Featured Curated Crawl
This heritage pub is a highlighted stop on: Live Trad Music & Fiddle Trail • The Baggot Mile (Georgian Quarter)
O'Donoghue's
14 Merrion Row, D02 Y890
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 Plain with Live Fiddle
Verified Opening Hours
*Hours conform to standard Dublin licensing laws. Subject to bank holiday adjustments.
Heritage Lore & Pub Highlights
Where folk legends 'The Dubliners' formed in the 1960s. Nightly acoustic trad sessions.
Pub Features & Atmosphere
Visiting O'Donoghue's on a Dublin Pub Crawl
Whether you are stepping into O'Donoghue'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.
O'Donoghue's — Baggot Mile Heritage & Walking Guide
Established in 1789 (237 years ago) during Dublin's late-Georgian and early-Emancipation era, O'Donoghue's has anchored the streetscape of Baggot Mile for nearly two centuries of literary, political, and neighbourhood pub life.
Located at 14 Merrion Row, D02 Y890 (exact GPS coordinates 53.33821, -6.25423), O'Donoghue's is known for its Folk Music Mecca atmosphere and signature features including The Dubliners Birthplace, Live Trad 7 Nights. Patrons visiting for a pint of plain or the house specialty (Pint of Plain with Live Fiddle) rate the cellar quality at 9.4/10 on the Guinness Stout Score™ index.
When building a self-guided walking route through Baggot Mile, the three closest neighbouring stops are The Cellar Bar at The Merrion (25m away, ⭐ 9.3), O'Reilly's (41m away, ⭐ 9.3), and Doheny & Nesbitt (90m away, ⭐ 9.5).
Walking Distance from O'Donoghue's to Dublin Landmarks
- Trinity College Front Gate758 m (~10 min walk)
- St. Stephen's Green (Fusiliers' Arch)485 m (~6 min walk)
- Ha'penny Bridge (River Liffey)1075 m (~14 min walk)
- Guinness Storehouse (St. James's Gate)2.19 km (~28 min walk)
- Connolly / Pearse DART Hub686 m (~9 min walk)
Nearby Historic Pubs
Closest authentic taverns within easy walking distance
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.
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.
Doheny & Nesbitt
⭐ 9.5Baggot Mile · Est. 1867
'Doheny Debate' home where politicians and journalists talk over pints.
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Frequently Asked Questions · O'Donoghue's
Verified InfoWhat is the Guinness Stout Score™ rating at O'Donoghue's? ▾
O'Donoghue's holds a verified Guinness Stout Score™ of 9.4/10 based on 329 independent pint evaluations across cellar temperature (6–8°C), line hygiene, 119.5-second two-part surge, glassware cleanliness, and dome creaminess.
Where is O'Donoghue's located in Dublin? ▾
O'Donoghue's is located at 14 Merrion Row, D02 Y890, Dublin (GPS: 53.338172, -6.254169). 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 O'Donoghue's? ▾
O'Donoghue'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 O'Donoghue's famous on a Dublin pub crawl? ▾
Where folk legends 'The Dubliners' formed in the 1960s. Nightly acoustic trad sessions. 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 Cellar Bar at The Merrion • O'Reilly's • Doheny & Nesbitt • Toner's • The Cobblestone