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The Bailey - Cafe and Bar

Bar Pub Cocktail bar Wine bar

Contemporary bar serving a menu of tapas in a modern room with a massive portrait of James Joyce. People often mention staff, great, service, friendly, good, drinks, Dublin, Great, friends, Good,


Address

1-4 Duke St, Dublin 2, D02 ET99, Ireland

Website

baileybarcafe.com

Contact

+353 1 670 4939

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (1.9K reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 12 to 11 pm
  • Wednesday: 12 to 11 pm
  • Thursday: 12 to 11 pm
  • Friday: 12 pm to 12:30 am
  • Saturday: 12 pm to 12:30 am
  • Sunday: 12 pm to 12:30 am
  • Monday: 12 to 11 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: staff (29) great (22) service (17) friendly (16) good (15) drinks (13) Dublin (12) Great (12) friends (10) Good (10)
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  • 5/5 Margie W. 1 year ago on Google
    We were bar hopping following local friends suggestions and this place is wonderful. The drink is tasty and the deco is pretty. Also love the vibe and love how happy the staff is. Highly recommended.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Loredana Irina M. 1 year ago on Google
    Christmas Party organised by our colleague Martina and John (the manager in The Bailey). What a beautiful place for gathering and relaxing evenings. Very happy to highly recommend this place! Thank you to all the friendly staff!!! 10 stars ⭐️ from me!!!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hugo F. 2 years ago on Google
    I was just looking for a place to get a bite and a couple of drinks with a friend while we did a quick catch-up. The night was pretty busy with many places being fully booked, I was happy to find a place at The Bailey. It is a cozy place, very convenient for a pleasant talk as it is not noisy. The food was great also.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 stephen d. 2 years ago on Google
    Really enjoyed this place. Stopped off for a light snack and a liquid lunch. Had a couple of cocktails they were nice the whisky sour was very sharp. Also got the meat and cheese selection 😋 that was really good just enough on it for 2 people. Would definitely recommend and we will be going back.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Robert S. 8 months ago on Google
    We had dinner sitting at an outside table. I ordered Fish-n-Chips and Stephen got Wings. We split a Caesar salad. The food was all delicious! The fish was tender with a perfect crispy batter. The wings were fine, but not as meaty as other places. The sauce was not over the top having enough at the bottom of the bowl for dipping and salad was the perfect size to split.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 jeremy k. 10 months ago on Google
    Lovely cafe close to Trinity College and just off the Main Street - Grafton Street. They do a very good cappuccino latte .
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Donal R. 2 years ago on Google
    Down for a weekend in Dublin, and we've come here both nights for food and drinks. Food is excellent, very reasonable for city centre Dublin. The staff are very friendly, accommodating and professional. Highly recommend a visit. Thank you!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Japneet K. 3 years ago on Google
    This place has the charm and warmth of Dublin and offers great cocktails ... This was first our visit to Dublin and this placed lived up to all the expectations we had about experiencing Dublin dining and bar scene and more .... Found this place while strolling in st stephens green and it is beautifully located just around the corner .... Had a wonderful time... Liked this place so much that we went again one last time for the cocktails before leaving Dublin .... Great place to hang out with friends over drinks...just one of the Irish experiences one shouldn't miss out on
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Derek D. 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely food great service and staff if you are visiting Dublin bailey's worth a visit

  • 5/5 Emma Bridget W. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice heated seating area outside. With blankets! Tends to be busy so book during busy periods. Cocktails are very good. Can't fault the service or the staff.

  • 3/5 David B. 2 years ago on Google
    Good coffee but frozen apple pie and canned cream not really good considering prices, fresh pie and fresh cream would be a huge improvement

  • 5/5 Benjamin C. 2 years ago on Google
    Stopped in for a quick lunch of smoked and poached salmon with prawn cocktail and soda bread. So good, and at €12 I would happily come back anytime.

  • 5/5 Rob 2 years ago on Google
    We stopped in for a bite on my birthday. The service was top notch, the chefs chicken burger was incredible, and they surprised me with a birthday slice.

  • 5/5 deborah b. 2 years ago on Google
    First of all we were greeted by the most friendly security man who couldn't be more helpful then the floor manager brought us to a great table indoors followed by great food and drinks. Staff were very friendly and everything was reasonably priced especially the food menu 😋 will definitely be returning. Thanks for a great experience 👍

  • 4/5 Arylinne 2 years ago on Google
    Very tasty fish and chips as well as bellini. Nice place. Has a lot of traffic, so don't expect to have a long chat with the staff. Still, they are really friendly.

