The Confession Box

Intimate local near Pro-Cathedral with War of Independence heritage and great stout

The Confession Box is a historic pubs in Co. Dublin. Rated 4.9/5 from 1,972 reviews.

A tiny, legendary public house on Marlborough Street near St Mary’s Pro-Cathedral. Named during the War of Independence when sympathetic priests reputedly heard confessions of Republican fighters on the run, it offers warm conversation and famously well-poured Guinness.

Opening hours

Monday11:30 AM – 11:30 PM
Tuesday11:30 AM – 11:30 PM
Wednesday11:30 AM – 11:30 PM
Thursday11:30 AM – 11:30 PM
Friday11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Saturday11:30 AM – 12:30 AM
Sunday12:30 – 11:00 PM

What visitors say

Unbelievable pint of GuinnessPatrick Doohan · 5★

Cosy little pub with great hostsDaryl Paulger · 5★

This is the place in Dublin to get your Guinness!! The two sisters who own it turn over so much Guinness everyday that it is know to serve the freshest Guinness in Ireland.Richard Link · 5★

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