City directory · Ireland · 2026

Best bars in Dublin

Dublin's bars run from the pint to the poitín, and Bar 1661 on Green Street puts the latter at the heart of its cocktails. It made the World's 50 Best Bars list in 2026, a year after it was named Cocktail Bar of the Year at the Irish Bar & Cocktail Awards. Vintage Cocktail Club climbs from an unmarked Temple Bar door over three candlelit floors to a roof terrace, and J.R. Mahon's brews its own beer on Burgh Quay.

Current: 17
Best global rank: 225
Closed: 0

What this list covers. Kinda Decent follows bars with one or more meaningful signals from awards, peer lists, guest ratings, and editorial coverage. It is a ranked view of our sourced corpus, not a directory of every bar in Dublin. Global ranks and stars stay consistent across the site. Read the published methodology.

2026 city ranking

Dublin ranking

City rank is each venue's position among the 17 current listings shown here. Global rank is its position in the worldwide Kinda Decent ranking. Profiles with unverified operating status are labeled.

How to read the signal scores

Signal charts show scores out of 100 before weighting. Open a venue for sources.

Est. = proxy estimate · None = checked, none found · Out = outside the scoring window · — = unavailable.

1City
Global #225
Bar 1661
Dublin, IrelandProvisional Kinda Decent 2026 1-star — Kinda Decent
A Dublin cocktail bar built around poitín, Cocktail Bar of the Year at the 2025 Irish Bar & Cocktail Awards and No. 98 on the World's 50 Best Bars 2026.
Modern Irish poitín-focused cocktail bar · site · IG
46.4
/ 100
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
86 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
3 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Top 500 Bars
80 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Spirited Awards
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
19 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
29 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Social Vibes
79 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
2City
Global #847
J.R. Mahon's Public House and Brewery
Dublin, Ireland
A Burgh Quay pub with its own brewery, named Dublin's Best Traditional Bar at the Irish Bar & Cocktail Awards 2026.
Public house and brewery · site · IG
34.3
/ 100
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
78 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Top 500 Bars
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Spirited Awards
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
21 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
8 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Social Vibes
78 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
3City
Global #879
The Temple Bar Pub
Dublin, Ireland
A classic Irish pub and whiskey bar in Dublin, named the city's Best Music Bar in 2026, where live Irish music and Guinness pull the crowds.
Traditional Irish pub and whiskey bar · site · IG
34.0
/ 100
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
83 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Top 500 Bars
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Spirited Awards
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
21 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Social Vibes
74 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
4City
Global #968
Ely Wine Bar
Dublin, Ireland
Dublin's Best Wine Bar at the 2026 Irish Bar & Cocktail Awards: a Georgian wine bar and restaurant on Ely Place, strong on wine by the glass.
Wine bar and seasonal restaurant · site · IG
33.2
/ 100
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
69 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Top 500 Bars
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Spirited Awards
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
21 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
10 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Social Vibes
83 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
5City
Global #1018
Vintage Cocktail Club
Dublin, Ireland
A 1920s-style cocktail and dining club behind an unmarked Temple Bar door, prized for its era-themed drinks and candlelit rooms.
1920s-style hidden cocktail and dining club · site · IG
32.6
/ 100
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
75 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Top 500 Bars
20 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Spirited Awards
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Serious press
15 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Social Vibes
79 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
6City
Global #1039
The Whiskey Reserve
Dublin, Ireland
Part shop, part tasting room, part cocktail bar in Temple Bar, named Dublin's Best Irish Bar at the 2026 Irish Bar & Cocktail Awards.
Whiskey tasting room, shop and cocktail bar · site · IG
32.3
/ 100
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
74 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Top 500 Bars
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Spirited Awards
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
21 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Social Vibes
76 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
7City
Global #1088
The Bath Pub
Dublin, Ireland
A Beggars Bush sports pub and pizza bar close to the Aviva Stadium, named Best Dog-Friendly Bar at the 2026 Irish Bar & Cocktail Awards.
Neighbourhood sports pub and pizza bar · site · IG
31.6
/ 100
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
71 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Top 500 Bars
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Spirited Awards
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
21 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Social Vibes
77 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
8City
Global #1099
Mema's
Dublin, Ireland
Pizza, live music and a good pint of Guinness on Parnell Street, at the pub that took Best LGBTQ+ Bar (Dublin) in 2026.
Casual pub, pizza and live-music venue · site · IG
31.5
/ 100
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
71 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Top 500 Bars
