Eat · Trinity and Grafton Street
Kehoe's
A Victorian pub with wooden snugs off Grafton Street: a good first pint or an early-evening stop, quieter than Temple Bar; order at the bar, and stay for one round rather than a meal.
- Victorian snugs
- Off Grafton Street
- Order at the bar
- Table seating
- Walk-in window: 12:00–17:00
- Queue risk: 17:30–20:00
- Menu with prices on Voykit
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Map & directions
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Plan
Open now, when you can walk in, what to order
Go now?
Open?
Opens around midday; closes about 23:30 on weeknights and 00:30 at weekends (check)Opens around midday; closes about 11:30 PM on weeknights and 12:30 AM at weekends (check)
Busy this hour
Estimate by hour below
Easiest walk-in
12:00–17:00
Reservations
Walk-in, no reservation
Paying
Cards taken
Per person
€7–15 (≈ US$9–18)2026 estimate · check
Walk-in windows
Tip
Format
A walk-in lunch is only planned as primary when your arrival lands outside the “impossible” window.
Your first order
- Pint of stoutPint of GuinnessLet it settle before you drink.€6.50–8≈ US$8–10
Menus and prices change; the board on the day wins.
Not checked in the last 12 months (no check date on file).
On the ground
How to order, tip and pay, allergies, and booking
How to order
- If you join a round, buy yours in turn; a round is not required for solo drinkers.
- Take a seat in a snug if one is free; ask staff.
Tipping
Sit-down restaurants: about 10–15%, close to US habits.
Allergies and diets
- AskVegetarian · Drinks and snacks; eat elsewhere. · say: “Do you have any food?”
- AskVegan · Drinks only.
- NoHalal · A pub.
- AskGluten-free · Gluten-free beer may be available; ask. · say: “Is there a gluten-free beer?”
- AskNut allergy · Bar snacks may contain nuts; ask.
- AskAllergy · Ask staff before ordering food. · say: “I have an allergy to…”
Paying
Cards taken
- Say the drink and pay at the bar; pay for each round as it comes.
- No service charge on drinks; tipping is not expected at the bar.
- Cards and contactless are accepted.
Booking
- Booking
- Walk-in, no reservation
- Reservations
- Not taken
- Note
- A pub: walk-in and order at the bar (check).
Not checked in the last 12 months (no check date on file).
Map and nearby
Where this place is, how to get there, and what is around it
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How to order here, in full
How to order here
The order of play at the counter or table, what to say, how much to order and how to pay.
- 1If you join a round, buy yours in turn; a round is not required for solo drinkers.
- 2Take a seat in a snug if one is free; ask staff.
No shared language? Tap dishes in the order builder below and show the waiter the full-screen list in the local script. For a printed menu, translate a photo of it.
What to say
| In English | Say or show | Sounds like |
|---|---|---|
| Hello | Dia duit | dee-ah gwit |
| Goodbye | Slán | slawn |
| Thank you | Go raibh maith agat | guh rev mah ug-ut |
Paying and tipping
Sit-down restaurants: about 10–15%, close to US habits.
- Say the drink and pay at the bar; pay for each round as it comes.
- No service charge on drinks; tipping is not expected at the bar.
- Cards and contactless are accepted.
- Tipping: About 10–12.5% in restaurants without a service charge; not expected for a pint at the bar; round up for taxis.
- Check whether service is already on the bill; if it is, no extra tip is needed.
At the table
- Go to the bar and wait to be served; do not queue in a line.
- Look for a busy pub or café with a short menu; a long list of every dish is a sign of a tourist kitchen.
- Book dinner on Friday and Saturday, and book weeks ahead for a Michelin-starred table.
Price and paying
- Typical spend
- €7–15 (≈ US$9–18) per person for a round and a snack (2026 estimate)
Paying, diet and allergies
Paying
Accepted.
Contactless is normal.
Not applicable.
Apple Pay and Google Pay work with contactless.
Diet and allergies
Yes means there is something for you; ask means possible with care; no means go elsewhere.
- Vegetarianask
Drinks and snacks; eat elsewhere.
Show: Do you have any food?
- Veganask
Drinks only.
- Halalno
A pub.
- Gluten-freeask
Gluten-free beer may be available; ask.
Show: Is there a gluten-free beer?
- Nut allergyask
Bar snacks may contain nuts; ask.
- Allergyask
Ask staff before ordering food.
Show: I have an allergy to…
Who it suits, booking and the kitchen
Who it suits, booking, closures
- How to book
- No bookings; walk-in.
