O'DONOGHUE'S, Dublin

O'Donoghue'S - A historic music venue and guest house on Merrion Row with nightly live Irish traditional music

Located on the corner of St Stephen's Green, this 3-star Dublin hotel combines a traditional Irish pub with guest accommodations. O'Donoghue's showcases live music from 21:00 on weekdays and 13:00 on weekends, hosting musicians from across Ireland seven nights a week. The traditionally furnished rooms include free WiFi, private bathrooms with hairdryers, premium bedding, TVs, and refrigerators. A separate entrance leads to the guest quarters, which feature tea/coffee facilities and sound-proofed windows. The property stands 2624.7 ft from Dublin Pearse station and offers a taxi rank at its front door. O'Donoghue's places guests within walking distance of major attractions, including the National Gallery of Ireland (0.5 miles), Trinity College Dublin (0.5 miles), and the Temple Bar district (10-minute walk).

Pros

Historic venue known as the spiritual home of traditional Irish music and first venue of The Dubliners

Multiple private event spaces including The Back Bar, The Cosy Corner, The Shebeen, and The Parlour

Located just 1 mile from Aviva Stadium, making it a popular spot during rugby matches

Extensive public transport connections via multiple bus routes, LUAS tram, and DART train

Cons

Street noise may be noticeable during busy events and rugby weekends

Limited on-site dining options, though surrounded by restaurants