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Murray's Bar, Dublin 1, County Dublin

Murray's Bar

4.6
4.6
117 Reviews
€30 and under
Gastro Pub
Murray’s Bar is a traditional Irish pub in the heart of Dublin with live music and Irish dancing every week. Enjoy a creamy pint of Guinness and a hearty meal in our comfortable lounge, or watch the match in our large, heated beer garden.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 10 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Gastro Pub, Breakfast, Irish

  • Hours of operation

    Daily 9:00 am–12:00 am

  • Phone number

    (01) 215 0399

  • Payment options

    MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Executive chef

    Derek Marsden

  • Private party facilities

    From our main bar & restaurant, to the traditional Irish pub of Thomas Clarke's, our basement whiskey bar and our top floor sports bar, we have a space to suit all occasions. To make a larger booking simply contact the team at Bookings@murraysbar.ie

  • Neighborhood

    O'Connell Street

  • Cross street

    2mins walk from the Spire on O'Connell Street.

  • Parking details

    None

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 117 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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  • Dublin

    Hot spot

  • Dublin

    Great for live music

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    Lively

  • Dublin

    Gastro Pub

  • Dublin 1

    Best Overall

  • Dublin 1

    Best Food

  • Dublin 1

    Best Ambiance

  • Dublin 1

    Best Value

  • Dublin 1

    Hot spot

  • Dublin 1

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  • Dublin 1

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  1. FaustoB

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    food quite standard, nothing particukarly special. Good selection of beers
  2. RickM

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great Live Music and Irish Dancers. Really Friendly staff
  3. Alessia

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Tried the falafel burger with fries and it was very good!
  4. Neha

    Dublin

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall2food1service1ambience4
    I did not have a good experience. Food was not up to the mark as per cost. We ordered fish & chips, cauliflower wings and Crispy Chicken Tenders, but the fish was cold not hot enough to enjoy so I had to leave half on the plate. The wings and chicken were too salty. Also, the Drink wasn't good. Poor service as I've to call waiter all the time for every single thing.
  5. TanyaS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Unbelievably great experience! It was an extremely busy night with a ton of customers, yet the staff was incredibly friendly and efficient the entire evening. A special shout-out to the live music performers and dancers who made an already special evening just over the top. A big thanks to Murray’s for a very memorable evening!
  6. MartiL

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 20, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    The experience was fantastic. the food was really delicious.
  7. DemervilleG

    France

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Very nice evening. Well done! However, a dessert was wished, but unfortunatly we didn't get a chance to get one !
  8. OpenTable Diner

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food3service4ambience5
    Roast was tough not many empty plates
  9. DannyS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    A great bar. Fabulous staff nd a great atmosphere
  10. JeffJ

    Los Angeles

    9 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience4
    Stayed next door during St Patrick's weekend so maybe it was just the wrong time to visit. We went there at least for a drink every day. Had a reservation for dinner the day after the holiday looking forward to the regular menu. We were seated late about 6 feet from where the band was going to play and they handed us a cut down menu so we had a beer and left. Had the fish and chips off the cutdown menu the night before, St Patrick's Day, and it sucked. Worst I've ever had. Beer garden is lively if you smoke. If not stay out. Don't know that I'd give it another shot. Maybe it was the crazy weekend.
  11. DanM

    Dublin

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience4
    Although the staff were very friendly and attentive, I booked high seats in the bar a week previously and I was seated at a table where there was not a decent view of the match, I also had to leave early as we were given a seat someone else had booked. Other than that the service was good, and the drinks were nice.
  12. ConorK

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great atmosphere lovely food and good staff would definitely be back
  13. JeffS

    Dublin

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall4food3service3ambience5
    Murray's has done a fantastic job remodeling and updating... absolutely beautiful. I just wish they had put as much money and effort into the food. I have been to Murray's many times before the remodeling took place and honestly the food was much better then. I get it, kitchen help is more than tough to come by these days in the post-pandemic era, but it really has been a step backwards. I look forward to trying them again in the future; maybe things will change. But for right now (March 2023) it's just OK.
  14. PriscilaC

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was my 1rst time in Ireland, my 40th birthday and... It couldn't be better. A dream come true. Best pub in aaaaaaaaaall Ireland.... And I'm not being paid to said that. I just want that people could have fun as much as my friends and I had last night. Music, dance, smiles... In the best traditional Irish way.
  15. ElizabethB

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best bar in Dublin. Caters for all! Food was beautifully presented, tasty & delicious! Staff very welcoming & pleasant. Entertainment is the best.. we made sure Murray's Bar was our last pit stop before heading home as we loved it & can't wait to return! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
  16. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall5food3service5ambience5
    Murray’s is the epitome of fun! Fantastic live music and dancers…energetic patrons…amazing wait staff. Carlos made the experience even more enjoyable. Great time overall!
  17. KseniiaC

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our experience in the bar was great. The food and drinks were served fast and were tasty, the live music was atmospheric and the band funny and entertaining. Irish dancing at the end was the cherry on the cake!
  18. PhilomenaD

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service from start to finish. Always go to Murrays while in Dublin.
  19. LauraJ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    Very nice lunch and atmosphere. Defined will come back
  20. Chrisjk929

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Defenetly on the top 10 pubs of Dublin, great place, delicious food and friendly staff
  21. SteveVincentBurdelak1234

