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River Bar

Sports bar

One of the Most Reviewed Sports bars in Dublin


Address

1 Burgh Quay, Dublin 2, D02 F243, Ireland

Contact

+353 1 670 6375

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.10 (4.9K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 10:30 am to 11 pm
  • Wednesday: 10:30 am to 11 pm
  • Thursday: 10:30 am to 11 pm
  • Friday: 10 am to 2 pm
  • Saturday: 10 am to 2 pm
  • Sunday: 10 am to 11 pm
  • Monday: 10:30 am to 11 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: great (30) staff (22) good (20) service (17) Great (16) atmosphere (11) friendly (10) Dublin (10) nice (10) drinks (9)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 5/5 Douglas J. 6 months ago on Google
    Visited on Sunday 1st October 2023 @ 8 pm. Finished work quite late missing most places for food. A good friend working in the industry advised this place as they serve food until 10 pm I wasn’t disappointed from the friendly security man welcoming us to the host seating us with menus. We didn’t wait long for drinks and our order was taken quite promptly. Thinking the place was busy our food was served within 15 minutes hot and fresh. The burger I had was topped with BBQ pulled pork and was very juicy and full of flavour. My partner had Tagliatelle topped with bacon, mushroom and chicken in a white wine sauce with Parmesan and garlic bread slices. Definitely worth the money. A lot of screens playing sports as well helping you unwind after a busy day either working, shopping or sightseeing. Definitely recommend 👍
    8 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hemant M. 2 years ago on Google
    Great atmoshpere. Great food Great Pint(s) of Guinness. If you go hear you are going to pay a but more for your drinks but then take into account your less than 3 minutes away from the Temple Bar Strip of bars and clubs, your close many others pubs in the area and you have easy access to transport as well. Including some great night views as well. Overall a great place for a night out and service was really good as well.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Neil G. 1 year ago on Google
    Went to meet up with my friends inside the pub but was refused entrance by the bouncer, that would’ve been fine but he wouldn’t tell me that he wasn’t letting me in. Instead he sent me around the the side (the nightclub) where THAT bouncer then sent me back to the original bouncer. This continued without an explanation as to why. I have avoided this place since and I’ve had much better nights out in other places surrounding it
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Antohn J. 2 years ago on Google
    This is yet another bar plus club which I wanted to visit. It's well lit with great ambience. The bar counter covers half the aisle. The drinks was also great. We had the Berry Punch and Long Island Iced Tea and both were power packed. We ordered their snack board which took a bit of time to arrive but it was worth the wait.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Daithí K. 5 years ago on Google
    We were visiting Dublin for a couple of days and we stopped here for a bite to eat. Upon arrival we were greeted warmly and brought to our seats. The service was great and the food was great and done to perfection. The bar had live music and it was fantastic. Highly recommend this place for a drink and a great meal.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Marta C. de M. 2 years ago on Google
    Friendly staff, nice atmosphere, loved their Playlist (rock 90's, 2000's), great food (I had a smoked and fresh cod fish with chips, salad, mashed peas), also food make its way quick to the table, cocktails are good. The location is a plus. I recommend a visit there.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anandhu U S. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice ambience with wide variety of cuisines & drinks. Best Buffalo wings in town
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kateryna K. 11 months ago on Google
    Absolutely priceless and amazing place! My fiancé and I love to chill there every time we’re in Dublin. Friendly staff members and adorable atmosphere (cheeky in the best way possible, sirs and madams) ;) Also wheelchair accessible!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Veronica A. 8 months ago on Google
    Very good food and fun place to be as it is a warm, welcoming environment in the Dublin. Great Latino reggaeton music and DJs, so I recommend it.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Lisa J. 2 years ago on Google
    Has nice out side seating, it's warm can watch the TV. Staff lovely and the food was very nice the desert was fab
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Karthick N. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent service … best in city centre
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alecia du T. 2 years ago on Google
    I think this will be my hangout place from now on. Great tasting food and great range of beer. Love the decor too.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Harikrishna R. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice metropolitan pub in the heart of Dublin city,often visited by almost all age groups. Price is very premium, but this place got great vibe.They serve many mocktail,cocktail and mojitos(both non and alcoholic )Tried their Virgin colado very refreshing with a top hint of coconut milk and pine apple.Virgini mojito and River pub cocktail were just ok. Chunky chips is not that great.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 akash s. 3 years ago on Google
    Cheap pints
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Brian S. 11 months ago on Google
    Service was great. The chicken curry was very good and had a nice little kick to it. Maybe a little more vegetable would have made it one of the best ever. Loved the chorizo, bacon, cheeseburger. Our server was very attentive.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jesse V. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent service

