Featured Curated Crawl
This heritage pub is a highlighted stop on: The Classic Heritage Crawl • Guinness 9.5+ Perfection Pilgrimage • Victorian Snugs & Gin Palaces
Kehoe's
9 S Anne St, D02 NY88
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 Stout in the Snug
Verified Opening Hours
*Hours conform to standard Dublin licensing laws. Subject to bank holiday adjustments.
Heritage Lore & Pub Highlights
Authentic preserved 19th-century snugs with serving hatches and old mahogany drawers.
Pub Features & Atmosphere
Visiting Kehoe's on a Dublin Pub Crawl
Whether you are stepping into Kehoe's 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.
Kehoe's — South City / Grafton Heritage & Walking Guide
Established in 1803 (223 years ago) during Dublin's late-Georgian and early-Emancipation era, Kehoe's has anchored the streetscape of South City / Grafton for nearly two centuries of literary, political, and neighbourhood pub life.
Located at 9 S Anne St, D02 NY88 (exact GPS coordinates 53.34122, -6.25945), Kehoe's is known for its Quintessential Snug atmosphere and signature features including Classic Snugs, Grafton St Buzz, Grocery Drawers. Patrons visiting for a pint of plain or the house specialty (Pint of Stout in the Snug) rate the cellar quality at 9.7/10 on the Guinness Stout Score™ index.
When building a self-guided walking route through South City / Grafton, the three closest neighbouring stops are Davy Byrnes (70m away, ⭐ 9.4), The Duke (96m away, ⭐ 9.5), and McDaid's (103m away, ⭐ 9.4).
Walking Distance from Kehoe's to Dublin Landmarks
- Trinity College Front Gate355 m (~5 min walk)
- St. Stephen's Green (Fusiliers' Arch)201 m (~3 min walk)
- Ha'penny Bridge (River Liffey)615 m (~8 min walk)
- Guinness Storehouse (St. James's Gate)1.81 km (~23 min walk)
- Connolly / Pearse DART Hub769 m (~10 min walk)
Nearby Historic Pubs
Closest authentic taverns within easy walking distance
Davy Byrnes
⭐ 9.4South City / Grafton · Est. 1798
Immortalized in Chapter 8 of Joyce's Ulysses where Leopold Bloom eats gorgonzola sandwich with burgundy wine.
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.
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 · Kehoe's
Verified InfoWhat is the Guinness Stout Score™ rating at Kehoe's? ▾
Kehoe's holds a verified Guinness Stout Score™ of 9.7/10 based on 313 independent pint evaluations across cellar temperature (6–8°C), line hygiene, 119.5-second two-part surge, glassware cleanliness, and dome creaminess.
Where is Kehoe's located in Dublin? ▾
Kehoe's is located at 9 S Anne St, D02 NY88, Dublin (GPS: 53.341217, -6.259449). 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 Kehoe's? ▾
Kehoe's 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 Kehoe's famous on a Dublin pub crawl? ▾
Authentic preserved 19th-century snugs with serving hatches and old mahogany drawers. 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
Davy Byrnes • The Duke • McDaid's • Neary's • Grogan's Castle Lounge • The Palace Bar