Featured Curated Crawl
This heritage pub is a highlighted stop on: Capel Street & North City Trail
The Celt
81 Talbot St, North City, D01 C8P2
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 Stout & Slow-Cooked Stew
Verified Opening Hours
*Hours conform to standard Dublin licensing laws. Subject to bank holiday adjustments.
Heritage Lore & Pub Highlights
Northside institution bursting with rustic Irish character, nightly live musicians in the snug, and generous beef stew.
Pub Features & Atmosphere
Visiting The Celt on a Dublin Pub Crawl
Whether you are stepping into The Celt 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 Celt — Trinity / Fleet St Heritage & Walking Guide
Opened in 1980 in the heart of Trinity / Fleet St, The Celt combines contemporary Dublin hospitality with rigorous traditional cellar standards and high-turnover draught lines.
Located at 81 Talbot St, North City, D01 C8P2 (exact GPS coordinates 53.35057, -6.25489), The Celt is known for its Rustic Trad Music & Stew atmosphere and signature features including Live Trad Nightly, Rustic Wood, Irish Hospitality, Hearty Food. Patrons visiting for a pint of plain or the house specialty (Pint of Stout & Slow-Cooked Stew) rate the cellar quality at 9.4/10 on the Guinness Stout Score™ index.
When building a self-guided walking route through Trinity / Fleet St, the three closest neighbouring stops are Briodys (244m away, ⭐ 9.6), The Piper's Corner (265m away, ⭐ 9.6), and The Flowing Tide (270m away, ⭐ 9.5).
Walking Distance from The Celt to Dublin Landmarks
- Trinity College Front Gate739 m (~9 min walk)
- St. Stephen's Green (Fusiliers' Arch)1277 m (~16 min walk)
- Ha'penny Bridge (River Liffey)723 m (~9 min walk)
- Guinness Storehouse (St. James's Gate)2.32 km (~30 min walk)
- Connolly / Pearse DART Hub916 m (~12 min walk)
Nearby Historic Pubs
Closest authentic taverns within easy walking distance
Briodys
⭐ 9.6Capel St & North City · Est. 1930
A quiet, reverent sanctuary for pint purists right in the heart of Dublin 1. Widely acclaimed for its velvety Guinness dome.
The Piper's Corner
⭐ 9.6Capel St & North City · Est. 2017
Founded by renowned uilleann piper Seán Potts, this is a sacred spot for unamplified traditional music sessions and fluent Gaeilge.
The Flowing Tide
⭐ 9.5Trinity / Fleet St · Est. 1865
Historic theatre tavern opposite the Abbey Theatre featuring gorgeous stained glass, pre-show playwright banter, and pure stout.
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Frequently Asked Questions · The Celt
Verified InfoWhat is the Guinness Stout Score™ rating at The Celt? ▾
The Celt holds a verified Guinness Stout Score™ of 9.4/10 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 The Celt located in Dublin? ▾
The Celt is located at 81 Talbot St, North City, D01 C8P2, Dublin (GPS: 53.350573, -6.254887). 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 Celt? ▾
The Celt 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 Celt famous on a Dublin pub crawl? ▾
Northside institution bursting with rustic Irish character, nightly live musicians in the snug, and generous beef stew. It is one of the 118 curated historic heritage taverns featured in the Dublin Pub Crawl Directory.
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