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#6 of 29 best pubs in Dublin · Dame Lane · D02 TW84

The Stag's Head

★ 4.5 (7,018 Google reviews)

Best for Victorian decor and a mahogany bar on Dame Court.

It's on 5 of the 10 Dublin pub lists we read, and Reddit recommends it once. That makes it #6 on our best pubs in Dublin.

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What the guides say

“Tight quarters mean it's a great place to chat to the folks next to you.”

Ireland by Locals ↗

“This was our first stop when we arrived in Dublin, and it was the perfect warm welcome.”

The Wanderbug ↗

“Nestled in the vibrant area of Dame Court, the Stags Head is renowned for its Victorian-era décor, including stained glass windows and a beautifully carved mahogany bar.”

Traverse ↗

“…is an award-winning Dublin pub you can’t skip.”

Eating Europe ↗

“Tucked away on Dame Lane, it's perfectly placed for a pit stop in town.”

Lonely Planet ↗

Also named by r/Dublin.

Why it's on the list

  • On 5 of 10 lists (Ireland by Locals, The Wanderbug, Traverse, Eating Europe, Lonely Planet)
  • Recommended 1 time on Reddit
  • Google 4.5★ from 7,018 reviews
  • Score 11 = 2 × 5 lists + 1 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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