O’Neills Bar & Restaurant

Stay away if you want food. Me and four friends came here for dinner and drinks and all had such bad stomach aches we were held to one beer each (not our usual order). That said its a huge place with lots of character and good beer so highly recommend as far a drinks option. Beware prices are high but it is located in heart of city.

This place is gigantic!!!
There is a cafeteria style kitchen back a ways to the left. Grab a tray and order. I got the Irish beef and Guinness stew. Along with cabbage carrots and mashed potatoes and gravy. It came with three sides.
While the portions were gigantic the taste was minimal. The beef couldn’t have been dryer and the stew tasted flour like. The sides were decent and the gravy was good. My sister hated her entire meal. It was similar but just a general stew not Irish beef and Guinness. Hers looked a bit lighter while mine was fairly dark. We left there with our plates basically full and our bellies empty.
As for a bar environment I would imagine this place to be a riot. It is huge with multiple levels and very cute tiny dark corner hang out if you want to be alone with a small group. They have lots of small bar with bartenders sporadically place throughout the place. Upstairs was live music with Irish dancing and the place was packed.
My suggestion, eat somewhere else and come here to party the night away.
And that’s all I have to say about that.
Jackée

Food review: This place was pretty disappointing. It is extremely hard to figure out. People are getting brought food with numbers at their tables but at the same time you see people with cafeteria style trays walking around trying to find a seat. I go up to a waiter upon entering and ask him for a table and he says I just need to find my own seat. So… I thought once we found seats we would be served. After a few min I realize it’s a self serve place entirely. There should be some type of signage somewhere to indicate such.
We overlooked the confusing process and we’re excited for the food. My boyfriend got the Irish stew with lamb and I got the seafood chowder. He said the stew was decent but my chowder was not great. It was too creamy and the thickness reminded me of eating pure cream. Way too think and not enough brothy flavor. We won’t be back (for food atleast).
Beer review: My boyfriend thinks this place is a pretty good beer spot and I would have to agree. Huge selection, decent prices, and lots of seating. If you’re coming here with a big group it would be pretty straightforward to figure out and get everyone drinks.
Tip: Stake out a table, they’re tough to find in the crowds.

Portions and variety both immense. The restaurant itself is very large! You order from the counter and your meal is either given to you immediately or brought to your table.
My sister loved her seafood chowder and my fish and chips were fantastic! Recommended for a casual low key meal.

I traveled throughout Ireland and this place was the most memorable. The food was authentic and fresh. The place was so busy that the food was constantly coming out of the kitchen. A local bartender suggested we eat here and thank God we did. Excellent Authentic Irish food!

Interesting place where you need to go up and order your food. Kind of like a buffet style except no one will tell you what’s going on or how to order food. Service wasn’t great, several people were lost — including us, even after asking a worker how to get food.
Food was pretty good. Beer was good. Service is eh.

O’Neill’s is one of my favourite pubs in Dublin! It’s a massive pub that with a lot of different sections spread out over two floors and the place is build more or less like a mace. I like to walk around and re-​discover all the areas everytime I visit.
One can argue that O’Neill’s is a bit touristy but that should be expected considering the location in the inner city, it’s sheer size, foodservice and their extensive selection of beers, ales, ciders and such on tap. I especially like the tables with their own taps which you can activate by leaving your credit card in the bar. This type of self service will never ever be allowed back home.
O’Neill’s also have a carvery where you can buy a vast array of typical pubfood and classics such as Beef and Guinness stew, Irish stew, Shepherds pie and lots of other delicious dishes.
But the best part is their selection of craft beer. My absolute favourite is the Remix India Pale Lager from The Trouble Brewing Company which I so far have just found at O’Neill’s. You should give it a try because it’s bloody good :-D
Skål!

Une amie m’avait chaudement recommandé ce bar-​restaurant pour son Irish Stew. Malheureusement ils né servaient pas ce plat à la période où j’y étais :(
Je né me suis pas laissée abattre et nous avons quand même passé une partie de notre soirée dans ce bar où des saxophones et accordéons font office de déco, le tout dans une ambiance sombre, boisée et folklorique soit typiquement irlandaise !
Les pintes sont à un prix correct (en Irlande, ils né semblent pas connaître les demies !) et plus de 14 écrans sont installés pour né pas manquer une miette du match de foot/​rugby diffusé !
À noter aussi que le bar a aussi une belle collection de whiskies.

