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The Brazen Head

Name: The Brazen Head
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.5

4.5 ·

Discover The Brazen Head, a lantern-lit Usher's Quay pub with a claim to being Ireland's oldest. Order the beef stew and a pint while live music rolls through the evening.

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Full description

The Brazen Head is a long-standing pub in Usher's Quay that markets itself as the oldest in Ireland, while some sources limit that claim to Dublin. Its brass fittings, lantern lighting and warren of rooms set the scene for live music every night.

Reviewers single out the traditional beef stew and the generally strong food alongside the Guinness, and the bar seating gets praise for service. Its huge review count reflects heavy visitor traffic, so it is a classic first-timer's pub experience rather than a hidden local.

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Address

20 Bridge St. Lower, Usher's Quay, Dublin, D08 WC64, Ireland · Usher's Quay

Website

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Hours

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Booking

Walk-in

Duration

1h30

Best time

lunchtime, afternoon, early evening, evening or late night

Intensity

Easy pace

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Good to know

Try the traditional beef stew, a frequent favourite among reviewers
arrive early in the evening to find a seat before the live music fills the rooms
sitting at the bar is a good option for quick service.

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Reviews

LOVED this place and one of the best meals we had in Dublin! Try the traditional Beef stew, you will NOT be disappointed. I’ve never had a more flavorful stew— we all agreed it was the best thing we ordered! The atmosphere was fantastic— the history of the Pub itself was incredible to learn. A great mix of tourists…

Jared Billman

2/5

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