O'Donoghue’s

Nightly jams in popular pub
Talk of the town: When Sean Penn was in town in 2010 shooting his movie This Must be the Place, Bono arranged a surprise 50th birthday party for him at O'Donoghue's.

If you dream of stumbling across an lively jam in an old, authentic Dublin pub, your wish will be granted at O'Donoghue's. Every single night sees some form of live music here, from established acts such as The Dubliners (who formed here) to impromptu fiddle sessions.
True, it's hardly a hidden gem - the place is popular with tourists and, on rugby weekends, can be a scrum - but it's still pretty close to the real deal. When it's quiet, take your time to peruse the pub's collection of musician photos.