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The Cobblestone

Fifth-Generation Smithfield Music Pub with Daily Unaccompanied Traditional Fiddle Sessions

Run by the Mulligan family on North King Street in Smithfield, The Cobblestone is Dublin’s self-described “drinking pub with a music problem,” hosting authentic traditional Irish sessions every afternoon and evening.

Local Guide & Key Info

What to Order

Pint of Guinness or O’Hara’s Irish stout and a single-pot-still Redbreast 12 whiskey.

Best Time

Monday–Thursday 5:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Pro Tip

Stand quietly near the front bow-window corner 20 minutes before the 5:00 p.m. weekday session starts to hear the musicians up close.

While You Are Here

Walk across cobbled Smithfield Square.

How to Get There

Luas Red Line to Smithfield.

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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.