O'Gilíns Irish Pub
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O'Gilíns is an Irish pub in Cais do Sodré, central Lisbon, which describes itself as the city’s oldest Irish pub.
Menu & prices
Why go
- Eddie Vedder once played a couple of songs here on a Friday night.
- The pub supports Celtic FC, rugby and the GAA.
- Conor Gillen founded the pub as a cultural link between Ireland and Portugal.
Opening hours
Today12:00 – 02:00Show all
Monday12:00 – 02:00
Tuesday12:00 – 02:00
Wednesday12:00 – 02:00
Thursday12:00 – 02:00
Friday12:00 – 03:00
Saturday12:00 – 03:00
Sunday12:00 – 02:00
Drinks to try
- Guinness on tap
- A selection of international and local drinks
Atmosphere
- Vintage birdcages and artworks donated by patrons form part of the pub’s historic décor.
- Live music every night; resident band Melting Pot plays on weekends.
History
Before the pub, the site housed the Atlantic Bar, a sailors’ gathering place when Cais do Sodré was Lisbon’s red-light district. Gillen built the pub’s interior from reclaimed solid wood with help from family, friends and neighbours.
- 1995Founded by Conor Gillen.
- 14 March 1996First opened.
How to get there
- On footRua dos Remolares 8, Cais do Sodré.
Sources: O'Gilins Irish Pub General 1 · About — O'Gilins Irish Pub · Menu — O'Gilins Irish Pub · checked 12 Oct 2026
Where
Rua dos Remolares 8 Cais do Sodré, Lisbon
- Website
- ogilinsirishpub.com/
- Phone
- 213421899
Plan from here: Night out with friends →
Questions and answers
Where can I find the food and drink menu at O'Gilíns Irish Pub?
See the menu on the pub’s website: https://www.ogilinsirishpub.com/menu
Is O'Gilíns Irish Pub Irish-owned?
Yes, the pub is Irish-owned.
Does O'Gilíns Irish Pub host cultural events?
Yes, it hosts cultural events as well as live music.
What survives from the Atlantic Bar years at O'Gilíns Irish Pub?
The pub preserves records and photographs documenting those years.
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