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#185 of 2,082 Restaurants in Dublin
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US$6 - US$24
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Bar, Grill, Pub, Gastropub
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Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options
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Reviewed 30 October 2023 via mobile

Good vibe, expensive drinks, but that’s like most the bars in the centre. Very busy and popular, just about managed to get a seat. Didn’t try the food. They had a good singer on!

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 13 October 2023 via mobile

This bar is in the lively Temple Bar area of Dublin, and is set out over several floors. We visited on a Sunday evening and only the ground floor pub type area was open. My partner had a Guinness which was very good. I had...a small bottle of white wine which was very poor quality.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 7 October 2023 via mobile

Went there with few colleauges. After 2 drinks just went out for something to eat. Security refuse admission back saying “sober up and come back in an hour” which I wasn’t drunk at all. Said nothing and waited for a time. Just picking up random...people and nit admitting is not nice at all.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 30 September 2023 via mobile

Fabulous pub in Temple Bar! Great music, people dancing, good pub food, friendly staff, all around great time, yet not wild and crazy, very civilized for middle Agee’s who still like to have fun! Lively atmosphere, fun fun fun!

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 16 September 2023

My purse was lost / stolen here last night, A black Bvlgari purse with both euros, dollars and my cards My name is Sarah crawte. Please message me here or on Instagram / Facebook “Sarah Crawte” if found thank you

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 9 September 2023 via mobile

Bianca and Niomi were amazing!! Deserve a raise they were so attentive, friendly and superb at their job! 11/10!! Food was great service was even better and atmosphere was some of the best music I’ve ever experienced! Highly highly recommend!

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 29 August 2023

Booked table for food well in advance of our visit and communication with Amy was spot on. Then last minute rang to order drinks for our group on arrival and again faultless service. Food was good, drinks service all night by bar staff was always...quick and efficient. But the music throughout the evening, firstly by 2 different singers and then saxophonist was far better than I could describe! The atmosphere was fantastic and we had a brilliant night. Thanks to everyone at Bad Bobs for a memorable experience.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 9 August 2023

Best cocktails in Dublin! We were told by Leigh that he made the best cocktails and after a few days here we knew this was a big statement. He wasn’t wrong! He made us three cocktails and each one was more delicious than the last....Incredible prices too, they were so reasonable and utterly divine. Thanks so much Leigh, excellent service and incredible drinksMore

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 8 August 2023 via mobile

The bouncers who were visibly drinking beers... said my friend could not come in because she is a person of colour....very rude and would not recomend

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 19 July 2023 via mobile

The rudest and most obnoxious door staff I have ever came across in my life. I left this a few days before writing to see if my thought had changed or if it was worthwhile to write a review. The group was just 2 couples...in the mid 40s and I have never heard a member of door staff speak to people the way this man did, completely unbelievable. I would advise others to stay clear, there are plenty of other options available.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 11 June 2023 via mobile

Turned up on a Sunday night and the ignorant, unfriendly clown on the door wanted to give me the third degree about where I’d been in the daytime and what my plans were (and no, I hadn’t been drinking so he wasn’t showing Sherlock detectives...skills): I’d been in there before but never again, I suggest visitors to Dublin give it a miss however desperate they are for a drink in Temple Bar (your alternatives are endless)More

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 26 May 2023

Bar staff taking half drinks off the tables. Told a manager and because of did not see the persons face I was at fault. Be careful in this place.

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 21 May 2023 via mobile

I arrived at around 11pm, got in line and waited my turn (I was alone and sober) when it was my turn to enter the bouncer at the entrance signaled me to stop and wait. I waited patiently while he disappeared into the club for...a significant time. When he came back I was still there waiting, at that point I just asked him how much longer and when I pointed out to him that I was alone this was enough to make him nervous and start scolding me saying i had to wait because there was a private party inside and the club was busy. I waited, observing that some customers left the bar and others went out to tell the doormen to let their friends in, who without queuing showed up at the door. finally a guy came out to tell him to let his friend in who like the others had presented herself in front of the door when he let her in I asked for explanations and he turned to me saying "look for another place that you won't enter here tonight" I asked for explanations but he told me he didn't want to give any reason, I told him he was a racist and I asked him if he fixed a place for whites only and he said "yes, now go away" there was also a colleague of his who witnessed everything but ignored me on purpose staring at the horizon as if it were a statue. it was unfair and humiliating to be treated like this by a member of staff from a bar I’ve enjoyed immensely on a number of occasions. I understand last night’s experience as racist for sure and having read reviews online I believe that to be the e case. Perhaps as a minimum he be put on a door security training refresher course.More

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 19 May 2023

This bar was not friendly whatsoever. Online says there is a rooftop bar, but apparently it is only for private events … the bathroom attendant in the men’s room was pushy and the beers did not taste good. I would *not* recommend this bar to...my worst enemy. What an awful experience. They couldn’t make the a common cocktail and charged extra for a regular cocktail. Not worth it.More

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 24 April 2023 via mobile

Had fantastic tapas with the hubby. Food was amazing (Irish spring rolls, Guinness tacos, truffle fries, and risotto balls). Staff was friendly and attentive.

Date of visit: April 2023
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Yes we went on a Saturday and there were various live music acts on. Didn’t see any Irish dancers though.
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BAD BOBS TEMPLE BAR, Dublin - Temple Bar - Updated 2023 Restaurant Reviews, Menu & Prices - Tripadvisor

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Bad Bobs Temple Bar is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 4.5