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Tom Kennedy's (public House)

65 THOMAS STREET, Dublin

Heritage Listed Publican's Licence (7-Day Ordinary)
The pub itself

Built between c.1830 and c.1850.

The room & the corner

In 1862 it was occupied by John McGauran, a grocer and wine merchant. Situated close to Trinity College, this popular pub is thought to have associations with the Irish literary tradition - Oscar Wilde, James Joyce and Samuel Beckett are all linked with the building.

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Opening hours

Mon11:00 AM – 11:30 PM
Tue11:00 AM – 11:30 PM
Wed11:00 AM – 11:30 PM
Thu11:00 AM – 11:30 PM
Fri11:00 AM – 12:30 AM
Sat11:00 AM – 12:30 AM
Sun12:00 – 11:00 PM

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Address 65 Thomas Street,
County Pubs in Dublin
Revenue ref S1467
National Inventory of Architectural Heritage

Heritage-listed building

c.1830–1850 Rated Regional

This building has a long commercial history and in 1850 it was in use as a dry goods store and public house. In 1862 it was occupied by John McGauran, a grocer and wine merchant. Situated close to Trinity College, this popular pub is thought to have associations with the Irish literary tradition - Oscar Wilde, James Joyce and Samuel Beckett are all linked with the building. The later terracotta detailing is of a high quality and is typical of Victorian embellishment and visually links this…

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Tom Kennedy's (public House) is one of 689 architecturally significant pub buildings recorded by the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage.

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