Pubs near Aviva Stadium: Best options for pre-match or pre-concert drinks

Dublin's Aviva Stadium is the home of both the Irish national rugby and football teams, and boasts a capacity of 51,711 for sporting events, as well as an expanded capacity of 65,000 when serving as a landmark venue for a variety of the world's biggest music acts.

One of the first things that fans often wonder before major events at the ground is where they can enjoy a pre-match or pre-show pint, so it is no surprise that a vast number of pubs enjoy good business in the area throughout the year.

Tens of thousands of fans will be out to watch the Republic of Ireland take on Armenia in a must-win World Cup qualifier at the Aviva on Tuesday, 14 October, and many of them will be looking for the best places to drink.

Here, Football Ground Guide covers all you need to know about the top choices in the local area.

Pubs near Aviva Stadium: Best options for Ireland vs Armenia

The following pubs are all within one mile of the Aviva Stadium:

• Slattery's D4 – 62 Grand Canal Street Upper, Beggar's Bush, Dublin, D04 T295, Ireland
• The Bath Pub – 26 Bath Ave, Dublin 4, D04 X7P8, Ireland
• Searsons – 42-44 Baggot Street Upper, Dublin 4, D04 V210, Ireland
• The Merry Cobbler – 78-82, 78-82 Irishtown Rd, Dublin 4, Ireland
• Ryan's Beggars Bush – 115 Haddington Rd, Dublin, D04 H328, Ireland
• The Old Spot – 14 Bath Ave, Dublin 4, D04 Y726, Ireland
• The Bridge 1859 – 13 Ballsbridge Terrace, Dublin 4, D04 C7K6, Ireland
• The Vintage Inn – 74 Irishtown Rd, Dublin 4, D04 Y230, Ireland
• The Oarsman – 8-10, Bridge St, Dublin 4, D04 N294, Ireland
• The Waterbank Gastro Bar – Grand Canal Street Upper, Dublin 4, D04 X5X7, Ireland
• Horse Show House – 34-36 Merrion Rd, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, D04 C535, Ireland

Alternatives to pubs near Aviva Stadium

Given the Aviva Stadium is situated in Dublin, one of the biggest drinking cities in the world, a lot of people choose to visit pubs in the city centre before heading to the stadium.

Fans are able to board the Dublin tram system from the city centre to the Aviva Stadium so enjoying time away from the stadium before kick-off is certainly a viable option.

Some of the best pubs in Dublin that are worth a visit include:

• The Temple Bar – 47-48 Temple Bar, Dublin 2, D02 N725, Ireland
• Mulligan's – 8 Poolbeg St, Dublin 2, DO2TK71, Ireland
• The Long Hall – 51 South Great George's Street, Dublin 2, D02 DV74, Ireland

The Temple Bar is arguably the most popular pub in Dublin and is effectively a tourist attraction in addition to a pub. Therefore, if you do head there, expect it to be very busy and pricey.

Inside the stadium

Fans are also able to purchase alcoholic beverages on the concourses around the Aviva Stadium. Turnstiles typically open two hours before kick-off and food and drink will be served from this point onwards. For football matches, fans are unable to take alcoholic drinks to their seats.

The Aviva Stadium is a fully cashless stadium so fans will need to have their card(s) and/or e-wallets with them to be able to purchase drinks.