Capel Street & North City Trail
Pedestrianized Character, Victorian Mirrors & Microtaps
Dublin's longest traffic-free pedestrian street offers an intoxicating mix of 19th-century gold-leaf ceilings, GAA sporting institutions, rotating craft beer cellars, and fireside acoustic trad sessions.
Turn-by-Turn Crawl Stops
6 Verified Stops
Jack Nealons
165 Capel St, North City, D01 P4A0 · Est. 1905
Stunning ornate 1905 gold-leaf ceiling, open fireplace, and some of the best-kept Guinness on Capel Street.
The Boar's Head
149 Capel St, North City, D01 T282 · Est. 1900
Where All-Ireland winners bring the Sam Maguire Cup the morning after the final. Top 3 pint in Dublin.
McNeill's Pub
140 Capel St, North City, D01 N8C8 · Est. 1860
Former musical instrument shop. Intimate hearth fireside trad sessions where musicians gather nightly.
Underdog
16-18 Capel St, North City, D01 FP82 · Est. 2017
Dublin's premier independent craft beer taphouse on Capel Street, championing rare Irish micro-stouts, porters, and DIPAs.
The Celt
81 Talbot St, North City, D01 C8P2 · Est. 1980
Northside institution bursting with rustic Irish character, nightly live musicians in the snug, and generous beef stew.
The Oval Bar
78 Middle Abbey St, North City, D01 T858 · Est. 1820
Rebuilt after being destroyed in the 1916 Rising. Famous oval stained-glass dome and warm fireplace.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Capel Street completely pedestrianized? ▾
Yes! Capel Street was permanently pedestrianized in 2022, creating a vibrant outdoor café and pub terrace culture.
What makes Jack Nealons architecturally famous? ▾
Jack Nealons features a magnificent 19th-century gold-leaf ceiling, ornate mahogany bar, and a cozy rear coal fireplace.
Where can I find craft beer on Capel Street? ▾
Underdog is Dublin's ultimate craft beer destination, featuring constantly rotating independent microbrewery tap lines from across Ireland and Europe.
Is live trad music played at McNeill's? ▾
Yes, McNeill's hosts intimate, fireside traditional music sessions in its cozy front and rear snugs several nights a week.