Hidden gems - Bars in Dublin, Ireland not to miss (Updated December, 2023)

Hidden gems: Bars in Dublin

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Dublin. This list contains 20 places from Bar category.

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Dublin Beauty Lounge

Nail salon

👍👍 Susie is the best in the business. I’ve been coming to her for 5+ years & not once have I been disappointed. She has every colour, sticker, gem, glitter that you can think of. Not only is ridiculously talented she is hilarious and full of chats

5.00 (61 reviews) (~0.72 km from centre)

Stacey's Beauty

Beauty salon

5.00 (5 reviews) (~4.66 km from centre)

The DL Bar and Restaurant

Restaurant

👍👍 A really hidden gem and we are SHOCKED by how great the food and drinks are. We had the pork belly salad, the half rack of ribs (fall off the bone 😋) and a margaritas and the chillax cocktail. Seriously, all were amazing. This place needs to get wayyy more busy and recognized for the delicious food...

4.90 (118 reviews) (~0.56 km from centre)

Studio Dolls Hair and Beauty

Beauty salon

😠 Although I'd booked in for nails on. Hands and feet, they were halfway through doing my hands when they said I wasn't booked in for my feet 🙄 wasn't impressed with my nails when they where finished, all lumpy, wudnt go back, not impressed at all....

4.80 (126 reviews) (~4.93 km from centre)

LA Nails Studio

Beauty salon

😠 Would not recommend getting shellac pedicure done, spent most of the time on her phone instead of looking at what she was doing! No conversation! I'm getting married tommorow and on the way to get my toes redone in another salon

4.80 (73 reviews) (~1.08 km from centre)

Only Beauty Salon

Beauty salon

👍👍 I have been going to Only Beauty for 10 years now. I get my eyelashes done by Aggie every 4-6 weeks and she is incredible! 10/10 Salon and all the girls are so lovely. Sarah

4.80 (47 reviews) (~0.68 km from centre)

Drumcondra Library

Public library

👍👍 Thanks so much to the librarian who made so much time to encourage my children with the Summer Stars programme today. She was so kind and enthusiastic.

4.80 (46 reviews) (~2.28 km from centre)

Polo Clubhouse

Bar

4.80 (8 reviews) (~3.41 km from centre)

The 1878

Live music venue

👍👍 First time attending a concert VIP style and concerts will never be the same again. Zero queuing, private table, dinner and drinks to your table before the concert and space to relax in peace and quiet. Return during intermission for drinks and again after while the crowds dispersed. Would highly re...

4.70 (30 reviews) (~2.15 km from centre)

The Horseshoe Bar

Bar & grill

Slick, iconic, candle-lit bar in plush hotel with red-accented decor and vintage memorabilia.

4.70 (28 reviews) (~1.2 km from centre)

Lowes Pub

Bar

👍👍 Old authentic Dublin pub. Nice and small. Intimate. Good spot for a chat. Sometimes trad music in the evenings

$ $$$

4.60 (149 reviews) (~2.65 km from centre)

Clontarf GAA Club / CLG Chluain Tarbh

Sports club

👍👍 I’ve heard about community and grass roots support for long enough, but until I took my young daughter along for a training session in Clontarf GAA I had never seen it in action. If a voluntary organisation can coax teenagers to happily give up their Saturday mornings to welcome and help younger kid...

4.60 (104 reviews) (~4.42 km from centre)

allta

Restaurant

😠 Overpriced and underwhelming food . The ocean trout was inedible - very greasy . I was expecting a Michelin star service and menu for €95 per person . The wait staff were incredibly rude . One of them walked off while I was mid sentence . The marrow broth was delicious, but the rest of the meal was...

4.60 (102 reviews) (~2.01 km from centre)

The Sidecar

Cocktail bar

👍👍 What a great spot to grab a few drinks - it’s a new place which explains the low amount of reviews. The waitress treated us so well and was truly a nice person, we loved chatting with her! The drinks were delicious and memorable. Definitely stop by if you’re looking for a nice spot to enjoy some com...

4.60 (49 reviews) (~0.88 km from centre)

Martins Bar

Bar

$$ $$

4.50 (131 reviews) (~4.94 km from centre)

Amy Austin

Restaurant

👍👍 it was so good! currently sitting here and had to leave a review as I saved to my Ireland list. stumbled upon the spot as we were walking by on a Monday night. the manager is lovely and the food is amazing— we ordered the fish cake, scallops, butternut squash & pork belly. oh, and both of the desse...

4.50 (114 reviews) (~0.9 km from centre)

Buskers Bar

Bar

👍👍 Sandro & Enes were amazing! We had such a great time making our cocktails and so many laughs. Would highly recommend! Thanks guys.

4.50 (106 reviews) (~0.39 km from centre)

Roast - Temple Bar

Cocktail bar

👍👍 Perfect refuge in Temple Bar. We were here on a super busy Saturday afternoon, the streets were thronged with people and the bars with roof decks were packed. At Roast we could sit just inside the open windows and comfortably watch everyone walk by. We only had Guinness and a cider, but they have an...

4.50 (66 reviews) (~0.48 km from centre)

The Ref Pub

Pub

👍👍 Great pint and staff gavin & Dennis & great banter lovely pint before the games or concerts

4.50 (35 reviews) (~1.53 km from centre)

Liberties Gate Bar & Restaurant

Restaurant

👍👍 I was in Dublin for a little over a week and stayed at the hotel. After having awful meals around the city, the dinner service here was my oasis. I also had breakfast there twice. All the staff is attentive, friendly, and genuinely cares about the customer's experience. I ate here four nights out...

4.50 (17 reviews) (~1.44 km from centre)

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Hidden gems: Bars in Dublin, Ireland