The Mezz

I was here a while ago for their opening night a few years ago! Interesting venue, found it a bit expensive at the time. It’s mainly students that go to this bar/​club.

This is a rock/​dive bar for sure, I was actually here couple of years ago for the first time, I remember that they serve alcohol late, and played rock, everything else was a vague memory. Fast forward, we get in late to Dublin, and all the regular pubs are closed, and the light bulb goes off, I remember the Mezz, it is 2 minutes walk and bam no cover, live rock music, and offcourse alcohol.
Booze wasn’t that cheap, but since it was open and jamming when not much was so we enjoyed the music, the Jameson and Guinness.

Great spot, best experienced as the last stop on a night of pub hopping.
Cheap drink, good crowd, good vibe.
The best thing about The Mezz is the live music — not quite like the ‘lad with a guitar’ live music you get in other pubs, they have a very clear taste — think Red Hot Chilli Peppers meets the Fugees, if that sounds good you’ll probably like whoever’s playing on a Saturday night.
The worst thing about the mezz *used to be* that it got hot and sticky and smelly when it got too crowded. They must’ve upgraded their AC recently, because that’s not really the case as of my last couple of visits. Still gets very crowded though, so service is bit slow and seats can be hard to come by. More bar tenders and more selection at the taps and this place would have ⁵⁄₅ from me.

This is a secret little Brazilian gem! Well, for those who crave proper Brazilian cooking and for those of us who are students on a tight budget lol! Good buffet for lunch, only € 5! For this you pick one meat, and take how much salad you want! (Only one plate though, no refills!).
I chose the beef «pancake», which is kinda like an enchilada. It was gorgeous, could have eaten 2 or 3 of them! Accompanying salad was normal, except for the rice and beans which is VERY Brazilian… Well so my Brazilian lunch companion informed me!
And in the Mezz it’s all dark and moody lighting, no pretentiousness, and you’re surrounded by Brazilian people (indicator of food authenticity!) so I honestly felt like I wasn’t in Dublin anymore! Which really should be the aim of every cultural restaurant but so few achieve this!
But anyway come here for lunch if you’re a student or you’re not fussy for fine dining!:)
Ps: once you go in, go right to the back and pay the person at the till first. Then grab a plate!

Ahhhh… The Mezz. I will forever speak fondly of this place. Initially, my friends and I were lured here during a night of revelry in Temple Bar by a promoter on the street giving us a green coupon that allowed entry, a beer (pretty sure I drank Bud Light that night… ha) and a shot of tequila for 5 euro. You say tequila, and I am instantly interested. So, we go in, a punk/​grunge band of some sort is playing… and I’m thinking to myself, WHERE IN THE HECK AM I?
It’s off the beaten path, but the bartenders were friendly and I never was without a drink in my hand. My friends and I were approached by a group of local guys and we had a great night talking, drinking, dancing, laughing, etc.
This is definitely not a stereotypical Irish bar/​pub experience in the slightest, but my experience at The Mezz will forever cause me to look fondly on bars in Ireland, and really all of Europe.
If I find myself in Dublin again looking for a night out, I wouldn’t hesitate to come here and experience The Mezz again.

A place I venture into quite a bit, purely for the music, I would recommend this spot for anyone who likes it live and loud. Sometimes it will do your head in, but if you’re in the right mood The Mezz can be just what the doctor ordered!
A strange vibe during the day (kinda like the morning after a house party that got way outta hand), but after 9pm the place picks up and the atmospheres electric. Cheap enough drinks, a dance and a laugh: expect slow service, the occasional spilled drink and a surpassingly good time.

Quite possibly the best place to visit in Temple Bar. They have decent prices here, a good selection of beer, and an amazing staff. The best part is they have good live music almost every night. If you like rock/​alternative/​metal music this is the place for you.

I really like this bar. It’s got a cool crowd and it doesn’t try too hard. A cool thing that they do is a Brazilian buffet at lunch time. You order your meat, then go along and fill your plate with rice, beans, patato salad, fresh salad and farinha (flour). It’s really good, really filling and only a fiver. Bargain.

Door staff are very unprofessional.

Booked the Riverhouse hotel for a recent trip based entirely on internet reviews, none mentioned the wonderful pub attached. From our first sleep deprived beers before we could check in to our last hugs with the bartenders a week later, the Mezz completely defined our time in Ireland.
We were there every night and sometimes days (don’t know if that says more about us than the Mezz…) The bartenders were friendly, informative and yes, a little sassy, live music in the afternoon and at night (I enjoyed an 80s hair metal band complete with American Apparel onesies) and reasonably priced drinks.
I wish I could transport the Mezz and everyone in it to NYC, but I guess I’ll just have to settle for going back next year.

