Cassidys
27 Westmoreland St, D02 K299
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: Pint of Craft Beer & Fresh Popcorn
Verified Opening Hours
*Hours conform to standard Dublin licensing laws. Subject to bank holiday adjustments.
Heritage Lore & Pub Highlights
Atmospheric candlelit heritage building opposite Trinity College with vintage board games, craft beers, and indie rock tunes.
Pub Features & Atmosphere
Visiting Cassidys on a Dublin Pub Crawl
Whether you are stepping into Cassidys 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.
Cassidys — Trinity / Fleet St Heritage & Walking Guide
Dating back to 1850 (176 years of heritage), Cassidys exemplifies the golden age of Dublin's Victorian public houses in Trinity / Fleet St, when master cabinetmakers fitted ornate mahogany counters, partitioned snugs, and bevelled mirrors.
Located at 27 Westmoreland St, D02 K299 (exact GPS coordinates 53.34636, -6.25874), Cassidys is known for its Indie Board Games & Pints atmosphere and signature features including Board Games, Candlelit, Free Popcorn, Alternative Landmark. Patrons visiting for a pint of plain or the house specialty (Pint of Craft Beer & Fresh Popcorn) rate the cellar quality at 9.4/10 on the Guinness Stout Score™ index.
When building a self-guided walking route through Trinity / Fleet St, the three closest neighbouring stops are The Palace Bar (78m away, ⭐ 9.6), Bowe's Lounge Bar (80m away, ⭐ 9.8), and Mulligan's (221m away, ⭐ 9.8).
Walking Distance from Cassidys to Dublin Landmarks
- Trinity College Front Gate219 m (~3 min walk)
- St. Stephen's Green (Fusiliers' Arch)757 m (~10 min walk)
- Ha'penny Bridge (River Liffey)290 m (~4 min walk)
- Guinness Storehouse (St. James's Gate)1.92 km (~25 min walk)
- Connolly / Pearse DART Hub766 m (~10 min walk)
Nearby Historic Pubs
Closest authentic taverns within easy walking distance
The Palace Bar
⭐ 9.6Temple Bar · Est. 1823
Historic haunt of Dublin satirists and poets (Flann O'Brien, Patrick Kavanagh).
Bowe's Lounge Bar
⭐ 9.8Trinity / Fleet St · Est. 1854
Narrow Victorian pub famed for having one of Dublin's top 3 pints of stout.
Mulligan's
⭐ 9.8Trinity / Fleet St · Est. 1782
Regarded by Dubliners as home of the finest pint in the city. Joyce 'Dubliners' setting.
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Frequently Asked Questions · Cassidys
Verified InfoWhat is the Guinness Stout Score™ rating at Cassidys? ▾
Cassidys holds a verified Guinness Stout Score™ of 9.4/10 based on 310 independent pint evaluations across cellar temperature (6–8°C), line hygiene, 119.5-second two-part surge, glassware cleanliness, and dome creaminess.
Where is Cassidys located in Dublin? ▾
Cassidys is located at 27 Westmoreland St, D02 K299, Dublin (GPS: 53.346361, -6.258737). 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 Cassidys? ▾
Cassidys 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 Cassidys famous on a Dublin pub crawl? ▾
Atmospheric candlelit heritage building opposite Trinity College with vintage board games, craft beers, and indie rock tunes. 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
The Palace Bar • Bowe's Lounge Bar • Mulligan's • Irish Whiskey Museum Bar • Grainger's Pebble Beach • Gaffney's Pub