The Brazen Head
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Why go
- The table Robert Emmet used, from which he watched the entrance.
- The message highwayman John Lonergan engraved in 1786 on a glass pane on the staircase.
- One bar is covered with signed banknotes.
- Live traditional Irish music, part of the pub's atmosphere.
Opening hours
Today12:00 – 23:30Show all
Good to know
Dishes to try
- Seafood Chowder (Christmas menu)
- Smoked Salmon (Christmas menu)
- Bacon & Cabbage (Christmas menu)
- Homemade Brownie (Christmas menu dessert)
- Apple Crumble (Christmas menu dessert)
- The Christmas set menu is three courses of traditional Irish food, with starters, mains and desserts all included.
- The everyday menu is on the All Day Menu page of the pub's website.
Booking a table
- The pub takes reservations.
- Groups of up to 50 people can book, by email or through the contact form on the website.
- Children are welcome, so families can book.
Atmosphere
- The bar holds various antique pieces of interest.
- The refurbishment kept original features that show the building's long history.
- Dogs are welcome.
Good for
- Families Children are welcome, and it suits whole-family Christmas celebrations.
- Groups Takes bookings for groups of up to 50 people.
- Business Suited to work and team Christmas dinners.
- Friends Suited to friends' Christmas dinners.
- Dog owners Dogs are welcome.
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History
The earliest record of the site is from 1613. Bridge Street is first recorded then as a plot for a house, and a merchant's dwelling stood there by that time. The land by the river was once riverside marshland, reclaimed for building. Excavations next to the pub found wicker mats and a 13th-century post-and-wattle wall. The current buildings replaced a large timber house. Irish patriots Robert Emmet, Edmund Burke and Wolfe Tone drank here.
- 1613The site on Bridge Street is first recorded as a plot for a house.
- 1661The inn receives a licence to sell ale.
- 1703The Brazen Head is granted to merchant James King.
- 1754The inn is rebuilt as a coaching inn, with the buildings seen today.
- 1765The inn has thirty rooms, a kitchen, a cellar and stabling.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Parking None on site. Arrange parking nearby or use public transport.
Sources: The Brazen Head - Wikipedia · Dublin - Wikivoyage (drink) · Irelands Oldest Pub - The Brazen Head · Book Your Christmas Dinner Party Dublin | The B… · The Brazen Head: menu (its own site) · checked 19 Oct 2026
- Website
- brazenhead.com/
Questions and answers
How do I book a table at The Brazen Head?
Yes, the pub takes reservations. Groups of up to 50 can book by email or through the website's contact form.
What are the opening hours of The Brazen Head?
It is open every day from 12:00 to 23:30.
Is The Brazen Head good for children?
Yes. Children are welcome, and the pub suits family Christmas dinners.
Where can I park for The Brazen Head?
The pub has no parking on site. Arrange parking nearby or come by public transport to Lower Bridge Street.
What food does The Brazen Head serve?
Irish, gastropub, European and British food, with lunch, dinner and brunch. The everyday menu is on the All Day Menu page of the website.
Does The Brazen Head have outdoor seating and live music?
Yes to both. There is outdoor seating, and the pub hosts live traditional Irish music.
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