- How far ahead
- Not needed
- No-show / cancel fee
- Not applicable
- Dress code
- Casual.
| When | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Late evening | check before you go | Closing time varies by night; check the day. |
| Christmas Day | check before you go | Closed on Christmas Day. |
Show the kitchen
Tap a need to get a large screen you can hold up to staff. The wording is the guide’s; a helper who reads the language should confirm it if your allergy is serious.
Hour by hour, with queue times
Quietest listed hour: 12:00 (quiet).
- 12:00quietlittle or no wait
- 15:00lightlittle or no wait
- 17:00busya short wait is possible
- 19:00heavyexpect a line
- 21:00packedexpect a long lineStanding room
- 23:00heavyexpect a line
Desk estimate of crowd on a weekday; Friday and Saturday evenings run two levels higher. Not live data. No line length is on file, so waits are in words.
Comfort, facts and cons
Hygiene and comfort
- Restrooms
- Restroom on site · accessible restroom: check
- Seating
- Standing or a shelf: no proper seats
- Kids
- kids' menu: no · stroller: poor · Not suited to strollers; go early or skip with children
- Access
- step-free: check · An old pub with a step at the door; ask staff about access
Hygiene
- Bar staff serve from a shared tap; wash hands before eating.
- Ask for tap water if you need it; it is free.
Facts
- Reservations
- Not taken — A pub: walk-in and order at the bar (check).
- Capabilities
- food · seated_rest · toilet
- Getting there
- South Anne Street, 2 minutes from Grafton Street · ~2 min walk
Cons
- Full on Friday and Saturday evenings; standing room on the street.
- Food, if served, is limited; eat elsewhere.
- A small pub with few seats.
Dish glossary
| On the menu | What it is | Order it how |
|---|---|---|
| A pint of plain | A pint of Guinness. | Say "a pint of Guinness, please". |
| A small one | A measure of whiskey. | Ask "a small Jameson". |
| Snug | A small enclosed booth in an old pub. | Ask if a snug is free. |
| Round | Buying drinks for a group in turn. | Offer to buy the next round. |
Price check
- locals pay
- A pint costs about €6.50–8.00 (≈ US$8–10) for everyone (2026 estimate).
- tourist price
- Central pubs price a little higher than neighbourhood pubs.
- rule
- No service charge on drinks; tipping is not expected at the bar.
Deep dive
Questions, alternatives, and where our facts come from
Questions and answers
Questions and answers
Is it in Temple Bar?
No; it is a 10-minute walk south, on South Anne Street.
Checked 2026-09-28 · Voykit desk
Is Kehoe’s good for a first pint?
Yes, it is a traditional pub near Grafton Street, quieter than Temple Bar; go before 19:00 for a seat.Yes, it is a traditional pub near Grafton Street, quieter than Temple Bar; go before 7:00 PM for a seat.
Does it serve food?
Limited or none; eat at Cornucopia or Bewley’s first (check).
How much is a pint?
About €6.50–8.00 (≈ US$8–10) in 2026 (estimate).
Is it kid-friendly?
Not really; children are usually not allowed late in the evening (check).
Where is it?
On South Anne Street, a minute off Grafton Street.
If it is closed or full
Nearby alternatives
If it is closed or the line is too long
- Cornucopia3 min walkA meatless lunch or early dinner.
- Bewley's Grafton Street3 min walkA seated café for tea or breakfast.
- The Brazen Head18 min walkA pub with live music.Reserve ahead
- Queen of Tarts11 min walkA small bakery-café on Cow’s Lane with breakfast, scones and tarts: go before 10:30 or after 15:00 for a seat, and take a scone away if the queue is out the door.A small bakery-café on Cow’s Lane with breakfast, scones and tarts: go before 10:30 AM or after 3:00 PM for a seat, and take a scone away if the queue is out the door.
Places without an authored walk are ranked by straight-line distance × 1.3 at 5 km/h (3 mph)3 mph (5 km/h).
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Used as a seated rest node in Dublin in 4 days.
Sources
- officialFáilte Ireland (national tourism authority)
- secondaryWikivoyage — Dublin
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Prices are 2026 estimates from the menu or the price line on file. Check on the day.
Source: Opening hours
Source: Best time
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Written from desk research. Not yet compared with the official source.
No official source is recorded for this figure.
The easiest walk-in window or the quietest hour in this guide. Crowd levels are desk estimates, not counts.