The Dubliner

Hanging out in the Fremont area to do a tour of Theo Chocolates, swung by here to catch March Madness and a bite to eat.

Pretty empty on a Saturday afternoon with the handful of other customers there to watch the game too.

They had a pretty tasty Strongbow Cider, which was new to me.

With a limited Pub Grub menu to work with, we shared an order of their Fish & Chips ($9). It came with about four pieces of fish and seasoned french fries (similar to a BBQ seasoning). The standout was their tartar sauce that had hints of dill in it. Yum yum!

Happy hours are 3 pm to 8 pm, which includes $3 pints, wells, & wines.

3.5 stars.

Came here on St. Patty's Day this year. It wasn't bad but we did have to wait in line for half an hour around 9 p.m. that night. It was cold but it got warmer inside. The $1 green jello shots were fun but the foul smell of poop and fart near the bar WAS NOT. What the hell was up with that?

The stench really made the experience really weird but memorable, I guess. There was a live band playing Irish music and the crowd was pretty diverse and outrageous. Lots of cool green gear around the bar and lots of tables and places to stand around.

It's a decent bar but I prefer the others in the Fremont neighborhood.

Nothing makes me happier than paying for the last beer in the keg and being told that its totally normal.

I get it that sometimes it happens but when someone says they would like another beer that isn't flat and tasted like licking ass, it would be nice not to be mocked as well.

A pub with the right mix of comfortable and unexpected, The Dubliner, is a Seattle staple. They have all the things one needs: a count down clock until St. Patty's Day, a sign up sheet so that playing pool is a possibility for all those who are interested, and closeness to a number of food spots... because really you're gonna get hungry.

One star is just for the Guiness, they do it quite well here... considering how far we are from the brewery. Another would be for the unique merging of culture, I happened into the Dubliner on a reggie night where the music was being mixed live, and ya know what it was fun, a great combo a pint and Marley.

There are some downsides, there is not enough seating and the bar does seem to be trying to be everything to everyone but... well... it does have an interesting vibe. I guess in the end this is a good one to just give a try.

DH had to go real bad! So we stopped here. It's literally down the street from where we're staying, but DH could not wait.

This place pretty hopping for 7pm in the evening, although got a place at the bar. No food ordered here, but stopped in for drinks. Seemed like a decent place- juke box was playing with regulars milling around. I could smell pastry, not sure from what though. This is what I come to Seattle for, the experience!

They have a pool table & nice cushy places to hang out in. I myself always frequent the bar. I think we're going to settle into our room and run back down to this area. Would rather be walking. Watching soccer right now. Okay, not me, but DH is! Come join us!

The more I go to Fremont the more I'm glad I live in Capitol Hill. Everyone raves about the Fremont scene but I find it pretty lackluster. (I do love Brouwers though!)

I was at the Dubliner last night and had a strange experience. I was with some friends who are all of age but I just wasn't in the mood to drink. When we approached the bar the bartender sternly asked for IDs. I gladly showed him mine and then when he asked what I was having I said "Oh, nothing for me thanks." Guess what he did? He gave me a DIRTY LOOK! Ha. That's never happened before.

To top things off, the bar just wasn't that cool. It's a good spot if you want to play pool or cards. There were a few tables of guys playing poker and sports were being broadcast on the TV. Very much a hangout spot for locals and people who are looking to unwind after a day at work. Nothing special.

Pretty much the worst excuse for an Irish named bar. Ever.

Not a bad bar - good HH, friendly/attentive staff, but Jesus, Mary and Joseph, boy-o, why are your riding the Ireland's coattails when it comes to bar themes? Pretty sure I never saw pinball machines in ANY pub in all of the Emerald Isle. Nor did I see cheese quesadillas on the menu either.

Eh. What's to say about the Dubliner.

I've been here a few times now. The last time they had a booth in the back huckstering some annoying website.

While I appreciate the irony of posting lame things on websites about lame websites in bars (Well wait. Maybe I don't get it after all), I just haven't liked this place. It's a sticky-dirty bar full of sloppy drunks. Service is weak and goes to the regular or the big tits before you. They don't take turns and they might not get to you eventually.

I guess they have music here. Maybe that would be a draw, but I doubt it.

Another stop on an abysmal bar-hop last night. Started off OK, when a right-friendly chap handed me a beer upon walking in, promising that it wasn't roofied. But then he went and insulted my alma mater, and I had to bring the smack down. Plus it was a Heineken, which may have passed its enjoy-by date.

I was in no way wowed by this place. It would probably be better under different circumstances. And by that I mean not on a Saturday night. I did notice a big board full of daily specials. $1 wells on Wednesdays? I've fallen for that once and won't do it again, but it might be something you're interested in.

The Dubliner is finally getting a bump to 3 stars from me after my most recent visit.

I think I broke the electronic dart board a little bit? And nobody cared? Awesome.

The bartender was actually friendly! And nice! And funny!

These alone are not enough to bump it up but a seemingly improved beer selection is. I had an IPA from some Montana brewery that I had never heard of and it was delicious! I like to try new beer :o)