The Brazen Head
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Don't know what to eat in Ireland🇮reland?
Angel JordonAngel Jordon
170
What do you do when you’re a tourist in Ireland? Well, for starters it’s mandatory to visit anything that says it’s the oldest or longest running anything. That’s why we found ourselves at the oldest pub in Ireland. Although the place was packed, they are efficient with their service, and in their labyrinth of a restaurant there’s plenty of seating. In fact, we waited a max of 10 minutes for seating. Once seated our waitress took our order and placed it. Now, saying all that I have to say that we never felt unwelcome or rushed. The wait staff is very caring and accommodating. The food was scrumptious. We enjoyed the fish and chips, burgers, and the Guinness Stew. All was delicious and all was huge in size. Overall, even though this can seem like a gimmick, it’s not a tourist trap in that context. It’s actually quite a nice and pleasant place with a warm feel. I’d gladly get “trapped” here again. Enjoy.
Ryan RobertsRyan Roberts
00
My worst Irish experience was visiting The Brazen Head bar. During our 6-day stay in Dublin, every place we visited had a pleasant atmosphere, friendly staff, and delicious food. On the last day of our trip, we decided to visit the oldest bar in Ireland as the cherry on top. That day, it unexpectedly snowed, the weather was cold and rainy, and we ran to the bar completely drenched. As soon as we entered, we felt the unfriendly and unwelcoming attitude of the staff. I can't even say who was the worst among the team of waiters: the waitress who grumpily nodded and muttered that we could sit here for drinks, or the bartender who, seeing water dripping from us and us being the only customers in the bar at that moment, answered sharply and unfriendly that there is nowhere to dry clothes, or the palm of priority goes to the waitress who served the order to the table without a single comment or smile, as if she had eaten a lemon. We wanted to warm up with hot Irish coffee. Irish coffee was listed on the menu at 7 euros each, but we were charged 21 euros for two. When we asked why the very impolite waitress rudely pointed at the menu and said grumpily that alcohol prices were not displayed as they are constantly increasing, and the number 7 next to Irish coffee actually indicated an allergy warning (lol). This seemed like a scam to us! There were no apologies or explanations given. We ended up paying 40 euros for two completely inedible desserts and two very mediocre Irish coffees. The staff was extremely unfriendly, simply rude. The ambiance was unwelcoming. Later, our guide Jerry said it was a pity we went there, as the locals try to stay away from that place as much as possible. They really manipulate prices, and at a certain time of day, the cost of a pint of beer can be 15 euros, they will charge whatever they want, as there are indeed no alcohol prices listed in the menu, something they will conveniently "forget" to inform you about when placing an order. If you want to completely ruin your impression of Ireland, receive the rudest and unfriendliest service, and experience food and drinks of terrible quality, then Brazen Head is the right place to visit. My rating - 0 out of 10, I do not recommend this place to anyone.
Kateryna KrasnaKateryna Krasna
40
We arrived at Brazen Head in Dublin on a dreadful weather day looking to warm up with some hot Irish coffee. However, we were greeted very unfriendly. When we asked if there was somewhere to dry and hang our clothes, the response was a rude "no." We ordered drinks and apple crumble - the soggy mess with two soggy crumbs had nothing to do with a classic crumble. Irish coffee was listed on the menu at 7 euros each, but we were charged 21 euros for two. When we questioned the outrageously rude waitress about the discrepancy, she rudely pointed at the menu and said that alcohol prices were not included as they are constantly increasing. This seemed like a scam to us! Why not just charge 100 euros for coffee instead of the menu price then? There were no apologies or explanations given. We ended up paying 40 euros for two completely inedible desserts and two very mediocre Irish coffees. The staff was extremely brazen and unfriendly, simply rude. The ambiance was unwelcoming. If you seek delicious food and pleasant service, head over to Old Mill instead. Brazen Head is a terrible place, just PR and marketing, tasteless, expensive, and with appalling service. My rating - 0 out of 10, I do not recommend it to anyone.
Inna KostevskayaInna Kostevskaya
20
A really nice pub, away from the center of Dublin but not that far. We stopped in there to take some drinks after a bicycle trip. In the middle of the afternoon the pub was really crowded but we managed to find a table. No table service in there, you have to order at the bar. It's kinda difficult to be noticed since a lot of people are seated at the bar but I managed to order somehow. We took a Pepsi Max and two beers, a Smithwicks and an Irish stout. Both were great, kinda light and not too bitter. We didn't order food but it looked good and generous. The pub was really nice, well decorated. On the afternoon you can listen to good music live in one of the bar. We were outside so we missed most of it but it was very nice. It's impressive to be in a place that was open since 1198. We really had the feeling that we were living an authentic Irish experience.
Anne-Marie InthavongAnne-Marie Inthavong
30
I found The Brazen Head in Dublin online while searching for traditional Irish beef and Guinness stew. Planning my trip months in advance, I tried to reserve a table through their website twice but never got a reply. Upon arrival, I realized it operates as a pub and likely doesn't take reservations. As a solo traveler, I was seated along with other solo parties at the bar, which was comfortable enough as long as you don't have much baggage. I ordered the beef and Guinness stew and a pint of Kilkenny. While the beer was excellent, the stew was disappointing—watery and overly salty, with mashed potatoes in the middle that lacked distinct flavors. Despite this, the staff were helpful, and the atmosphere was incredibly friendly. They also provide Wi-Fi, which is a great plus for tourists. Overall, I had a great time.
Em CY W.Em CY W.
00
Nearby Attractions Of The Brazen Head
Dublin Castle
St Patrick's Cathedral
Ha'penny Bridge
Christ Church Cathedral
George's Street Arcade
Dublinia
National Museum of Ireland-Decorative Arts & History
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St. Patrick’s Park
The Long Hall

Dublin Castle
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St Patrick's Cathedral
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Ha'penny Bridge
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Christ Church Cathedral
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Nearby Restaurants Of The Brazen Head
The Temple Bar Pub
Guinness Storehouse
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The Old Storehouse Bar and Restaurant
Bad Bobs Temple Bar
The Hairy Lemon
Quays
Lemon Jelly Cafe
Bunsen Temple Bar
Old Mill Restaurant

The Temple Bar Pub
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Guinness Storehouse
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Porterhouse Parliament Street
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The Old Storehouse Bar and Restaurant
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