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Irish Whiskey Museum Bar
119 Grafton St, South City, D02 E620
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: Single Pot Still Tasting Flight
Verified Opening Hours
*Hours conform to standard Dublin licensing laws. Subject to bank holiday adjustments.
Heritage Lore & Pub Highlights
Perched over College Green and Trinity College, serving curated tastings across all major Irish whiskey distilleries without brand bias.
Pub Features & Atmosphere
Visiting Irish Whiskey Museum Bar on a Dublin Pub Crawl
Whether you are stepping into Irish Whiskey Museum Bar 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.
Irish Whiskey Museum Bar — South City / Grafton Heritage & Walking Guide
Opened in 2014 in the heart of South City / Grafton, Irish Whiskey Museum Bar combines contemporary Dublin hospitality with rigorous traditional cellar standards and high-turnover draught lines.
Located at 119 Grafton St, South City, D02 E620 (exact GPS coordinates 53.34415, -6.25957), Irish Whiskey Museum Bar is known for its Overlooking Trinity College Whiskey Tasting Bar atmosphere and signature features including Whiskey Flights, Trinity College Views, All-Ireland Distilleries. Patrons visiting for a pint of plain or the house specialty (Single Pot Still Tasting Flight) rate the cellar quality at 9.2/10 on the Guinness Stout Score™ index.
When building a self-guided walking route through South City / Grafton, the three closest neighbouring stops are International Bar (187m away, ⭐ 9.3), The Palace Bar (194m away, ⭐ 9.6), and The Bankers Bar (195m away, ⭐ 9.4).
Walking Distance from Irish Whiskey Museum Bar to Dublin Landmarks
- Trinity College Front Gate47 m (~1 min walk)
- St. Stephen's Green (Fusiliers' Arch)506 m (~6 min walk)
- Ha'penny Bridge (River Liffey)335 m (~4 min walk)
- Guinness Storehouse (St. James's Gate)1.82 km (~23 min walk)
- Connolly / Pearse DART Hub747 m (~10 min walk)
Nearby Historic Pubs
Closest authentic taverns within easy walking distance
International Bar
⭐ 9.3South City / Grafton · Est. 1886
Ornate carved woodwork. Dublin's premier venue for live comedy upstairs.
The Palace Bar
⭐ 9.6Temple Bar · Est. 1823
Historic haunt of Dublin satirists and poets (Flann O'Brien, Patrick Kavanagh).
The Bankers Bar
⭐ 9.4Trinity / Fleet St · Est. 1700
Historic 1700s banking tavern retaining genuine old vault safes, mahogany counters, and a vibrant South City atmosphere.
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Frequently Asked Questions · Irish Whiskey Museum Bar
Verified InfoWhat is the Guinness Stout Score™ rating at Irish Whiskey Museum Bar? ▾
Irish Whiskey Museum Bar holds a verified Guinness Stout Score™ of 9.2/10 based on 308 independent pint evaluations across cellar temperature (6–8°C), line hygiene, 119.5-second two-part surge, glassware cleanliness, and dome creaminess.
Where is Irish Whiskey Museum Bar located in Dublin? ▾
Irish Whiskey Museum Bar is located at 119 Grafton St, South City, D02 E620, Dublin (GPS: 53.344154, -6.259567). 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 Irish Whiskey Museum Bar? ▾
Irish Whiskey Museum Bar 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 Irish Whiskey Museum Bar famous on a Dublin pub crawl? ▾
Perched over College Green and Trinity College, serving curated tastings across all major Irish whiskey distilleries without brand bias. 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
International Bar • The Palace Bar • The Bankers Bar • The Old Stand • O'Reilly's • The Oarsman