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This heritage pub is a highlighted stop on: Literary Dublin Pub Crawl • Guinness 9.5+ Perfection Pilgrimage
Mulligan's
8 Poolbeg St, D02 W380
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: Dublin's Benchmark Guinness
Verified Opening Hours
*Hours conform to standard Dublin licensing laws. Subject to bank holiday adjustments.
Heritage Lore & Pub Highlights
Regarded by Dubliners as home of the finest pint in the city. Joyce 'Dubliners' setting.
Pub Features & Atmosphere
Visiting Mulligan's on a Dublin Pub Crawl
Whether you are stepping into Mulligan'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.
Mulligan's — Trinity / Fleet St Heritage & Walking Guide
Established in 1782 (244 years ago) during Dublin's late-Georgian and early-Emancipation era, Mulligan's has anchored the streetscape of Trinity / Fleet St for nearly two centuries of literary, political, and neighbourhood pub life.
Located at 8 Poolbeg St, D02 W380 (exact GPS coordinates 53.34696, -6.25556), Mulligan's is known for its Holy Grail of Stout atmosphere and signature features including Joyce Haunt, Journalist Pub, Pure Pint. Patrons visiting for a pint of plain or the house specialty (Dublin's Benchmark Guinness) rate the cellar quality at 9.8/10 on the Guinness Stout Score™ index.
When building a self-guided walking route through Trinity / Fleet St, the three closest neighbouring stops are Bowe's Lounge Bar (168m away, ⭐ 9.8), The Flowing Tide (205m away, ⭐ 9.5), and Cassidys (221m away, ⭐ 9.4).
Walking Distance from Mulligan's to Dublin Landmarks
- Trinity College Front Gate365 m (~5 min walk)
- St. Stephen's Green (Fusiliers' Arch)887 m (~11 min walk)
- Ha'penny Bridge (River Liffey)506 m (~6 min walk)
- Guinness Storehouse (St. James's Gate)2.14 km (~27 min walk)
- Connolly / Pearse DART Hub625 m (~8 min walk)
Nearby Historic Pubs
Closest authentic taverns within easy walking distance
Bowe's Lounge Bar
⭐ 9.8Trinity / Fleet St · Est. 1854
Narrow Victorian pub famed for having one of Dublin's top 3 pints of stout.
The Flowing Tide
⭐ 9.5Trinity / Fleet St · Est. 1865
Historic theatre tavern opposite the Abbey Theatre featuring gorgeous stained glass, pre-show playwright banter, and pure stout.
Cassidys
⭐ 9.4Trinity / Fleet St · Est. 1850
Atmospheric candlelit heritage building opposite Trinity College with vintage board games, craft beers, and indie rock tunes.
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Frequently Asked Questions · Mulligan's
Verified InfoWhat is the Guinness Stout Score™ rating at Mulligan's? ▾
Mulligan's holds a verified Guinness Stout Score™ of 9.8/10 based on 335 independent pint evaluations across cellar temperature (6–8°C), line hygiene, 119.5-second two-part surge, glassware cleanliness, and dome creaminess.
Where is Mulligan's located in Dublin? ▾
Mulligan's is located at 8 Poolbeg St, D02 W380, Dublin (GPS: 53.346959, -6.255555). 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 Mulligan's? ▾
Mulligan'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 Mulligan's famous on a Dublin pub crawl? ▾
Regarded by Dubliners as home of the finest pint in the city. Joyce 'Dubliners' setting. 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
Bowe's Lounge Bar • The Flowing Tide • Cassidys • The Neptune Bar • The Stag's Head • Kehoe's