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The Brazen Head

20 Bridge St, Dublin, Ireland
353 0 1 6779549
Ranked #13 of 103 nightlife in Dublin
4.0 of 5 stars 104 Reviews
Type: Bar/ Clubs
Activities: Drinking
Description: Dublin's oldest pub is still kicking: a fun, friendly bar with lots of atmosphere.
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Boston, Massachusetts
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

Had lunch here before heading over to Jameson. two of us split a soup and panini option. it was plenty to fill us up and delicious seafood chowder. More

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Wellington, New Zealand
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

The storytelling night was a good way to find out more about Ireland's history and folklore. There were no leprechaun costumes! I was in a group of four 30-somethings and we all enjoyed ourselves. You can add your name to an email list at the end of the evening and get a list of further suggested reading - a nice... More

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London, United Kingdom
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

My experience with pub food in London is: some is good (they are called gastropub and they are not exactly a "pub") and the others are average and you can always find some form of comfort food that you won't mind too much eating. Well, the Brazen Head chef took me back 20 years, to when the concept of "chef"... More

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Miami, Florida
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

Great host, Philip, made us very welcome in this unique experience. He went around the tables before starting, getting to know us and what we had done or were to do in Ireland. The art and passion of storytelling and music coupled with how it relates to Irish history and customs was very interesting. The musicians were great and broke... More

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Virginia
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

Entire family (2 adults, 13 and 16 year old) put this up at the top of the highlight list. Our first night in Dublin and great way to start our adventure! Food was great and the story telling and music wonderful. Would recommend this wholeheartedly! More

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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

Great fun- a lot of laughs- a wonderful introduction to the culture of the country in a lively format to keep one awake even after flying in. We were so glad we did this! Thanks! More

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DC Metro
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

Admittedly I was lured in by the reviews here on tripadvisor - and felt that my stay in Dublin wouldn't be complete without a trip to "Ireland's Oldest Pub." It is, indeed, a little place that reeks of age, full of little nooks to sit in and have a pint. The service was a bit cold & abrupt - sad... More

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Redmond, Washington
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012

we went there for a work event, and it was fun night. the food was good the storyteller was terrific!!! he told stories about Irish history, and fairies and some great other stories.. the music was OK. the service could have been better.. the waitress was hovering for the cash.. no smiles.. not engaging at all. More

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Sydney, Australia
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65 helpful votes 65 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012

When we arrived at the Brazen Head, we found the almost last available table and settled in for a good night. This pub claims to be the oldest in Dublin, and was built in 1198. The entrance is through an old stone archway and via a cute little courtyard that looks like the old ‘dismounting’ area, where travellers would hand... More

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London
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012

I came as part of a group, and we had trouble all the way from the point when the group leader was sent up and down because nobody knew where we were supposed to be, up until the time when we had to argue an extra hour just to be allowed to pay the bill. During those hours, we had... More

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