Beer Gardens In Dublin

• Location: 42-44 Upper Baggot Street, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, D04 V210
• Price: €€€
• Key features: large heated beer garden, covered and open-air sections, outdoor screens for sport, private bar in garden, BBQ and group dining options
• Why I recommend: in my opinion, Searsons manages to do it all. Tucked behind the historic pub on Baggot Street, the outdoor space is big, well-equipped, and built for everything from casual pints to full-on summer gatherings

If you're looking for somewhere to watch live sports, banter with mates or just enjoy a nice pint, this pub with outdoor seating in Dublin is meant for you. It's a stunning spot complete with peachy blossoms hanging from the ceiling, statement light fixtures and plush leather seating, along with quirky decor such as street signage. There's even a dedicated bar out back, which makes a huge difference when it's busy - no trekking inside for every round, just settle in and stay there.

On the menu, you can find a decent selection of dishes, such as avocado salad and gourmet wraps filled with grilled halloumi, alongside classic cocktails, such as espresso martinis.

• Location: 47-48 Temple Bar, Temple Bar, Dublin 2, D02 N725
• Price: €€€
• Key features: iconic courtyard beer garden, covered and heated outdoor seating, live traditional Irish music, extensive whiskey and craft beer selection
• Why I recommend: The Temple Bar is one of Dublin's most recognisable pubs, and its beer garden courtyard is a key part of its enduring appeal. Tucked away behind the famously lively red façade, the outdoor space feels like a buzzing hidden pocket

With a party atmosphere through and through, The Temple Bar's hidden courtyard is fab for weekend nights out. Not only does this popular den boast the largest whiskey collection in Ireland, but, topping it off, the beloved pub also serves up international drinks, fresh oysters, gourmet sandwiches packed with pastrami and much more. 

So, if you find yourself Googling 'the best beer gardens near me' and are around Parliament Street, it would be criminal not to pay this bright red, live music venue a visit. 

• Location: 11 Fade Street, Dublin 2, D02 KD37
• Price: €€€
• Key features: rooftop-style terrace, heated outdoor seating, retractable roof, DJs and live entertainment, cocktail-focused drinks menu, late-night vibe
• Why I recommend: I believe that Fade Street Social delivers one of the slickest beer gardens Dublin has to offer, with a terrace that takes on the role of a pretty rooftop with a gorgeous pergola rather than a traditional pub courtyard

Prepped for all weather conditions, Fade Street Social has a gorgeous rooftop beer garden in Dublin. It provides the ideal backdrop for cosy sips with friends, or dining alfresco during the warmer months.

The outdoor space is also available for private events, offering a picturesque backdrop complete with floral fixtures and fairy lights for your do. Indulge in an expansive menu unique to the terrace, featuring baked sourdough flatbreads topped with truffle béchamel, slices of mortadella, pork rillette and stracciatella. Drinks-wise, it's cocktail-central, with signature tipples such as the vodka-based Raspberry Bon Bon on the cards.

• Location: 35 Lower Liffey Street, North City, Dublin 1, D01 C3N0
• Price: €€
• Key features: rooftop beer garden, heated outdoor terrace, retractable roof, live music and DJs
• Why I recommend: sitting above the buzz of Liffey Street, the outdoor terrace is a hidden extension of the party - an open-air space where you can catch your breath, enjoy a crisp pint with a cool breeze, then reset and head back inside for some great live music 

The Grand Social's rooftop is perfect for summertime comedy shows, live music and match day screenings. You'll never be short of entertainment at this atmospheric venue, thanks to its rotating roster of events from DJ nights to tribute acts nodding to legends like Lady Gaga and Metallica.

Settle down and choose from an extensive list of drinks, including classic cocktails like an old fashioned. And if it rains? Fear not, the retractable roof has you covered, literally. 

• Location: 57 Harcourt Street, Saint Kevin's, Dublin 2, D02 VE22
• Price: €€€
• Key features: landscaped outdoor terrace beer garden, heated covered seating, live sports screens, cocktail-led bar
• Why I recommend: The Odeon is one of Dublin's most established late-night venues, and its outdoor terrace is a key part of its appeal, offering a spacious beer garden right in the middle of Harcourt Street's nightlife strip. Set within a striking former railway station building, the outdoor area feels like a tucked-away escape from the bustle outside

The Odeon is a beautiful Grade A-listed building in the heart of the city centre, famed for its extravagant entertainment and luxurious interiors (think chandeliers, towering pillars and glowing bookshelves). It's also a divine destination for a bit of alfresco sipping, thanks to its floral terrace out back.

Here you can enjoy an array of its signature spritzes, from vanilla to pineapple and ginger, plus delicious bites like crispy chicken wings or the juicy house burger. What's more, it also offers BBQ, cocktails and beers every Friday and Saturday for €19.95 per person, with DJs too.

