Paddy Cullen's Pub
14 Merrion Rd, Ballsbridge, D04 P920
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 by the Hearth
Verified Opening Hours
*Hours conform to standard Dublin licensing laws. Subject to bank holiday adjustments.
Heritage Lore & Pub Highlights
Cozy wood-paneled pub in Ballsbridge with open hearth fires and top-notch pints.
Pub Features & Atmosphere
Visiting Paddy Cullen's Pub on a Dublin Pub Crawl
Whether you are stepping into Paddy Cullen's Pub 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.
Paddy Cullen's Pub — Baggot Mile Heritage & Walking Guide
Established in 1790 (236 years ago) during Dublin's late-Georgian and early-Emancipation era, Paddy Cullen's Pub has anchored the streetscape of Baggot Mile for nearly two centuries of literary, political, and neighbourhood pub life.
Located at 14 Merrion Rd, Ballsbridge, D04 P920 (exact GPS coordinates 53.32902, -6.23028), Paddy Cullen's Pub is known for its Ballsbridge Fireside Classic atmosphere and signature features including Open Fireplace, Ballsbridge, Rugby Tradition. Patrons visiting for a pint of plain or the house specialty (Pint of Plain by the Hearth) 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 Slattery's D4 (961m away, ⭐ 9.5), Searsons (965m away, ⭐ 9.4), and Smyth's Pub (10 Haddington Rd) (1090m away, ⭐ 9.3).
Walking Distance from Paddy Cullen's Pub to Dublin Landmarks
- Trinity College Front Gate2.56 km (~33 min walk)
- St. Stephen's Green (Fusiliers' Arch)2.37 km (~30 min walk)
- Ha'penny Bridge (River Liffey)2.90 km (~37 min walk)
- Guinness Storehouse (St. James's Gate)4.01 km (~51 min walk)
- Connolly / Pearse DART Hub1.99 km (~26 min walk)
Nearby Historic Pubs
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Slattery's D4
⭐ 9.5South City / Grafton · Est. 1860
World-famous matchday pub near the Aviva. Superbly kept stout and lively Dublin sporting spirit.
Searsons
⭐ 9.4Baggot Mile · Est. 1892
Famous poet Patrick Kavanagh's local pub on Upper Baggot St. Known for great whiskeys and rugby energy.
Georgian Quarter / D4 · Est. 1898
Atmospheric pub right off the Grand Canal, famous for electric matchday atmosphere on Ireland rugby days at Aviva Stadium.
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Frequently Asked Questions · Paddy Cullen's Pub
Verified InfoWhat is the Guinness Stout Score™ rating at Paddy Cullen's Pub? ▾
Paddy Cullen's Pub holds a verified Guinness Stout Score™ of 9.4/10 based on 330 independent pint evaluations across cellar temperature (6–8°C), line hygiene, 119.5-second two-part surge, glassware cleanliness, and dome creaminess.
Where is Paddy Cullen's Pub located in Dublin? ▾
Paddy Cullen's Pub is located at 14 Merrion Rd, Ballsbridge, D04 P920, Dublin (GPS: 53.329018, -6.230281). 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 Paddy Cullen's Pub? ▾
Paddy Cullen's Pub 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 Paddy Cullen's Pub famous on a Dublin pub crawl? ▾
Cozy wood-paneled pub in Ballsbridge with open hearth fires and top-notch pints. It is one of the 118 curated historic heritage taverns featured in the Dublin Pub Crawl Directory.
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