Featured Curated Crawl
This heritage pub is a highlighted stop on: Capel Street & North City Trail
Underdog
16-18 Capel St, North City, D01 FP82
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: Rotating Irish Microbrew Stout / IPA
Verified Opening Hours
*Hours conform to standard Dublin licensing laws. Subject to bank holiday adjustments.
Heritage Lore & Pub Highlights
Dublin's premier independent craft beer taphouse on Capel Street, championing rare Irish micro-stouts, porters, and DIPAs.
Pub Features & Atmosphere
Visiting Underdog on a Dublin Pub Crawl
Whether you are stepping into Underdog 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.
Underdog — Northside / Smithfield Heritage & Walking Guide
Opened in 2017 in the heart of Northside / Smithfield, Underdog combines contemporary Dublin hospitality with rigorous traditional cellar standards and high-turnover draught lines.
Located at 16-18 Capel St, North City, D01 FP82 (exact GPS coordinates 53.35086, -6.27008), Underdog is known for its Cult Craft Beer Taphouse atmosphere and signature features including Independent Craft, Rotating Taps, Irish Microbreweries, Capel St. Patrons visiting for a pint of plain or the house specialty (Rotating Irish Microbrew Stout / IPA) rate the cellar quality at 9.6/10 on the Guinness Stout Score™ index.
When building a self-guided walking route through Northside / Smithfield, the three closest neighbouring stops are The King's Inn (44m away, ⭐ 9.4), The Black Sheep (139m away, ⭐ 9.2), and Bar 1661 (179m away, ⭐ 9.1).
Walking Distance from Underdog to Dublin Landmarks
- Trinity College Front Gate1028 m (~13 min walk)
- St. Stephen's Green (Fusiliers' Arch)1377 m (~18 min walk)
- Ha'penny Bridge (River Liffey)687 m (~9 min walk)
- Guinness Storehouse (St. James's Gate)1486 m (~19 min walk)
- Connolly / Pearse DART Hub1.67 km (~21 min walk)
Nearby Historic Pubs
Closest authentic taverns within easy walking distance
The King's Inn
⭐ 9.4Capel St & North City · Est. 1880
Historic red-brick tavern close to Henrietta Street with loyal regulars, superb stout turnover, and old-school Dublin charm.
The Black Sheep
⭐ 9.2Northside / Smithfield · Est. 2011
On Dublin's newly pedestrianized Capel Street. 20+ craft beer taps and rotating micro-stouts.
Bar 1661
⭐ 9.1Capel St & North City · Est. 2019
Voted Ireland's Bar of the Year, Bar 1661 champions native Irish spirits and craft poitín with innovative, world-class cocktail artistry.
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Frequently Asked Questions · Underdog
Verified InfoWhat is the Guinness Stout Score™ rating at Underdog? ▾
Underdog 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 Underdog located in Dublin? ▾
Underdog is located at 16-18 Capel St, North City, D01 FP82, Dublin (GPS: 53.347011, -6.267947). 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 Underdog? ▾
Underdog 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 Underdog famous on a Dublin pub crawl? ▾
Dublin's premier independent craft beer taphouse on Capel Street, championing rare Irish micro-stouts, porters, and DIPAs. 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 King's Inn • The Black Sheep • Bar 1661 • Bonobo, Smithfield • Anseo • Arthur's Pub