  • 5/5 Trish O C. 4 years ago on Google
    Great staff, warm & friendly welcome, amazing food, would highly recommend this

  • 5/5 Sandra D. 4 years ago on Google
    Enjoyed this bar 👌

  • 3/5 Gianmarco B. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice cocktails, nothing to complain with food. At the end a guy came to us asking for paying the bill straight away. I told him, nobody asked for a bill but he replied saying that was almost 10 pm so I have to pay. In hospitality you should say last order to your customers and after that provide the bill. Disappointed, rude manners

  • 5/5 Marina P. C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good Latin music venue !! (Original) ¡¡Buen local de música latina!!

  • 5/5 nathan t. 2 years ago on Google
    Great service and staff.. Best bar I went to around the area. Would deffently recommend if your visiting the Ireland. Food is lovely and great value for money. Cant go wrong with the River Bar!!

  • 5/5 ROSHIN R P. 2 years ago on Google
    Good food🍲 and nice ambience 👍 strictly follows covid protocols 👍

  • 5/5 Sandrine C. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing lunch. The steak was really good and perfectly prepared

  • 5/5 ketan w. 2 years ago on Google
    my favourite place for 😊🙌🏼🙌🏼 everyone is so good here love all the staff members you guys are best 👍🏻

  • 5/5 Conde S. 2 years ago on Google
    Latin fever is actually really cool here, drinks are pretty decent too and cheap, rum and coke is only a fiver!! I will recommend anyone that's passing by Dublin specially if they are either Hispanic or Spanish to have a look around on Fridays or Saturdays, it is worth it.

  • 5/5 Kingsley 'Kessy' A. 2 years ago on Google
    I went here during the Covid outdoor dining era 😁. The place is usually on high demand! It's a fantastic place for me. I totally recommend the platters!!!🥳🥳 It's perfect for friends and family. One platter can fill two persons. I had a nice time with friends and the waitresses were amazing. The indoor space is massive and they show live sports. Did I add that it's at the centre of City Centre? 😁

  • 5/5 Anwesha G. 2 years ago on Google
    I celebrated my birthday at River bar by having a spaced reserved for my friends. They were an amazing host. The manager, Conor made sure at all times that we're being served well. Thank you so much for making my day a memorable one.

  • 1/5 Ava A. 2 years ago on Google
    One member of staff in particular was extremely rude he wasn’t serving our table but just decided to come up to us and insult us on the way out. Seen a lot of bad reviews and I think they could be about the same person… seriously needs to change his attitude. Absolutely no way to talk to customers. I usually have patience with bar staff and waiters as I work in hospitality myself but this staff member had no excuse for the way he treated us.

  • 5/5 Tom van K. 7 months ago on Google
    Of the 10+ bars I visited this weekend, I really find I had to give these guys in particular a review. Staff was extremely fast and friendly, receiving an onslaught of orders for about 3 hours and they never missed a beat, did everything with a smile. Food was good too. Atmosphere was great, music had just the right volume and variety. Only downside I can think of is the price, there's obviously more affordable places around.

  • 4/5 Cheyenne S. 5 years ago on Google
    Of course Guinness and other fine spirits are available for order here, but they also have ciders. I was introduced to a new cider and it immediately became a favorite. The food menu is ample with vegetarian selections too. The chips are particularly delicious. There are plenty of big screens and the atmosphere is jovial!

