place is they can't shuck oysters properly.
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Review from Louis R.
13/9/2011
yea...so I was staying across the street at the W hotel, in the Temple Bar area and I HAD to come here since its THE popular local bar.
It was okay. Tons of tourists. Smelled like stale beer in the entrance. Lots of young Irish dudes drunk off their asses.
This spot isn't one giant bar area...its a giant bar area subdivided into various alcoves so you can get lost while drunk.
I think I had 10 Guinness pints (yea yea, I know Pints = Guinness) and was still not drunk...well, not as drunk as the 150 other patrons who were yelling and singing.
I asked for an Irish Car Bomb shot and the music came to a screeching halt. Just kidding....they gave me one and didn't bat an eyelash. -
Review from Pcp P.
29/1/2012 3 photos
This was a pretty cool place to be when visiting the temple bar area after the sunset. The bar seemed to always be packed with people, rain or shine. I'm not much of a drinker, but decided to come and check this joint out anyway. When we arrived, they were setting up for a live performance as everyone was gathering around the stage. Awesome local bar with cool music. Oh how I wish I could drink.....
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Review from Laura P.
20/1/2012
The famous Temple Bar is a must-see in Dublin. It tends to be crowded, as it is the most famous of the hundreds of pubs in Dublin. Service was decent, but not as quick as other places. The overall atmosphere is what brings people in.
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Review from Becky M.
27/5/2011
When I'm a tourist, I am damn well going to be a TOURIST! Kitschy looking Irish pub, overflowing with drunk boys and their Irish accents, live Irish music and drunk as hell old guys. YES. PLEASE.
We stepped in, had a few beers, danced with the old men, flirted, grabbed a few asses, fell in love with Irish pub music in a way that only a tourist can do.
It ain't classy. It ain't hip. It ain't off the beaten path.
BUT it is full of horny Irish lads looking to land a horny lady with an American accent and equally full of horny American ladies trying to land a horny lad with an Irish accent. Harmony. The Earth is perfectly centered on it's axis here in Temple Bar.
First stop in Dublin. Winning. -
Review from Dan C.
7/3/2011 1 photo
I must admit, I was mildly dreading a trip to the Temple Bar area of Dublin. I assumed it would be a bunch of idiotic tourists, getting drunk at caricature bars. But no, although there area was a lot of tourists, the area was full of Irish people, too.
Upon entry, the bar seems small, but has lots of nooks and crannies, with 2 bars - one in front and one in back.
The interior is classic Irish pub - tiled floors, lots of wood paneling and off-white paint. The bar was busy, had a lively hum to it and the music was great as well.
I also assumed that the bartenders would be jerks as we were obviously tourists, wrong again, the service at the bar was timely and friendly as well. I am sure there are some real tourist traps around here (see: Hofbräuhaus in Munich), but the Temple Bar is not one of them. -
Review from Laura L.
4/1/2011
The Temple Bar is... well... the Temple Bar. It's the epitome of a tourist bar (as is the surrounding neighborhood) so if you're looking to pop in because it's on your "Touristy Things To Do in Ireland" list, do it.
Me personally, I am more prone to check out bars that are slightly more off-the-radar so after just being here only a few minutes, I knew it wasn't the place to be. That, and the bar being three deep, your luck in scoring a drink lies elsewhere! -
Review from Amber L.
5/4/2011
I know people say Temple Bar is "touristy" but most everyone that was there (and it was packed) were locals, singing along with the featured artist of the day. There was barely a spot to sit and everyone was singing Irish Folk songs...ambiance is everything!
My one gripe is that the bartender kept giving me vodka when I asked for Jameson.......what the hell like I don't know the difference??? -
Review from Darin E.
19/2/2011
This was one of the most crowded bars I have ever been in. I am not a crowds kind of guy, so my wife and I grabbed a chunk of wall across from the bar kind of just tried to soak it in and stay out of the way. It wasn't particularly rowdy or anything like that - just really crowded. Probably 99% tourists.
I had a really nice aged whiskey (with an 'e'), although I can't recall the name.
I wouldn't say it was a wasted evening, but walking around the neighborhood where the Temple Bar is located was overall more fun than the bar itself. -
Review from Nick M.
21/9/2010 1 photo
Yeah, yeah I know but you always have to go for one drink to say you've been there. It's funny, I try avoid this kinds of places even back here in Chicago.
It's loud, it's packed almost all day and night, it's expensive, it's full of tourists, and you most certainly can't hear the band.
Find a corner in the back and it's actually not that bad, the bartenders are cool, and the very most important thing... They have bottles of Koppaberg the size of my arm!! Enough said!Listed in: Travel -IRELAND
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Review from Jeremy M.
2/12/2010
Right in the middle of it.
There are better places to get a drink very close by, better prices, better selection, better music, but none as iconic.
If you find yourself in Dublin you owe it to your friends to stop in and say you've done it, then move on to some of the more authentic establishments... -
Review from Melissa N.
11/2/2011 3 photos
Ok so tourist in Dublin? HAVE to go to temple bar so we did just that.
