Featured Curated Crawl
This heritage pub is a highlighted stop on: The Dublin Whiskey Trail • The Baggot Mile (Georgian Quarter)
Doheny & Nesbitt
5 Baggot Street Lower, D02 F768
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: Flawlessly Poured Guinness
Verified Opening Hours
*Hours conform to standard Dublin licensing laws. Subject to bank holiday adjustments.
Heritage Lore & Pub Highlights
'Doheny Debate' home where politicians and journalists talk over pints.
Pub Features & Atmosphere
Visiting Doheny & Nesbitt on a Dublin Pub Crawl
Whether you are stepping into Doheny & Nesbitt 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.
Doheny & Nesbitt — Baggot Mile Heritage & Walking Guide
Dating back to 1867 (159 years of heritage), Doheny & Nesbitt exemplifies the golden age of Dublin's Victorian public houses in Baggot Mile, when master cabinetmakers fitted ornate mahogany counters, partitioned snugs, and bevelled mirrors.
Located at 5 Baggot Street Lower, D02 F768 (exact GPS coordinates 53.33809, -6.25289), Doheny & Nesbitt is known for its Political & Civil Service Haven atmosphere and signature features including The Doheny Debate, Victorian Snug, Brass Taps. Patrons visiting for a pint of plain or the house specialty (Flawlessly Poured Guinness) rate the cellar quality at 9.5/10 on the Guinness Stout Score™ index.
When building a self-guided walking route through Baggot Mile, the three closest neighbouring stops are Toner's (47m away, ⭐ 9.7), O'Reilly's (55m away, ⭐ 9.3), and The Cellar Bar at The Merrion (66m away, ⭐ 9.3).
Walking Distance from Doheny & Nesbitt to Dublin Landmarks
- Trinity College Front Gate811 m (~10 min walk)
- St. Stephen's Green (Fusiliers' Arch)574 m (~7 min walk)
- Ha'penny Bridge (River Liffey)1137 m (~15 min walk)
- Guinness Storehouse (St. James's Gate)2.29 km (~29 min walk)
- Connolly / Pearse DART Hub651 m (~8 min walk)
Nearby Historic Pubs
Closest authentic taverns within easy walking distance
Toner's
⭐ 9.7Baggot Mile · Est. 1818
The only pub poet W.B. Yeats drank in. Incredible antique snug & massive beer garden.
O'Reilly's
⭐ 9.3Baggot Street / Georgian Quarter · Est. 1919
Ornate Victorian pub opposite Government Buildings and Merrion Square, renowned for its carved mahogany bar, stained glass, and creamy pints of Guinness.
Georgian Quarter / D4 · Est. 1997
Set within the original 18th-century granite vaults of The Merrion Hotel, offering an intimate historic setting and rare reserve whiskeys.
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Frequently Asked Questions · Doheny & Nesbitt
Verified InfoWhat is the Guinness Stout Score™ rating at Doheny & Nesbitt? ▾
Doheny & Nesbitt holds a verified Guinness Stout Score™ of 9.5/10 based on 331 independent pint evaluations across cellar temperature (6–8°C), line hygiene, 119.5-second two-part surge, glassware cleanliness, and dome creaminess.
Where is Doheny & Nesbitt located in Dublin? ▾
Doheny & Nesbitt is located at 5 Baggot Street Lower, D02 F768, Dublin (GPS: 53.338089, -6.252885). 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 Doheny & Nesbitt? ▾
Doheny & Nesbitt 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 Doheny & Nesbitt famous on a Dublin pub crawl? ▾
'Doheny Debate' home where politicians and journalists talk over pints. 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
Toner's • O'Reilly's • The Cellar Bar at The Merrion • O'Donoghue's • Porterhouse Temple Bar • International Bar