The Black Sheep
61 Capel St, North City, D01 E1W2
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: Galway Bay Buried at Sea Stout
Verified Opening Hours
*Hours conform to standard Dublin licensing laws. Subject to bank holiday adjustments.
Heritage Lore & Pub Highlights
On Dublin's newly pedestrianized Capel Street. 20+ craft beer taps and rotating micro-stouts.
Pub Features & Atmosphere
Visiting The Black Sheep on a Dublin Pub Crawl
Whether you are stepping into The Black Sheep 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.
The Black Sheep — Northside / Smithfield Heritage & Walking Guide
Opened in 2011 in the heart of Northside / Smithfield, The Black Sheep combines contemporary Dublin hospitality with rigorous traditional cellar standards and high-turnover draught lines.
Located at 61 Capel St, North City, D01 E1W2 (exact GPS coordinates 53.34976, -6.26909), The Black Sheep is known for its Capel Street Craft Alehouse atmosphere and signature features including Capel Street, Craft Casks, Board Games. Patrons visiting for a pint of plain or the house specialty (Galway Bay Buried at Sea Stout) rate the cellar quality at 9.2/10 on the Guinness Stout Score™ index.
When building a self-guided walking route through Northside / Smithfield, the three closest neighbouring stops are Bar 1661 (107m away, ⭐ 9.1), Underdog (139m away, ⭐ 9.6), and The King's Inn (173m away, ⭐ 9.4).
Walking Distance from The Black Sheep to Dublin Landmarks
- Trinity College Front Gate897 m (~12 min walk)
- St. Stephen's Green (Fusiliers' Arch)1238 m (~16 min walk)
- Ha'penny Bridge (River Liffey)554 m (~7 min walk)
- Guinness Storehouse (St. James's Gate)1460 m (~19 min walk)
- Connolly / Pearse DART Hub1.55 km (~20 min walk)
Nearby Historic Pubs
Closest authentic taverns within easy walking distance
Bar 1661
⭐ 9.1Capel St & North City · Est. 2019
Voted Ireland's Bar of the Year, Bar 1661 champions native Irish spirits and craft poitín with innovative, world-class cocktail artistry.
Underdog
⭐ 9.6Northside / Smithfield · Est. 2017
Dublin's premier independent craft beer taphouse on Capel Street, championing rare Irish micro-stouts, porters, and DIPAs.
The King's Inn
⭐ 9.4Capel St & North City · Est. 1880
Historic red-brick tavern close to Henrietta Street with loyal regulars, superb stout turnover, and old-school Dublin charm.
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Frequently Asked Questions · The Black Sheep
Verified InfoWhat is the Guinness Stout Score™ rating at The Black Sheep? ▾
The Black Sheep holds a verified Guinness Stout Score™ of 9.2/10 based on 305 independent pint evaluations across cellar temperature (6–8°C), line hygiene, 119.5-second two-part surge, glassware cleanliness, and dome creaminess.
Where is The Black Sheep located in Dublin? ▾
The Black Sheep is located at 61 Capel St, North City, D01 E1W2, Dublin (GPS: 53.349762, -6.269094). 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 The Black Sheep? ▾
The Black Sheep 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 The Black Sheep famous on a Dublin pub crawl? ▾
On Dublin's newly pedestrianized Capel Street. 20+ craft beer taps and rotating micro-stouts. 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
Bar 1661 • Underdog • The King's Inn • McNeill's Pub • Davy Byrnes • L. Mulligan Grocer