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

Written by Andy Delaney
Last Update: September 3, 2024
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The Aviva Stadium is one of a select few stadiums in the world that is used exclusively for big sporting occasions. It is the home of both the Irish national rugby and football teams which means every match that takes places at the stadium is an event in its own right.

If there is one thing that fans in the UK and Ireland enjoy before a major sporting event it's a drink so having ample pubs in the vicinity of stadiums is often considered a necessity. That is no different at the Aviva Stadium and fortunately for match-goers, there are plenty of options.

Thousands of fans will be heading to the stadium in Dublin on Saturday, 7 September for the friendly between The Republic of Ireland and England so the pubs near the Aviva Stadium will be in for a busy day.

The guide below runs through the best options for all ticket holders, whereas, if you are wondering where to get a beer before the upcoming Nations League clash between Ireland and the Three Lions, check out our guide to the best England pubs in Dublin.

Pubs near Aviva Stadium
The Aviva Stadium is situated within one mile of countless pubs – Photo by Imago

Pubs near Aviva Stadium: Best options for Ireland vs England

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 Chophouse – 2 Shelbourne Rd, Dublin 4, D04 V4K0, 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
Temple Bar
The Temple Bar in Dublin is one of the most famous pubs in the UK and Ireland – Photo by Imago

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.