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Dublin Craft Beer

The 10 Best Craft Beer Bars in Dublin 2026

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Tom Callahan
7 min read

Dublin craft beer scene is moving beyond Guinness. The 10 below show Ireland's modern beer culture.

The 10 best craft beer bars in Dublin

01 · Dublin
The Porterhouse

Ireland's first craft brewpub.

Order: Plain stout, room temperature

02 · Dublin
Against the Grain

Wexford Street craft beer pub with 30 rotating taps.

Order: A flight of three Irish craft IPAs

03 · Dublin
Mulligan's

Operating since 1782.

Order: A pint of Guinness, room temperature

04 · Dublin
The Black Sheep

Capel Street casual craft beer pub.

Order: A flight of Irish craft beers

05 · Dublin
Underdog

Inchicore neighbourhood craft beer pub.

Order: A local Dublin brewery's IPA

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06 · Dublin
57 The Headline

Modern Clanbrassil Street whiskey-and-craft-beer pub.

Order: A flight of Irish craft beers + a whiskey

07 · Dublin
L. Mulligan Grocer

Stoneybatter gastro-pub with strong craft beer focus.

Order: A craft beer + traditional Irish food

08 · Dublin
J.W. Sweetman

Quay-side brewpub with own brewing operation.

Order: Their flagship IPA

09 · Dublin
O'Connell's

Donnybrook casual craft beer pub.

Order: A flight of three Irish IPAs

10 · Dublin
Piper's Corner

Marlborough Street craft beer pub with live traditional Irish music.

Order: A craft IPA + the Wednesday session

How Dublin drinks craft beer beyond Guinness

The Porterhouse and Against the Grain are essential. Most peak between 7 and 10 PM.

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