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.
The Palace Bar — Temple Bar Heritage & Walking Guide
Established in 1823 (203 years ago) during Dublin's late-Georgian and early-Emancipation era, The Palace Bar has anchored the streetscape of Temple Bar for nearly two centuries of literary, political, and neighbourhood pub life.
Located at 21 Fleet St, Temple Bar, D02 H950 (exact GPS coordinates 53.34590, -6.25961), The Palace Bar is known for its Literary & Whiskey Haven atmosphere and signature features including Irish Times Hangout, Whiskey Palace, Stained Glass. Patrons visiting for a pint of plain or the house specialty (Palace Single Cask Whiskey & Stout) rate the cellar quality at 9.6/10 on the Guinness Stout Score™ index.
When building a self-guided walking route through Temple Bar, the three closest neighbouring stops are Cassidys (78m away, ⭐ 9.4), Bowe's Lounge Bar (134m away, ⭐ 9.8), and Irish Whiskey Museum Bar (194m away, ⭐ 9.2).
Walking Distance from The Palace Bar to Dublin Landmarks
- Trinity College Front Gate171 m (~2 min walk)
- St. Stephen's Green (Fusiliers' Arch)696 m (~9 min walk)
- Ha'penny Bridge (River Liffey)236 m (~3 min walk)
- Guinness Storehouse (St. James's Gate)1.85 km (~24 min walk)
- Connolly / Pearse DART Hub798 m (~10 min walk)
Nearby Historic Pubs
Closest authentic taverns within easy walking distance
Cassidys
⭐ 9.4Trinity / Fleet St · Est. 1850
Atmospheric candlelit heritage building opposite Trinity College with vintage board games, craft beers, and indie rock tunes.
Bowe's Lounge Bar
⭐ 9.8Trinity / Fleet St · Est. 1854
Narrow Victorian pub famed for having one of Dublin's top 3 pints of stout.
Irish Whiskey Museum Bar
⭐ 9.2South City / Grafton · Est. 2014
Perched over College Green and Trinity College, serving curated tastings across all major Irish whiskey distilleries without brand bias.
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Frequently Asked Questions · The Palace Bar
Verified InfoWhat is the Guinness Stout Score™ rating at The Palace Bar? ▾
The Palace Bar holds a verified Guinness Stout Score™ of 9.6/10 based on 330 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 Palace Bar located in Dublin? ▾
The Palace Bar is located at 21 Fleet St, Temple Bar, D02 H950, Dublin (GPS: 53.345896, -6.259613). 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 Palace Bar? ▾
The Palace 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 Palace Bar famous on a Dublin pub crawl? ▾
Historic haunt of Dublin satirists and poets (Flann O'Brien, Patrick Kavanagh). 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
Cassidys • Bowe's Lounge Bar • Irish Whiskey Museum Bar • Merchant's Arch • O'Donoghue's • The Cobblestone