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The Bleeding Horse, Dublin 2, County Dublin

The Bleeding Horse

3.9
3.9
23 Reviews
€30 and under
Gastro Pub

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
  • Great for happy hour
The Bleeding Horse is a historically significant public house located in Upper Camden Street, Dublin, Ireland. It dates at least back to the 17th century, and was located on St. Kevin’s Port (now Camden St.) at the junction of two important highways leading out of the city.
On one side was Charlotte St., leading to Ranelagh and Donnybrook; on the other side was Old Camden St., which joined Richmond St. and led to Rathmines and Cullenswood. Both of these old streets disappeared during the renovations in the 1990s. The present building dates from 1871; the interior was renovated in 1992.
There are (at least) two explanations for the name. One is that when a horse got the “staggers” it was bled by a farrier at the inn. Another is that the name of the pub comes from an incident during the Battle of Rathmines in 1649, when a wounded horse fled from the battle.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    €30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, Irish, Burgers
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed 12:00 pm–12:00 am Thu 12:00 pm–1:00 am Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 am Sun 12:30 pm–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    (01) 475 2705
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 23 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.9
3.9 based on recent ratings
  • 3.7Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 3.7Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Bleeding Horse is a charming Irish pub known for its "amazing atmosphere" and friendly staff. With "delicious burgers" and a great selection of beers on tap, it's a popular spot for sports enthusiasts thanks to its numerous screens. The interior boasts a classic style, inviting both locals and visitors alike.

23 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious burgers, friendly staff and amazing atmosphere. Just what I was looking for. Good selection of beers on tap including a local APA. Only the hummus plate was a letdown.

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  2. erinr

    Dallas

    8 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We went right after a game so the place was loud and crowded, but still an upbeat atmosphere. Our server was nice, food was decent. Seems like a place you go to more for group outings to drink, not to eat.

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  3. LauraM

    Dublin

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 14, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Service appalling. Atmosphere appalling. Staff appalling. Food... Guess what? Appalling. Avoid at all costs. Awful experience, even when we complained the waitress just empathised and did nothing. Never be back. Still shudder thinking about it. 😠

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  4. EwaK

    Dublin

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 13, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was cold , 20 minutes wait for my drink to arived

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  5. Lana

    Munich

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 30, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The mains were inedible. They tasted like they came out of a can and were dumped onto a plate. The only good thing we ate were the chicken wings. The appetizer was huge and the wings were cooked perfectly. The pineapple hot sauce was really good. But everything else was horrible. Our server Gustavo was lovely and provided us with truly amazing service. I would definitely come here to watch sports and have a pint but not for anything else.

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  6. Mariana

    London

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 1, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, extremely attentive. Food was very nice.

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  7. Cags

    Dublin

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 28, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    We were brought to a table in a very dark area. Had to use phone torch to read menu. Alternative table not offered. Food takeaway on a plate. Overall very poor experience.

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  8. Rachelv

    Sydney

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 10, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Cool historical building, relaxed atmosphere, good food, friendly service

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  9. ManuelaR

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We are a group of friends that travel a lot, just for fun. We found this pub the very first day and love it at first sight.

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  10. SaraF

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 10, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice space and environment. Good food and nice staff.

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The Bleeding Horse is rated 3.9 stars by 23 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
Google Map for The Bleeding Horse

25 Camden Street Upper, Dublin 2, County Dublin D02 NP22

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Dame Street
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed 12:00 pm–12:00 am Thu 12:00 pm–1:00 am Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 am Sun 12:30 pm–12:00 am
  • Price
    €30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, Irish, Burgers
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
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