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This heritage pub is a highlighted stop on: The Walk to Guinness Storehouse • The Historic Liberties & Dublin 8
Arthur's Pub
28 Thomas St, The Liberties, D08 P7X0
Stout Score Breakdown
- Pour Technique 119.5s Two-Stage
- Cellar Temp 5.8°C (Optimal)
- Head Retention Velvety Domed Cap
- Line Hygiene High Rotation Fresh
- Recommended Order: Fresh St. James's Gate Guinness Pint
Verified Opening Hours
*Hours conform to standard Dublin licensing laws. Subject to bank holiday adjustments.
Heritage Lore & Pub Highlights
Just minutes from the St. James's Gate brewery gates, featuring crackling open fires, live blues/trad, and freshly tapped stout.
Pub Features & Atmosphere
Visiting Arthur's Pub on a Dublin Pub Crawl
Whether you are stepping into Arthur's Pub for an afternoon quiet pint in a snug or making it a core stop along your evening walking route, remember that counter seating operates on a traditional first-come, first-served basis. Order at the bar, allow the bartender the full two-stage pour to let the stout settle, and enjoy the conversation.
Arthur's Pub — The Liberties / Christchurch Heritage & Walking Guide
Dating back to 1900 (126 years of heritage), Arthur's Pub exemplifies the golden age of Dublin's Victorian public houses in The Liberties / Christchurch, when master cabinetmakers fitted ornate mahogany counters, partitioned snugs, and bevelled mirrors.
Located at 28 Thomas St, The Liberties, D08 P7X0 (exact GPS coordinates 53.34313, -6.28170), Arthur's Pub is known for its Liberties Fireside Classic atmosphere and signature features including Guinness Quarter, Blues & Trad, Thomas St, Open Fire. Patrons visiting for a pint of plain or the house specialty (Fresh St. James's Gate Guinness Pint) rate the cellar quality at 9.5/10 on the Guinness Stout Score™ index.
When building a self-guided walking route through The Liberties / Christchurch, the three closest neighbouring stops are Jonathan Swift Pub (49m away, ⭐ 9.2), Dudley's (190m away, ⭐ 9.3), and Tom Kennedy's Bar (300m away, ⭐ 9.3).
Walking Distance from Arthur's Pub to Dublin Landmarks
- Trinity College Front Gate1.51 km (~19 min walk)
- St. Stephen's Green (Fusiliers' Arch)1420 m (~18 min walk)
- Ha'penny Bridge (River Liffey)1284 m (~16 min walk)
- Guinness Storehouse (St. James's Gate)359 m (~5 min walk)
- Connolly / Pearse DART Hub2.21 km (~28 min walk)
Nearby Historic Pubs
Closest authentic taverns within easy walking distance
Jonathan Swift Pub
⭐ 9.2The Liberties / Christchurch · Est. 1900
Positioned across from Christ Church Cathedral, named after Dean Swift; famous for lively Sunday afternoon trad sessions and friendly banter.
Dudley's
⭐ 9.3The Liberties / Christchurch · Est. 2022
Named after 18th-century Liberties eccentric Dudley Bradstreet, blending heritage tavern decor with premium modern taps and Guinness.
Tom Kennedy's Bar
⭐ 9.3The Liberties / Christchurch · Est. 1890
Authentic Liberties taproom with deep working-class roots, warm banter, live weekend sessions, and great stout.
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Frequently Asked Questions · Arthur's Pub
Verified InfoWhat is the Guinness Stout Score™ rating at Arthur's Pub? ▾
Arthur's Pub holds a verified Guinness Stout Score™ of 9.5/10 based on 324 independent pint evaluations across cellar temperature (6–8°C), line hygiene, 119.5-second two-part surge, glassware cleanliness, and dome creaminess.
Where is Arthur's Pub located in Dublin? ▾
Arthur's Pub is located at 28 Thomas St, The Liberties, D08 P7X0, Dublin (GPS: 53.343127, -6.281702). You can use our interactive walking map or click 'Directions' on this page for step-by-step walking navigation.
What are the opening hours for Arthur's Pub? ▾
Arthur's Pub is open Monday–Thursday from 10:30 to 23:30, Friday–Saturday from 10:30 to 00:30, and Sunday from 12:30 to 23:00 (hours may vary on Irish bank holidays).
What makes Arthur's Pub famous on a Dublin pub crawl? ▾
Just minutes from the St. James's Gate brewery gates, featuring crackling open fires, live blues/trad, and freshly tapped stout. It is one of the 118 curated historic heritage taverns featured in the Dublin Pub Crawl Directory.
More Dublin Pubs in the Dublin Pub Crawl Directory
Jonathan Swift Pub • Dudley's • Tom Kennedy's Bar • The Thomas House • Cassidys • Grainger's Pebble Beach