O'Donoghue's

Get here early! It’s a lovely little pub – I would get here early! I tried my first Guinness here…still not keen on it, but hey! At least I tried it in a traditional environment, though I did feel a bit like the only person not drinking one.

If you want something more authentically Dublin than Temple Bar, take yourself to this historic and fascinating watering hole, and enjoy getting immersed in the vibrant atmosphere of the place. There's usually a scrum around the Irish musicians playing in the front section, but keep squeezing your way through to the back lounge and you'll probably end up seated or standing next to a friendly face. If you keep going there's an extensive semi-outdoors smoking area than always ends up as an overspill when the crowds arrive.

The Guinness is just about as good as it gets here, and take advantage of the side hatch when re-ordering to avoid the standing-room only situation in front of the long bar.

Very international crowd, popular with American and Europeans alike, this can be one of the best nights out in Dublin if you don't mind who you sit next to. I ended up chatting to a table full of Finnish social workers, a Horse Dealer from out of town and the bar owner on my first visit, and subsequent nights have not disappointed.

And apparently, it is true that Bruce Springsteen played here one night after a gig.

Excellent authetic Irish pub. Great atmosphere and fantastic Guinness. Does get very crowded, but they can always squeeze you in.

Highly recommended.

When you walk into a bar and there's 20+ pints of the black stuff on the counter you know it has to be a great pint and Oh boy it is.

Original traditional Irish bar as you walk(more like squeeze) through and then there is a HUGE smoking area which seems to be an alleyway.

There is a newer section on the right of this but nothing beats the low stools and craic/atmosphere of the original pub.

Have been here a few times, usually at the weekend and has always been busy. So central and great place to pop into or even spend the night (if you're lucky enough to get a stool) before the club.

One of the best pints of plain in town…theres that many people on Guinness that on a busy night its just constant pouring…sweet as a proverbial nut!

This is where the people of Dublin are supposed to have been invented. The pictures on the wall seem to testify this. The small, always packed pub is still authentic although it is mentioned in every guidebook and there is always a good atmosphere. In the evenings, there is still someone with a guitar showing off his songs for a drink. If you don't manage to grab one of the tiny seats you just put your Guiness on a board.

In the summer, the inner courtyard is packed with people from all over the world. This pub is a great location to talk to people. The service is also very good and fast; you'll be served in the garden and won't have to go to the bar to get your Guinness. On quiet days there is a jam session in the guest room. You may have a sing along, grab the guitar and have a nice chat with musicians. Absolutely worth a visit if you are in Dublin and want to visit one of the few truly pubs in the centre.