Darkey Kelly’s is a traditional pubs in Co. Dublin that serves food. Rated 4.7/5 from 6,442 reviews.
Darkey Kelly’s takes its name from Dorcas ‘Darkey’ Kelly, an 18th-century brothel keeper burned at the stake in 1761 and reputed to be Ireland’s first serial killer. On Fishamble Street, where Handel’s Messiah premiered in 1742, it offers live music and trad sessions every day, a whiskey bar and walk-in food near Christ Church Cathedral.
Opening hours
- Monday11:15 AM – 11:30 PM
- Tuesday11:15 AM – 11:30 PM
- Wednesday11:15 AM – 11:30 PM
- Thursday11:15 AM – 11:30 PM
- Friday11:15 AM – 12:30 AM
- Saturday11:15 AM – 12:30 AM
- Sunday12:30 – 11:00 PM
What visitors say
One of the best pubs to visit when you are in Dublin. Live music, fantastic traditional food, great beer, very attentive staff in an extremely busy bar but get in early if you want a seat!nWe had the best of evenings recommended by our taxi driver!nDon't miss out on your future favorite Irish Pub, buzzing when we…Terri Worthington · 5★
Located at the far end of temple bar near st Patrick's. Great food and atmosphere in here. They also had live music on. Definetly worth a visitvicky gallagher · 5★



