About The Duke
Dating to 1822 on Duke Street, The Duke pub embodies Grafton Street's literary soul, a staple on the Dublin Literary Pub Crawl. Named after the Duke of Grafton, its cosy nooks have hosted poets and playwrights amid dark wood beams and glowing fireplaces. Just off Grafton, it's where history meets hospitality: sip a pint while tales of Joyce and Beckett swirl. Sensory delight: turf fire smoke, frothy Guinness heads, live trad sessions Sundays. Your friendly Dublin insider pick for historic pubs near Grafton Street.
What to Expect
Classic pub fare, stews, pies, washed down with whiskeys or ales. Sunday nights ignite with traditional Irish music from top session players. Intimate spaces suit dates or groups; rooftop terrace in summer.
Insider Tips
Sundays for trad music, arrive 7pm. Join Literary Crawl for guided history. Best seat: window overlooking Duke Lane. 'Historic pubs Grafton Street' searches spotlight it. Pair with 10 days in Dublin lit tour. Secret: their mulled wine in winter.