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Best pubs in Dublin › John Kavanagh's (The Gravediggers)

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#8 of 29 best pubs in Dublin · Glasnevin · D09 CF72

John Kavanagh's (The Gravediggers)

★ 4.7 (4,210 Google reviews)

Best for Guinness with no music or TV in a family pub from 1833.

It's on 4 of the 10 Dublin pub lists we read. That makes it #8 on our best pubs in Dublin.

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What the guides say

“"There's no music; there's no TV. It's a pilgrimage for Guinness people."”

BBC Travel (#2) ↗

“…the lack of music and television means you can enjoy a peaceful pint…”

Condé Nast Traveller ↗

“The pub exudes an old-world charm with its dark wood paneling, sturdy wooden benches, and frosted glass partitions.”

The Irish Road Trip ↗

Also named by Lonely Planet.

Why it's on the list

  • On 4 of 10 lists (BBC Travel (#2), Condé Nast Traveller, The Irish Road Trip, Lonely Planet)
  • Google 4.7★ from 4,210 reviews
  • Score 8 = 2 × 4 lists + 0 Reddit

A pub scores 2 for each list or award that names it and 1 for each Reddit recommendation, up to 4. How we rank.

When it's busy

Typical crowd by hour from Google's busy times. Darker means busier.

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