O'Reilly's
17 Merrion St Upper, Dublin 2, D02 WV59
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 Draught Guinness
Verified Opening Hours
*Hours conform to standard Dublin licensing laws. Subject to bank holiday adjustments.
Heritage Lore & Pub Highlights
Ornate Victorian pub opposite Government Buildings and Merrion Square, renowned for its carved mahogany bar, stained glass, and creamy pints of Guinness.
Pub Features & Atmosphere
Visiting O'Reilly's on a Dublin Pub Crawl
Whether you are stepping into O'Reilly'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'Reilly's — Baggot Street / Georgian Quarter Heritage & Walking Guide
Operating since 1919 (107 years in Baggot Street / Georgian Quarter), O'Reilly's bridges twentieth-century Dublin social history with traditional cellar craftsmanship and neighbourhood warmth.
Located at 17 Merrion St Upper, Dublin 2, D02 WV59 (exact GPS coordinates 53.33831, -6.25363), O'Reilly's is known for its Victorian Mahogany Lounge & Merrion Square Institution atmosphere and signature features including Victorian Lounge, Merrion Square, Stained Glass. Patrons visiting for a pint of plain or the house specialty (Pint of Draught Guinness) rate the cellar quality at 9.3/10 on the Guinness Stout Score™ index.
When building a self-guided walking route through Baggot Street / Georgian Quarter, the three closest neighbouring stops are The Cellar Bar at The Merrion (26m away, ⭐ 9.3), O'Donoghue's (41m away, ⭐ 9.4), and Doheny & Nesbitt (55m away, ⭐ 9.5).
Walking Distance from O'Reilly's to Dublin Landmarks
- Trinity College Front Gate766 m (~10 min walk)
- St. Stephen's Green (Fusiliers' Arch)520 m (~7 min walk)
- Ha'penny Bridge (River Liffey)1089 m (~14 min walk)
- Guinness Storehouse (St. James's Gate)2.23 km (~29 min walk)
- Connolly / Pearse DART Hub655 m (~8 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'Donoghue's
⭐ 9.4Baggot Mile · Est. 1789
Where folk legends 'The Dubliners' formed in the 1960s. Nightly acoustic trad sessions.
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'Reilly's
Verified InfoWhat is the Guinness Stout Score™ rating at O'Reilly's? ▾
O'Reilly's holds a verified Guinness Stout Score™ of 9.3/10 based on 317 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'Reilly's located in Dublin? ▾
O'Reilly's is located at 17 Merrion St Upper, Dublin 2, D02 WV59, Dublin (GPS: 53.3383058, -6.2536299). 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'Reilly's? ▾
O'Reilly'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'Reilly's famous on a Dublin pub crawl? ▾
Ornate Victorian pub opposite Government Buildings and Merrion Square, renowned for its carved mahogany bar, stained glass, and creamy pints of Guinness. 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'Donoghue's • Doheny & Nesbitt • Toner's • The Oarsman • The Old Schoolhouse