Murray's Bar
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- Ideal for big groups
- Good on a rainy day
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Menu & prices
Why go
- The basement whiskey bar, a subterranean room serving Irish whiskeys such as Redbrest 12yr and cocktails
- Over 25 3D HD screens for live sport in the dedicated sports bar on the first floor
- The outdoor beer garden, for up to 300 people, with large TV screens for live sports
Opening hours
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Good to know
Dishes to try
- Smashed avocado on toasted bread with two fried eggs (breakfast)
- Wrights of Howth smoked salmon with scrambled eggs on warm Guinness brown bread (breakfast)
- Half rack of slow cooked pork ribs with Irish Whiskey BBQ sauce (starter)
- Beef braised for 12 hours in Guinness, served with puff pastry (main)
- Garlic, rosemary and thyme half roasted chicken (main)
- Beer battered Irish fish with twice cooked chips and tartar sauce
- Fresh and smoked seafood broth with mussels and clams
- Beef burger with Dubliner cheese and burger sauce, served with fries
- Southern fried chicken burger with Dubliner cheese
- Veggie burger with avocado sauce and chilli relish, on a toasted charcoal bun with fries
- Baked Irish ham with Dubliner cheddar on toasted sourdough (sandwich)
- Warm chocolate brownie with berries and vanilla ice cream (dessert)
- Stewed apple crumble with custard and caramel sauce (dessert)
- Dinner chef's special, which changes every day
Booking a table
- Tables can be reserved on the bar's own website booking page.
- Tables can also be booked through OpenTable.
- Walk-ins are welcome.
- The basement whiskey bar suits group bookings of all sizes.
- The bar's phone number is +353012150399.
Atmosphere
- The Thomas Clarke bar is named after the Fenian Thomas Clarke and suits drinks before or after dinner.
- Live sport and entertainment run seven days a week, and live music is hosted in the bar.
Good for
- Families Highchairs are available for small children.
- Couples Booths in the basement whiskey bar make for a more private feel.
- Solo Walk-ins are welcome, so you can come without a booking.
Dietary options
- Vegetarian A veggie burger is on the menu.
- Vegan A vegan garlic mayo is available as an extra.
Shorts
History
The early tavern served ales, spirits, wines, coffees and shellfish. Through the 18th century the premises changed proprietors many times. The business later expanded into wine merchants and grocers. James Joyce referenced the site in Ulysses, where a character plans to buy flowers from Lambes, beside Findlaters. The street was renamed in 1924 after the Liberator Daniel O'Connell, and the bar now stands on O'Connell Street.
- 1797Charles Smyth founds the tavern on Upper Sackville Street.
- late 1890sAlicia Lambe, a fruiterer and florist, takes the business over.
- 1913The site is the scene of a great gathering during the Dublin lockout.
- 1916During the Rising, the site sees the famous siege at the GPO.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access The bar is wheelchair accessible.
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- Website
- murraysbar.ie/
- Phone
- +353012150399
Questions and answers
Do I need to book a table at Murray's Bar in Dublin?
Walk-ins are welcome. Tables can also be booked on the bar's own website or through OpenTable.
What are the opening hours of Murray's Bar in Dublin?
Murray's Bar is open every day, from 09:00 to midnight. Late-night food is served too.
Where is Murray's Bar in Dublin, and how far is it from the GPO?
It stands at 33-34 O'Connell Street Upper, about 100 meters from the GPO, in the heart of Dublin.
Are there vegetarian dishes at Murray's Bar in Dublin?
Yes. The veggie burger comes with avocado sauce and chilli relish on a toasted charcoal bun, served with fries.
Is Murray's Bar in Dublin good for children?
Yes. Highchairs are available for small children.
What should I eat at Murray's Bar in Dublin?
The half rack of slow cooked pork ribs with Irish Whiskey BBQ sauce is a starter. The garlic, rosemary and thyme half roasted chicken is a main course.
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