Featured Curated Crawl
This heritage pub is a highlighted stop on: Camden Street & Portobello Trail
The Bleeding Horse
24-25 Camden St Upper, D02 Y006
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 Porter
Verified Opening Hours
*Hours conform to standard Dublin licensing laws. Subject to bank holiday adjustments.
Heritage Lore & Pub Highlights
Ancient 1649 coaching inn referenced by Charles Dickens in Pickwick Papers, featuring wooden balcony lofts and medieval rafters.
Pub Features & Atmosphere
Visiting The Bleeding Horse on a Dublin Pub Crawl
Whether you are stepping into The Bleeding Horse 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 Bleeding Horse — South City / Grafton Heritage & Walking Guide
Founded in 1649 (377 years of continuous Dublin hospitality), The Bleeding Horse predates both the Guinness brewery lease at St. James's Gate (1759) and the Georgian Wide Streets Commission, placing it among the oldest licensed premises in South City / Grafton.
Located at 24-25 Camden St Upper, D02 Y006 (exact GPS coordinates 53.33348, -6.26474), The Bleeding Horse is known for its Medieval Coaching Inn atmosphere and signature features including Est. 1649, Medieval Hall, Dickens & Joyce, Coaching Inn. Patrons visiting for a pint of plain or the house specialty (Pint of Plain Porter) rate the cellar quality at 9.3/10 on the Guinness Stout Score™ index.
When building a self-guided walking route through South City / Grafton, the three closest neighbouring stops are Cassidy's of Camden Street (66m away, ⭐ 9.4), The Sitting Room at Delahunt (91m away, ⭐ 9.0), and Anseo (206m away, ⭐ 9.3).
Walking Distance from The Bleeding Horse to Dublin Landmarks
- Trinity College Front Gate1273 m (~16 min walk)
- St. Stephen's Green (Fusiliers' Arch)733 m (~9 min walk)
- Ha'penny Bridge (River Liffey)1430 m (~18 min walk)
- Guinness Storehouse (St. James's Gate)1.73 km (~22 min walk)
- Connolly / Pearse DART Hub1.54 km (~20 min walk)
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Frequently Asked Questions · The Bleeding Horse
Verified InfoWhat is the Guinness Stout Score™ rating at The Bleeding Horse? ▾
The Bleeding Horse holds a verified Guinness Stout Score™ of 9.3/10 based on 306 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 Bleeding Horse located in Dublin? ▾
The Bleeding Horse is located at 24-25 Camden St Upper, D02 Y006, Dublin (GPS: 53.333478, -6.264745). 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 Bleeding Horse? ▾
The Bleeding Horse 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 Bleeding Horse famous on a Dublin pub crawl? ▾
Ancient 1649 coaching inn referenced by Charles Dickens in Pickwick Papers, featuring wooden balcony lofts and medieval rafters. 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
Cassidy's of Camden Street • The Sitting Room at Delahunt • Anseo • Devitts of Camden Street • Whelan's • Ryan's of Parkgate Street (FX Buckley)