Featured Curated Crawl
This heritage pub is a highlighted stop on: The Classic Heritage Crawl • Literary Dublin Pub Crawl • Victorian Snugs & Gin Palaces • Temple Bar & Historic Quays Trail
The Palace Bar
21 Fleet St, Temple Bar, D02 H950
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: Palace Single Cask Whiskey & Stout
Verified Opening Hours
*Hours conform to standard Dublin licensing laws. Subject to bank holiday adjustments.
Heritage Lore & Pub Highlights
Historic haunt of Dublin satirists and poets (Flann O'Brien, Patrick Kavanagh).
Pub Features & Atmosphere
Visiting The Palace Bar on a Dublin Pub Crawl
Whether you are stepping into The Palace 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.
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