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This heritage pub is a highlighted stop on: Literary Dublin Pub Crawl
Davy Byrnes
21 Duke St, D02 X677
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: Gorgonzola Sandwich & Glass of Burgundy / Stout
Verified Opening Hours
*Hours conform to standard Dublin licensing laws. Subject to bank holiday adjustments.
Heritage Lore & Pub Highlights
Immortalized in Chapter 8 of Joyce's Ulysses where Leopold Bloom eats gorgonzola sandwich with burgundy wine.
Pub Features & Atmosphere
Visiting Davy Byrnes on a Dublin Pub Crawl
Whether you are stepping into Davy Byrnes 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.
Davy Byrnes — South City / Grafton Heritage & Walking Guide
Established in 1798 (228 years ago) during Dublin's late-Georgian and early-Emancipation era, Davy Byrnes has anchored the streetscape of South City / Grafton for nearly two centuries of literary, political, and neighbourhood pub life.
Located at 21 Duke St, D02 X677 (exact GPS coordinates 53.34184, -6.25936), Davy Byrnes is known for its Ulysses & Leopold Bloom Haunt atmosphere and signature features including James Joyce, Gorgonzola & Burgundy, Art Deco. Patrons visiting for a pint of plain or the house specialty (Gorgonzola Sandwich & Glass of Burgundy / Stout) rate the cellar quality at 9.4/10 on the Guinness Stout Score™ index.
When building a self-guided walking route through South City / Grafton, the three closest neighbouring stops are The Duke (44m away, ⭐ 9.5), Kehoe's (70m away, ⭐ 9.7), and McDaid's (129m away, ⭐ 9.4).
Walking Distance from Davy Byrnes to Dublin Landmarks
- Trinity College Front Gate285 m (~4 min walk)
- St. Stephen's Green (Fusiliers' Arch)265 m (~3 min walk)
- Ha'penny Bridge (River Liffey)554 m (~7 min walk)
- Guinness Storehouse (St. James's Gate)1.81 km (~23 min walk)
- Connolly / Pearse DART Hub745 m (~10 min walk)
Nearby Historic Pubs
Closest authentic taverns within easy walking distance
The Duke
⭐ 9.5South City / Grafton · Est. 1822
Historic starting venue of the world-famous Dublin Literary Pub Crawl since 1822, steeped in James Joyce and Brendan Behan history.
Kehoe's
⭐ 9.7South City / Grafton · Est. 1803
Authentic preserved 19th-century snugs with serving hatches and old mahogany drawers.
McDaid's
⭐ 9.4South City / Grafton · Est. 1779
Former city morgue with towering gothic ceilings. Regular haunt of Brendan Behan.
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Frequently Asked Questions · Davy Byrnes
Verified InfoWhat is the Guinness Stout Score™ rating at Davy Byrnes? ▾
Davy Byrnes holds a verified Guinness Stout Score™ of 9.4/10 based on 338 independent pint evaluations across cellar temperature (6–8°C), line hygiene, 119.5-second two-part surge, glassware cleanliness, and dome creaminess.
Where is Davy Byrnes located in Dublin? ▾
Davy Byrnes is located at 21 Duke St, D02 X677, Dublin (GPS: 53.341843, -6.259358). 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 Davy Byrnes? ▾
Davy Byrnes 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 Davy Byrnes famous on a Dublin pub crawl? ▾
Immortalized in Chapter 8 of Joyce's Ulysses where Leopold Bloom eats gorgonzola sandwich with burgundy wine. 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 Duke • Kehoe's • McDaid's • The Sidecar at The Westbury • L. Mulligan Grocer • The Hill Pub