The Lord Edward in Dublin

Old, cosy traditional pub, with genuinely nice staff (shout out to young dark haired bartender who had the patience of a saint). Great buzzy atmosphere. Will call again!

The Lord Edward made it onto my “Dublin Pub Crawl” list thanks to a bartender at the Guinness Gravity Bar who swore it had a great pint of Guinness and insisted we check out the upstairs. Unfortunately, when we arrived, the upstairs was closed. Still no idea what is up there or why it was recommended. This is a small pub with a unique bar layout and plenty of age behind it. And by “age,” I mean it has not seen a remodel in a very, very long time. The men’s room is basically just a wall with a drain on the floor (which I found highly amusing), and according to the bartenders, the women’s bathroom used to be a broom closet that was converted once women were allowed into pubs. That alone tells you everything you need to know about how much this place has changed over the years. Very authentic and cool in its own way. We stopped in late on a Thursday night. The crowd was wrapping up, so we managed two rounds before last call. The bartenders signal last call the old school way, by flicking the lights on and off. Gave me a good laugh. As for the pint… it was okay. One bartender knew what he was doing and poured a proper Guinness. The other poured it the way Americans do when they have no idea what they are doing, and he did it consistently. I thoroughly enjoyed our visit to The Lord Edward and got plenty of laughs out of the whole experience. The company was great and the pub absolutely has character. Now, if we can only get that one bartender on board with pouring Guinness correctly… We still want to know what is upstairs.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5/5 – A True Dublin Gem I stopped into The Lord Edward in Dublin and it instantly became one of my favorite pubs anywhere. It’s a family-owned spot that’s been run for generations, and you can feel that authentic warmth the moment you walk in. The service was phenomenal—genuine, welcoming, and full of personality. The owner’s son was especially memorable: real, honest, and incredibly knowledgeable about Dublin’s history and local culture. He took the time to talk with us, share stories, and make us feel completely at home. You can’t fake hospitality like that. The beer selection was outstanding, with plenty of Irish options served perfectly. The whole atmosphere felt like the best version of a true local pub—comfortable, friendly, and community-driven. Also, the area around the pub felt totally safe to walk at night, which made the experience even better. And I’ve got to mention this because it deserves recognition: the coolest toilet I’ve ever seen in a pub. Seriously—worth checking out for the charm alone (photo attached!). If you want an authentic Dublin pub experience with top-tier service and a warm local vibe, The Lord Edward is an absolute must-visit.

As expected. Tonnes of friendly locals. Pretty girls too all drinking Guinness.

Best local place… this is a spot for locals

Awesome laid back pub with local charm. What l loved was the temperature. No need to heat your bars so high. This one was perfect!

Greatvbeer , great people , wondeefull time

Friendly, cozy and authentic. Pint of Guinness for 6.80

Lovely classic Dublin pub. Extra seating upstairs if its busy.

Recommended bar, and all I can say is: I'll 100% go back. An authentic Irish pub, where you leave the hustle and bustle behind you as soon as you walk in. Everything is clean and Guinness is fantastic. You couldn't ask for more.