Great bands, great pints, the atmosphere its awesome, the bartenders can be a little be grumpy but if U have manners they will treat like wise, the location couldn’t be better right in the middle of the temple bar

I love this place. Defo one of my first choices when I have to drink in temple bar. Not over priced, not too touristy and generally a great live set on. It’s a little run down but I suppose that’s half the charm!

Another night out last night in the Mezz.
Thought I’d update my review to include a night time review.
After wandering around a load of good few half empty bars last night, I was craving some music, some sweat and some goddam atmosphere. Found it all in the Mezz. The place was kickin, a good crowd around the place, and cheap enough drinks too.
One note is that I found the bar tenders to be a tad rude, however, it’s fair to also note that the place was thronged so they were under a fair amount of pressure.
Regardless, it’s defo one to add to your itinerary of a night out.
It’s open late as well, til 2am on a Thurs — most other bars around there seem to close a little earlier. Schawwaaaatttt.

This place is wild. There’s almost always a good band playing, and drinks are easily gotten from the long bar against the wall. It gets packed in here, so if you’re wearing a coat in winter you’ll feel like you’re going to overheat but it’s a really fun atmosphere.
This place has a dark, punk/​hipster feel but people don’t seem to mind too much if you don’t fully fit in. It’s definitely a dive place, and I’d wonder what it looks like in the light (although I’m pretty sure none of us really want to know). I always have a great time here though!

Having left Dublin a long time ago, I love going back and finding new places to drink, or generally just going home to have a drink in a bar with a great atmosphere, cracking humour, great music and a real Irish feel to it.
Now, The Mezz is all of this and more. Although it’s got that American Dive bar feel to it, it still has all of the friendliness and atmosphere of an irish bar. Great music, dark, grungy and a bit crusty around the edges, friendly and wicked bar management/​staff (they are sooo laid back and awesome!!) and just overall a great place to go and let your hair down! I can’t wait to go back when I’m home next!

Found this little gem on sheer fluke one night, haunting the streets of Temple Bar. We had about 17 different experiences in one night. Had a interesting American Hipster feel in the lower level and proper dive bar vibe at street level. The bar tenders will give you as much guff, as they will alcohol. But it’s all good hearted guff… who doesn’t love a kiss with a fist?
The street level had a ska band playing when we first got there, and a pop rock sort of band up next. When we meandered down to the lower level, we were treated to the craziest mix of an experience. There was a live rock band who played. Once their set was through, a DJ spun house music for a bit. Another band jumped onstage for some Bloc Party style tunes and then another DJ set spinning rock staples.
I return there OFTEN, and consider The Mezz my own personal spot in the ever buzzing Temple Bar area.

3.5
Came to The Mezz on the suggestion of a local who’s friend or something was playing in the band (or his friend wanted to see the band, not sure). Seems like a great place to hear some free live music. Divey. If this is your scene, can see why it’s really enjoyable.
Pretty small and crowded though.

I want to like this place so badly. I love the concept of the live music and all that but it’s just so F***ing crowded! And loud you can hardly breathe in there. So many cool people in this place. I just go crazy so fast from the feeling of being squeezed to death oh and the bar is ALWAYS sticky.

Super super super cool bar. This bar is right up my street. Free live bands, and super dark american style bar décor.
And wicked bar tenders!
If anyone knows the band who plays here often, let me know. I got the band name, they wrote it on a piece of paper for me. then i lost it. ARG!
Anyways, I think this was one of my favourite bars that i’ve checked out in Dublin. I just like the type of bar!

WARNING!!! PURE PLAGERISM AHEAD!!!
When things go wrong and will not come right,
Though you do the best you can,
When life looks black as the hour of night —
A trip to the Mezz is your only man.
When money’s tight and hard to get
And your horse has also ran,
When all you have is a heap of debt —
A trip to the Mezz is your only man.
When health is bad and your heart feels strange,
And your face is pale and wan,
When doctors say you need a change,
A trip to the Mezz is your only man.
In time of trouble and lousey strife,
You have still got a darlint plan
You still can turn to a brighter life —
A trip to the Mezz is your only man.
Two nights here in a row on my recent midlife crisis voyage of discovery back to Ireland!!! Fucking A+ dive bar and take it from me, I knows me dive bars. It took me until the second night here until I finally did see that it was the old Danger Doyles. Ah, good times revisited.
Great local talent, no pretensions, reasonable priced beers in the heart of Dublin.
Bring it on mother funkers!!!

The Mezz está a medio camino entre el típico pub irlandés y una discoteca.
Es un ambiente mucho más rockero que el típico pub irlandés, pero su entrada es gratuita.
También puedes ir a tomarte una pinta tranquilo por la tarde, no hay mucha gente, pero los viernes y sábados por la noche está bastante lleno de gente.
Un defecto es que es un local bastante oscuro.