About Devitt's
Devitt's on Camden Street Lower is Portobello's trad music mecca, a Victorian-era pub that's been hosting sessions since 1830. In the lively Portobello scene, it's famed for drawing fiddlers and singers from across Dublin to its cosy confines. The scent of turf smoke mingles with stout, while gilded mirrors and snugs whisper tales of old Dublin amid the neighbourhood's canal charm.
What to Expect
World-class traditional Irish music nightly from 9:30pm, plus pub classics like oysters, crab claws, and gourmet toasties. The horseshoe bar pours 20 Irish whiskeys and guest crafts. Upstairs function room hosts bigger gigs; downstairs is pure intimacy. It's jammed weekends, but the atmosphere is electric, expect singalongs and foot-stomping reels.
Insider Tips
Arrive by 9pm for trad seats; stand if needed, the music's worth it. Pair Jameson with seafood specials on Thursdays. Walk from Lower Deck along the canal (15 mins) for a music crawl. Not for quiet chats, but perfect after Portobello exploring. As one of the best pubs in Portobello Dublin, Devitt's trad nights rival Temple Bar without the tourists.