The Brazen Head

The Brazen Head claims to be Ireland's oldest pub, with a licence dating to 1198, and serves traditional Irish food such as Irish stew and beef and Guinness casserole in a historic setting on Lower Bridge Street. Live traditional music is a regular feature, adding to an atmosphere that draws heavily on the pub's centuries of history and its association with Irish rebellion-era history. The rooms are warm and dimly lit, with low ceilings, stone walls, and a maze-like layout that gives it a genuinely old-world feel distinct from more modern Dublin pubs. Guinness and other stouts are the main draw for drinks. It operates on a walk-in basis, and the pub is busy with tourists throughout the day and evening, especially when live music is playing.