Craft Beer In Dublin

Sure, The Bank On College Green is famous for its opulent interiors, but craft beer fans will find plenty to love, too. Between local brews, Irish whiskeys and a cocktail list stacked with clever twists like The Loan Approval and The Downturn, this College Green icon serves quality in every glass.

Sip something small-batch under 15-foot marble columns, admire the mosaic floors, then wander downstairs to the preserved vaults for a peek at Chatwood safes from another era. 

Slinging out top-notch craft beer from the bar, as well as signature cocktails, The Circular is a cool bar on the South Circular Road. Expect laid-back interiors and a spacious garden filled with picnic tables, perfect for soaking up the sun in summer.

Coke Lane Pizza are in the kitchen, slinging out wood-fired pizzas topped with the likes of smoked bacon, goat's cheese and Irish honey. Plus, you'll find sports screenings and live music or DJ sets on the weekend.

If you're after craft beer in Dublin, head to BrewDog. Fronting an alfresco area and microbrewery in the centre of the bar, the venue has plenty of pints in store, alongside sumptuous scran - we mean burgers and delish pizza.

Nestled in Rathfarnham, The Old Orchard Inn is a craft beer lover's dream. Sip on exclusive in-house brews like Bill Chawke's legacy lager or Aunty Lena's pale ale while enjoying hearty pub dishes such as boneless ribs or smoked chicken and wild mushroom linguine.

The spacious layout and lively weekend live music make it perfect for sampling beers with friends or discovering your new favourite pint.

Craft beer fans are well catered for at Searsons, where the taps run cold, and the selection leans local and well-chosen. Pair your pint with their hearty all-day menu or take it out to the garden for an easy afternoon session.

And if you feel like switching it up, their award-winning whiskey bar, home to a seven-storey display and more than 150 bottles, is right there waiting. Variety is the name of the game.

Taking up a sizeable plot on Grand Canal Dock, Ireland's first ever BrewDog was a long time coming... but well worth the wait. A haven for drinking delicious pints in Dublin, this quirky bar and restaurant serves a wide range of brews from across the globe alongside American-inspired eats.

A unique bar serving up pub grub, groceries, and actual hardware for sale, Mary's makes sure to have the latest and greatest of craft beers in Ireland. Along with its quirky interiors and ample food menu, there's plenty of reasons to love this unique bar on Wicklow Street. 

The Bleeding Horse is giving craft beer lovers a real treat as they showcase a wide selection of booze, alongside messy wings and scrumptious burgers. Be sure to book a spot here when your favourite sport's team is playing as they're often hosting buzzing viewing parties.

Shunning most mainstream beers, Temple Bar instead provides a great selection of Irish brews including pale lagers, IPAs, and red ales. International bottles are also an option if you want to get out of your comfort zone and try something new at this Dublin bar.

P. Mac's is the ultimate watering hole in Dublin for cheap craft beer. A cosy, beautiful environment filled with warm candles and dark wood, this place offers more than 100 options to choose from. It's little wonder that they won bar of the year back in 2017.

While Riot does serve up some pretty wicked cocktails, their craft selection is certainly one of Dublin's finest. With a frequently rotating tap, they offer plenty of specials, from IPAs through to chocolate stouts, providing something for every type of beer drinker that pays a visit.

With a plethora of lagers and ales to choose from and a 189-year-old Victorian interior to admire from every corner, this spot remains a crowd favourite for many booze lovers to visit in Dublin. Join them for a brew or two and perfectly pair it with their menu of hearty pub grub.

The first Dublin brewpub, The Porterhouse Temple Bar has the the largest selection of world class beers in Ireland, and are brewing up signature pints including their very own IPAs, pale ales, and stouts. Plus, you can revel in their buzzing atmosphere and live music.