About Oliver St. John Gogarty
Perched on Fleet Street at 58-59, Oliver St. John Gogarty is a Temple Bar powerhouse for live music, named after the colourful Dublin doctor and poet. This towering pub offers everything from basement trad sessions to rooftop panoramas, cementing its spot among the best live music venues in Temple Bar. Feel the floorboards vibrate under dancing feet as pipers and singers channel 18th-century Dublin spirit. The air carries notes of whiskey, fresh oysters, and turf smoke, with stained glass windows casting jewel tones over packed tables.
What to Expect
Multiple stages mean constant action: trad Irish music downstairs from afternoon onwards, rock upstairs later, and summer rooftop DJs or bands. No cover most nights, but book ahead for their famous pub crawls or private events. Menu highlights include Galway oysters and gourmet burgers alongside classic stews. Open late, it's ideal for extended Temple Bar nights.
Insider Tips
Climb to the rooftop bar for Liffey views and breezy sets; it's Dublin's best open-air perch. Visit Thursday trad nights for local talent. Combine with a stroll along Fleet Street's gallery-lined lanes. Pro tip: arrive by 7pm to avoid queues, and try their house stout. Essential for any live music crawl in Temple Bar.