O’Neills has a carvery with a lot of options. You line up and food is served hot buffet/​cafeteria style. Pick an entrée and you can have all sides possible, which leads to a plate overflowing with food. While large portions are to be had, the food itself is okay. It’s not the most flavorful and also not the freshest. However, you’ll definitely not leave here hungry.
Do skip the roast and yorkshire pudding, as both were quite dry and hard as a tack.

By far one of the most confusing restaurants I have ever eaten at ever. That said, it was still great, I really enjoyed my food. So you basically get in line like its a cafeteria and pay for your meal and order your booze at the end of the line. It’s bizarre. Then the fun begins, try to find yourself a seat, on a friday night let’s just say it’s a lot of fun. That’s sarcasm. However; good food, great vibe and clearly a great irish pub.
Oh and there is literally at least 3 different entrances, maybe more… all around weird.

Très beau pub du centre ville, plongé dans une ambiance irlandaise typique. C’est à la fois un immense bar et une très bonne cantine, parfait pour s’immerger dans la culture locale.
Ici, pas (ou peu) de service, c’est le client qui vient chercher son assiette directement au self (ce qui est un peu déconcertant lorsque l’on est pas au courant, on tourne et on vire jusqu’à ce que l’on comprenne). Deux «stands» sont à notre disposition, un pour les sandwichs, petit-​déjeuner et desserts et un second pour les plats traditionnels. Nous sommes allés dans le second, le service est simple, rapide et efficace: on choisit une base de plat (la viande ou le poisson) puis on choisit tout les légumes et féculents que l’on souhaite en accompagnement. On paie au moment où l’on récupère notre plateau. On peut aussi commander des plats qui nous serons apporté à table plus tard.
Le choix disponible dans les plats est énorme, tout comme les portions. Pas besoin d’entrée ni de dessert, une simple assiette suffit à vous caler. J’ai opté pour l’agneau à l’irlandaise, très bon même si la viande n’était pas super tendre. Les accompagnements vont très bien avec le plat, j’ai adoré les pommes de terres rôties qui étaient vraiment délicieuses.
En tant que bonne française, j’ai été un peu déçue de né pas avoir un peu de pain pour accompagner… Ou né serait-​ce que de l’eau ! En effet, ici la bière coule à flots, mais pas un seul pichet d’eau à l’horizon. Un des seuls points négatifs que je pourrais reprocher dans cet établissement.
Je recommande vivement cet endroit, parfait pour faire un break dans la journée et de goûter les spécialités locales pour pas trop cher: on tourne autour d’une dizaine d’euros l’assiette, plus que raisonnable pour la quantité et la qualité servie !

Une bonne adresse pour découvrir l’ambiance d’un PUB irlandais ! En plein centre ville, non loin de la Trinity College.
Le lieu est décomposé en plusieurs petites salles, avec une déco typique. On y entendant parler de nombreuses langues.
Pour la restauration, le principe du Self: On choisi dans le menu son plat principal ainsi que les différents assortiments.
Les prix sont raisonnable pour la quantité: 11 – 14 €

A nice self-​service restaurant in Dublin. This is a pretty nice, cozy restaurant. I had the shepherd’s pie which was good and difficult to finish. Massive portions of pretty good Irish food for a very reasonable price.

Une excellente adresse pour aller manger à Dublin. Les plat sont délicieux, les assiettes foutrement bien remplies, et le prix est tout à fait raisonnable (une petite dizaine d’euros).

This is a nice place. Its massive and I really enjoyed eating and drinking here. We had a great dinner (a little too heavy on the potatoes, but when in Rome… right?). They had a great selection of beers and it wasn’t overrun by tourists but still busy.

This is a very nice pub. Very friendly staff, the place has a friendly feel to it. The perfect place to enjoy a Guinness which was poured perfectly by the bartender. We were sitting at the end of the bar, taking in the atmosphere of the place. We will come back again next time we visit Dublin.

A great Irish Pub. many could be convinced that it’s for tourists given it’s close proximity to all that is Temple Bar, but that’s not the case. The bartenders and food servers were so friendly. Their Guinness pour was up to code and hit the spot and the food was outstanding and takes no time to eat as everything is ready to order and receive immediately (except fish & chips which takes 10 – 15 minutes)
The best part is conversations with the patrons, ranging from Americans like my daughter and I to locals from down the street and everything in between… In my opinion, it’s a must stop when visiting Dublin. Slainte!

