Featured Curated Crawl
This heritage pub is a highlighted stop on: Capel Street & North City Trail
The Boar's Head
149 Capel St, North City, D01 T282
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: Champion's Pint of Guinness
Verified Opening Hours
*Hours conform to standard Dublin licensing laws. Subject to bank holiday adjustments.
Heritage Lore & Pub Highlights
Where All-Ireland winners bring the Sam Maguire Cup the morning after the final. Top 3 pint in Dublin.
Pub Features & Atmosphere
Visiting The Boar's Head on a Dublin Pub Crawl
Whether you are stepping into The Boar's Head 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 Boar's Head — Northside / Smithfield Heritage & Walking Guide
Dating back to 1900 (126 years of heritage), The Boar's Head exemplifies the golden age of Dublin's Victorian public houses in Northside / Smithfield, when master cabinetmakers fitted ornate mahogany counters, partitioned snugs, and bevelled mirrors.
Located at 149 Capel St, North City, D01 T282 (exact GPS coordinates 53.34737, -6.26860), The Boar's Head is known for its GAA & All-Ireland Stout Temple atmosphere and signature features including GAA Headquarters Pub, All-Ireland Champions, Top 3 Pint. Patrons visiting for a pint of plain or the house specialty (Champion's Pint of Guinness) rate the cellar quality at 9.8/10 on the Guinness Stout Score™ index.
When building a self-guided walking route through Northside / Smithfield, the three closest neighbouring stops are McNeill's Pub (44m away, ⭐ 9.5), Jack Nealons (113m away, ⭐ 9.6), and Bar 1661 (244m away, ⭐ 9.1).
Walking Distance from The Boar's Head to Dublin Landmarks
- Trinity College Front Gate718 m (~9 min walk)
- St. Stephen's Green (Fusiliers' Arch)988 m (~13 min walk)
- Ha'penny Bridge (River Liffey)384 m (~5 min walk)
- Guinness Storehouse (St. James's Gate)1347 m (~17 min walk)
- Connolly / Pearse DART Hub1415 m (~18 min walk)
Nearby Historic Pubs
Closest authentic taverns within easy walking distance
McNeill's Pub
⭐ 9.5Northside / Smithfield · Est. 1860
Former musical instrument shop. Intimate hearth fireside trad sessions where musicians gather nightly.
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.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions · The Boar's Head
Verified InfoWhat is the Guinness Stout Score™ rating at The Boar's Head? ▾
The Boar's Head holds a verified Guinness Stout Score™ of 9.8/10 based on 333 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 Boar's Head located in Dublin? ▾
The Boar's Head is located at 149 Capel St, North City, D01 T282, Dublin (GPS: 53.347374, -6.268599). 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 Boar's Head? ▾
The Boar's Head 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 Boar's Head famous on a Dublin pub crawl? ▾
Where All-Ireland winners bring the Sam Maguire Cup the morning after the final. Top 3 pint in Dublin. 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
McNeill's Pub • Jack Nealons • Bar 1661 • Porterhouse Temple Bar • Walsh's