Best pubs in Dublin › The Old Royal Oak
#13 of 29 best pubs in Dublin · Kilmainham · 11
Best for a no-nonsense traditional pub near Kilmainham Gaol.
It's on 2 of the 10 Dublin pub lists we read, and Reddit recommends it 2 times. That makes it #13 on our best pubs in Dublin.
Live music · Sport on · Outside seats · Dogs welcome
“The Old Royal Oak is a no-nonsense pub, and I mean that in the best possible sense.”
The Irish Road Trip ↗
“…locals are fiercely protective of this gorgeous traditional pub.”
Lonely Planet ↗
Also named by r/Dublin.
A pub scores 2 for each list or award that names it and 1 for each Reddit recommendation, up to 4. How we rank.
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