Right off Grafton Street, Davy Byrne's is famous in literary circles for being the site of Leopold Bloom's Gorgonzola sandwich and glass of red wine in Joyce's "Ulysses." A primary stop of the Dublin Literary Pub Crawl, the crowd is a bit older and more upscale than the usual rowdier locals in Temple Bar. Traditional pub interior of low lighting, heavy wood, Irish music, Gothic-style lamps, and patrons who order a Guinness and then promptly break into song.

Kehoe's is a favorite of many Dubliners, and for good reason. It has managed to maintain its quirky, low-key pub character amid lots of newer, glossier competition. Famous for its traditional, snug, small and walled-in atmosphere where you can sit and while away the hours if you're lucky enough to have time. The owner, John Kehoe, lived upstairs until his death several years ago, and now you can drink in his unchanged living room daily after 4:30pm.

If you enjoy beer, you must make a pilgrimage to this shrine! The Long Hall is a large, beautifully designed mecca of a pub with vaulted ceilings, huge wooden arches, a long ornate bar, stained glass and chandeliers. But, don't let the elegant, Victorian beauty of the bar fool you, for the staff and the clientele don't put on any airs. This is a good old-fashioned pub with a range of beers on tap, good music and comfortable couches for lounging.

This immensely popular Temple Bar pub hits capacity limits early on weekends, so it has a lively crowd both outside and in. If you can make it to the beer garden, it's a sky lit, tree-lined room. Another room is lined with cozy booths, and others are wide open for impromptu dancing. The atmosphere, beer selection and better-than-average food play second fiddle to the variety of thumping music ('80's hits followed by traditional Irish tunes) at this key Temple Bar location. A fun stop if you're looking for crowds and noise.

Self-described "haven of writers and readers, drink, music and good company." Window display with quotations from famous writers, books, and maps. Downstairs at the bar, pictures of writers decorate the walls. Glass sconces, dark walls, basement-like feel, older clientele, and people drinking coffee as much as beer. Won the James Joyce pub award for being an authentic Dublin pub. Next to St. Stephens Green. Full evening menu served 4pm-9pm, live jazz or rhythm & blues until late.