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Murray's Bar, Dublin 1, County Dublin

Murray's Bar

4.6
4.6
182 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

19:00


Booked 44 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

What 182 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseEnergetic

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Dublin

    Best Ambience

  • Dublin

    Hot spot

  • Dublin

    Great for live music

  • Dublin

    Gastro Pub

  • Dublin 1

    Best Overall

  • Dublin 1

    Best Ambience

  • Dublin 1

    Best Value

  • Dublin 1

    Good for groups

  • Dublin 1

    Hot spot

  • Dublin 1

    Lively

  • Dublin 1

    Most Booked

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  1. Nessie

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Moderately busy night - still, the waiting staff seemed to be overwhelmed with not so many orders. My table for 1 seemed to have thrown them off, as tables of 2, 3 or 4 people all got served before me - even though they all arrived after me. I didn't have extremely high expectations for the food, but the soup seemed like it has never even heard of the concept of salt. Staff not explicitly rude, but definitely giving me the feeling that they wished to get rid of me as soon as possible, although they were the ones who provided me with a 2-hour window at reservation in the 1st place - which is their minimum. Anyway, getting rid of me sooner would've been easier if I had gotten my food sooner. I left after 95 minutes, giving them plenty of time before the next reservation.
  2. Sabrinar

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely beautiful food lovely staff great atmosphere and the place was spotless
  3. michelle

    Portland

    44 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Booked based on reviews and location. Didn't know we'd get the bonus of great entertainment with our meal. Service was great, food was good. The band was awesome, so fun!
  4. Maialen

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I had an amazing time in this pub, everything was great...THE only thing to point out...that in the drinks menu they do not distinguish between beers and cider and you can end Up ordering a cider thinking It is beer
  5. GordonM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We're visitors from Canada. This was our second visit, the first being in 2017. We had an amazing experience. Live music was so fun. Great service. Pub decor was fantastic. We had a very nice experience.
  6. Dawnio29

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Murray’s is a great place to eat. We had breakfast there every day of our stay and we did a dinner and show on Friday night - excellent food and show, would thoroughly recommend Murray’s bar to anyone.
  7. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    We booked within 5 minutes of arriving. Table was ready for us. It’s a great looking bar inside and the ambiance as amazing. Food was good. Drinks were good.
  8. unimpressive

    New York Area

    30 reviews

    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on 30 May 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious and entertainment was great. First time in Dublin
  9. JudeH

    Adelaide

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 May 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great ambience, love the singers and dancers. Bonus as we just went for dinner. Great Irish experience as we were from o/s
  10. MP11

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 May 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Visited Dublin from the USA and found Murray's in my search for an Irish restaurant with entertainment (specifically Irish dancing) - rated it a 3/5 (average) because my reserved table was not ready when I arrived and once I was seated I didn't have a great view of the stage, service was a bit slow, the food was just ok, and performances started at 8:30pm, although the website says 8, with musician/singers.. unenthusiastic dancers didn't come on until about 10pm and only for 15-25 minutes.
  11. ElizabethM

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 May 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We wanted to visit Dublin and experience a traditional Irish pub with hearty local food, authentic entertainment and of course a pint of Guinness. We were not disappointed! On top of this, the staff are so attentive and accommodating. We will definitely be making a return to this vibrant venue when we come to Dublin again!
  12. SocratesI

    Dublin

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 May 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience5
    Beautiful authentic Irish bar, live music while you’re enjoying a beautiful meal with a pint of traditional Irish beer, food was good and staff were nice, highly recommend it
  13. MartinW

    Gloucestershire

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 21 May 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We had a great time at Murray's, so good that we went back on our last night in Dublin. Traditional food, served quickly, helpful staff, but the best is the music and dancing, Great fun.
  14. StevieJ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 May 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Plan ahead and make a reservation. You will be disappointed if you don't.
  15. Loony