  • 1/5 Rhonda K. 3 years ago on Google
    No Gluten Free

  • 5/5 Silvio C. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing as always the smile on stuff faces makes me come back every day...love you all guys

  • 4/5 Mark B. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice seating outside with social distancing measures in place. Enjoyed the extra space. Even had small bottles of hand sanitizer on table. Food was fresh and tasty. Good for a spot to sit, relax and have lunch after shopping on and around Grafton Street

  • 5/5 Sarah D. 3 years ago on Google
    Lovely 😍fish&chips felt very safe 👌 😋😊 😀

  • 5/5 Paddy M. 3 years ago on Google
    Very pleasant and helpful staff, food really tasty

  • 5/5 Isidoro F. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food and the staff are very friendly

  • 4/5 jo h. 1 year ago on Google
    If you are there with a dog,😬 you 😩 you can not going in to the bar to order a coffee. One of the staff was a bit snotty.😒 But the bartender was quite lovely. And did try to be helpful. There was only one person on the coffee bar. On a Sunday 🙄. Not good at all he was run off his feet. It is a lovely place, but very busy and the staff was suffering. Not enough staff & the staff who was there are running here and there. The manager himself was helping out and was absolutely quite fabulous. No complaint about the staff but one. And not naming names.

  • 4/5 Alyssa J. 1 year ago on Google
    Great cocktails! Found this place whilst looking for food in city centre after arriving in Dublin late with no prior booking. The staff were friendly, pleasant and attentive and found us a table even though the kitchen wasn’t going to be open for much longer. Had the halloumi fries and fish and chips which were both fairly tasty but the cocktails were even better! We thought there was a great atmosphere here and it was a perfect find for the start of a weekend break.

  • 5/5 Claire Bulmer B. 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely staff, very warmly welcomed, customer service was excellent, food couldn't be faulted. A good atmosphere. As a smoker, we chose to sit outside and enjoyed a patio heater, blankets and some very bold pigeons who had no problem taking crackers from my hand. It was a very pleasurable experience.

  • 4/5 Cathal D. 3 years ago on Google
    Lost 1 star because of pigeon control

  • 5/5 Arsalan E. 1 year ago on Google
    Stopped by here for a few drinks. The service was great and the cocktails were delicious. Would definitely be going back again and enjoy their patio.

  • 5/5 PG25 1 year ago on Google
    Enjoying a cold beer on a fine evening in the heart of Dublin City. Great pub just of Grafton Street. Perfect for people watching, good food and to enjoy a few hours of relaxing in the city centre.

  • 5/5 Alexandra D. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice bar on a less crowded part of the street. Good to enjoy a beer in the night. Nice staff as well.🍺

  • 3/5 David H. 1 year ago on Google
    Decent bar with good drinks and food. Short staffed as i had to flag waiter down to switch out the sugary ice tea $5 EU for non sweetened. Ceaser has been accompanied with bacon which adds salty taste as they don’t use anchovies. Wish Guinness taste was more pronounced in the beef stew. But the Irish soda bread texture and taste was awesome with butter which was melted as it was placed in the bottom of the bread.

  • 5/5 Fakhri S. 1 year ago on Google
    I just love this place. From the very first time I’ve been to it to 15 years later, its still feels very same. Perfect for having a drink and catch-up with friends.

  • 5/5 Greg G. 1 year ago on Google
    After hitting Dublin Castle and Needful Things, we went looking for good food. We decided on this location. Good service. Good atmosphere. Good arrived quickly. Good taste. I ordered the Beef and Guinness Stew, my wife ordered the Ploughman sandwich, and my son ordered the Buffalo Wings. We all enjoyed our meal. This location is highly recommended!

  • 4/5 Malena G. 6 months ago on Google
    Nice place to have some drinks and food with a nice atmosphere. The service was great!!

  • 5/5 Shane C. 5 months ago on Google
    ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Had a delightful experience at The Bailey - Cafe and Bar! It was a chilly November day, and we were thrilled to discover it as the only place in town serving mulled wine. The cozy atmosphere and friendly staff added to the warmth of the experience. The mulled wine was perfectly spiced and just what we needed. A hidden gem in Dublin for those seeking a seasonal treat! Will definitely return. 🍷✨

  • 5/5 Jesús Zaplana G. 8 months ago on Google
    We sat at the Bailey's terrace on a sunny thursday and ordered an Irish coffee, a Baileys Coffee and an Apple Pie with Cream. Everything was absolutely delicious, excellent service and the inner space of the Cafe is very beautiful! I sincerely recommend it.

  • 3/5 jkj k. 5 months ago on Google
    Ok for drinks, but wouldn't recommend the food. One server was great, the other forgot about us.

  • 1/5 Marie 5 months ago on Google
    Went with 2 friends. Ordered the beef and Guinness stew. Watery and no flavour. Ate some of it. To be honest my appetite dispersed after a few mouthfuls. My friends food was passable. Waitress was pleasant. Did not question why stew was not eaten. My guess is she probably knew she'd cook a better stew than the kitchen.

  • 1/5 Myrto K. 3 years ago on Google
    We sat on a table and ordered our drinks, the time that we allowed to stay is less than 2 hours and 15 minutes before we are supposed to leave a staff member demand that we need to order food. If this is the policy for a bar & cafe then it should be asked at the begging of our arrival and not the last 15 minutes... this is unacceptable...

  • 4/5 Claire C. 3 years ago on Google
    Great location for watching the world go by. Food is lovely. But noted that the portions were a little smaller than before.probably due to Covid!!

  • 4/5 simon t. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food ,good service very friendly and helpful.