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very nice Pub/ Restaurant! I enjoyed 3/4 evenings in this local and the overall excitement is big. Loved the daily live music and traditional step dances. Got some nice Burgers and staff, as well as delicious and fresh beer. The service was pretty fast, nice service people and excited to greet us every other evening again :) the booking for a table was easy, as I learned the process of the internet system quick. Watching international football and listening to Irish folk at the same time is an outstanding combination of cultures, that you must have experienced, at least, once Thank you so much, Murrays!
  22. PeterW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 6, 2023

    overall5food3service5ambience5
    Brilliant evening was had with fantastic traditional live music and dancing.
  23. Jayne

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Booked Murrays online from England for 8 people. We loved it as soon as we walked in as it is lovely to look at. Service was good & food was delicious. Would go again if I visited Dublin again. There was live music which you could hear but not overwhelming conversation.
  24. MistyC

    Munich

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 2, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Murray's Bar was excellent! Great atmosphere, service, entertainment! Food was good, the best brown bread I had on my trip. I enjoyed the dessert-Mixed Berry Eton Mess. We liked it so much we went again for our last night in Dublin. If you want to be close to the entertainment, book early and choose the high-top seating. We were so excited to see the musicians and dancers up close.
  25. BiancaS

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 1, 2023

    overall4food2service3ambience5
    Ambiance is great, food not so. Meat is very dry.
  26. Maayke

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We didn’t have to wait super long for our food and drinks. It was the shortest I’ve ever had to wait for anything. The food was delicious as was the dessert. When we return to Dublin again we definitely want to book another reservation at Murray’s
  27. JulianW

    Birmingham

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall4food4service2ambience5
    Booked in for 8pm and got seated around 8:10pm. Once seated we were left without any service for around 20 mins and forgotten about. Once I chased up service we managed to place our order and our drinks and food eventually arrived around 30 mins later. Other than the poor service or lack of service we received to start with the rest of the night was fab, lovely hot food and great music and dancing
  28. Cristina

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a gem! You wouldn’t tell by the looks of it outside, but Murray’s has got everything inside - from good food to live music and cozy decor!
  29. RosemarieS

    Dublin

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 23, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Booked a table for 6 at 1.30pm and called to check that this was ok for my 3yr old kids. Very helpful friendly staff and my requests were handled brilliantly. However about 1hr after our arrival, I was quite horrified to discover a large stag party of loud men were seated right next to us. My kids were miserable due to the volume of noise and roudiness. I understand the pub doesn't really accommodate for kids but in calling and letting them know that there were going to be 2 kids, the last thing I expected was to be the ones seated next to the stag party. There were loads of seats they could have put us in and that was the worst choice! A fantastic pub with amazing staff and service was negatively overshadowed by bad planning. Such a shame. However, I would be a fool if to not recommend this venue to anyone.
  30. OpenTable Diner

    Dublin

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience3
    Myself and my partner visited a couple of weeks back, lovely food but overpriced for what it was. The waiter for our table was lovely and polite. We both ordered the Irish stew but only had 3 small pieces of bread between the two of us? This was nearly €19 each I think so not the best price for what we received. And during our meal one of the other waiters came over to alert us that they had another table booked on ours at 9:30 bare in mind we were told this around 7pm! 2 and a half hours before this next table was due! We were very annoyed by this as it was quite rude as it was as if they were trying to rush us out of the restaurant and we could see that it was reserved at 9:30 as there was a note left on the table. After our food we got the bill and left as we didn’t feel welcome to have another drink. Nice restaurant but the service wasn’t great. We would return next time we are in Dublin hopefully to better service and a better portion of food. Thank you
  31. OpenTable Diner

    Bavaria

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Super nice place with live music. Very kind service. Tasty food
  32. BMacK

    Inverness

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    Visited on 16/02/2023 & had a lovely meal, service to table was brilliant & The Auld Brigade & Irish Dancers were superb. Great place & really friendly staff.
  33. PiotrK

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    everything great apart from people smoking at beergarden
  34. JennJennT

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Fabulous bar if you want to good food, nice ambiance, good service, Irish bee and Irish music Must visit when in Dublin
  35. FrankL

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 7, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    All round excellent. Waitor not in uniform as he collected plates but apart from that it was all good. Reservation booked was perfectly supplied by staff.
  36. KeithC

    Dublin

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience5
    Was disappointed with the food. Very basic and cane out really fast which says it wasn't cooked there and then
  37. Justine

    Norfolk

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We were visiting Dublin from the uk for my sons birthday.I wanted to book a table near to the dance floor that also incorporated both music and dance.Our requests were met and we had a fabulous table.The service and food was outstanding.The staff were friendly and a total credit to the restaurant.I would highly recommend.What a find !!
  38. AnnekeF

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Excellent music and Irish dancing, friendly staff and the food was okay. Overall a great experience
  39. OpenTable Diner

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service was really good, friendly staff, food was quick and amazing (really fresh, homemade) and the music was great. Such a good atmosphere. Would definitely recommend!
  40. ArnII

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really good food. The service is spectacular and good atmosphere

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Physical distancing

    • Extra space between tables

FAQs

Murray's Bar is rated 4.6 stars by 117 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 10 times today
Google Map for Murray's Bar

O'Connell Street Upper, Dublin 1, County Dublin D01 E0W2

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    2mins walk from the Spire on O'Connell Street.

  • Neighborhood

    O'Connell Street

  • Hours of operation

    Daily 9:00 am–12:00 am

  • Cuisines

    Gastro Pub, Breakfast, Irish

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Parking details

    None

  • Payment options

    MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Derek Marsden

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (01) 215 0399

  • Private party facilities

    From our main bar & restaurant, to the traditional Irish pub of Thomas Clarke's, our basement whiskey bar and our top floor sports bar, we have a space to suit all occasions. To make a larger booking simply contact the team at Bookings@murraysbar.ie

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