Peadar Brown’s is the place for you!

PEADAR BROWN’S

1A Clanbrassil Street Lower, Dublin,

D08 YK26

00 353 1 473 8938

www.peadarbrowns.com

Padraig O'Briain

NESTLED on Clanbrassil Street, just a short stroll from the hustle and bustle of the city centre, Peadar Brown’s is a throwback to a different Dublin—a Dublin that remembers its roots, embraces its culture, and doesn’t mind ruffling a few feathers along the way.

At a time when many pubs across the capital are leaning into modern, sterile aesthetics and tourist-focused themes, Peadar’s remains defiantly, gloriously itself.

Walking into Peadar Brown’s, the first thing that strikes you is the unmistakable sense of character. This isn’t just another city pub—it’s a community hub, a living room for regulars, and a sanctuary for those seeking authenticity. The walls are adorned with Celtic memorabilia, historic Irish photos, and flags of rebellion.

One of the more unusual and refreshing features of Peadar’s is its unwavering support for Celtic. In an age where the English Premiership dominates screens across the country, Peadar Brown’s is one of the last few spots in Dublin where Celtic matches take precedence. The green and white hoops are treated with genuine reverence, and you’re as likely to overhear a heated discussion about the SPL as you are to hear chatter about local politics or GAA.

Then there’s the Guinness. While most Dublin pubs have long since hiked prices well north of the €6 mark, Peadar Brown’s held firm for as long as it could. It was, impressively, one of the last remaining pubs in the city to charge less than €5 for a pint of Guinness—a rarity in these times of rising costs. Even now, the pint remains affordable and consistently excellent. Creamy, well-poured and served with no fuss, it’s exactly how Guinness should be enjoyed—in a place that doesn’t try too hard, but gets all the basics right.

Perhaps the pub’s most defining feature, however, is its live music. Peadar Brown’s has earned a deserved reputation as a bastion of Irish musical tradition. On any given weekend—and often during the week too—the pub echoes with the sounds of rebel songs, ballads, traditional folk music, and heartfelt performances from local artists.

There’s an energy in the room when the tunes get going—a sense of collective memory, pride, and sometimes defiance. It’s not performative, it’s not staged for tourists—it’s real, it’s raw, and it’s deeply rooted in Irish culture.

The crowd is a healthy mix of loyal regulars, people who come form far to visit it and curious passers-by lucky enough to stumble upon the place. There’s no pretence, no dress code, and no agenda—just good pints, great tunes, and even better conversation.

In a city that’s changing fast, where many of the old pubs are disappearing or losing their soul, Peadar Brown’s stands proudly as a rare gem. If you're looking for a pint with character, music with meaning, and a spot to watch Celtic when in Dublin—this is it.