O'Donoghue'S Hotel - Dublin

Historic Dublin pub with live Irish music every night

Live Traditional Irish Music

O'Donoghue's pub Dublin Ireland is known for hosting live traditional Irish music seven nights a week. This is the place where The Dubliners got their start, and open sessions invite guests to join in with instruments or singing. The music continues in the backyard on Sunday afternoons.

Newly Decorated En-Suite Rooms

Each room at o'donoghue's Dublin offers en-suite bathrooms with premium shower fixtures and daily housekeeping. The rooms are newly decorated and include premium bedding, soundproof windows, and a refrigerator. Bathrooms are contemporary tiled with towel warmers.

Central Dublin Location

O'Donoghue's is located beside St Stephen's Green, within a 5-minute walk to the National Museum of Ireland - Natural History and Trinity College. Grafton Street shopping and the LUAS tram stop are both directly accessible on foot. The property also sits near the airport shuttle bus stop and DART stations for wider exploration.

Historic Pub Atmosphere

As one of Dublin's oldest bars, O'Donoghue's pub Merrion Row maintains a community atmosphere with local patrons frequenting the bar. Guests check in at the bar counter where reservations are recorded in a ledger book, not a computer. The pub is decorated with photographs and posters of The Dubliners and other folk musicians.

For Cultural Enthusiasts and Rugby Fans

This hotel is a destination for tourists seeking authentic musical experiences and for rugby fans attending matches at nearby venues. The bar staff recognize returning guests by name, and the pub environment encourages interaction with locals. Past guests have reported being invited to join in with singing during sessions.

• Location: Beside St Stephen's Green, 5 min walk to Trinity College
• Rooms: Newly decorated en-suite rooms with premium bedding and soundproofing
• Entertainment: Live traditional Irish music every night, open sessions
• History: One of Dublin's oldest bars, where The Dubliners started
• Ideal for: Cultural tourists, rugby fans, solo travelers seeking authentic pub experience