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 May 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Nice place, good food, good staff, there are interesting spots around the pub where you might want to chose to sit, shame you can't chose where but everywhere is nice enough.
  16. TomS

    Key West

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 17 May 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Tasty Irish stew with brown bread & Guinness marinated beef pie with mashed potatoes. Tradition Irish music started at 8:30 PM, which created a lively, hand clapping atmosphere.
  17. KerstinH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 May 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We enjoyed that night at Murray‘s very much! Friendly service, nice entertainment.
  18. AnnS

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 14 May 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    This was our first visit to Murray's and we weren't disappointed. The service from staff was quick and efficient, done with a smile. Food was great, but the pot pie was a little bit on the cool-side in the centre of it. The ambience of the bar was welcoming and inviting, even more so when the live act began their performance.
  19. LeonidK

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 May 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent live music and Irish dancing. Great atmosphere!
  20. AlanB

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 May 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Pleasurable experience would recommend food and drink good value
  21. TomP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 May 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wow wow wow.thats what we think of Murphys.from friendly staff to great food. Excellent
  22. Alex

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 May 2023

    overall2food3service5ambience3
    Music was too loud. We were on a date but we couldn't even talk properly without shouting.
  23. jackiee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 May 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    All I can say about Murray’s is it’s FANTASTIC !! Many thanks to all staff , brilliant band and amazing dancers Genuine fun place!
  24. MichaelP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 May 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Don’t miss visiting this pub when in Dublin, you will regret it. Absolutely the best pub in Dublin by far. Daily authentic Irish music and dancing just add to the experience
  25. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 May 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Best night EVER! Such a fun pub! The food was ok but the service, energy and entertainment was just so much fun!
  26. RichardD

    Staffordshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 5 May 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    Food was good plenty of choices. Service was acceptable and entertainment was excellent. A bar not to be missed.
  27. AndrisK

    Milwaukee

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 1 May 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Great food, drinks and live music/dancing. Gets a little loud so a conversation is difficult to keep with company. Service is good but can be slow closer to live music/performance time.
  28. OpenTable Diner

    St. Louis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 May 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, great music and great dance performances!!!
  29. CarolineW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 May 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved loved loved this venue, beautiful atmosphere and fantastic food
  30. RCgo

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 30 April 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience3
    The food was ok, the service was not. We ordered an appetizer no walnuts, it arrived with nuts. The meal came a slow 1 hour later with no one checking on us in between. We should have left, we didn't, buy we certainly won't return. Also, I reserved a high top to see the entertainment but was sat in the basement.
  31. MarthaR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 April 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic. Good good and realy good dance and live music experiance!! Great!
  32. LucaF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 April 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Good food, good music, very nice show and atmosphere. The only pity was that several beers were not available.
  33. SophiaW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 April 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Top notch Food, Place and music! Really recommend this place.
  34. JoanneB

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 April 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Visited Murrays 3 times during our 6 day stay in Dublin. Best atmosphere staff food and music. By the third visit they knew our name.
  35. LeaF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 April 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very good food, very efficient and helpful service, the waiters were kind, very attentive and ready to satisfy our requests. Everything perfect, including the great music!!
  36. KirkD

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 25 April 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, service was outstanding. Music and dance was very enjoyable.
  37. ValeriaD

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 23 April 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Very nice music and superb service! The Dinner was ok but morning special
  38. MargaretW

    Hawaii

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 23 April 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We loved our little private snug. The food was delicious. The staff were run off their feet it was so busy. Always book
  39. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 April 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Magari l’unica cosa da segnalare è indicare che non è assicurato la tipologia di tavolo selezionato. Noi avevamo selezionato un tavolo standard ma all’arrivo ci è stato dato il tavolo e sgabello alto
  40. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 April 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    From time we entered until we left we felt very welcome and thought we made the best decision booking here

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

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

    • Extra space between tables

FAQs

Murray's Bar is rated 4.6 stars by 182 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

19:00


Booked 44 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.

  • Area

    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

    Vegan

  • 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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