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Buskers Bar

A proper Temple Bar stalwart where the Guinness flows and live music actually feels spontaneous, not performative.

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You're on Fleet Street in the thick of it—Temple Bar's thrumming heart—but Buskers doesn't feel like it's trying too hard. The sort of place where locals still outnumber stag dos, which is saying something round here. Dark wood, low ceilings, and a genuine buzz that comes from people actually wanting to be there rather than ticking a box. The live music is the real draw: musicians drift in and out, guitars appear, and suddenly you're watching something that feels genuinely alive rather than choreographed. It's the kind of bar where you'll end up chatting to whoever's next to you at the bar.

Known for

  • Live music that feels unscripted and genuine
  • Quality Guinness pours in a proper Dublin setting
  • Genuinely mixed crowd—locals and visitors who actually belong there
  • Dark, atmospheric interior perfect for proper drinking
  • Late-night energy without the manufactured Temple Bar theatre
4.1(318 reviews)
13 - 17 Fleet St, Temple Bar, Dublin, D02 WD51, Ireland