Funny enough, we didn't go for drinks, we were there for the sandwiches!
For about 7Euros a piece, my bf and i were able to stuff our faces with massively portioned sandwiches and the awesome bartender stocked us up on chips.
Live music was nice, busy bar on a Wednesday night, but we were able to find room, eat and enjoy the atmosphere in peace.
We don't want to go back to Dublin again, but if we did, we stop here for some yummy sandwiches :) -
Review from kevin t.
26/8/2011 2 photos
Yes, it gets crowded and it's loud, but so what. Folks are friendly; everyone is happy; the music is usually good and the beer flows well.
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Review from Andy H.
7/7/2009
I do not hate Temple Bar and I do not love Temple Bar. While some so far have given this place low ratings due to it being popular among the non-Dublin people, I can not be as harsh on this popular watering hole.
Yes it is touristy...but honestly isn't much of Dublin touristy around these parts of the city? Yes it is packed at night...but aren't most of the pubs nearby as well? But I have to say that the bar is nice, has good music on when I go there, and has a nice staff.
I try not to go back, but most of the time when I visit Dublin, it is with friends that have never been to the city before and want to check out this place. So while it is not perfect, bottom line it is a pub and that is worth 3-stars right off the bat. -
Review from Cathal C.
Dublin
1/7/2009 1 photo
Normally, I would avoid Temple Bar (the area rather than this particular public house) like the plague. And this particular public house, The Temple Bar, is no exception.
Like the rest of the area which it takes its name from, The Temple Bar is lousy with tourists. Now, I have no issue with tourists, it's nice to see them coming over and propping up our faltering economy, but everything in moderation, it gives a pub a little bit of character to have a few of the natives drinking in the place. In The Temple Bar, you literally cannot move without bumping into a Eugene from Iowa. And, as with the rest of it's namesake, because The Temple Bar is patronised mainly by tourists, it charges outrageous drink prices.
If you are a visitor to our fair shores and fancy experiencing a little bit of our nation's culture, then for God's sake take yourselves along to O'Neills or O'Donoghues or anywhere else outside Temple Bar for that matter. -
Review from Karen F.
6/7/2009
Absolutely PACKED with American (and other) tourists - and we felt right at home in the midst of Temple Bar in Temple Bar.
It was a fun time. Yes - very touristy - but fun.
And the pints kept comin'!Listed in: Flam's Trip to Ireland
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Review from Rónán C.
Dublin
13/7/2009
Ah the wild tourist. They tend to travel in herds of up to twenty beasts, although, family units of just two or three have been spotted exploring the harsher climate of areas such as Dame Street or Trinity College. Their numbers have halved this year due to environmental factors beyond our control, ie; global economic implosion.
The watering holes of Temple Bar, however, remain among the few places within which they still gather en masse. And this particular watering hole effectively forms the foundation of their civilization, if you could call it that.
The Temple Bar has managed to achieve what thousands of paddy's fail to find every summer, when we spread sprinting to every corner of the world, and created a pub with absolutely no Irish people in it. It's a miracle of social engineering.
And now I, like so many of my native brethren, can no longer afford to go abroad. So I think I might just start coming here for my holidays.
The Temple Bar, experience other countries for the price of a bus fare. -
Review from Leona L.
27/12/2010
I know this is suppose to be a must stop for tourist but it was terrible. It took forever to get in. Once I got in, the place was so packed that I couldn't even get a drink. Also - and I say this lightly because clearly I was one - but it's so packed with tourists. Pass.
Well... at least I can say I've been in the most famous bar in Dublin. -
Review from M M.
Dublin
20/7/2009 6 photos
This is one of the few bars in Temple Bar that I like going to of an early evening. The last time I was here was a Friday Evening about 18.30. It was quite busy but not a busy or rammed as the other meat mart pubs in the Temple Bar area. There was room to walk, stand and even sit and find a table!
They had a really good three piece trad band playing who got the crowd singing along and joining in and really created a fun jolly atmosphere!
The bar itself was huge, with lots of different areas and a good large smoking area and beer garden, which was just lovely to sit out in even for a none smoker like me!
As for prices, well I wasn't buying so I don't know individually how much the drinks cost but for two bottles of Bulmers and a glass of draught Bulmers it cost 16euro. -
Review from Jessica Y.
6/6/2010
Disclaimer: I don't like loud, packed bars.
The Temple Bar is in a great location. Aside from that, it was a disappointment. It took a while to get our drinks (Guiness, 5euro per pint), and during that time we were knocked into a lot, and had a hard time hearing each other with the hen party next to us blowing whistles constantly.
There was no good place in the bar to just sit and relax. We eventually found the back patio which offered a *little* more room, but was filled with smokers.
A great place to go if you're in college and trying to hook up. Otherwise, avoid it. -
Review from Jo M.
11/7/2009
I don't mind this one at all. Apart from the fact that it is always packed to the brim and very hard to move around in, but once you're in and have a drink, you're grand.
If you're not going to do the tourist thing and have a Guinness (well you probably should here, this is tourist mecca) may I recommend sampling the 1/4 bottle of rose? It is surprisingly tasty for pub wine.
