Featured Curated Crawl
This heritage pub is a highlighted stop on: The Dublin Whiskey Trail
The Cellar Bar at The Merrion
Upper Merrion St, Georgian Quarter, D02 NH96
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: Single Pot Still Whiskey or Pint of Stout
Verified Opening Hours
*Hours conform to standard Dublin licensing laws. Subject to bank holiday adjustments.
Heritage Lore & Pub Highlights
Set within the original 18th-century granite vaults of The Merrion Hotel, offering an intimate historic setting and rare reserve whiskeys.
Pub Features & Atmosphere
Visiting The Cellar Bar at The Merrion on a Dublin Pub Crawl
Whether you are stepping into The Cellar Bar at The Merrion 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 Cellar Bar at The Merrion — Georgian Quarter / D4 Heritage & Walking Guide
Opened in 1997 in the heart of Georgian Quarter / D4, The Cellar Bar at The Merrion combines contemporary Dublin hospitality with rigorous traditional cellar standards and high-turnover draught lines.
Located at Upper Merrion St, Georgian Quarter, D02 NH96 (exact GPS coordinates 53.33812, -6.25387), The Cellar Bar at The Merrion is known for its 18th-Century Vaulted Luxury Cellar atmosphere and signature features including 18th-Century Vaults, Fine Whiskey, Luxury Hotel Bar. Patrons visiting for a pint of plain or the house specialty (Single Pot Still Whiskey or Pint of Stout) rate the cellar quality at 9.3/10 on the Guinness Stout Score™ index.
When building a self-guided walking route through Georgian Quarter / D4, the three closest neighbouring stops are O'Donoghue's (25m away, ⭐ 9.4), O'Reilly's (26m away, ⭐ 9.3), and Doheny & Nesbitt (66m away, ⭐ 9.5).
Walking Distance from The Cellar Bar at The Merrion to Dublin Landmarks
- Trinity College Front Gate776 m (~10 min walk)
- St. Stephen's Green (Fusiliers' Arch)511 m (~7 min walk)
- Ha'penny Bridge (River Liffey)1096 m (~14 min walk)
- Guinness Storehouse (St. James's Gate)2.22 km (~28 min walk)
- Connolly / Pearse DART Hub681 m (~9 min walk)
Nearby Historic Pubs
Closest authentic taverns within easy walking distance
O'Donoghue's
⭐ 9.4Baggot Mile · Est. 1789
Where folk legends 'The Dubliners' formed in the 1960s. Nightly acoustic trad sessions.
O'Reilly's
⭐ 9.3Baggot Street / Georgian Quarter · Est. 1919
Ornate Victorian pub opposite Government Buildings and Merrion Square, renowned for its carved mahogany bar, stained glass, and creamy pints of Guinness.
Doheny & Nesbitt
⭐ 9.5Baggot Mile · Est. 1867
'Doheny Debate' home where politicians and journalists talk over pints.
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Frequently Asked Questions · The Cellar Bar at The Merrion
Verified InfoWhat is the Guinness Stout Score™ rating at The Cellar Bar at The Merrion? ▾
The Cellar Bar at The Merrion holds a verified Guinness Stout Score™ of 9.3/10 based on 334 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 Cellar Bar at The Merrion located in Dublin? ▾
The Cellar Bar at The Merrion is located at Upper Merrion St, Georgian Quarter, D02 NH96, Dublin (GPS: 53.338125, -6.253873). 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 Cellar Bar at The Merrion? ▾
The Cellar Bar at The Merrion 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 Cellar Bar at The Merrion famous on a Dublin pub crawl? ▾
Set within the original 18th-century granite vaults of The Merrion Hotel, offering an intimate historic setting and rare reserve whiskeys. 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
O'Donoghue's • O'Reilly's • Doheny & Nesbitt • Toner's • Bar 1661 • The Sidecar at The Westbury