Featured Curated Crawl
This heritage pub is a highlighted stop on: Temple Bar & Historic Quays Trail
Porterhouse Temple Bar
16-18 Parliament St, Temple Bar, D02 Y097
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: Porterhouse Oyster Stout
Verified Opening Hours
*Hours conform to standard Dublin licensing laws. Subject to bank holiday adjustments.
Heritage Lore & Pub Highlights
Dublin's pioneer craft brewery pub. Famous for freshly brewed Oyster Stout & live music.
Pub Features & Atmosphere
Visiting Porterhouse Temple Bar on a Dublin Pub Crawl
Whether you are stepping into Porterhouse Temple Bar 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.
Porterhouse Temple Bar — Temple Bar Heritage & Walking Guide
Opened in 1996 in the heart of Temple Bar, Porterhouse Temple Bar combines contemporary Dublin hospitality with rigorous traditional cellar standards and high-turnover draught lines.
Located at 16-18 Parliament St, Temple Bar, D02 Y097 (exact GPS coordinates 53.34514, -6.26738), Porterhouse Temple Bar is known for its Craft Brewing Institution atmosphere and signature features including Oyster Stout, Multi-level Bar, Craft Beers. Patrons visiting for a pint of plain or the house specialty (Porterhouse Oyster Stout) rate the cellar quality at 9.2/10 on the Guinness Stout Score™ index.
When building a self-guided walking route through Temple Bar, the three closest neighbouring stops are Jack Nealons (148m away, ⭐ 9.6), Darkey Kelly's (195m away, ⭐ 9.3), and The Temple Bar Pub (213m away, ⭐ 8.8).
Walking Distance from Porterhouse Temple Bar to Dublin Landmarks
- Trinity College Front Gate562 m (~7 min walk)
- St. Stephen's Green (Fusiliers' Arch)735 m (~9 min walk)
- Ha'penny Bridge (River Liffey)312 m (~4 min walk)
- Guinness Storehouse (St. James's Gate)1332 m (~17 min walk)
- Connolly / Pearse DART Hub1276 m (~16 min walk)
Nearby Historic Pubs
Closest authentic taverns within easy walking distance
Jack Nealons
⭐ 9.6Northside / Smithfield · Est. 1905
Stunning ornate 1905 gold-leaf ceiling, open fireplace, and some of the best-kept Guinness on Capel Street.
Darkey Kelly's
⭐ 9.3The Liberties / Christchurch · Est. 1761
Named after Dublin's 18th-century folklore figure. Renowned as one of the best spots for live trad music.
The Temple Bar Pub
⭐ 8.8Temple Bar · Est. 1840
The most photographed pub in Ireland with flower boxes & live music all day.
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Frequently Asked Questions · Porterhouse Temple Bar
Verified InfoWhat is the Guinness Stout Score™ rating at Porterhouse Temple Bar? ▾
Porterhouse Temple Bar holds a verified Guinness Stout Score™ of 9.2/10 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 Porterhouse Temple Bar located in Dublin? ▾
Porterhouse Temple Bar is located at 16-18 Parliament St, Temple Bar, D02 Y097, Dublin (GPS: 53.345142, -6.267377). 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 Porterhouse Temple Bar? ▾
Porterhouse Temple Bar 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 Porterhouse Temple Bar famous on a Dublin pub crawl? ▾
Dublin's pioneer craft brewery pub. Famous for freshly brewed Oyster Stout & live music. 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
Jack Nealons • Darkey Kelly's • The Temple Bar Pub • The Boar's Head • International Bar • John Kavanagh The Gravediggers