Ireland's oldest pub (1198) — a warren of low-ceilinged rooms on Bridge Street, traditional music nightly, Irish stew and chowder, and the most atmospheric pint of Guinness in the city.
Why It Belongs on the List
The Brazen Head on Bridge Street was established in 1198 — a warren of low-ceilinged, dark-wood rooms with traditional Irish music every night and Irish stew that has been made here for centuries. Touristy and notably ancient — both entirely worth it.
What Stands Out
- Ireland’s oldest pub (dating to 1198)
- Traditional Irish music every night
- Classic dishes: Irish stew and seafood chowder
- One of the most atmospheric pints in Dublin
- Touristy — but undeniably historic