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Best Bars in Portobello

The best bars in Portobello and Camden Street, Dublin, chosen by our editors. The quarter runs along the Grand Canal and up Camden Street into one of the city's liveliest bar strips.

  1. 01

    Anseo

    Camden Street · Pub · $$

    A small, music-led pub on Camden Street known for its DJs, well-kept pints and an unpretentious local crowd.

  2. 02

    Whelan's

    Wexford Street · Live Music · $$

    The Wexford Street institution, a pub and live music venue that has hosted a long roll of Irish and touring acts.

  3. 03

    Cassidy's

    Camden Street · Pub · $$

    A traditional pub on Lower Camden Street with a craft range and a back room that doubles as a gig space.

  4. 04

    The Barge

    Charlemont · Pub · $$

    A canalside pub on Charlemont Street that fills fast on sunny afternoons along the Grand Canal.

  5. 05

    Devitt's

    Camden Street · Live Music · $$

    A Camden Street pub with regular trad sessions upstairs and a steady neighbourhood crowd below.

  6. 06

    The Headline

    Clanbrassil Street · Craft Beer · $$

    A craft beer bar at the Portobello end of Clanbrassil Street, with a rotating tap list and a kitchen.

  7. 07

    MVP

    Clanbrassil Street · Pub · $$

    A small Clanbrassil Street pub with a kitchen out back and a loyal Portobello following.

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