The Piper's Corner
105-106 Marlborough St, North City, D01 T884
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
Founded by renowned uilleann piper Seán Potts, this is a sacred spot for unamplified traditional music sessions and fluent Gaeilge.
Pub Features & Atmosphere
Visiting The Piper's Corner on a Dublin Pub Crawl
Whether you are stepping into The Piper's Corner 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 Piper's Corner — Capel St & North City Heritage & Walking Guide
Opened in 2017 in the heart of Capel St & North City, The Piper's Corner combines contemporary Dublin hospitality with rigorous traditional cellar standards and high-turnover draught lines.
Located at 105-106 Marlborough St, North City, D01 T884 (exact GPS coordinates 53.34905, -6.25795), The Piper's Corner is known for its Traditional Irish Music Meitheal atmosphere and signature features including Live Trad Music, Uilleann Pipes, Irish Speaking. Patrons visiting for a pint of plain or the house specialty (Pint of Guinness) rate the cellar quality at 9.6/10 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 Neptune Bar (30m away, ⭐ 9.3), Briodys (61m away, ⭐ 9.6), and The Flowing Tide (78m away, ⭐ 9.5).
Walking Distance from The Piper's Corner to Dublin Landmarks
- Trinity College Front Gate521 m (~7 min walk)
- St. Stephen's Green (Fusiliers' Arch)1060 m (~14 min walk)
- Ha'penny Bridge (River Liffey)458 m (~6 min walk)
- Guinness Storehouse (St. James's Gate)2.07 km (~26 min walk)
- Connolly / Pearse DART Hub900 m (~12 min walk)
Nearby Historic Pubs
Closest authentic taverns within easy walking distance
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.
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.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions · The Piper's Corner
Verified InfoWhat is the Guinness Stout Score™ rating at The Piper's Corner? ▾
The Piper's Corner holds a verified Guinness Stout Score™ of 9.6/10 based on 324 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 Piper's Corner located in Dublin? ▾
The Piper's Corner is located at 105-106 Marlborough St, North City, D01 T884, Dublin (GPS: 53.349047, -6.257949). 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 Piper's Corner? ▾
The Piper's Corner 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 Piper's Corner famous on a Dublin pub crawl? ▾
Founded by renowned uilleann piper Seán Potts, this is a sacred spot for unamplified traditional music sessions and fluent Gaeilge. 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 • Briodys • The Flowing Tide • The Oval Bar • The King's Inn