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Grainger's Cafe Bar

Restaurant Cafe Bar Pub Function room facility Irish pub Irish restaurant

👍👍 Great wee bar for a quick drink, can music and great staff, loved it. Defo gonna eat there next time. People often mention friendly, staff, great, good, Great, nice, service, Guinness, atmosphere, Good,


Address

51 Talbot St, Mountjoy, Dublin, D01 P6K1, Ireland

Contact

+353 1 836 3249

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (1K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 10 am to 10 pm
  • Wednesday: 10 am to 10 pm
  • Thursday: 10 am to 10 pm
  • Friday: 10 am to 10 pm
  • Saturday: 10 am to 10 pm
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: 10 am to 10 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: friendly (24) staff (21) great (19) good (19) Great (17) nice (16) service (14) Guinness (12) atmosphere (10) Good (10)
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  • 5/5 Mac 4 years ago on Google
    Incredibly nice place! Staff are very attentive, food is amazing, great place to go before a gig 😁
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Justinas L. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place for a fine Irish coffee, and overall a nice bar to be in. Great service and a welcoming atmosphere.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Elizabeth B. 1 year ago on Google
    Great wee bar for a quick drink, can music and great staff, loved it. Defo gonna eat there next time.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Nick C. 3 years ago on Google
    recommended by my good buddy KJ in Cali, we made it over to Ireland and popped in for a few pints, great spot, great people, great food. What more do you need?
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Just-in 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely attentive staff. Freshly brewed coffee and great place to watch the world drift by...👍
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Korinna P. 4 years ago on Google
    Fantastic food, best fish and chips, delicious beer!!

  • 5/5 Thomas O. 1 year ago on Google
    It's one of those pubs when after a hard day , you can pop into in your work gear, grab some nice pub food, a creamy pint and get a nice smile across the counter.

  • 5/5 damian l. 1 year ago on Google
    Friendly but not intrusive bar staff, excellent choice of beers and top notch Guinness - what's not to like !

  • 1/5 Alli S. 1 year ago on Google
    This is gonna sound strange but their Guinness tasted like blackcurrant. Pure Mi Wadi vibes throughout, we ordered two and both were the same. Rank.

  • 1/5 Leon 1 year ago on Google
    It would be no stars if possible....I thought for a minute I had stepped into one of those Karen Diners, the bar man was so rude, everything was a hassle for him, food was not nice, veg undercooked and suffered for it after. It costs nothing to be polite and friendly especially if you work in the hospitality industry, very unprofessional and terrible manners, won't be back.

  • 4/5 Alan M. 1 year ago on Google
    Friendly staff. Good Guinness. I havnt had the food but it looks good. Near to Connolly Station so it's handy for anyone about to catch a train. Don't excepect any live music but good for a handy drink when on route somewhere.

  • 5/5 Dorota F. 1 year ago on Google
    Went today for a drink with few friends. The pub was busy ahead of Ed Sheeran concert, but the staff were great, very attentive. We had a lovely drinks, would go back to try food next time.

  • 5/5 Lucy 2 years ago on Google
    I go there now and again while waiting for my bus nice place they do nice food as well as drink

  • 5/5 Gary W. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent,food and drink were superb and staff extremely helpful and welcoming.....

  • 1/5 Jerry M. 4 years ago on Google
    Poor staff very rude not helpful at all one person had a threatening behaviour for the size of the wee fella with glasses should not be in the public eye.

  • 5/5 Susanne W. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Unfortunately nice (Original) Leider geil

  • 5/5 Frank M. 2 years ago on Google
    Friendly service and friendly staff. Good value tasty food.

  • 5/5 Ellen M. 2 years ago on Google
    Only place open near Connelly Station for a glass of wine or food that we could find. Great positive, service orientated Bar Tenders. My go to place while waiting for a train from now on. Interior beautiful and old fashioned. If walls could talk.

  • 4/5 alan m. 2 years ago on Google
    A great spot just across from Connolly Station 🚉 staff were very friendly and the pint was lovely I will definitely be back.

  • 5/5 Ross M. 2 years ago on Google
    The bar staff were very friendly. We enjoyed sitting with our pints of Guinness and taking in the atmosphere. We loved the choice of music. The food was good. We went two days in a row and the soup of the day on both days was coconut and mushroom... but we won't hold that against them.

  • 5/5 Conor L. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice bar. Lovely food and great service

  • 5/5 ME M. 2 years ago on Google
    Justin is Awesome and probably the best food we ate. Consistent, flavorful and a wonderful surprise. Highly recommend stopping in for a pint and anything on the menu.

