Slattery's, Dublin Travel Guide

Free Guide: Authentic Victorian Irish pub on lively Capel Street, pouring perfect pints, serving mighty breakfasts and pub grub amid live music and local buzz since its heritage days.

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Slattery's

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Authentic Victorian Irish pub on lively Capel Street, pouring perfect pints, serving mighty breakfasts and pub grub amid live music and local buzz since its heritage days.

Slattery's Bar on Capel Street is a genuine Victorian-era Irish pub in Dublin's North City Centre. One of twelve historic public houses, it opens early for hearty full Irish breakfasts, pub classics like bangers and mash, and perfectly poured pints. With live music, sports on TV, free WiFi, and a welcoming vibe for locals and visitors alike, it blends tradition with everyday buzz in a dark wood interior featuring stained-glass windows.

0.5–3 hrsTime to spend
$$Mid-range
IndoorSetting
5 / 5Mobile signal

On-site amenities

  • Restrooms
  • Food options
  • Drink options
  • Seating areas
  • Television
4.3 Very good · 3,296 Google reviews
Plan your visit

Opening hours

  • Mon9 am–12 am
  • Tue9 am–12 am
  • Wed9 am–12 am
  • Thu9 am–12 am
  • Fri9 am–12 am
  • Sat9 am–1 am
  • Sun12 pm–11 pm

Opening hours as listed on the venue’s Google Business Profile. Hours can change for services and special events, so check with the venue before you go.

Address
129 Capel St, North City, Dublin 1, D01 YN83
Phone
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Getting there

Public Transport

Luas Red Line to Jervis stop (4-min walk) or Four Courts (5-min walk); buses 13, 27, 49, 77A, 83, 151 nearby. €2-3 fare, 5-15 min from city centre.

Walking

12-min walk from O'Connell Street along the Liffey; flat, vibrant Capel Street route, free.

Taxi

€10-15 from Dublin Airport outskirts or city centre, 10-20 min depending on traffic; available 24/7.

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History and Heritage

Slattery's Bar stands as a cornerstone of Dublin's pub culture at 129 Capel Street, recognized as one of the city's twelve Victorian public houses. Established with authentic heritage charm, its dark wood bar, vintage decor, and stained-glass windows evoke the golden age of Irish hospitality. Frequented by locals, musicians, and even Ireland's entertainment legends, it embodies the unpretentious spirit of North City Centre, less touristy than Temple Bar yet buzzing with genuine craic.

Atmosphere and Daily Rhythm

From early morning openings at 7am most days, Slattery's caters to breakfast seekers with its mighty full Irish fry-ups praised for quality sausages and hearty portions. The large interior accommodates crowds comfortably, transitioning seamlessly to lunch crowds enjoying burgers, curries, and salads, then evenings alive with live music, televised sports, and flowing pints of Guinness or Heineken stouts. Table service ensures efficiency amid the lively, no-fuss ambiance, making it a neighborhood staple.

Cuisine Highlights

Food spans breakfast to dinner with Irish staples like bangers and mash, Wicklow lamb stew, fish and chips, and prime Irish beef burgers. Vegetarian options include curries and salads, while gluten-free choices appear across the menu. Desserts like Guinness chocolate mousse and apple tart round out meals. Affordable pricing keeps it accessible, with breakfast around €10 and mains €9-€14, served until 10pm weekdays and Sundays from 12:30pm.

Entertainment and Features

Live music sessions, quizzes, and big-screen sports draw diverse crowds. Wheelchair accessible with highchairs for families, it offers free WiFi, full bar, and vegetarian-friendly dishes. Capel Street's vibrant, multicultural vibe enhances the experience, near Jervis Luas and Four Courts stops for easy access.

Practical Visitor Notes

Expect peak energy evenings and weekends, quieter mornings. It's family-welcoming with a kids' menu during daytime hours, though early openings attract dedicated regulars. Authentic without pretense, Slattery's delivers Dublin's pub soul in every pint and plate.

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Best time to go

Quietest: Jan, Feb & Mar · at 1am or at 7am or at 8am

How busy it gets, month by month Estimated
  1. Jan: 56% of the busiest month, one of the quietest
  2. Feb: 56% of the busiest month, one of the quietest
  3. Mar: 67% of the busiest month, one of the quietest
  4. Apr: 78% of the busiest month
  5. May: 78% of the busiest month
  6. Jun: 89% of the busiest month
  7. Jul: 100% of the busiest month
  8. Aug: 100% of the busiest month
  9. Sep: 89% of the busiest month
  10. Oct: 89% of the busiest month
  11. Nov: 67% of the busiest month
  12. Dec: 78% of the busiest month
How busy it gets, hour by hour Estimated
  1. 12am: 70% of the busiest hour
  2. 1am: 50% of the busiest hour, one of the quietest
  3. 7am: 30% of the busiest hour, one of the quietest
  4. 8am: 40% of the busiest hour, one of the quietest
  5. 9am: 50% of the busiest hour
  6. 10am: 60% of the busiest hour
  7. 11am: 60% of the busiest hour
  8. 12pm: 70% of the busiest hour
  9. 1pm: 70% of the busiest hour
  10. 2pm: 60% of the busiest hour
  11. 3pm: 60% of the busiest hour
  12. 4pm: 70% of the busiest hour
  13. 5pm: 80% of the busiest hour
  14. 6pm: 90% of the busiest hour
  15. 7pm: 100% of the busiest hour
  16. 8pm: 90% of the busiest hour
  17. 9pm: 90% of the busiest hour
  18. 10pm: 80% of the busiest hour
  19. 11pm: 70% of the busiest hour

Busy times are Evendo estimates for a typical year, to help you plan. Actual crowds vary with events, school holidays and the weather.

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