Christchurch & The Liberties · Dublin FSAI Dublin · FSAI-IE-DUB-402

The Lord Edward Seafood Tavern

Wild Carlingford Lough Oysters, Brown Soda Bread & Draft Stout Across From Christ Church

Historic Victorian pub and upstairs seafood dining room at Christchurch Place shucking native Irish oysters and pouring creamy pints of dry stout since 1890.

Local Guide & Key Info

What to Order

Half-dozen native Carlingford or Galway Bay oysters, smoked Irish salmon with treacle soda bread, and a pint of dry stout.

Best Time

Wednesday–Saturday 1:00 p.m. lunch or 5:30 p.m. early evening.

Pro Tip

Start with a pint and a half-dozen oysters at the downstairs mahogany bar before heading up the stairs.

While You Are Here

Stroll through the medieval Liberties streets and St. Patrick’s Close.

How to Get There

Bus 13, 27, or 40 to Christchurch Place.

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Dublin Liberties to Georgian Quarter Oyster & Stout Trail

3 hours · 12 min total walking

Start with freshly baked soda bread and craft filter coffee in The Liberties, savor native Carlingford Lough oysters paired with velvety dry stout, and finish with live fiddle sessions near St. Stephen’s Green.

  1. 01
    Start · Artisan Coffee & Warm Soda Scones: Two Boys Brew (North Circular)

    Grab a flat white and warm buttermilk scone before strolling through historic Dublin streets.

    → 7 min walk
  2. 02
    Anchor · Wild Carlingford Oysters & Draft Stout: The Lord Edward Seafood Tavern

    Enjoy fresh wild native oysters with brown soda bread and a freshly poured pint of dry stout.

    → 5 min walk
  3. 03
    Nightcap · Victorian Snug & Live Acoustic Session: The Cobblestone Traditional Music Bar

    Pull up a stool in the back room for genuine unaccompanied sean-nós singing and fiddle tunes.