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12 Pubs of Christmas in Dublin: a walkable route

Twelve city-centre pubs in walking order, from Parliament Street to Baggot Street. Nobody needs all twelve. Pick a stretch of three near your group and make a night of it.

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Stops are about 3.9 km apart in total, measured in straight lines. The walk is longer on the street.

  1. Stop 1 of 12 · Start here

    The Porterhouse

    16-18 Parliament Street, Dublin, D02 VR94

    Craft beer bar with a kitchen and live music.

    Source: theporterhouse.ie, checked 12 Sep 2026

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  2. Stop 2 of 12 · About 300 m from stop 1

    The Stag's Head

    1 Dame Court, Dublin, D02 TW84

    Traditional pub with a snug.

    Source: stagshead.ie, checked 12 Sep 2026

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  3. Stop 3 of 12 · About 220 m from stop 2

    The Auld Dubliner

    24-25 Temple Bar, Dublin, D02 DX09

    Temple Bar pub with daily live music.

    Source: aulddubliner.ie, checked 12 Sep 2026

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  4. Stop 4 of 12 · About 160 m from stop 3

    The Palace Bar

    21 Fleet Street, Dublin, D02 H950

    Victorian pub at 21 Fleet Street with a snug and literary history.

    Source: thepalacebardublin.com, checked 12 Sep 2026

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  5. Stop 5 of 12 · About 140 m from stop 4

    Doyle’s

    8 College Street, Dublin, D02 PX75

    College Street pub with an upstairs acoustic music club.

    Source: doylesintown.com, checked 12 Sep 2026

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  6. Stop 6 of 12 · About 520 m from stop 5

    Kehoe’s Pub

    9 Anne Street South, Dublin, D02 NY88

    Victorian interiors, stained glass and pub snugs.

    Source: kehoesdublin.ie, checked 12 Sep 2026

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  7. Stop 7 of 12 · About 130 m from stop 6

    Neary’s Bar & Lounge

    1 Chatham Street, Dublin, D02 EW93

    Chatham Street pub with a separate upstairs lounge available for bookings.

    Source: nearys.ie, checked 12 Sep 2026

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  8. Stop 8 of 12 · About 320 m from stop 7

    The Swan

    57-58 York Street, Dublin, D02 RW67

    Victorian pub on Aungier Street with a whiskey focus.

    Source: theswanbar.com, checked 12 Sep 2026

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  9. Stop 9 of 12 · About 340 m from stop 8

    Whelan’s

    25 Wexford Street, Dublin, D02 H527

    Front bar and separate live performance spaces.

    Source: whelanslive.com, checked 12 Sep 2026

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  10. Stop 10 of 12 · About 800 m from stop 9

    O'Donoghue's

    15 Merrion Row, Dublin, D02 PF50

    Merrion Row pub with traditional music, a bar and lounge.

    Source: odonoghues.ie, checked 12 Sep 2026

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  11. Stop 11 of 12 · About 130 m from stop 10

    Toner's Yard

    139 Lower Baggot St, Dublin 2

    Historic pub with Toners Yard outdoors.

    Source: tonerspub.ie, checked 12 Sep 2026

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  12. Stop 12 of 12 · About 790 m from stop 11

    Searsons

    42-44 Baggot Street Upper, Dublin, D04 V210

    Baggot Street pub with a whiskey bar.

    Source: searsonsbar.ie, checked 12 Sep 2026

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Pubs are busy in December and can refuse large groups at the door. Some Dublin pubs do not admit 12 Pubs groups. Ring ahead before you bring a crowd.

Pace yourself, eat along the way, drink water between stops, and plan your way home before you start. No venue paid to appear on this route.