Sinnotts Bar
South King St, St Stephen's Green, D02 T972
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 Guinness
Verified Opening Hours
*Hours conform to standard Dublin licensing laws. Subject to bank holiday adjustments.
Heritage Lore & Pub Highlights
Subterranean institution located under Stephen's Green Shopping Centre, famous as Dublin's premier sports viewing venue.
Pub Features & Atmosphere
Visiting Sinnotts Bar on a Dublin Pub Crawl
Whether you are stepping into Sinnotts 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.
Sinnotts Bar — South City / Grafton Heritage & Walking Guide
Opened in 1989 in the heart of South City / Grafton, Sinnotts Bar combines contemporary Dublin hospitality with rigorous traditional cellar standards and high-turnover draught lines.
Located at South King St, St Stephen's Green, D02 T972 (exact GPS coordinates 53.34009, -6.26170), Sinnotts Bar is known for its Bustling Matchday & Live Sports Tavern atmosphere and signature features including Giant Screens, Matchday Energy, Stephens Green. Patrons visiting for a pint of plain or the house specialty (Pint of Guinness) rate the cellar quality at 9.1/10 on the Guinness Stout Score™ index.
When building a self-guided walking route through South City / Grafton, the three closest neighbouring stops are Neary's (77m away, ⭐ 9.3), Sheehans Pub (98m away, ⭐ 9.5), and The Sidecar at The Westbury (117m away, ⭐ 9.1).
Walking Distance from Sinnotts Bar to Dublin Landmarks
- Trinity College Front Gate512 m (~7 min walk)
- St. Stephen's Green (Fusiliers' Arch)59 m (~1 min walk)
- Ha'penny Bridge (River Liffey)697 m (~9 min walk)
- Guinness Storehouse (St. James's Gate)1.67 km (~21 min walk)
- Connolly / Pearse DART Hub953 m (~12 min walk)
Nearby Historic Pubs
Closest authentic taverns within easy walking distance
Neary's
⭐ 9.3South City / Grafton · Est. 1887
Rare brass exterior gas lanterns. Famous pink marble bar & Gaiety actors' haunt.
Sheehans Pub
⭐ 9.5South City / Grafton · Est. 1933
Family-run Dublin pub steps from Grafton Street with stained glass, warm wood, and top-tier Guinness.
South City / Grafton · Est. 2016
A stylish 1930s-inspired cocktail lounge featuring plush velvet banquettes, marble tables, and a bespoke tableside martini trolley.
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Frequently Asked Questions · Sinnotts Bar
Verified InfoWhat is the Guinness Stout Score™ rating at Sinnotts Bar? ▾
Sinnotts Bar holds a verified Guinness Stout Score™ of 9.1/10 based on 320 independent pint evaluations across cellar temperature (6–8°C), line hygiene, 119.5-second two-part surge, glassware cleanliness, and dome creaminess.
Where is Sinnotts Bar located in Dublin? ▾
Sinnotts Bar is located at South King St, St Stephen's Green, D02 T972, Dublin (GPS: 53.34009, -6.261702). 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 Sinnotts Bar? ▾
Sinnotts 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 Sinnotts Bar famous on a Dublin pub crawl? ▾
Subterranean institution located under Stephen's Green Shopping Centre, famous as Dublin's premier sports viewing venue. 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
Neary's • Sheehans Pub • The Sidecar at The Westbury • McDaid's • Frank Ryan's • Rody Bolands