Sheehans Pub
17 Chatham St, D02 H006
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: Silky Pint of Guinness & Bacon Fries
Verified Opening Hours
*Hours conform to standard Dublin licensing laws. Subject to bank holiday adjustments.
Heritage Lore & Pub Highlights
Family-run Dublin pub steps from Grafton Street with stained glass, warm wood, and top-tier Guinness.
Pub Features & Atmosphere
Visiting Sheehans Pub on a Dublin Pub Crawl
Whether you are stepping into Sheehans 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.
Sheehans Pub — South City / Grafton Heritage & Walking Guide
Operating since 1933 (93 years in South City / Grafton), Sheehans Pub bridges twentieth-century Dublin social history with traditional cellar craftsmanship and neighbourhood warmth.
Located at 17 Chatham St, D02 H006 (exact GPS coordinates 53.34098, -6.26177), Sheehans Pub is known for its Chatham Street Family Tradition atmosphere and signature features including Family Run, Near Grafton St, Comforting Pints. Patrons visiting for a pint of plain or the house specialty (Silky Pint of Guinness & Bacon Fries) rate the cellar quality at 9.5/10 on the Guinness Stout Score™ index.
When building a self-guided walking route through South City / Grafton, the three closest neighbouring stops are The Sidecar at The Westbury (26m away, ⭐ 9.1), Neary's (52m away, ⭐ 9.3), and McDaid's (58m away, ⭐ 9.4).
Walking Distance from Sheehans Pub to Dublin Landmarks
- Trinity College Front Gate423 m (~5 min walk)
- St. Stephen's Green (Fusiliers' Arch)149 m (~2 min walk)
- Ha'penny Bridge (River Liffey)599 m (~8 min walk)
- Guinness Storehouse (St. James's Gate)1.66 km (~21 min walk)
- Connolly / Pearse DART Hub924 m (~12 min walk)
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⭐ 9.3South City / Grafton · Est. 1887
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McDaid's
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Former city morgue with towering gothic ceilings. Regular haunt of Brendan Behan.
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Frequently Asked Questions · Sheehans Pub
Verified InfoWhat is the Guinness Stout Score™ rating at Sheehans Pub? ▾
Sheehans Pub holds a verified Guinness Stout Score™ of 9.5/10 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 Sheehans Pub located in Dublin? ▾
Sheehans Pub is located at 17 Chatham St, D02 H006, Dublin (GPS: 53.340975, -6.261766). 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 Sheehans Pub? ▾
Sheehans 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 Sheehans Pub famous on a Dublin pub crawl? ▾
Family-run Dublin pub steps from Grafton Street with stained glass, warm wood, and top-tier 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 Sidecar at The Westbury • Neary's • McDaid's • Peter's Pub • The Dame Tavern • The Swan Bar