The Brazen Head
Dublin, Ireland
Ireland's oldest inn with a tradition dating back to 1198, located on Bridge Street near the south bank of the River Liffey. The low-ceilinged rooms with wooden beams and peat-fired fireplaces retain the atmosphere of old Dublin. In the past, rebel leaders Robert Emmet and Wolfe Tone, as well as writers James Joyce and Brendan Behan, were guests in its halls. The menu serves braised lamb stew, roast beef, and fresh mussels from the bay, and traditional music resonates in the evenings.
- Visit time: 1 h 30 min
What to look for
- Historic cobbled courtyard with wrought-iron lanterns
- Traditional peat fireplace in the oldest bar room from the 12th century
- Evening storytelling dinners with traditional storytellers
Before you go
- Best time: After 7:00 PM for live music
- Crowds: Very popular venue, crowded in the evenings
- Note: Evenings with a storyteller require advance ticket reservation
Good to know
- The inn was mentioned by James Joyce in the sixteenth chapter of the novel Ulysses.
Sources: brazenhead.com, en.wikipedia.org
How long does it take to visit The Brazen Head?
Plan about 1 h 30 min.
Nearby
- St. Audoen's Church — 180 m
- St. Michan's Church — 290 m
- Old Jameson Distillery — 360 m
- Christ Church Cathedral — 380 m
- Fish Shop — 470 m
- Spitalfields — 480 m
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