The Oval Bar

Specialties

The Oval Bar is an authentic Irish Pub in the heart of Dublin City on Middle Abbey Street. Housed within a beautiful Victorian building with most of its period features still intact, The Oval is the perfect place to escape from the hectic hustle and bustle of the city outside. Once our patrons step inside our doors they experience the relaxed and convivial nature of our charming pub, our Staff are welcoming and friendly and will ensure that everyone’s stay is a pleasant one. With over 3 floors of seating and a large function area with its own private bar facilities available to rent we can accommodate any size group. We also have an outdoor seating area for those lazy Dublin summer evenings. Our kitchen serves a full menu daily with Traditional Irish Stew being one of our specialities! The Oval has long been renowned as an exceptional place to watch ‘the match’ on quality LCD TVs in good company and a great atmosphere. The Oval — home of the best Pint of Guinness in Dublin!

History

Established in 1820.

The Oval Bar was established in 1820 and has witnessed much of Dublin’s history. Most notably in 1916 during The Rising The Oval was hit by a stray bomb headed for the G.P.O. from the British gunbot the ‘Helga’ and destroyed. It’s façade remarkable remained mostly intact and so the premises was rebuilt internally in 1917. Much of it’s Victorian features are still visable today and it is well worth a visit for any history buffs!

Being located on Middle Abbey Street, a few doors up from the old offices of The Irish Independent Newspaper The Oval was a favourite of journalists through the years.

The great Irish poet, writer, novelist and playwright Brendan Behan was another great patron of ours… increasing our profits on a nightly basis!