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Tucked away on North King Street, Delaney's is the kind of spot where you can actually have a conversation without shouting over a DJ. It's got that spacious, old-school pub feel with a long counter and a surprising beer garden tucked out back—complete with a life-sized suit of armor guarding the entrance, which is just the sort of quirky detail that makes Dublin pubs memorable. Sure, the pints are just average, but if you're hunting for a solid Beamish at a decent price and a place that feels more like a local living room than a tourist trap, this is your spot. The vibe shifts depending on who you're with: it's popular with everyone from students to older regulars, making it a true cross-section of the neighborhood. The outdoor fire (when it's running) adds a cozy touch on chilly evenings, and the staff seem to have a real rapport with the locals. It's not fancy, but it's authentic—and that's often what you're after in Smithfield.
Known For
- •Beamish on tap
- •life-sized suit of armor
- •spacious interior with long counter
- •beer garden with outdoor fire
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A Spacious, Quirky Local Pub with Character
Delaney's is a classic Dublin pub that doesn't try too hard to be anything other than what it is: a spacious, no-frills drinking hole with a lot of character. The interior is surprisingly large for its footprint, dominated by a long bar counter and punctuated by a life-sized suit of armor that stands guard near the entrance—immediately signaling that this place has some history and doesn't take itself too seriously. The real standout, though, is the beer garden tucked out the back, complete with an old-fashioned iron burner that used to pump out serious heat on cold nights (though it's since been upgraded).
The drinks are straightforward—nothing fancy, but solid if you know what you're looking for. They're one of the few places still serving Beamish at a reasonable price, which alone earns them a nod from the locals. The crowd is a mix of ages, from students to older regulars, giving it that rare multi-generational pub feel where you're just as likely to overhear a conversation about football as you are about the weather. It's not the most polished spot in Dublin, but that's part of its charm. It's the kind of place you'd bring a friend who's new to the city and wanted to see what a real Dublin pub feels like—unpretentious, friendly, and full of character.
Lire en français
Delaney's est un pub typique de Dublin qui n'a pas besoin de se faire passer pour autre chose : un lieu spacieux et sans chichis, rempli de caractère. L'intérieur est surprenant pour sa taille, dominé par un long comptoir et agrémenté par une armure en taille réelle qui garde l'entrée — un détail qui montre tout de suite que ce pub a de l'histoire et ne se prend pas au sérieux. Le vrai point fort, c'est le jardin de bière à l'arrière, avec un vieux brûleur en fonte qui, autrefois, dégageait une chaleur intense les nuits froides (bien qu'il ait depuis été modernisé).
Les boissons sont simples — rien de sophistiqué, mais correctes si vous savez ce que vous cherchez. C'est l'un des rares endroits à servir encore du Beamish à un prix raisonnable, ce qui lui vaut déjà une mention des locaux. La clientèle est un mélange d'âges, des étudiants aux habitués plus âgés, ce qui donne à cet endroit ce sentiment rare de pub intergénérationnel où vous entendrez aussi bien des conversations sur le football que sur la météo. Ce n'est pas l'endroit le plus soigné de Dublin, mais c'est tout son charme. C'est le genre d'endroit où vous emmènerez un ami nouveau dans la ville qui voudrait voir à quoi ressemble un vrai pub dublinois — sans prétention, sympathique et plein de personnalité.