  • 5/5 Rocky S. 2 years ago on Google
    Best wings ever! Crispy and crunchy and saucey! The best wings we have ever had. After we ate here we ate wings at 4 other places around Ireland and couldn’t find any that even came close. Servers are very friendly and attentive as well. Our new favorite in Dublin!

  • 5/5 John P. 5 months ago on Google
    From the time we entered the bar the level of service was perfect with a great menu recommendation to getting the order completed perfectly you cannot ask for better. The Guinness pie was full and while not topped with mash was still one of the best ever. So good we went back a second night for dinner

  • 3/5 Tan S. 1 year ago on Google
    food was ok. ordered fish and chips but doesn't Taste that good compare to others atmosphere was good only nice thing is location and atmosphere

  • 5/5 Trish C. 1 year ago on Google
    Had lunch here yesterday and it was delicious, food was fresh and fast and my go do they give you a good portion size 🤩 Staff were very friendly and great service.

  • 5/5 Emilia P. 1 year ago on Google
    Great location, good music, perfect for Saturday evening dancing. Lovely staff, very friendly and helpful - they have great and quick bartenders as well as a security team - quick response. If you need to spend time with tasty beer, good music, dance and meet many new people, this is the best place. I would highly recommend a visit to this unique jewel of an establishment. 👌

  • 4/5 NeZz M. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice Bar nd Good location in the Corner front of O'Connel Bridge , nd downstair of Heineken Building front of Street , Good atmosphere inside the Bar .

  • 4/5 Eduardo V. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice place to spend some time with friends. Good service, great food and different beers to try. The price could be better tough 😊😊

  • 5/5 E “Juju” L. 1 year ago on Google
    Had a lovely meal here. The portions are very generous and tasty. Thank you to the chef(s) and lovely staff. Watched football as we had our meal.

  • 5/5 Nicole A. 1 year ago on Google
    Great sports bar with lots of big screens to see no matter where you're sitting. Popular with locals and tourists and right in the heart of Dublin. Food is generous and fairly reasonably priced. Nice service, big space and clean toilets

  • 4/5 Corona Virus t. 3 years ago on Google
    Good little spot for a match

  • 5/5 Tomy N. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazingly chilled place

  • 5/5 David C. 3 years ago on Google
    Great coffee

  • 5/5 Seamus O. 3 years ago on Google
    The service is great and the staff are very polite.

  • 5/5 Kelly s. 3 years ago on Google
    Sorry was meant to be 5 star. Absolutely have all my memories in this nightclub and bar. Amazing times had and many more pls to come. Have met so many nice people here even the security are so well nicely mannered at the door. 🥰🥰

  • 5/5 Stelian V. 3 years ago on Google
    They have very tasty food.

  • 5/5 Kate van S. 3 years ago on Google
    This was our favourite place in Dublin when we just moved there, great food and drinks. Lovely outside area

  • 5/5 Seamus M. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food. Lovely staff

  • 5/5 Nicoleta Maria S. 3 years ago on Google
    Lovely place, great food. Always had lovely encounters with the staff. And all the reasons to return often.

  • 5/5 Honorata V. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice place and very friendly customer service.

  • 4/5 Marlei S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent pub !!!! Public of different ages. (Original) Pub excelente!!!! Publico de varias idades.

  • 5/5 Jeanna O. 3 years ago on Google
    Great atmosphere and food. The cesear salad was delicious

  • 5/5 Ingrida P. 3 years ago on Google
    I had an amazing experience here , actually every time !! I had one of the best steaks I have eaten in a looking time 😋 I was going to order another one,but was to full 😍 and the pint of Heineken was just perfect ,thank u

  • 5/5 Magdalena B. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing staff, very good atmosphere in the place. Make sure you try potato skin's, one off the best I had so far.

  • 5/5 Danijel J. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing place, great service

  • 5/5 Santiago D. 3 years ago on Google
    A great place to meet international people and to dance. I love this place. Can't wait to go back next time I am in Dublin

  • 5/5 Roman S. 4 years ago on Google
    Omg... The absolute best 😍❤️... I ve Never tasted anything like this in all of Ireland 😋👌

  • 5/5 Emily L. 5 years ago on Google
    The first restaurant we visited in Dublin and it was amazing! Great food great service. 5 stars

  • 4/5 John F. 3 years ago on Google
    Good food, and polite service, and spotless, did not have a drink as it it was early afternoon, but looking forward to going back in!

