The Rag Trader in Dublin

Top spirits and Old Fashioned for €10 - truly unbeatable!

The Rag Trader feels like one of those pubs you randomly walk into in Dublin and then end up staying much longer than planned. From the outside it looks modern and lively, but inside you get this warm mix of dark wood, whiskey shelves, soft lighting and classic Irish pub atmosphere. What really stands out is the whiskey selection. Plenty of Irish whiskeys, including more interesting bottles you do not see everywhere, and the whole place feels like it actually cares about whiskey culture instead of just serving Guinness to tourists. The atmosphere was genuinely great as well. Relaxed crowd, people trying whiskey flights, others casually drinking pints, plus traditional Irish music evenings. The slightly older bartender with the short hair behind the bar was an absolute character too. Constantly joking with guests, creating atmosphere and somehow making everyone order “just one more beer”. Exactly the kind of personality you hope to meet in a Dublin pub.

I always love going to the Rag! Great atmosphere and Great craic with the staff there! Specially shout out to Garrett in the bar who always gives Great recommendations for whiskey, along with Great stories. It's like hanging out with good friends.

Gar and Jason took great care of us and made it our best pub experience in Ireland! Gar told us to go to Howth and we did and had a beautiful time. This is a special place that I will return to and you should too!

Best whiskey experience hands down, crazy gar was a lovely host. If you are interested in nice irish wiskey and a dark and cozy atmosphere this is the right place.

I had lunch here with my girlfriend. This bar is fantastic. Old world vibes with the antique furniture. The pints were well crafted and more importantly reasonably priced and overall it was a very pleasant afternoon.

Beer and board games? What more can you ask for!

We were in Dublin for a few weeks in early January. This was the pub my friends and I came to nearly every night. Nice atmosphere, but what truly set this place apart was the service. Bartenders Garrett and Ryan took care of us every night and they couldn’t have been more welcoming and personable.

Great night out, Guinness was beautiful, service quick and atmosphere was brilliant.

A wonderful bar, everyone was so nice, fish and chips were delicious! A good time was had by all