M O'Briens — Restaurant in Dublin

I visited O’Briens with some work colleagues on a beautiful summers evening last week. We were seated outside in the glorious sunshine and served efficiently at the table by a number of very pleasant staff. However, my visit was ruined when I went inside to use the toilet. I could not find any hand sanitiser or see any signage of reassurance. It was in a disgraceful condition. Lots of flies flying in square formation, a stench of urine that was like a slap across the face and discoloured and dirty floors. I was afraid to touch anything and opened doors with my foot.. It’s a shame that the management didn’t use the downtime to thoroughly clean the bar and toilets to give reassurance to your customers that this is a safe pub to visit. I felt nervous and not confident that I was in a clean environment so we quickly moved on to a restaurant. Everything starts with cleanliness and adherence to Covid guidelines is a must. A fine establishment but this isn’t the the time for...

Stumbled upon this gem of a pub few weeks ago. Was treated to an amazing pint of Guinness.

Just to be sure that wasn't a one off thing, I decided to go back and check again.

Ladies and gents, I can honestly say that this is the notes, creamiest pint of Guinness you will have in Dublin. I have tried all the obvious points of interest in Dublin, and M. O'Brien's consistently delivers, in comparison to all other places.

On top of that, place has a great atmosphere and even better, staff is friendly, and absolute delight to talk to.

I think I've found my forever pub. Don't sleep on this one.

No food, but that's not really an issue, since you have a few restaurants literally...

M O'Briens is a quintessential "local pub" where you have the regulars that come in, breed an air of familiarity, and have their say in every discussion. I walked in on a cold Irish evening in Dublin when the jacket I'd bought from India failed to keep put the wind and the lovely Irish weather. O'Briens was warm, quiet and the barkeep was very helpful with what Irish whiskey I should knock back. Added bonus he was a history buff as well. He gave me recommendations for which Irish whiskey to carry back and why. I felt right at home, such a sense of familiarity and belonging.... Visit...