The Palace Bar

Historic literary haunt with stained glass and extensive Irish whiskey collection

The Palace Bar is a traditional pubs in Co. Dublin. Rated 4.5/5 from 1,742 reviews.

Situated at the corner of Fleet Street since 1823, The Palace Bar has served as Dublin’s quintessential literary pub, famously frequented by Flann O’Brien, Patrick Kavanagh, and journalists. It features Victorian mahogany snugs and an acclaimed dedicated whiskey emporium upstairs.

Opening hours

Monday10:30 AM – 11:30 PM
Tuesday10:30 AM – 11:30 PM
Wednesday10:30 AM – 11:30 PM
Thursday10:30 AM – 11:30 PM
Friday10:30 AM – 12:30 AM
Saturday10:30 AM – 12:30 AM
Sunday12:30 – 11:00 PM

What visitors say

Looks exactly like it did 100 years agoStan Turner · 5★

We just sat outside at the keg. Tables people watching. It was a lot of fun. Keep an eye on your purses, though. Because a lot of the drug addicts tend to venture past this place.Susan Fuller · 4★

A bucket list pubDan Harshbarger · 5★

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