Fitzgerald’s

Lovely old style irish pub, it was very quiet the night I was there but usually it is packed. The staff were good the atmosphere was very chilled out and relaxed. I got there just after the kitchen had closed so didnt try any of the food

Nice pub for a sneaking beer while wondering the Dublin streets. Friendly staff. Food was as expected for a pub. Atmosphere was good

This is a grand little pub in one of the busiest parts of Dublin. They do good food as well, but it is a bit dear. They tend to have all the major sporting events on the telly here and fill up fast due to their location so if you are calling here make sure you get there early enough. It’s a perfect spot though between Northside and Southside if you are walking around the city you can pop into for a nice pint.

Aquí vi al Sevilla FC ganar un partido importante a principios de la temporada ¹⁴⁄₁₅ que, quién sabe, pudo significar la diferencia a final de año. Ya veremos. El caso es que paseando por el río en Dublín, yendo en dirección al distrito financiero en un día de sol, nubes y viento, vimos que en un cartel callejero se anunciaba la emisión del partido para esa misma tarde, así que me quedé con la copla y a la vuelta, ya por la tarde, nos metimos aquí para verla última hora de partido.
El pub es enorme, como la mayoría de los pubs irlandeses, con su zona de mesitas, la barra, un salón al fondo, todo el madera, con olor a cerveza y frituras… y eso nos pedimos: una pinta de Guinness y unos aros de cebolla que llenaron nuestro estómago mientras descansábamos, disfrutábamos del primer gol de Gameiro en la temporada y llenábamos estómago para seguir paseando de vuelta a Temple Bar en la que iba a ser nuestra última noche en la capital irlandesa.
Estuvo muy bien de precio, tenían WiFi gratis (que para evitar los sablazos del roaming está muy bien), nos sirvieron rápido, amablemente y para el ratito que estuvimos pues guardo un grato recuerdo.

Established 1832. Right off the river & O’Connell Street. Plus they have a skylight, which more bars should have so you don’t feel as guilty about day-​drinking.

Had a nice Guinness pie that was more like a stew. Wonderful sitting area in the back.

Standard pub, nice guys inside. Went there a couple of times when I walked through the city centre, never had anything to eat — so I can’t judge their cuisine. Well… I don’t even know if they serve food. But sitting at the ba, reading a book and having a pale ale turned out to make a rainy afternoon to a good afternoon.

I am rating this place on the food. I went here because it had a lot of good reviews so I was expecting it to be really good. It was good but nothing all that great. I had irish bacon and cabbage. It came with carrots that were really soggy and mushy, not how I like to eat my veggies, but maybe that is an Irish thing, I am not sure.
The bacon was good but really salty.
I think if I was looking to try some real Irish food I would look somewhere else the next time.

Just the perfect decibel of drunkeness.
It’s right outside of Temple Bar so you don’t have to deal with the annoying, sloshed crowd. You get to meet an interesting mix of both locals and tourists.
Was pretty packed when we went (night before St. Paddy’s) but the space is big enough so that no one is spilling their Guinness on you.
They also have live music (though not sure which nights that is)
GO, GO, GO!

Go on Saturday night. The band Totally Wired should be there, and they are a blast. On the touristy side, but not like the drunkfest that is Temple Bar. Music, jokes, really good impressions, and they take requests for all of these things. Tell ‘em Deep River Rock guy says «Cheers!»

On our first night in Dublin we were seeking out some local comfort food and a nice quiet setting. We stumbled upon Fitzgeralds and decided to stay as they were one of the only restaurants in the area we easily found that took my American Express card (corporate). The food certainly didn’t disappoint. My wife got the fish and chips while I settled for the burger along with a Smithwick’s. The service was good, with just enough attention to make sure things were going well, but not enough to become intrusive. We enjoyed watching the rugby and football matches on the screens, and appreciated that the fans were excited but not overly boisterous. It was a nice dinner and just what we were seeking for the first night in Dublin.

been coming here for a few years and only now do I notice I haven’t done a review.
I’ve never had food here, but have always had a good night of beers and music. We originally came here for a comedy/​music act and when they moved on we came for the great musicians.
And we wouldn’t be so quick to come back if the staff weren’t good.
I popped in there last night and it was a perfect example of how nice and good the staff were. From the off, when I ordered a brand of pale ale, they gave me the option of another brand as it was cheaper (€ 3.95 for a pint, IN DUBLIN). Which was lucky because I hadn’t see the other tap.
So as always there was good music and good beer making a good end to my night!
If you are in the vicinity of O’Connell St or Temple Bar you could do a lot worse than come in here for a drink and a sing song!

