The Flowing Tide
9 Lower Abbey St, North City, D01 K8F3
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 & Whiskey Chaser
Verified Opening Hours
*Hours conform to standard Dublin licensing laws. Subject to bank holiday adjustments.
Heritage Lore & Pub Highlights
Historic theatre tavern opposite the Abbey Theatre featuring gorgeous stained glass, pre-show playwright banter, and pure stout.
Pub Features & Atmosphere
Visiting The Flowing Tide on a Dublin Pub Crawl
Whether you are stepping into The Flowing Tide 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 Flowing Tide — Trinity / Fleet St Heritage & Walking Guide
Dating back to 1865 (161 years of heritage), The Flowing Tide exemplifies the golden age of Dublin's Victorian public houses in Trinity / Fleet St, when master cabinetmakers fitted ornate mahogany counters, partitioned snugs, and bevelled mirrors.
Located at 9 Lower Abbey St, North City, D01 K8F3 (exact GPS coordinates 53.34855, -6.25713), The Flowing Tide is known for its Historic Abbey Theatre Pub atmosphere and signature features including Abbey Theatre, Stained Glass, Northside Classic, Playwrights. Patrons visiting for a pint of plain or the house specialty (Pint of Plain & Whiskey Chaser) rate the cellar quality at 9.5/10 on the Guinness Stout Score™ index.
When building a self-guided walking route through Trinity / Fleet St, the three closest neighbouring stops are The Neptune Bar (67m away, ⭐ 9.3), The Piper's Corner (78m away, ⭐ 9.6), and Briodys (134m away, ⭐ 9.6).
Walking Distance from The Flowing Tide to Dublin Landmarks
- Trinity College Front Gate477 m (~6 min walk)
- St. Stephen's Green (Fusiliers' Arch)1018 m (~13 min walk)
- Ha'penny Bridge (River Liffey)469 m (~6 min walk)
- Guinness Storehouse (St. James's Gate)2.10 km (~27 min walk)
- Connolly / Pearse DART Hub822 m (~11 min walk)
Nearby Historic Pubs
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The Neptune Bar
⭐ 9.3Capel St & North City · Est. 1890
Beloved Northside haunt steeped in theatre district lore, revered for its Thursday night authentic traditional music sessions and cold stout.
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.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions · The Flowing Tide
Verified InfoWhat is the Guinness Stout Score™ rating at The Flowing Tide? ▾
The Flowing Tide holds a verified Guinness Stout Score™ of 9.5/10 based on 329 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 Flowing Tide located in Dublin? ▾
The Flowing Tide is located at 9 Lower Abbey St, North City, D01 K8F3, Dublin (GPS: 53.348545, -6.257127). 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 Flowing Tide? ▾
The Flowing Tide 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 Flowing Tide famous on a Dublin pub crawl? ▾
Historic theatre tavern opposite the Abbey Theatre featuring gorgeous stained glass, pre-show playwright banter, and pure stout. 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
The Neptune Bar • The Piper's Corner • Briodys • Mulligan's • The Bankers Bar • Peter's Pub