Featured Curated Crawl
This heritage pub is a highlighted stop on: Live Trad Music & Fiddle Trail
The Neptune Bar
53 Middle Abbey St, North City, D01 X5F1
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
Verified Opening Hours
*Hours conform to standard Dublin licensing laws. Subject to bank holiday adjustments.
Heritage Lore & Pub Highlights
Beloved Northside haunt steeped in theatre district lore, revered for its Thursday night authentic traditional music sessions and cold stout.
Pub Features & Atmosphere
Visiting The Neptune Bar on a Dublin Pub Crawl
Whether you are stepping into The Neptune Bar 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 Neptune Bar — Capel St & North City Heritage & Walking Guide
Dating back to 1890 (136 years of heritage), The Neptune Bar exemplifies the golden age of Dublin's Victorian public houses in Capel St & North City, when master cabinetmakers fitted ornate mahogany counters, partitioned snugs, and bevelled mirrors.
Located at 53 Middle Abbey St, North City, D01 X5F1 (exact GPS coordinates 53.34878, -6.25806), The Neptune Bar is known for its Old-School Trad Music & Neighborhood Gem atmosphere and signature features including Thursday Trad Session, Northside Heritage, Great Pints. Patrons visiting for a pint of plain or the house specialty (Pint of Guinness) rate the cellar quality at 9.3/10 on the Guinness Stout Score™ index.
When building a self-guided walking route through Capel St & North City, the three closest neighbouring stops are The Piper's Corner (30m away, ⭐ 9.6), The Flowing Tide (67m away, ⭐ 9.5), and Briodys (89m away, ⭐ 9.6).
Walking Distance from The Neptune Bar to Dublin Landmarks
- Trinity College Front Gate491 m (~6 min walk)
- St. Stephen's Green (Fusiliers' Arch)1030 m (~13 min walk)
- Ha'penny Bridge (River Liffey)434 m (~6 min walk)
- Guinness Storehouse (St. James's Gate)2.05 km (~26 min walk)
- Connolly / Pearse DART Hub885 m (~11 min walk)
Nearby Historic Pubs
Closest authentic taverns within easy walking distance
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.
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 Neptune Bar
Verified InfoWhat is the Guinness Stout Score™ rating at The Neptune Bar? ▾
The Neptune Bar holds a verified Guinness Stout Score™ of 9.3/10 based on 307 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 Neptune Bar located in Dublin? ▾
The Neptune Bar is located at 53 Middle Abbey St, North City, D01 X5F1, Dublin (GPS: 53.347947, -6.262366). 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 Neptune Bar? ▾
The Neptune Bar 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 Neptune Bar famous on a Dublin pub crawl? ▾
Beloved Northside haunt steeped in theatre district lore, revered for its Thursday night authentic traditional music sessions and cold 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 Piper's Corner • The Flowing Tide • Briodys • The Oval Bar • Jonathan Swift Pub • Thomas Moore Inn