O’Neills is an old standby that always works for you. It was one of the first pubs I stepped foot in when I moved here eight years ago and since then nothing has changed (and that’s a good thing!).
Bars: The pub still has one of the nicest pints of plain in the city and the multiple bars make it easier than most to get through and get your drink quickly rather than the usual fight to the front of the bar that happens in most city centre pubs.
Outdooor/​Smoking Area: O’Neills has a nice rooftop area which is half covered and half open to allow for enjoyment of the rare sunny day we actually get in Dublin
Food: Standard carvery fare with a couple of nods to the North American tourists (e.g. Corned Beed). Generally decent if you’re looking for a nice heavy meal to start your session.
The only con I would say here is the number of tourists who stumble in and crowd the place out so I would probably steer clear of here on Friday and Saturday nights.

I stopped in on my way out of the city. It was packed with rugby fans and groups ready to party. I ordered the Irish Stew, and it was scrumptious! I definitely recommend coming here for a meal. Also, try the mint sauce; that is something I will try to make at home because it’s amazing with meat dishes.
I don’t recommend coming here alone unless you’re ordering at the bar. It gets so crowded that there is no table space. I ended up sitting at a random counter on the third floor. Also, know that there is a special line for food and you should know what you’re ordering before you reach the first employee.
Honestly, you will get one of the best deals on Irish Stew here. It was 11 – 12 euros, while most other places will charge up to 15 for a bowl. Plus, it comes with ample sides.
Go raibh maith agat, O’Neills!

Not a lot of middle of the road dining options in Dublin. Any better than O’Neils and you would be going high end & pricey.
This place is both economical & delicious! And the many dining rooms & 2 bars & live music make it a cool place to relax your bones, eat well & have a enjoy a pint. It’s not as touristy as you’ve heard as there are plenty of Dubliners holding court at the bar.
How it works:
It’s a labyrinth of nooks, crannies, levels, & alcoves so securing a seat is best 1^st. Then, decide if you want the sandwich (carving) station to have them build you a serious sandwich
OR
the HOT food buffet style station where you choose from a huge menu of choices like roasted chicken, lamb, salad, gravies, sauces, veggies, potatoes, rice etc. etc. order from the server, they make up your plate, order your beverage & pay.
Easy peasy! A hot delicious huge plate will run you like $ 12 – 19 euro.
You will leave full, happy & ready to get on.
Highly suggested!

Excellent pub, grand, convivial an IRISH PUB !
Tous les soirs du folklore irlandais, de la bonne gastronomie irlandaise et en plus de la Kilkenny !
Diffusion de match en plus (football, rugby, football gaelic)

Although centrally located with lots of floors, plenty of choices of beer and live music, this place just felt very touristy.
It lacks a little character and the food is not tip top. Mostly carvery based, you queue to have a lot of food slopped on your plate! If you are hungry and not a total foody definitely recommend this place as the portions are huge and it doesn’t taste bad, it just doesn’t taste great! Their stews were a little bland and the vegetables over cooked. Twas all just TOO stodgy.

Fun, tourist-​oriented pub with very traditional Irish food. I had the beef stew with potatoes and carrots and cabbage. I couldn’t finish it all (probably because I also had a pint of Guinness). Food was a bit salty and heavy for my tastes. Very decorated (almost to the point of gaudy) and loud.

Un poco mas alejado de la zona de Temple Bar, en la esquina del Triniti, es el lugar ideal para tomar todas las cervezas y comer contundente…
Ojo! tambien tenes un platito de papas fritas, pero en general si de tomar se trata mejor tener la pancita llena!!, y ademas hace frio asi que los platos vienen genial.
Al salir, si aun no le tocaste los pechos a Molly Mallone (ritual que dicen que se realiza si queres volver a Dublin) vas a estar tan alegre que te vas a colgar de ella.

My boyfriend and I wanted some traditional Irish food on our last day in Dublin, and O’Neil’s was the perfect place to go. It is a traditional Irish pub with several floors — interior included wooden panel walls with carvings and suitable Irish decorations. It is very large inside, with many rooms and plenty of tables to choose from.
The menu is extensive, a large selection of traditional Irish dishes. We decided to eat at the carvery, as it was quick and recommended a staff. It is cafeteria style dining with meat and poultry options carved on the spot.
I fell in love with this place when they gave me more food than I could eat, which rarely happens (although this was actually my second lunch of the day). We opted for the Irish Lamb Stew, Beef and Guinness Stew, and Shepard’s pie. The portions were huge and I was in heaven when they kept piling on vegetables to the plate. There must have been 6 – 7 different vegetables provided, and for around 12 euros each — it was such a great value. The food was amazing — so hearty and tasty. I absolutely loved it and definitely ate like a Queen that day.