• Location: 14A Fade Street, Dublin 2, D02 A368
• Price: €€€
• Key features: heated courtyard entrance, large open-air smoking/beer garden space, warehouse-style interior, tapas dining
• Why I recommend: I like how The Market Bar'a's outdoor courtyard flows into the venue's atmosphere. As you enter through the archway on Fade Street, you're greeted by a heated open-air courtyard, which acts as both a smoking area and a casual outdoor drinking space

The Market Bar is a great haunt for all your drinking needs, housed in a 19th-century Victorian warehouse and oozing character with its lofty feel. The courtyard is always busy, with people spilling out from the cavernous interior, drinks in hand, creating a constant buzz. It's the ideal hangout if you're seeking a light lunch in the company of friends, thanks to its tapas-style fare.

Choose from a range of dishes like crispy pork belly, served alongside apple cider sauce, or arancini filled with garden pea risotto. As for drinks? Grab a craft beer or opt for a signature cocktail like Spice Up Your Life, made using tequila and Tabasco.

• Location: 21-22 Wellington Quay, Temple Bar, Dublin 2, D02 YK79
• Price: €€€
• Key features: rooftop beer garden, heated open-air terrace, retractable roof, live music seven nights a week
• Why I recommend: I really like that Fitzsimons Bar rooftop is designed for all conditions, with heating and a retractable roof, meaning it stays busy year-round, not just when the sun shines

Home to the best beer garden in Temple Bar, Fitzsimons Bar's top floor makes for a great time. It's a cute hangout ideal for soaking up some sunshine, or for cosying up if the weather doesn't want to play ball, thanks to its heaters.

Decorated with hanging flowers and graffiti in tribute to Dublin, it's an inviting destination to head to for the usual suspects of classic cocktails like daiquiris and mojitos, plus stonebaked pizzas with BBQ chicken or baked Irish ham.

• Location: Cross Guns Bridge, Glasnevin, D09 XW44
• Price: €€
• Key features: huge outdoor beer garden, rotating street food vendors, covered seating areas, outdoor screens, ping pong and games
• Why I recommend: The Bernard Shaw is one of Dublin's most iconic alternative beer garden venues, and it absolutely earns its reputation as an outdoor social playground rather than just a place to grab a pint

The Bernard Shaw is a four-story playground that is the perfect place to visit if you're looking for a good time. Get ready for karaoke hits, ping pong smackdowns, and trivia brain-teasers galore at this quirky venue while you munch on an array of street food delights.

There are also outdoor screens for sport and a constant flow of events that spill between inside and out, from quizzes and bingo to live DJs and themed nights. Drinks are straightforward and reasonably priced, with a strong focus on pints, cocktails, and sharing-friendly formats that match the social, group-heavy atmosphere.

• Location: 60 Harcourt Street, Saint Kevin's, Dublin 2, D02 P902
• Price: €€
• Key features: rock-walled garden, all-weather proof, communal picnic benches, backyard BBQ
• Why I recommend: I think Dtwo is the perfect place to unwind in the sun, thanks to its foliage-adorned beer garden and BBQ food to match the sunny weather. It's a really great outdoor spot to catch some sports with your friends, with a 20-foot monster screen located in the heart of the outside space 

With an extensive drink selection and a backyard BBQ menu to fill your belly, Dtwo is perfect for a night out during the summer months. Come match day, this buzzing garden is popping off with eager punters watching the action unfold on mega screens. 

It's a pretty spot, donning barrels for tables, high chairs and leaves dangling from wooden beams. Here, you'll be able to inhale loaded sandwiches filled with pulled pork or flame-grilled juicy steak burgers alongside a refreshing pint of the good stuff. 

• Location: 74 Butterfield Avenue, Rathfarnham, D14 RF96
• Price: €€
• Key features: large heated and covered beer garden terrace, multiple indoor bar spaces, live music weekends, big sports screens
• Why I recommend: The Old Orchard Inn is one of South Dublin's most reliable all-rounder pubs, and its beer garden is a major part of why it has become such a go-to for groups, events, and weekend gatherings

Boasting a sunny outdoor area that's filled with gorgeous greenery, The Old Orchard Inn is one of South Dublin's most popular pubs. The terrace is both heated and covered, making it a great choice for all weathers. It's visually appealing too, looking like a gorgeous walled garden with plants and soft furnishings. 

While you're soaking up the rays, tuck into a hearty menu of corn-fed chicken supreme, rib-eye steaks and red Thai curry. Plus, they even offer two exclusive beers that are brewed in-house. If you're a fan of sports, you'll be pleased to find that, during major sporting events, the whole venue ramps up, with big screens and lively crowds. 

• Location: Three Locks Square, Grand Canal Dock, Dublin 2, D02 E5R7
• Price: €€€
• Key features: large waterfront beer garden terraces, heated outdoor balcony, rooftop-style seating, over 30 craft beer taps, live sports screens, shuffleboard and games
• Why I recommend: BrewDog Dublin Outpost is built around scale, energy, and a modern take on the beer garden

Housed in a 10,000ft red shipping container, BrewDog is certainly a watering hole that catches your eye, and then maintains it with its expansive collection of 32 taps on offer, plus its very own microbrewery.