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Spirited Awards
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
21 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Social Vibes
76 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
9City
Global #1119
The Balgriffin Inn
Dublin, Ireland
A family-run Malahide Road gastropub covering food, pints and entertainment, named Best Local Bar (Dublin) at the 2026 Irish Bar & Cocktail Awards.
Family-run gastropub and local bar · site · IG
31.4
/ 100
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
72 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Top 500 Bars
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Spirited Awards
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
21 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Social Vibes
74 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
10City
Global #1145
Peruke & Periwig
Dublin, Ireland
A candlelit Georgian townhouse on Dublin's Dawson Street, spread over several floors, with a music-themed cocktail book and rooms full of Victorian clutter.
Multi-floor Georgian cocktail lounge · site · IG
31.1
/ 100
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
69 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Top 500 Bars
25 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Spirited Awards
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Serious press
15 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Social Vibes
74 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
11City
Global #1182
McCafferty's at The Barge
Dublin, Ireland
A traditional Charlemont Street pub, sports bar and live-music venue, winner of Best Late Night Bar (Dublin) at the 2026 Irish Bar & Cocktail Awards.
Traditional Irish pub, sports bar and live-music venue · site · IG
30.6
/ 100
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
68 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Top 500 Bars
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Spirited Awards
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
21 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Social Vibes
74 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
12City
Global #1202
Arcadia
Dublin, Ireland
A Dublin neighbourhood restaurant and late bar, named the city's Best Family-Friendly Bar at the 2026 Irish Bar & Cocktail Awards.
Neighbourhood restaurant and late bar · site · IG
30.4
/ 100
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
67 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Top 500 Bars
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Spirited Awards
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
21 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Social Vibes
75 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
13City
Global #1268
NORTH at The Address Citywest
Dublin, Ireland
The all-day restaurant and cocktail bar at The Address Citywest, named Dublin's Best Outdoor Space at the 2026 Irish Bar & Cocktail Awards.
Modern Irish all-day restaurant and cocktail bar · site · IG
29.4
/ 100
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
63 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Top 500 Bars
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Spirited Awards
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
21 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Social Vibes
74 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
14City
Global #1314
37 Dawson Street
Dublin, Ireland
A Dublin late bar of taxidermy-dressed rooms, a whiskey hideaway and DJ nights, whose team won The Dream Team award for Dublin in 2026.
Multi-room late bar with cocktails and whiskey · site · IG
28.1
/ 100
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
62 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Top 500 Bars
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Spirited Awards
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
21 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Social Vibes
68 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
15City
Global #1358
Runway 28 Rooftop Terrace & Bar
Dublin, Ireland
A rooftop bar and restaurant facing the runway atop the Carlton Hotel Dublin Airport; Best Restaurant Bar (Dublin) at the 2026 Irish Bar & Cocktail Awards.
Rooftop restaurant and cocktail bar · site
27.2
/ 100
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
54 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Top 500 Bars
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Spirited Awards
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
21 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Social Vibes
73 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
16City
Global #1367
HERA
Dublin, Ireland
HERA is a Dorset Street gastropub and restaurant in Dublin, named Best Gastro Bar at the Irish Bar & Cocktail Awards 2026.
Neighbourhood gastropub and restaurant · site · IG
26.9
/ 100
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
58 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Top 500 Bars
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Spirited Awards
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
21 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Social Vibes
65 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
17City
Global #1376
W XYZ Bar
Dublin, Ireland
Aloft Dublin City's seventh-floor rooftop bar, named Dublin's Best Hotel Bar in 2026, with cocktails, pints and views over St Patrick's Cathedral.
Contemporary rooftop hotel cocktail bar · site
26.6
/ 100
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
48 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Top 500 Bars
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Spirited Awards
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
21 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Social Vibes
78 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores

Evidence key: — unavailable · Est. proxy estimate · None checked with no qualifying signal · Out outside the scoring window. Unavailable, none and outside-window signals contribute zero; estimates use their disclosed proxy score. The published weights stay fixed.

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