  • 5/5 Brian F. 2 years ago on Google
    Staff very friendly well organised. Covid cert and ID checked and verified. Turned people away in order to keep distance inside reasonable prices and food good Guinness stew. Recommend

  • 4/5 Barry R. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice hidden spot , back room group outing, food & drink

  • 4/5 Carl P. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice chilled pub. Great selection of rotating Irish craft beers as well as Guinness, Heineken.... Perfectly located across the road from Connolly Station and within a 5 minute walk of Bus Aras and Luas. Find myself here more and more often.

  • 5/5 Paul M. 5 months ago on Google
    Found this pub just at back of our hotel , and glad we did. We enjoyed the Ireland v nz rugby game and it was a fantastic atmosphere. We had food here, the Irish stew was the best I've had in dublin. Guiness was perfect and cheaper than temple bar prices. Staff was so friendly with there service and humour - would highly recommend visiting here.

  • 5/5 Neil K. 9 months ago on Google
    Great lunch in Grainger's. Staff very welcoming and super friendly! A must visit if you're in Dublin 👍👌

  • 4/5 Clifton R. 8 months ago on Google
    As a foreigner, I can't speak on how this compares to other pubs, as this was the first and only one. However, the price was decent, the food came quick and with a little salt and pepper, the food was great.

  • 5/5 Ben 5 months ago on Google
    Lovely pub with a great selection of drinks and is located conveniently outside of the bus station, so we were able to wait here instead of the station and enjoy our time. Staff were very friendly and it was a nice atmosphere

  • 4/5 Timo H. 10 months ago on Google
    Grainger’s is a very nice Irish pub cross the street from the Connolly train station. Good selection of beers and drinks. Their menu was quite ordinary and we ended up ordering fish and chips. Pretty good portions even though I definitely prefer healthier meal options. Anyone looking for good pub atmosphere will find it here.

  • 5/5 Tarot, Tatts and T. 1 year ago on Google
    Had a great full Irish followed by a nice ice cold pint in this friendly establishment. We will definitely be back.

  • 5/5 David W. 1 year ago on Google
    Always love this place. I could skip it for years but it's always the same when I come back. My grandparents frequented here 60 odd years ago. I just wish I could travel through time to tell them ) it'll never change"

  • 5/5 roman d. 1 year ago on Google
    Very good choice of beers 🍻 including the craft ones. Highly skilled chef 👨‍🍳. Fish 🐟 and chips 🍟 a bit unusual because never seen such a kind of battered cod. But the perfect and unique taste. Guinness beef stew a must as well.

  • 5/5 Jeff K. 1 year ago on Google
    Stopped in for a pint while waiting on a train. Very friendly welcome from the barman. I didn't eat but food looked good. Pint was very reasonably priced for Dublin and a good selection. With so many fancy places around it's nice to see a real pub. Will be returning next time I'm in the area for more than 1 pint.

  • 5/5 AJ J. 1 year ago on Google
    Over from London and stumbled across this gorgeous little pub. Staff were lovely. A particular bar man helped us out with directions and had a nice chat. Super friendly. We only had chips but they were lovely! If ever on Dublin again I wouldn't hesitate to make this my first stop.

  • 5/5 Aine M. 1 year ago on Google
    Food unreal ! Staff so friendly and great craic !! Atmosphere is buzzin

  • 1/5 Stephen G. 1 year ago on Google
    Advertised as a cafe bar, "pop in say hello" on the website. On amenities it on google says you have high chairs for children and doesn't mention anywhere on your website that you don't accept children (in fact, gives the impression everyone is welcome). Was meeting the inlaws getting off a train and said to meet here for lunch. Refused rudely at the door as I had a 6 month old asleep in her pram and pointed at a piece of ragidy paper saying no children on their door. Update your websites and your Google detail. Poor service

  • 5/5 Peggie du P. 1 year ago on Google
    Delicious food, good pints and great atmosphere. Value for money.

  • 5/5 Gabriela B. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing food, lovely staff and a place that's very cosy. Very local, so prices are really good :)

  • 5/5 gerard p. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent Guinness. Surprisingly good spot for a pint. Nice site food. Recommend Thai Red curry.

  • 5/5 Duc P. 10 months ago on Google
    Great beef stew served with special local bread.

  • 5/5 Paraic M. 3 years ago on Google
    Fantastic. Super service and food. Justin is a legend 🙌.