Shepherd’s Pie. Steak and Mushroom Pie. Fish and Chips. Irish Beef Stew. Delicious. Yes, traditional Irish meals. Although a lot of my family lives around Ireland, I live in California and crave Irish food when I visit. Fitzgerald’s hits the spot every time.
While backpacking through Dublin a few years ago I tried this place with friends. We liked it so much we came back the next day. Last week, I took my mom for dinner one night and we decided to return the next day for lunch. By mentioning we visited the night before our waitress gave us a 10% discount on our bill. Upon leaving she asked whether we’d visit again. We said of course. She proceeded to give us a 10% off coupon for our next visit. That was a pleasant surprise.
Ambiance– it’s a typical Irish pub. At first glance it seems crowded because there is a narrow walkway by the front bar. In the back, however, there’s a good amount of seating. Not the best place for big groups to dine, but you can definitely fit 4 or 5 people at the tables or booths. It’s not as packed or expensive as the other bars in the heart of the Temple Bar area. It’s not that loud in the restaurant area, so you can easily hold conversations.
They have lunch and dinner specials everyday. Normally for their most popular foods. My mom and I escaped both days spending less than € 30 on our meal (which included 2 entres, Guinness, and wine). Not bad.
Some nights they have live music in the front of the bar. The rest of the time they mix Irish music with popular American tunes in the background. The staff is extremely kind. If it seems they take long to bring your check, we discovered the Irish give their customers time to enjoy themselves and wait until the customers ask for the bill before interrupting their dining experience. Just keep that in mind.
Parking… I don’t really recommend driving in Dublin.
I’ll definitely be back.

On our first night in Ireland, we walked around Temple Bar for nearly an hour checking out menus and such, and were ultimately drawn into Fitzgerald’s by the prices. It offers some of the cheapest traditional Irish fare in all of Ireland! Our server was incredibly friendly and helpful. I ordered Shepherd’s Pie, and it was marvelous. The portion was smaller than most restaurant servings (which explains the cheaper prices, most likely), but in my opinion, that’s a GOOD thing.
We were so pleased with our first visit here that we made several more stops throughout the week. We loooooved the drink menu, and we double-​loved the prices. Five euro for a cocktail? Are you kidding me? That’s almost unheard of in Dublin! The cosmo and mojito are both fantastic.
By the time we left Dublin, we had become so emotionally attached to this cozy bar that we all purchased Fitzgeralds T-​shirts. I wear mine all the time. :)

We went for a last minute dinner, since no other place was open for dinner. I was unimpressed. The bar was crowded with other young people, which was good, and there was entertaining loud music, but the food, drinks, and service did not make the experience worth it.
First of all, they had run out of everything we had wanted so we had to settle for the stew, the Irish staple. They forgot a drink order we made. Also, the bartenders were unfamiliar with the drinks we ordered (nothing too complicated at that) and took forever in looking them up and preparing them. Our server completely forgot about us and our meals and did not bother to speed up any process.
The place on a Wednesday night was not quiet and was uncomfortable, all for an unreasonable price.

Awesome Irish breakfast! Great atmosphere. Delightful décor. Recommend.

I unwisely chose to eat at Fitgerald’s my first night in Dublin. It was late and most of the other restaurants had already closed their kitchens so my options were limited. Not only was our server rude, but the establishment was dirty with fruit flies flying at us from every side. The food was unremarkable and quit tasteless. The only really positive thing I can say about this place is that they served Guinness so that made my friend happy, but the wine I got was not that good at all. The server never checked on us or offered to refill our drinks, nor did she clear our plates when we were finished. I was very disappointed. Luckily there are more and better restaurants in Dublin, and I was able to overlook my first impression of this city’s dining scene.

It’s funny when you think that Fitzgerald’s is right opposite the lights on O’Connell Bridge and you stare right at it when you wait for them to turn green but nobody ever seems to remember there being a pub right at that corner. It’s actually a nice, comfy place to go to for a quiet pint. There were a few characters there but even though it’s technically in Temple Bar, there were virtually no tourists. Very refreshing. As with most pubs, the bartenders know how to draw a good pint and the chairs are comfortable and in Fitzgerald’s can even look out onto the Liffey while enjoying your pint.