Although it can be fun to head out on the town and go to the trendiest place available, for many people, these trendy spots get old after one or two visits. While everyone thinks its great to be seen there, trendy places are usually overpriced, crowded and have the slowest service because the bartenders are simply overwhelmed.
If you are in Dublin and want to a real bar where you can enjoy a couple of reasonably priced drinks in a mellow atmosphere, you will find any of the places lifted below to be quite enjoyable:
Central Hotel Library Bar: With lush armchairs and do-eared old books, I can’t think of a better place to go to get your favorite cocktail poured for you after a long day. To get to this bar, simply enter via the Central Hotel lobby below.
Anseo: If you are looking for a bar that is not pretentious, Anseo is your spot. Although you will probably find a sizable crowd at Anseo, it’s not the type of people who are trying to be seen. Instead, it’s a mish-mash of different people who have all come to Anseo for the same reason: to blow off some steam and have a great time.
The Stag’s Head: The great thing about this location is that it is just as enjoyable to go here for a great lunch as it is to head here after work for a couple of drinks. Although you will find a wide mix of people at The Stag’s Head, the staff are quite serious about the fact that every one of their customers is just as good as the next one.