Llegamos a este pub por recomendacion de nuestro guia del free walking tour Sergio, q nos aseguro q no nos decepcionariamos, y no hicimos mas que confirmarlo!
Comimos un menu de 10 euros que tienen por convenio con el tour, y donde se puede elegir el tipico beef stew hecho con guinness, un cerdo braseado, fish & chips y lasagna vegetariana, con bebida. La comida no solo fue deliciosa y muy reconfortante para el frio de Dublin, sino q las porciones fueron mas que generosas y no pudimos terminarlas.
Más allá de la comida, es un bar tradicional de Dublin, con mucha historia y una muy linda decoración. Recorran y caminen los diferentes sectores.
Sin dudas es un lugar q recomiendo para comer un plato tipico a un precio accesible.

An O’Neills Pub kommt man nicht vorbei — warum wollte man das auch — es gibt immerhin unzählig viele Biersorten neben dem guten alten Guinness, fast jeden Abend Livemusik und echt viele gemütliche Winkel, in denen man sich wunderbar vom Stadtbummel erholen kann. Also gerade architektonisch ist das O’neills sehr interessant, von außen schaut’s recht klein aus und innen drinnen eröffnet sich dann ein rießiges Bier und Whiskey-​Vergnügungsbereich. Zum Essen gibt’s natürlich auch was feines, so richtig typisches irisches Barfood mit allen was das Haggis-​liebende Herz begehrt.
Wer hier nicht vorbeischaut, hat Dublin nicht erlebt!

I’ve been in this place so many times with friends. They offer carvery, with a great selection of meat. Beers from all over the world. One of the best pubs in town.
Ps:
Live music at night

Wir sind auf das O’Neills durch eine Empfehlung gekommen. Sehr coole gemütliche irische Pub-​Atmosphäre mit vielen verwinkelten Ecken. Neben den Klassikern Guinness etc. werden an der Bar diverse unterschiedliche Biersorten frisch gezapft angeboten — eine riesige Zapfhahnbatterie ziert den Tresen.
Im O’Neills hat man verstanden mit einem cleveren Buffetkonzept dem Ansturm vieler Gäste ohne große Wartezeiten standzuhalten. Die Karte bietet eine große Auswahl an vielen irischen Spezialitäten von Stew über Sheppards Pie an — was ich in vielen Pub und Restaurants übrigens vermisst habe. Und das Essen hat klasse geschmeckt.
Die Preise sind im Vergleich zu den den Preisen im Temple Bar District sehr human. Man sollte die wenigen Schritte von der Temple Bar ruhig mal zum O’Neills gehen, man wird sicher nicht enttäuscht. Wir hatten jedenfalls einen tollen typischen irischen Abend hinter uns. Wir schauen wieder rein, wenn wir mal in der Gegend sind.

Notre QG du week end!!! super top! Les petits déj sont très copieux et très bon ! Sur les tables des tireuses à bière permettent de se servir sans se lever! Comme dans tous les pubs il est possible de manger, super fish and chips ! le bar est bien fourni en whisky avec des grand noms et d’autre anonyme. Tous le monde se côtoie !

Superbe pub en plein centre de Dublin. En plus de la multitude de whiskey, de bières et autres boissons, vous pourrez manger une cuisine généreuse, copieuse et goûteuse. Le carrot cake est excellent. Ambiance extra. A né pas manquer.

Wow! Einfach nur wow! Auf einem Spaziergang durch Dublin habe ich das O‘Neills gesehen — und bin reingegangen. Tolles Pub-​Ambiente. Dutzende Biere «on tap». Bei einem Stand in einem seperaten Raum kann man sich das Essen aussuchen. Ich entschied mich für das Irish Stew für 11.50 Euro. Sehr lecker. Dazu gab es zwei Rösti-​Kartoffeln & ein Guinness. Super!
Bei einigen Stehtischen sind Zapfhähne integriert und man kann sein Bier dort gleich selbst zapfen. Insgesamt waren bei meinen bisherigen Besuchen tolle Leute da, schöné Frauen — und IMMER gute Stimmung.

