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The Dubliner
251 Long St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
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Ol
Review №1

A good mix of people, music and Irish lifestyle - and just as authentically grungy as almost any pub on the planet.

Zi
Review №2

Best place to be. Ground floor if you want to eat, drink and chill. Second floor its for party animals. Nice specials every day after seven.

Br
Review №3

Name has changed but wonderful. Dont want to review if Im reviewing a different place but the bar tender Lee was amazing

Ni
Review №4

This Irish pub has delicious food with generous portions. The staff is also very friendly. And theres live bands that play from time to time. It also looks wonderful inside.

el
Review №5

Best place ever. Caters for all cultures

Tr
Review №6

Visited during the week with my brother, just the casual bar hopping. Was nice to see they have live band playing.. had a great time and then even took some requests.

Ja
Review №7

Attentive bartenders, friendly people, respectful door man.

Ro
Review №8

Many a tale to tell of the good ol Dubliner. Classic bar food menu, cheap beer and the music is usually quite fun. Fits pretty much any type of night youre looking for.

Ha
Review №9

This is an excellent bar thats been operating ever since I can remember. The staff is friendly and the place is kept secure and safe. The music is great, with the live band playing 5 or 6 sets with a DJ in between. The live performances are superb and they really get the party going. Keep up the high standards.

Ri
Review №10

Very nice, very lively.....many patrons, just keep on flowingCity Center late night/early morning entertainment.Consist of two bars/ dancing areas. Ground floor have life music and DJ music while the upstairs area play disco. Plenty of patrons, no cover charge.....drinks are slightly pricey but then if its after two in the morning beggars cant be choosers. What I experienced was a well run, with good security establishment.

Za
Review №11

Great food and atmosphere

Ro
Review №12

Nice place to relax early in the evening and a wild place to party and dance later on.

Cl
Review №13

Good service, lovely venue

Ca
Review №14

Looking for an email adress for this pub. The dubliners.co.za doesnt work :(

Ph
Review №15

We enjoyed the fact that you had options to go upstairs or downstairs for different genres of music. Attention to detail, someone just took my chair, the bouncer came with another chair for me. 😀Liked that. Thank you.

Ho
Review №16

Amazing, that Im not allowed in, cause apparently wearing safety boots, discovered by the bouncer, as Im from Canada visiting and add I pointed out, that they were actually R3500 saleomon hiking boots, I was asked to leave, really... Judging by the crowd inside, it was obvious I didnt fit in, possibly my gender per the fact that I didnt look like the average mine worker that frequents the place.

Le
Review №17

Great staff awesome venue

Al
Review №18

Best memories ever

Al
Review №19

Restaurant with live band and sports on big screen tvs .Club / lounge upstairs.

Ro
Review №20

Good night out. Nice music. Doesnt get too cramped.

Be
Review №21

Beautiful old hotel. Music was awesome. Thanks Calla. Was just quiet and seemed to need some maintenance....

Sc
Review №22

Beautiful and I was very happy

Mi
Review №23

Being addicted to Guiness this is the place to go in Cape Town. This is Ireland in Africa. Best is to sit outside have a few pints and watch the people pass by. Get involved and suck in Cape Town or at least Long Street. Food options also not to bad. And if you are lucky there is some band playing. Plenty fun.

An
Review №24

Great pub with great atmosphere. A worth while evening and/or day time pub with separate smoking, live music and dancing areas.Being situated on Cape Towns famed Long street, and you tire of all the other placed along the strip, go to The Dubliner.

T.
Review №25

The classic pub atmosphere with a dollop of western style music from the always hilarious live musical artist. A great vibe is always going on the weekends and it tends to bring in the best of people to enjoy the vibe. Bouncers at the door make things peaceful and the exclusive party upstairs is always a nice secret if you want to spend a little extra cash to have some more fun. Drinks are well price and service is relatively quick.

Te
Review №26

Good place to go with the guys and out for a good time. Some time away from home. Good clean fun. Not like the usual in Long Street. Very chilled and a cool place to visit. Was my first time and will definitely return.

Ch
Review №27

Awesome night club

Co
Review №28

Great vibe. For everyone. Young and old. Music caters for both age groups. Fun and interactive. Alcohol is reasonably priced. Great band.

Sa
Review №29

Pretty dull and not up to the reviews. The music is bad, service is non existent and it looks like it needs a good cleaning.

Gr
Review №30

Visited the bar on a Saturday. Had an amazing time. The vibe was amazing. Great live band made it even better. Will definitely go back again. If you looking for a good party on long Street then hit this place!