Beer lover or not, it's worth a visit in the warmer months for its outdoor terrace alone, thanks to its cracking views of the city and social, loft-like feel. It also boasts stellar food deals, like unlimited wings on Wednesdays, as well as its beer school for €25 per person.

• Location: 41 St. Stephen's Green, Dublin 2, D02 VY49
• Price: €€€
• Key features: glass-covered atrium terrace, greenery-filled outdoor space, heated seating, cocktails and wine focus, Georgian townhouse setting, views over St. Stephen's Green
• Why I recommend: overlooking St. Stephen's Green, the venue is housed in a restored Georgian building dating back to 1745, and its atrium-style terrace is where it really shines. I love that, rather than a traditional open beer garden, the outdoor space here is a glass-covered courtyard terrace, filled with natural light, greenery, and a mix of indoor-outdoor seating that works year-round

Decked out with cute cushions and fab foliage, The Grayson may be known more so for its lavish afternoon teas and brunches, but it's also a supreme place to tip back an ice-cold beer.

Its garden is adorned with marble walls and thatched chairs boasting plump cushions, inviting you for a signature tipple like the Greek Fizz, made with Malfy Originale gin, cucumber and basil cordial. Situated right near St Stephen's Green, this pretty eatery offers you a selection of seating areas, and you can even perch outside on the patio on the weekend, people-watching 'til your heart's content. 

• Location: 28 South Circular Road, Portobello, Dublin 8, D08 YD8H
• Price: €€
• Key features: cosy courtyard beer garden, heated outdoor seating, wood-fired pizza from Coke Lane Pizza
• Why I recommend: this fun neighbourhood beer garden spot combines a relaxed South Circular Road pub feel with a genuinely strong food and music offering. Tucked just outside the busier city centre, it's got great weekend programming

Located on the buzzing South Circular Road, The Circular Bar is a great place for drinks and dining outdoors. They've got a spacious beer garden filled with picnic tables, where you can enjoy craft beer, premium spirits or cocktails from the bar.

Coke Lane Pizza are cooking up all sorts of tasty treats in the kitchen, think wood-fired pizzas topped with everything from Italian pepperoni to smoked bacon or cashew ricotta. Plus, you'll find live music and sports screenings inside.

• Location: 26 Bath Avenue, Sandymount, Dublin 4, D04 X7P8
• Price: €€
• Key features: casual outdoor seating, street-side beer garden, proximity to Aviva Stadium
• Why I recommend: sitting just a short stroll from the Aviva Stadium, its outdoor space consists of a laid-back street-side setup, which I find typically brimming with atmosphere. It has a great, welcoming pub feel due to developing a steady flow of adoring locals ever since its opening in 2012

One of the best beer gardens in Dublin can be found within close proximity of the Aviva Stadium. The Bath Pub is perfect for pre-gaming before a big match, alfresco drinks on a chilled-out date or grabbing some cocktails with friends after a long day of work.

Its outdoor seating area is complete with vibrant hanging baskets, whisky barrel tables and trees. Tuck into fresh 12-inch sourdough pizzas topped with the likes of fior di latte mozzarella, homemade tomato sauce, gorgonzola and Wicklow brie, all washed down with a pint of Guinness or an Aperol spritz.

• Location: 30-32 Parkgate Street, Stoneybatter, Dublin 8, D08 W6X3
• Price: €€€
• Key features: patio area, alfresco dining, live traditional music, sports screens 
• Why I recommend: I think that Nancy Hands is one of those classic Dublin pubs, and its patio is part of why I believe it's a reliable all-rounder. Sitting just beside the Phoenix Park and a short walk from Heuston Station, it's perfectly placed for both locals and visitors looking for a proper Irish pub with a strong outdoor drinking setup

This charming pub on Parkgate Street offers more than a homey place to curl up, among dark wooden panels, antique mirrors and signage. It also has a modest yet pretty patio area outside, ideal for sipping a pint of Guinness or tucking into some wholesome grub from its mouthwatering menu.

Perched under a parasol and tuck into grub made with locally sourced ingredients, such as the house chicken sandwich, layered with red cheddar cheese, or its signature classic Rueben, alongside a portion of chips to share with your mates. 

• Location: 79-81 Ranelagh, D06 F8F8
• Price: €€
• Key features: heated covered beer garden, dog-friendly outdoor space, tacos and casual food menu
• Why I recommend: Humphreys' heated beer garden out back is a big part of its appeal. The beer garden itself is fully covered and weather-ready, making it a dependable year-round spot in classic Dublin fashion

With a heated, covered outdoor space, this is the perfect spot to enjoy a refreshing pint or a tasty taco no matter the weather. This cosy pub offers an inviting atmosphere where humans and dogs alike can relax and unwind.

Whether you're enjoying a quiet drink or watching a live sports screening, Humphrey's beer garden provides a fantastic setting for a laid-back afternoon or evening out. It's a must-visit spot for anyone looking to enjoy Dublin's vibrant pub scene in comfort.