  • 5/5 Kathleen S. 3 years ago on Google
    Lovely afternoon in the Bailey food great

  • 5/5 Nadine G. 3 years ago on Google
    Great experience here today with friends. Even though the heavens opened we were snug an dry in the outdoor canopy. Staff were lovely. Very nice girl on today who served us. Food choice is a little limited but understandable with all the restrictions. Over all lovely place for small food an drinks .

  • 5/5 Sarah C. 3 years ago on Google
    Fab food and lovely atmosphere

  • 4/5 Susan D. 3 years ago on Google
    Good food good service.

  • 4/5 Natalie L. 3 years ago on Google
    Very cozy place and atmosphere during the festive seasons.

  • 3/5 John O. 4 years ago on Google
    Decent Beer, decent stew. I thought the meat was a bit tough. Table outside was really wobbly, to the point of being unusable. Staff was polite and attentive. It was a cold night, so not perhaps my best choice to sit outside.

  • 4/5 Dasha B. 3 years ago on Google
    Good food and friendly service.

  • 3/5 Francis D. 3 years ago on Google
    Delicious food and great table service. I'd like to see the bar tenders being more attentive with wearing the face masks though... having your mask sitting on top of your head is not where it should be...!

  • 4/5 Ger K. 6 years ago on Google
    Lovely bar in the heart of the city. Hot chocolate to die for. Staff are just wonderful so fast and efficient. Great cheese cake great food. Perfect for people watching and sitting back and watch Dublin go by. Highly recommend. You won't leave without a smile and a full belly.

  • 4/5 Fintan M. 3 years ago on Google
    Wide and varied food menu and great selection of drinks and cocktails. Friendly staff and overall a great experience.

  • 5/5 Jackie S. 3 years ago on Google
    Always good food. Centre of town. Close to all thre popular pubs, restaurants etc

  • 5/5 Dantdm T. 3 years ago on Google
    Always a fab experience, staff are so friendly hygiene is excellent, cant recommend enough!!

  • 5/5 Brian W. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice place!! Better than we expected

  • 3/5 Kate C. 3 years ago on Google
    Here for lunch, sat outside. The location is fab and the staff are nice and friendly, but the food was ridiculously slow to arrive, took over forty minutes for two dishes from the "snack" part of their menu to come out. It's a lovely spot, and the food was delicious when we finally got it, just avoid if you're on a work lunch hour.

  • 4/5 Brian P. 3 years ago on Google
    Great night. Excellent service. Very relaxing

  • 4/5 stephen m. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice place, lovely staff and atmosphere

  • 5/5 joe c. 3 years ago on Google
    Two waitress that looked after me on Mon evening were a delight ....great Bar .

  • 5/5 joseph c. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful

  • 3/5 Adel K. 3 years ago on Google
    The bar itself is nice and the hygiene was pretty good and it was good not to feel we were being rushed out but unfortunately the food wasn't great 😕

  • 3/5 KT G. 3 years ago on Google
    Great spot for a tasty lunch with friends...close to all the hotpots for shopping in the city centre. Nice ambiance friendly staff

  • 5/5 Eddie Donnelly Fire M. 3 years ago on Google
    Good food

  • 5/5 Paul C. 3 years ago on Google
    Such a Beautiful pub . The decor is second to none. The staff are so kind and friendly and the food was delicious 😋

  • 5/5 Eduardo B. 3 years ago on Google
    I honestly didn't expect much, as the menu wasn't diverse. The items that were on the menu were of great quality, taste and presentation. Tried 2 starters and 2 different entrees. I would definitely go back. Thank you for the Wonderful food and lovely service.

  • 5/5 Mark F. 3 years ago on Google
    The menu isn't great because it was kind of thrown together for covid but the drinks are great, the atmosphere is cool, and the servers are friendly!

  • 4/5 Lisa C. 3 years ago on Google
    I accidentally hit only one star a few minutes ago in fact I would give the bailey 5stars. It was great to be back there recently and the staff as fantastic as ever..food and atmosphere fab..and all within the guidelines. A pleasure to be back and am looking forward to my next visit this Saturday..!!!

  • 5/5 Gary L. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food, great service, very helpful and friendly staff

  • 5/5 Ray q. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent food and service

  • 4/5 Benjytube H. 3 years ago on Google
    Well myself and my husband, went in and had to buy food to have a drink , and 6 people at the table next to us , friends of the staff all Italian, well same nationality of staff , first of all the staff were hugging the people at the table , in which they shouldn't of been at all ,and than serving us and other people food ,, and the table with there 6 friends and a little boy about 5 , could sit there drink and order no food at all , just all drinks ,now how is that fair ,this was last Saturday afternoon, and hugging , there friends and than serving customers, very bad taste

  • 5/5 Victor C. 3 years ago on Google
    An excellent place to enjoy a pint and some food

  • 5/5 Nigel K. 3 years ago on Google
    Great location, fabulous service, super ambience. A gem

  • 5/5 Anirban G. 3 years ago on Google
    Lovely place with excellent food


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Amenities


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

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