Trading on Fleet Street since 1823 — the pub celebrated its 200th anniversary in 2023.
The Fleet Street Palace was the literary nerve-centre of mid-20th-century Dublin journalism — playwright, poet and reporter all drinking the same pints from the same counter.
One of the best-preserved Victorian pubs in Dublin; the present interior dates from 1883. The famous back snug is the room Patrick Kavanagh called 'the most wonderful temple of art.'
Until The Irish Times moved off Fleet Street in 2006, the Palace was the de-facto staffroom of the paper. Patrick Kavanagh, Flann O'Brien, Brendan Behan, Seamus Heaney and Con Houlihan all drank here. Four bronze plaques set into the footpath outside carry their portraits and quotes.
Photo via GoogleVictorian bar with stained glass skylight and timeless ambiance for hosting Irish music sessions.
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Opening hours
| Mon | 10:30 AM – 11:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 10:30 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Wed | 10:30 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Thu | 10:30 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Fri | 10:30 AM – 12:30 AM |
| Sat | 10:30 AM – 12:30 AM |
| Sun | 12:30 – 11:00 PM |
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| Address | 21 Fleet Street, |
|---|---|
| County | Pubs in Dublin |
| Phone | +353-1-6717388 |
| Website | https://www.thepalacebardublin.com |
| Eircode | D02 H950 |
| Revenue ref | S0086 |
Heritage-listed building
Established in 1823, the Hall family are noted as the earliest publicans of this premises. Street directories indicate John Sanford, a grocer, tea, wine and spirit merchant occupied the building from the 1840s. The current building is of Victorian appearance and is probably a late nineteenth century rebuild. The pub is of historic importance as Michael Collins is reputed to have used the snug for meetings during the War of Independence. Strong literary associations are also recorded with…
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Heritage listed
The Palace Bar is one of 689 architecturally significant pub buildings recorded by the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage.
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