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This heritage pub is a highlighted stop on: Literary Dublin Pub Crawl
The Duke
9 Duke St, D02 H302
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 Guinness Extra Stout
Verified Opening Hours
*Hours conform to standard Dublin licensing laws. Subject to bank holiday adjustments.
Heritage Lore & Pub Highlights
Historic starting venue of the world-famous Dublin Literary Pub Crawl since 1822, steeped in James Joyce and Brendan Behan history.
Pub Features & Atmosphere
Visiting The Duke on a Dublin Pub Crawl
Whether you are stepping into The Duke 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 Duke — South City / Grafton Heritage & Walking Guide
Established in 1822 (204 years ago) during Dublin's late-Georgian and early-Emancipation era, The Duke has anchored the streetscape of South City / Grafton for nearly two centuries of literary, political, and neighbourhood pub life.
Located at 9 Duke St, D02 H302 (exact GPS coordinates 53.34197, -6.25873), The Duke is known for its Literary Heritage Landmark atmosphere and signature features including Literary Pub Crawl, Victorian Charm, Duke Street Landmark. Patrons visiting for a pint of plain or the house specialty (Pint of Guinness Extra Stout) rate the cellar quality at 9.5/10 on the Guinness Stout Score™ index.
When building a self-guided walking route through South City / Grafton, the three closest neighbouring stops are Davy Byrnes (44m away, ⭐ 9.4), Kehoe's (96m away, ⭐ 9.7), and McDaid's (172m away, ⭐ 9.4).
Walking Distance from The Duke to Dublin Landmarks
- Trinity College Front Gate271 m (~3 min walk)
- St. Stephen's Green (Fusiliers' Arch)297 m (~4 min walk)
- Ha'penny Bridge (River Liffey)563 m (~7 min walk)
- Guinness Storehouse (St. James's Gate)1.86 km (~24 min walk)
- Connolly / Pearse DART Hub702 m (~9 min walk)
Nearby Historic Pubs
Closest authentic taverns within easy walking distance
Davy Byrnes
⭐ 9.4South City / Grafton · Est. 1798
Immortalized in Chapter 8 of Joyce's Ulysses where Leopold Bloom eats gorgonzola sandwich with burgundy wine.
Kehoe's
⭐ 9.7South City / Grafton · Est. 1803
Authentic preserved 19th-century snugs with serving hatches and old mahogany drawers.
McDaid's
⭐ 9.4South City / Grafton · Est. 1779
Former city morgue with towering gothic ceilings. Regular haunt of Brendan Behan.
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Frequently Asked Questions · The Duke
Verified InfoWhat is the Guinness Stout Score™ rating at The Duke? ▾
The Duke holds a verified Guinness Stout Score™ of 9.5/10 based on 326 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 Duke located in Dublin? ▾
The Duke is located at 9 Duke St, D02 H302, Dublin (GPS: 53.341965, -6.258728). 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 Duke? ▾
The Duke 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 Duke famous on a Dublin pub crawl? ▾
Historic starting venue of the world-famous Dublin Literary Pub Crawl since 1822, steeped in James Joyce and Brendan Behan history. 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
Davy Byrnes • Kehoe's • McDaid's • The Sidecar at The Westbury • Devitts of Camden Street • The Bleeding Horse