Pr
Review №31

Nice place Irish publive music ...the rest I will love you to discover yourself and have personal experience ....

Se
Review №32

Nice place to go for a night out. Safe and drinks are reasonably priced. Best to stay off long street and stay inside a venue. Long Street can be dangerous because of all the pickpockets.

Ge
Review №33

What a lovely find. A great Irish pub. The bar keep was very friendly, a real pleasure drinking there. Ice cold Guinness and live music. They will see me again.

Hi
Review №34

Love their karaoke nights. Drinks are super affordable. Good spot to go with a group of friends

Br
Review №35

Great live music and good vibe. Both upstairs and down stairs. Really good place to make good memories! We always end off our nights here.

Ga
Review №36

Pity to see the Dubliner went backwards. It was always a clean place with a great vibe and very good service and food. Now it is the opposite. Disappointed to see. I will not go back.

Ha
Review №37

This place is amazing. Downstairs theres a bar and live performances from bands and then you walk upstairs to find a dance floor with a DJ who plays great dance music. Start the night off- chilled downstairs and end up never leaving and going up stairs for a totally different vibe. Theres a balcony upstairs where you can go out for fresh air and theres also another bar.

Eu
Review №38

Always have been a great hangout and will continue to be great. Everyone feels at home

An
Review №39

Just love the atmosphere & staff. Great music.

si
Review №40

We ordered the usual hunters dry and my buddy had a castle light. Bartender was friendly and inviting. Great place to chill for predrinks before 10pm on a Wednesday night.

je
Review №41

Nice Guinness on tap. Big screens to watch sport and some tables on the street.

Ma
Review №42

Served by one of the staff behind the bar - older large guy most probably the owner. He was very rude, bill came to 180 ZAR, when i paid with a 200 ZAR note, he demanded a tip, (even though it was a bar and not table service) he was very intimidating and refused to me give change out of a 200 ZAR note!

Za
Review №43

Very chilled, service is amazing, I love their fried chicken

Te
Review №44

Absolutely first time - Absolutely loved it! Good vibe, good music, great atmosphere! A definite must

Sh
Review №45

We love this venue because they cater to a lot of different people and tastes. Downstairs is usually live music that features rock and 90s and 2000s music, and upstairs is more of a dance club for the younger crowd. We like to spend the night going back and forth between upstairs and downstairs to keep things interesting. The staff are always very friendly as well.

Jo
Review №46

Great Irish themed joint on Long Street. Fish and chips was good, especially with a Guinness. Super friendly staff.

Ob
Review №47

This is a nice pub situated in long street of Capetown cbd. For those who seek the company of foreigners and to learn culture of others this is the place for you. Drinks are cheap and taxi driver are only seconds away from you. It is 98 percent safe because its a night life environment. Go visit and thank me. Later

Er
Review №48

New food menu is amazing!!! The kitchen is under new ownership, real wholesome well prepared Irish food. Great value and quality!Do it, you won’t regret it!!

Ge
Review №49

Good vibe, good music, perfect spot for an after work drinks get together

Ch
Review №50

Loved it! Great vibe, great DJs, great facilities

Je
Review №51

Your typical Irish pub. A top choice for a good time.

Sa
Review №52

I have so many good memories here. The music is great and so is the vibe. For all ages over 18.

Li
Review №53

This is one of the strangest pubs I have ever been to. It might have been the day we went or something - it was a Saturday night just before midnight. Very strange music, DJ and crowd in general. The staff were friendly though

El
Review №54

Lovely during the day but definitely not for the over 50s at night

AJ
Review №55

In my opinion they got cool live music and a class service with a very relaxed vibe cigar lounge... Always good to pop in after dinner and have a good time

Su
Review №56

Mature crowd turned rowdy in time to decide if you are up for the fun. Amazing life performances and great food.They could improve the waiter staff service.

Ja
Review №57

Good to see some old favorites never change.

Ky
Review №58

Live music. odd owners. A top place in long street.

Sh
Review №59

The vibe is just great good music l love to be in this place on sunday mostly

No
Review №60

Very nice place to hangout with friends and have drinks but it gets packed especially on weekends

Tr
Review №61

Live band was amazing. drinks good and cheap and the club on the first floor had amazing remixes and tunes

A
Review №62

Very nice Club with nice staff, you can enjoy live music with your favorite drinks. best place to meet with locals and visitors.

Gw
Review №63

Had news years 1 year here... 4 of us had the time of our lives.Fantastic music. And lots of dancing.

Cr
Review №64

Almost empty troughout the day until late (fills up at 2am when the other plaves close). Great fish and chips. Good beer selection. They show sports on two screens.