  • 5/5 Katie F. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice food and good service. Good sandwiches- portions are big! Cocktails are good and everything priced well.

  • 5/5 Leyander M. 3 years ago on Google
    I really liked that bar

  • 1/5 Norbert W. 3 years ago on Google
    I am all supportive of the covid guidelines and we must all try our best to be mindful, helpful, respectful and cooperate in these times. However I must say while the gentleman who took my name and number for seating was very polite and welcoming the bar man with the glasses and bald head should take some manners training and learn to speak in a minimum civil tone when talking to customers and refrain from shouting or talking in a direct high pitch tone. As me and my friend went to sit down we spoke to each other and suggested asking for a more comfortable seat. The bar man over heard us and took it upon himself to assume we where just going to freely find a seat by our own desire which was not the case. He demanded we sit down and do not change seats without authorisation. I said we where discussing amongst ourselves as whether we will ask to be reseated and he instantly and rudely replied is that the seat you where given? I replied yes, he said well that’s where you will stay. I then explained he should not speak so rudely to customers and that there is a better way of speaking to people in general then another staff member came and asked if there was a problem I said yes your bar man is very rude and should be retrained. The male employee wearing a scruffy pink shirt replied saying I don’t know what he said I am talking with you now, is there a problem? I said well firstly we where thinking to request another seat for comfort but your bar man interrupted very rudely. The employee said firstly you need to be seated you cannot approach staff. At first this was confusing as he approached myself very closely with no mask so I asked are you telling me I cannot speak unless I am seated he said no I’m not saying that right now I’m telling you too sit you do not need to be here I will deal with him later if you sit I can take your order. He totally ignored the bar mans behaviour and having told us we do not need to be here he clearly did not care about business so we decided to leave and found a great team of staff at Fitzsimons roof garden

  • 5/5 Gearoid F. 3 years ago on Google
    We had our wedding reception here in 2015. Any accommodation we needed was catered for. The staff are friendly and pleasant. The food was amazing and, best of all, their draught Guinness is 1st class. A lovely place, well worth a visit. I try to get in for a visit at every opportunity.

  • 5/5 Joseph K. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food, great atmosphere, for the times we are in and great staff, definitely will be back, well done guys 🍀

  • 5/5 Michael B. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent food and drinks in a fun atmosphere

  • 4/5 Anne H. 3 years ago on Google
    Good to watch matches and the food was good.get the chips not the baked potato..

  • 5/5 Konrad B. 3 years ago on Google
    Great place 👌

  • 3/5 Channel G. 3 years ago on Google
    Grand for a lunch

  • 3/5 Victor Henrique Naves S. 3 years ago on Google
    A waitress was very rude, but the atmosphere is nice.

  • 5/5 Alex S. 3 years ago on Google
    Very good

  • 5/5 Nikhil M. 3 years ago on Google
    Such an awe-inspiring spot. They are located right in the middle of the city centre. The view is great, including the Liffey and O'Connell bridge. The night club is downstairs—a complete package where excellent food, drinks, live music and sports are always a button away.

  • 4/5 Patricia M. 3 years ago on Google
    Food was delicious. We had a 8oz sirloin steak with mushrooms, onions & pepper sauce with chips.. staff were friendly. We didnt have a table booked due to all the covid bs it is necessary but they found is a table for us wasnt the most comfortable but we were happy we got to have dinner and a couple of drinks

  • 4/5 Melissa M. 3 years ago on Google
    Brilliant staff, food very tasty, great price one of the best places I've been to for following Covid 19 regulations which made us feel very comfortable 👏👏👏🥂

  • 4/5 Adam P. 3 years ago on Google
    Very nice place with friendly staff.

  • 5/5 William O B. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice food good service

  • 5/5 Milton M. 3 years ago on Google
    Delicious and great service

  • 5/5 Stephen R. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food and cocktails


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Dancing
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Food at bar
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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