Bowe's in Dublin

19/10/2026: Stopped by on a Friday night for a pint and some trad music, so we knew it'd be busy but it was worth nudging our way in. Music was top notch, vibes were great, and impressed with how the bartenders were able to keep up with it all. The bar is a little confusing, since there are multiple counters and alleys all labeled 'O'Donoghues' but worth the hunt to make it to the right room.

03/08/2026: This "hidden gem" is definitely not hidden. It was so very crowded and difficult to navigate. It was also unclear where the musicians were going to set up, so hard to stake out a table. I am also bewildered by some of the other reviews that mentioned a full food menu because all they had when we were there were Ham & Cheese Toasties and Tomato soup. The establishment definitely is not clean either and its restrooms were not well tended. But the Irish lads playing music were fantastic and the beer choice excellent (they even had Guinness 0.0). We thoroughly enjoyed them, so in all, it was worth going to.