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The Brazen Head

Bars ·Dublin ·Open now
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The Brazen Head is a pub in Dublin’s Merchant’s Quay, housed in a former coaching inn built in 1754.

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Why go

  • Live traditional Irish music at the pub.
  • Seafood chowder, smoked salmon, and roast turkey and ham on the Christmas menu.

Opening hours

Today12:00 – 23:30Show all
Monday12:00 – 23:30
Tuesday12:00 – 23:30
Wednesday12:00 – 23:30
Thursday12:00 – 23:30
Friday12:00 – 23:30
Saturday12:00 – 23:30
Sunday12:00 – 23:30

Drinks to try

  • Drinks are served at the pub.

Atmosphere

  • The refurbished pub retains original features.

Good for

  • Groups Christmas dinner bookings accommodate up to 50 people.
  • Families Children are welcome at Christmas dinner.

Shorts

History

The first mention of an inn here dates from 1668.

  1. 1198The Brazen Head was established.
  2. 1613A merchant’s dwelling stood on the site by this year.
  3. 1661The premises received a licence to sell ale.
  4. 1668The premises were first mentioned as an inn.
  5. 1765The inn had 30 rooms, a kitchen, a cellar, a scullery and stabling.
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  1. 1786Highwayman John Lonergan recorded his stop in an engraving on a staircase window.
  2. Late 1960sThe Robert Emmet Room remained in the pub until this period. It contained a table he used, positioned with a view of the entrance.

Accessibility

  • On-site parking

Sources: The Brazen Head - Wikipedia · Dublin - Wikivoyage (drink) · Irelands Oldest Pub - The Brazen Head · Book Your Christmas Dinner Party Dublin | The B… · checked 29 Oct 2026

Where
20 Lower Bridge St, Dublin

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Questions and answers

Where is The Brazen Head in Dublin?

The Brazen Head is at 20 Lower Bridge Street, in Merchant’s Quay.

Does The Brazen Head have parking?

There is no on-site parking.

Are children welcome at The Brazen Head?

Children are welcome at Christmas dinner.

Can groups book Christmas dinner at The Brazen Head?

Christmas dinner bookings can accommodate groups of up to 50 people.

What is on The Brazen Head’s Christmas menu?

The three-course menu includes seafood chowder, smoked salmon, and roast turkey and ham.

Does The Brazen Head have live music?

The pub hosts live traditional Irish music.

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