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The Dubliner

BarsNewcastle Upon Tyne

4.4 out of 5 stars4.4(430 reviews)

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Quick info

The Dubliner, 12 Close, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 3RE, United Kingdom
£10–20

About The Dubliner

The Dubliner is an Irish pub at 12 Close on the quayside in Newcastle Upon Tyne, near the Glasshouse. A guitarist or other live musician performs every day, which gives both a daytime drink and a night out a soundtrack. The pub carries a Temple Bar theme, and the draught choice is short, with just two beers on tap, Guinness and Madri lager. The bar is small and fills up, and seats go to those who arrive early. Security staff stand on the door.

Good to know

  • Parking
    Parking
  • Accessibility
    Wheelchair: restroom

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Reviews

4.4/5
430 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention pint of guinness, live music, only two draft beers and madri lager.

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Customer Review Summary

Reviewers return for the Guinness above all, calling it a beautiful pint and the best they have had this side of the Irish Sea. Live music comes close behind, with a guitarist and entertainer who had the full place singing along on a Sunday night, and several visitors saying the music runs through the weekend. The atmosphere and friendly, hard working staff come up repeatedly, and one reviewer says the pub stays clutter free with short queues at the bar. Reviewers also describe it as small and cosy, and one notes it gets full enough that anyone wanting a seat needs to arrive earlier.

Featured reviews

  • Stephanie Cronie
    “Loved it! Live musician Kody Walker was class, he had the full place singing along. We visited on a Sunday night and stayed for a couple of hours. Great atmosphere, friendly staff.”
  • Gordon Scott
    “£ 7.75 a beer only a choice of larger on Guinness. Save your money go across the road pay that for 2 beers .stay away it's crap 💩”
  • Damian
    “Fantastic bar with great staff and an electric atmosphere for a Saturday non match day afternoon. They only sell 2 draft beers Madri and a drop of the auld black stuff from the banks of the Liffey. Worth a visit, the guitarist/entertainer was good and worth a mention.”
  • julie buckham
    “Husband disappointed with beer choice- none! Guinness or lagers🤨 thankfully likes Guinness. Only us and 1 other couple on a Friday lunchtime but sure it's bouncing in the evening”
  • Bobbster 123
    “The best Guinness we've had this side of the Irish Sea , bloody lovely . Great atmosphere , live music every time we popped in over the weekend. Staff all very hard working , keeping the pub clutter free and queues down at the bar , such a good find before our gig at the Glasshouse 👍👍🍺🍺”

Hours

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Highlights

“🇮🇪 A Taste of Temple Bar on Newcastle Quayside 🍀 Live Music 7 Days a Week 🍻 The perfect spot for day drinking and nights out.”

  • Great beer selection
  • Live music
  • Live performances

Amenities

  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Parking
  • Bar onsite
  • Cozy
  • Beer
  • Dancing
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Offerings· 4
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  • Hard liquor
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Highlights· 3
  • Great beer selection
  • Live music
  • Live performances
Atmosphere· 1
  • Casual
Crowd· 1
  • Tourists

Location

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