Di
Review №65

The music is awesome. The vibe is crazy. Could do with a bit of a makeover, but I guess thats just part of the vibe.

Ab
Review №66

Nice place to relax an have a cold one an meeting people

La
Review №67

Nice atmosphere...later it becomes a real party place

Em
Review №68

Terrible service and lame vibe. Felt unsafe.

Li
Review №69

If you want a peaceful place in long street.

Zs
Review №70

Irish pub, you cannot go wrong. Always nice music and entertainment and you meet people from all over the world

Bo
Review №71

Amazing vibe. Upstairs clubbing. Downstairs live band. Great for all age groups.

Th
Review №72

Nice place, cheap drinks, live music and good dj

Da
Review №73

Great place. Please do something about the bouncer at the exit on 17 March 2018 though. Horrible and aggressive attitude. All else good

Ti
Review №74

Went for paddys day which was fun. Big open plan place with djs so best late at night.

yu
Review №75

Good music. Good vibe

Sa
Review №76

Lively pub with sport and entertainment simultaneously a bit loud

Ms
Review №77

Good music and friendly staff

Br
Review №78

DJ kept the dance floor lively but the tap beer options were fairly limited the night I was there

An
Review №79

Fine but half the beers unavailable.

Do
Review №80

Good food for food lovers. Security is always on guard. Easy access.

Me
Review №81

Typical Irish pub setup in SA. But it was quiet the evening I visited. Music ok. Drinks overpriced...not for locals.

De
Review №82

I have never had a good experience here. Bouncers are always arrogant and dont mind pushing you around whether its at the door or on the dancefloor.Bathrooms are always dirty. I had a really bad time last year and and decided to give it another go recently, nothing has changed. There are always people sitting around the bar and around the dance floor staring at you awkwardly. Very uncomfortable

Ll
Review №83

Great servesGreat music & Great atmosphere 👍👌

St
Review №84

Fun times and the singer was awesome. A bit slow at the bar...

wi
Review №85

Good pint of Guinness and celtic match live on the tv.Staff friendly.

Ke
Review №86

Vintage irish bar experience, great guiness, good live music

Do
Review №87

A lot of fun but can get too full sometimes but I suppose that is like the rest of town.

Jo
Review №88

If you looking for an Irish pub in the city, this is it! Live music everyday from 10pm. Food is excellent and portions are very generous.

Ke
Review №89

A little taste of Ireland, really looks the real deal. Beers are a bit pricey but managable

Ni
Review №90

Good music, a bit dark and quiet inside. However its nice to have a bar wich you can smoke inside

Ma
Review №91

Great place for a Sunday night they have a gig called Mad Sunday they play Dancel and regae

Th
Review №92

There is always something happening here. Everyday different musical entertainment. Great also for some baggers and mash.

No
Review №93

Great vibe and great atmosphere. The range of beers available on tap feels lacking but dont let that stop you from enjoying a great and iconic place.

De
Review №94

We had such a fun evening sitting up on the balcony watching the goings on.

Di
Review №95

Lovely food! Old time look of interior very appealling. Live music!

La
Review №96

We went on a Friday night their was live music which was mellow rock but as it was just after midnight and every other bar was packed but this bar was empty and the atmosphere was not great. This bar would have been great if the vibe was there.

Di
Review №97

Great vibe and music :)

Ni
Review №98

It was not so buzzy. The steak was coming from outside kitchen, and was old and not so good.

Da
Review №99

Always a tv on so you can watch all your favourite games. Menu has a nice selection of beers and food, but some of them are out of date, mine had a beer listed that they dont have for over a year... Food was fair enough, but thats definitely not their strenghts

Do
Review №100

The best place to meet foreigners. The drinks as well are well priced

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  • Address:251 Long St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
  • Site:http://www.dubliner.co.za/
  • Phone:+27 21 424 1212
Categories
  • Irish pub
  • Bar
  • Family restaurant
  • Sports bar
Working hours
  • Monday:12PM–4AM
  • Tuesday:12PM–4AM
  • Wednesday:12PM–4AM
  • Thursday:12PM–4AM
  • Friday:12PM–4AM
  • Saturday:12PM–4AM
  • Sunday:12PM–4AM
Service options
  • Dine-in:Yes
  • Delivery:No
Offerings
  • Alcohol:Yes
  • Beer:Yes
  • Food:Yes
  • Wine:Yes
Amenities
  • Bar on site:Yes
  • Toilets:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cosy:Yes
Crowd
  • Groups:Yes
Planning
  • Accepts reservations:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
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