  • 4/5 Kate P. 4 years ago on Google
    Regularly visit and thoroughly enjoy this pit stop on our visits to the capital

  • 5/5 Cathy M. 4 years ago on Google
    Great food

  • 5/5 Thomas L. 4 years ago on Google
    Good selection, good staff, good atmosphere

  • 5/5 Wyatt R. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice bar and friendly staff

  • 4/5 Michelle C. 4 years ago on Google
    Good selection of drinks, food looked lovely and friendly staff

  • 5/5 Tom M. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice

  • 5/5 Leanne O. 3 years ago on Google
    The best craft beer. Comforting meals and the bitta Craic out of the staff.

  • 5/5 Noel O R. 3 years ago on Google
    Good food friendly staff place clean

  • 5/5 David M. 3 years ago on Google
    Whole and hearty, warm and friendly. Popped in for a lunch, friendly barman/waiter, lovely grub. Recommended.

  • 5/5 Slobodan V. 4 years ago on Google
    Very nice pub close to Connolly Station and Bus Áras bus station, nice choice of tap beers and ales, calm atmosphere and possibly of having breakfast or lunch.

  • 4/5 Luciana B. 6 years ago on Google
    Nice small irish bfast. Good price

  • 5/5 Kevin H. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food. Very friendly staff.

  • 5/5 Carlos A. 4 years ago on Google
    Stopped for a quick breakfast. The full Irish was amazing. Very taste! The place is also very cozy and staff very friendly.

  • 5/5 Justin S. 3 years ago on Google
    Great service and the chlli was damn tasty..

  • 4/5 Colin T. 7 years ago on Google
    Prompt friendly service and good atmosphere. The bartender was quick to pour our drinks and took excellent care of everyone while also being cordial. We just popped in for a beer so I'm not sure on the food.

  • 5/5 Donald N. 5 years ago on Google
    Okay, best full Irish breakfast and frankly, I have eaten all over Europe and this was excellent. Chef was from Eastern Europe, I have to say.

  • 5/5 Amund E. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice pub! Good food, great beer and friendly service!

  • 5/5 Arthur A. 4 years ago on Google
    We came here only for the food and it didn’t disappoint us. As we entered the room with our baby in a stroller, everybody greeted and pointed to a corner of the restaurant where we’d stay without being in the middle of typical pub routine. My highlight was the fried cod on a bed of mashed potatoes while my wife had the Irish stew.

  • 5/5 Jill B. 3 years ago on Google
    Staff really friendly & helpful food very tasty & reasonably priced we always call in for a few beer when we are visiting Dublin

  • 5/5 Daniela C. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice location nice personal working in there

  • 3/5 Susaa O. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good atmosphere.. Regular Deal (Original) Buen ambiente.. Trato Regular

  • 3/5 Mark D. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice place for a socialabe drink.

  • 4/5 The E. 4 years ago on Google
    Staff were friendly and the pints were good. Very eclectic place with wide variation of customers, probably because it's next to the train and bus stations.

  • 5/5 David H. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing place with exceptional staff

  • 5/5 Majk van D. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) "Racial bar" with great decor, good beer and great snacks. I definitely recommend it. (Original) "Rasowy bar" ze wspaniałym wystrojem, dobrym piwem i świetnymi zakąskami. Zdecydowanie polecam.

  • 4/5 David H. 4 years ago on Google
    Great Guinness 👍🏼

  • 4/5 Jeff Duffy C. 4 years ago on Google
    Great spot for drinks but the jacks is dire

  • 4/5 Kenneth C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great place (Original) Godt sted

  • 3/5 Warren C. 4 years ago on Google
    Decent Guinness. Some of the staff's attitudes could do with adjusting though.

  • 5/5 Patricia S. 4 years ago on Google
    Great food, great service

  • 5/5 Hilda F. 4 years ago on Google
    Great value dinner for Dublin. Friendly staff. Right next to train and bus station. Always have a visit there.

  • 5/5 Helena CANTERO G. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Ideal for drinking something and also for eating. Very reasonable prices 👍🏽👍🏽. (Original) Ideal per a beure alguna cosa i també per a menjar. Preus molt raonables 👍🏽👍🏽.

  • 5/5 gavinwtroy 4 years ago on Google
    Smart,tastefully decorated. Excellent service and lovely Guinness.

  • 5/5 nandkumar g. 4 years ago on Google
    amazing chicken burger.

  • 4/5 Proto P. 4 years ago on Google
    Gooood music! Have a pint there, it'll be fine.

  • 5/5 Aisling Flanagan R. 4 years ago on Google
    Great service, food and range of drink!

  • 5/5 Alli M. 4 years ago on Google
    Great friendly staff good service great Guinness

  • 5/5 philip j. 4 years ago on Google
    I always have one there when I'm in the area. Good spot.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Food at bar
    • ✓️ Private dining room
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery

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