Un bar muy grande con una alta variedad de cervezas, como todos los pubs irlandeses.
Es muy bonito y está muy bien ubicado justo enfrente de la oficina de turismo principal de la ciudad.
Lo mejor es cuando te puedes sentar al lado de la ventana en la planta de arriba.
El precio es el típico en Dublín, es decir, caro para un español.

Gemütliches Irish Pub und durch die zentrale Lage direkt um die Ecke vom TCD und der Grafton Street war es eines meiner Stammpubs in Dublin. Auch extrem praktisch, wenn man Besuch bekommt, der gerne einen typisch irisches Pub mit traditioneller Live Musik (spielt jeden abend) erleben möchte. Das Guinness und auch der Irish Coffee schmecken hier immer lecker! :o)

Wohl eines der ältesten und traditionellsten Pubs der Stadt.
Obwohl oder gerade weil hier jede Menge Touristen ein– und ausgehen hat das Pub sein Flair behalten.
Hier gibt es oft sehr gute irische Livemusik (wenn man, sie denn unbedingt braucht). Aber auch Abende mit Fussball sind hier immer legendär: Wer hier Champions League schaut, findet schnell Anschluss und verbringt einen tollen Abend.
Das Pubfood ist für meine Begriffe immer zu verkocht, aber für den Preis dennoch in Ordnung.
Darum: 4 von 5.

Mittags habe ich immer Hunger in Dublin.
Möglichkeiten gibts genug.
Fast jeder Pub bietet Mittags was zum Beißen an.
Trotzdem führt mich der Weg meist zu O‘Neills.
Dieser Pub hat mehrere Eingänge, einer liegt am günstigsten.
Kommt man da rein, steht man gleich in der durchaus langen Warteschlange, die sich vor dem Essenausgabetresen bildet.
Aus der Umgebung schätzen offenbar auch viele Businessleute die Qualität dieser Location.
Schnell eine der überall rumliegenden Speisepläné gefasst, und ausgesucht.
Die aktuelle aktuellen Speisekarte findet man hier (
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Auszug:
Appetisers
Geraeucherter irischer Salmon
Hausemachte vegetarische Gemuesesuppe
Seafood Chowder with Brown Bread
Greek Salad — Beef Tomatoes, Cucumber, Red Onion and Feta Cheese
Homemade Vegetarian Quiche
Main
Haenchen mit italienischem Ginger und Lemongras auf Gemuese mit Tomatendressing
Steak gebraten mit Pilzen und einer Pfeffersauce
Roast Cajun and Chilli Beef
Roast Breast of Turkey and Cranberry Sauce
Roast Loin of Pork and Apple Sauce
Roast Leg of Lamb and Mint Sauce
Honey Baked Limerick Ham and Parsley Sauce
Traditional Irish Stew with Lamb, Carrots & Potatoes
Golden Fried Supreme of Chicken Stuffed with Cheddar Cheese, Onions and Chives
Italian Ginger and Lemon Grass Chicken served on a Bed of Vegetables and a Tomato Dressing
Pan Fried Round Steak Smothered in a Mushroom and Bell Pepper Sauce
Stuffed Fillets of Plaice Grilled and Topped with a Fennel and Prawn Sauce
Dazu gibts wahlweise
Kartoffelbrei, Bratkartoffeln, Kartoffeln, Kohl, Mö­hren, Erbsen und diverse andere Gemuese
Oder auch alles zusammen.
Die Portionen sind als reichlich zu bezeichnen.
Zwei bis 3 Scheiben Fleisch, und wenn man die ganze Pallette an Zutaten wählt (der Austeiler klatscht alles auf den Teller, worauf man mit dem Finger zeigt) wünscht man sich für manchen Einheimischen, dass es Teller mit Geländer gibt.
An der Kasse dann schnell noch das erste Guinness des Tages einlullern lassen, dazu ein großes Glas Gratiswasser gegriffen, und wenn man Glück hat, findet man sogar noch einen schönen gepolsterten Platz im Parterre.
Bald ist alles aufgegessen, das Pint Guinness ausgetrunken, und nun beginnt der Kampf gegen die aufkommende Mittagsmüdigkeit.
Ich bin tatsächlich schon mal eingenickt dort.
Ca. 10 Euro fürs Essen, 4 fürs Guinness, schlafen umsonst.
Da kann man nicht meckern.