Featured Curated Crawl
This heritage pub is a highlighted stop on: Capel Street & North City Trail
Jack Nealons
165 Capel St, North City, D01 P4A0
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: Creamy Pint under the Gold Ceiling
Verified Opening Hours
*Hours conform to standard Dublin licensing laws. Subject to bank holiday adjustments.
Heritage Lore & Pub Highlights
Stunning ornate 1905 gold-leaf ceiling, open fireplace, and some of the best-kept Guinness on Capel Street.
Pub Features & Atmosphere
Visiting Jack Nealons on a Dublin Pub Crawl
Whether you are stepping into Jack Nealons 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.
Jack Nealons — Northside / Smithfield Heritage & Walking Guide
Dating back to 1905 (121 years of heritage), Jack Nealons exemplifies the golden age of Dublin's Victorian public houses in Northside / Smithfield, when master cabinetmakers fitted ornate mahogany counters, partitioned snugs, and bevelled mirrors.
Located at 165 Capel St, North City, D01 P4A0 (exact GPS coordinates 53.34638, -6.26819), Jack Nealons is known for its Capel Street Plasterwork Masterpiece atmosphere and signature features including Gold Leaf Ceiling, Capel Street, Open Fireplace. Patrons visiting for a pint of plain or the house specialty (Creamy Pint under the Gold Ceiling) rate the cellar quality at 9.6/10 on the Guinness Stout Score™ index.
When building a self-guided walking route through Northside / Smithfield, the three closest neighbouring stops are The Boar's Head (113m away, ⭐ 9.8), Porterhouse Temple Bar (148m away, ⭐ 9.2), and McNeill's Pub (158m away, ⭐ 9.5).
Walking Distance from Jack Nealons to Dublin Landmarks
- Trinity College Front Gate649 m (~8 min walk)
- St. Stephen's Green (Fusiliers' Arch)880 m (~11 min walk)
- Ha'penny Bridge (River Liffey)338 m (~4 min walk)
- Guinness Storehouse (St. James's Gate)1326 m (~17 min walk)
- Connolly / Pearse DART Hub1358 m (~17 min walk)
Nearby Historic Pubs
Closest authentic taverns within easy walking distance
The Boar's Head
⭐ 9.8Northside / Smithfield · Est. 1900
Where All-Ireland winners bring the Sam Maguire Cup the morning after the final. Top 3 pint in Dublin.
Porterhouse Temple Bar
⭐ 9.2Temple Bar · Est. 1996
Dublin's pioneer craft brewery pub. Famous for freshly brewed Oyster Stout & live music.
McNeill's Pub
⭐ 9.5Northside / Smithfield · Est. 1860
Former musical instrument shop. Intimate hearth fireside trad sessions where musicians gather nightly.
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Frequently Asked Questions · Jack Nealons
Verified InfoWhat is the Guinness Stout Score™ rating at Jack Nealons? ▾
Jack Nealons holds a verified Guinness Stout Score™ of 9.6/10 based on 332 independent pint evaluations across cellar temperature (6–8°C), line hygiene, 119.5-second two-part surge, glassware cleanliness, and dome creaminess.
Where is Jack Nealons located in Dublin? ▾
Jack Nealons is located at 165 Capel St, North City, D01 P4A0, Dublin (GPS: 53.346383, -6.268193). 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 Jack Nealons? ▾
Jack Nealons 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 Jack Nealons famous on a Dublin pub crawl? ▾
Stunning ornate 1905 gold-leaf ceiling, open fireplace, and some of the best-kept Guinness on Capel Street. 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 Boar's Head • Porterhouse Temple Bar • McNeill's Pub • Darkey Kelly's • Walsh's