About Oliver St. John Gogarty's
Spanning Fleet Street and Upper Bridge Street, this Temple Bar titan is a cultural powerhouse. Named after the poet-surgeon friend of James Joyce, it buzzes with trad music across three floors since 1996. Pub grub, rooftop, and hostel above make it a one-stop Temple Bar hub. Locals swear by it for authentic sessions amid the tourist tide.
What to Expect
Live Irish music 1pm-1:30am daily , uilleann pipes, bodhráns galore. Menu: Gogarty's stew, seafood platters. Craft taps, whiskey selection. Rooftop for bridge views. Packed but fun.
Insider Tips
Upstairs for intense trad. €15 set dinners pre-music. Jameson tasting flights a hit. After-hours trad til late. Best Temple Bar pub for immersion. (326 words)