Darkey Kelly’s is a fantastic Dublin pub that perfectly captures the spirit of the city. The food was good (although my burger had too much going on for my liking and was pretty messy but delicious none the less) with a varied selection of Irish and pub classics.
There is live music every day to give it that authentic vibe and it’s not on the traditional tourist routes so the prices are competitive.
Whether you’re popping in for a meal, a pint, or an evening of music, Darkey Kelly’s offers an authentic Dublin pub experience.
Ian Waller
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08 January 2026
10.0
A really good, nice pub with a huge selection of whiskey.
We had a sandwich with fries which was perfectly filling for €10.
Moritz
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08 January 2026
10.0
A very good pub to try traditional Irish cuisine, I highly recommend it!
Romain Carbonnier
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06 January 2026
10.0
A bit of a touristy spot, but serving delicious beef stew (perfect for a dreary winter day)
Jacob W.
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06 January 2026
10.0
Probably the easiest 5 stars I have ever given.
We visited on a cold Monday in January, and the place was full. The staff welcomed us with genuine smiles from the moment we arrived.
Until that day, I honestly didn’t know that you could get such excellent food in a pub. There was a great selection of beers and whiskey, very good live music, and incredibly fast service.
To everyone working there: thank you!
Habib Abou Fidah
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05 January 2026
10.0
Love this place, perfect to spend a nice friendly evening. Everything was perfect, from beer to service and armosphere but their Irish Coffee 😱❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ amazing
Melissa Cals
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05 January 2026
10.0
Really nice pub on the edge of The Temple Bar. Even some locals come there
Neven Sosteric
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05 January 2026
10.0
Good Irish food and music Sunday night.
Jeremy Boggess
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05 January 2026
10.0
Darkey Kelly's is the connoisseur's dive bar. The tables are sticky, the people are friendly, the crowd is rowdy, and the music is fun. It's a bit touristy, being on the edge of Temple Bar and all, but that's a small nit if you know what you're getting into.
Christopher B
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26 July 2025
10.0
Visited Darkey Kelly's on a recommendation from our food tour guide - we asked for good fish and chips and we found it! We visited around 7:30 on a Thursday and it was packed. Listened to some great Irish music, had a pint and delicious fish and chips. Good, quick service and a fun time!
Erin B
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25 July 2025
8.0