About Birchalls
Right next door to the action on Ranelagh Road Upper, Birchalls is the timeless anchor of Dublin 6's pub scene, a classic old-school boozer that's been pouring pints for decades, fostering generations of memories amid its polished wooden floors, mirrored walls, and ever-bustling bar. The air is thick with the comforting smell of stout settling and sizzling sausages from the pan, while the constant hum of laughter and clinking glasses creates that unbeatable neighbourhood pub soundtrack. It's the kind of place where strangers become mates over a shared love of good craic and great value.
What to Expect
Friendly staff greet you like family, slinging perfectly pulled pints alongside a rotating craft beer lineup and a solid whiskey selection. The menu keeps it simple yet superb: hearty sandwiches, fresh oysters on weekends, and platters perfect for sharing. The atmosphere ramps up on match days, with punters spilling onto the pavement, but it's always welcoming, never overwhelming. Step inside and feel the warmth of Ranelagh's community spirit.
Insider Tips
Head here for the post-lunch rush around 2pm when locals flood in, grab a high stool at the bar for the best banter. Their 'pint and a toastie' deal is legendary value. Explore the hidden snug room out back for quieter chats. As one of the best pubs in Ranelagh Dublin, it's ideal before or after a show at nearby Gaiety Theatre. Bonus: The staff dish out tips on Ranelagh's best walks, like the hidden path to the Dodder River.
Birchalls embodies the soul of Irish pubs in Ranelagh, bustling, authentic, and brimming with local colour that no chain could replicate.