Good place to meet any number of people from any number of backgrounds. Just don't get separated from your group and don't try dancing in here - impossible!
Sometimes during the day they film commercials and the like here, I think a few months ago they filmed a Guinness ad (look out for that one on the telly!) -
Review from Cullen E.
14/12/2010
As has been stated, this place is an absolute must for all visitors. One of my absolute favorite beers here is Kilkenny, but that might just be because I can't get it back in the states. They also have very good oysters according to the wife. I think they were €2/each.
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Review from Kara S.
30/12/2009
It's alright. It served to break the ice my first time in Dublin. Ended up having loads more fun at other bars, but this one really served a purpose. Was there with my cute sister and have a strong suspicion that local men come to the tourist populated pubs to prey on young female visitors. Was just fine by me... hahaha. Met a couple of Frenchies, but otherwise it was all locals. One who ended up showing us around a little.
This is my recommendation: if it's your first time out in Dublin, or your first time back in a while maybe, go to the Temple Bar. Have a couple drinks, enjoy the music, get a little tipsy, then move on. -
Review from Lauren M.
28/6/2010 2 photos
This place is a laugh, hard to pass up if you are a tourist, or even if you aren't.
The pub is usually packed with tourists but you can meet a lot of Irish too! (Mostly "culchies" a Dublin term for people from rural Ireland. Sort of like "Country bumpkins"). You will run into the odd Dub(liner) here too. Also lots of hen parties and stag parties end up here.
They have live trad music playing 3-4 times throughout the day.
They also have a small beer garden in the middle of the pub, which is quite handy for smokers or just to catch some fresh air if the rest of the pub is too crowded for your liking.
There are a huge variety of whiskeys and they have a whiskey sampling menu if you fancy trying a few.
I've tried the oysters here (very good) but they also do sambos, cheese boards and charcuteries. -
Review from Evie B.
10/11/2010 1 Check-in Here
How can you NOT love this place? It's such an iconic place with as cool a vibe as it probably had from the day it opened. Loved the decor and the larger than life whiskey bar. The band that played the Saturday we were there was absolutely amazing. Great talent and kept the crowds and us going until the wee hours of the morning. It definitely got crowded, but my guess is it comes with the territory. Make sure you explore a little because it was definitely a lot bigger than we originally thought it was. Some may say it's a tourist trap, but who wouldn't want fellow compadres to belt out old classic rock songs together without feeling silly?? Certainly no
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Review from Kelly K.
18/11/2010 1 Check-in Here
Touristy and pricey. I got an Irish Coffee and was surprised it cost me 6,45 euros. Atmosphere was okay on Thursday evening. Live music was okay not great. Bathrooms were clean when I went.
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Review from charlie s.
25/11/2010
This place is nice, friendly staff, just way too crowded. And touristy so, good for a pint or two / three. Music is fun, but as night goes on, crowds get crampy. Too popular of a place, stuffy, though worth a peak. I did have pints, no food. Central place location for all needs, even last minute, late night (8pm) shopping tourism shop nearby, right next door.
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Review from Din L.
13/7/2011
Great pub and decent bar food. It is always very busy. There is nothing better to wind your day down with some Guinness and to listen to some Iive Irish music. A lot of tourists but what do u expect from Temple Bar area?!
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Review from Erin L.
27/6/2009
It is what it is... touristy, PACKED, great beer, great music, tough to find a seat!
But the Guinness is poured properly (as it should be!), and they have a giant whiskey selection (as they should!). The bartender was very nice when we visited, and we enjoyed the atmosphere. -
Review from Patrick O.
2/12/2009
"HEY WHERE YOU FROM???"
"AUSTRALIA, YOU??"
"CALIFORNIA!"
"RIGHT ON LETS GET A PINT!"
This is the local line that one will overhear at Temple Bar.
A great scene for meeting other travelers and far in few locals alike, just be forwarned that it IS Ireland and you WILL get drunk, there's no chance of having "one or two" here, just accept the fact that you WILL be hammered before you leave.
Once you come to terms with that fact, enjoy the debauchery and your vacation. -
Review from Aoife O.
Dublin
13/7/2009 1 photo
I have never been into the Temple Bar without having a tourist friend by my side and I have never been to the Temple Bar without struggling to find a table. This tells you a lot about the pub - it is always packed, usually full of tourists (and their friends!).
The reason I have been drawn back to the Temple Bar is purely down to the regular live music sessions, beginning at 2pm daily. The musicians encourage crowd sing-alongs and impromptu dancing, particularly towards the early evening when the crowd gets going. Definitely a bit of craic but I wouldn't stay there for the night when the crowd becomes almost claustrophobic and this is Temple Bar (the area!) so come nightfall, things get messy! -
Review from Swati B.
15/2/2011
It's the Temple bar pub..you have to at least have 1 drink here...as the night goes on the drunker the crowd gets...music varies...and service is medicore...crowd is a mix of tourists and locals but everyone basically looking to have a great time! As you get into the evening this place does get crowded quickly..have a drink here and hop over to the next place
