The 5 best BEER GARDENS

71 Bonobo

119 Church St U

O’Connell Street & the Quays ➃ bonobodublin.com

72 Kimchi Hophouse

160 Parnell St

North Dublin ➃

+353 (0)1 872 8318 kimchihophouse.ie

Bonobo has a cracking beer garden that on a good day catches a lot of sun. This is one of those spots in Dublin you didn’t know you needed until you went there. There’s a lovely comfortable breezy atmosphere, perfect for relaxation. Inside, there are cosy corners, plenty of beers on tap and a pizza oven waiting for your orders.

There’s a friendly atmosphere in the Kimchi HopHouse and the staff are great. The beer garden is a perfect snug little courtyard with about four benches hidden away from the world, everyone huddled together smoking and drinking. The perfect start to the night, and... one of the best Korean restaurants is attached to this bar.

73 The Pavilion Bar

AT: TRINITY COLLEGE

Trinity College & Old City ➀

+353 (0)1 896 1279 pavilionbar.ie

It is a small bar located at one end of a cricket pitch that sells cans/pints mostly to Trinity students but also to tourists and just about everyone when the sun comes out. Depending on the weather, masses of people often spill down the steps and onto and all over the cricket pitch, an oasis of green with a backdrop of Trinity’s finest architecture.

74 The Church

Junction of Mary St and Jervis St

O’Connell Street & the Quays ➃

+353 (0)1 828 0102 thechurch.ie

75 Horse Show House

34-36 Merrion Road, Ballsbridge

South Dublin ➈

+353 (0)1 668 9424 horseshowhouse.ie

A converted church that transforms into a club at nighttime. Outside, there is a beer garden that winds around most of the building replete with benches and heaters. The pints are pricy but the food and drinks menu is extensive. There are often barbecues and the beer garden is perfectly located within walking distance of most points of interest.

A classic modern day pub inside, spacious and well lit, with an incredible Aviva stadium lounge and private penthouse area. Outside there is a well-kept and wonderfully laid-out beer garden with benches for sitting, beer barrels for resting pints, a wood chip floor and garden barbecues if the weather is just right.