Best-of list · Pubs
The 10 best pubs in Dublin for 2026 — historic boozers, cask ale temples, and Sunday roast institutions. Read the full editorial guide on barsforKings.
The short answer
10 ranked rooms follow. How we picked is at the end of this guide.
Dublin pubs are the world's tradition. The 10 below are where Dublin actually drinks.
Beyond the 10
Hacienda Bar on Little Mary Street in Smithfield keeps a doorbell entry and a members-club feel that has drawn visiting actors and musicians. A pool table and an old jukebox fill the back room. Open evenings.