The Confession Box
The Confession Box
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marktz566
Glasgow, UK3 contributions
Aug 2022 • Friends
Simply the best wee pub in Dublin.
The owners make you feel at home, the regulars are a joy to talk to and the beer and esoecythe Guinness is the best pint you'll get in Dublin.
The owners make you feel at home, the regulars are a joy to talk to and the beer and esoecythe Guinness is the best pint you'll get in Dublin.
Written 4 June 2023
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Eddie096
Glasgow, UK248 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
I really wanted to visit this pub,as I had read about it on Tripadvisor and other sites.I was really was impressed as on our first visit we were welcomed by two lovely Women,sorry didn’t get your names,They could not have been more welcoming,asking where had been that day,where we were from,and giving us our local info you don’t get on the tourist sites.I found the Guinness superb in this establishment 👍.and was consistent on all our visits to the Confession Box.I could fully recommend this establishment to anyone visiting Dublin……..enjoy the Guinness
Written 28 April 2023
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MartinW
West Midlands, UK7 contributions
Apr 2023 • Friends
Upon my recent trip to Dublin, one of the first places on my list of places to go was the Confession box as I love quirky historic pubs and really wanted to hear more about it.
After a bit of shopping and upon entering with my friend during the day we were asked to leave right away. We literally walked in full of smiles and excitement and did said nothing which might call for this kind of rejection from the pub. The pub was not overly busy, I’m not sure if this was a locals pub which we were not welcome, it really took us back and spent a little bit of time trying to work out what happened. It certainly was not a warm welcome and all we wanted was a quiet Guinness while we found our bearings.
Dublin is such a friendly city and still shocked by this and confused to what we did wrong..
After a bit of shopping and upon entering with my friend during the day we were asked to leave right away. We literally walked in full of smiles and excitement and did said nothing which might call for this kind of rejection from the pub. The pub was not overly busy, I’m not sure if this was a locals pub which we were not welcome, it really took us back and spent a little bit of time trying to work out what happened. It certainly was not a warm welcome and all we wanted was a quiet Guinness while we found our bearings.
Dublin is such a friendly city and still shocked by this and confused to what we did wrong..
Written 25 April 2023
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Rjlx
Burton upon Trent, UK30 contributions
Feb 2023
We visited here after not wanting to go to a touristy pub and accidentally stumbled across this pub, it’s a Brilliant hidden gem are we are so glad we visited. We sat upstairs and the whole pub had a great atmosphere. It’s obviously a local pub with regulars who are all very friendly, as are all the staff. The prices are good too and the Guinness tasted great. We would definitely return and recommend.
Written 17 March 2023
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Brian S
1 contribution
Feb 2023
The atmosphere and hospitality are brilliant, Paul behind the bar makes you feel very welcome. We had 2 great nights there and will go back when we visit Dublin again. Thanks again .
Written 20 February 2023
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MK1112
Edinburgh, UK497 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
Yet another pub steeped in history in Dublin.
We were recommended to try by a friend and I’m glad we crossed the river to try! The barmaids were nice and we sat upstairs and enjoyed the perfect Guinness.
Great pub
We were recommended to try by a friend and I’m glad we crossed the river to try! The barmaids were nice and we sat upstairs and enjoyed the perfect Guinness.
Great pub
Written 16 February 2023
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brigidmartyr
Berkeley, CA41 contributions
Nov 2022 • Solo
Had a memorable night with charming regulars and welcoming barmaid. Very special place worth a detour any time. Very close to Abbey Theatre.
Written 29 November 2022
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MurfsWife98
Alberta, Canada34 contributions
Oct 2022
Pretty sure this place will be in our chats for years to come! the bar staff was the very best servers we had in all of Dublin... such a cute little place, very clean. We made 2 stops here on our vacation
Written 13 October 2022
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JohnP23
Villanova, PA103 contributions
Jul 2022
fun to be in teh same pub as the big fella. The pub was fun and the pints were great. an honor to be here
Written 19 September 2022
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Newby Cat
Sheffield, UK156 contributions
Aug 2022 • Couples
Popped in here for a quick pint before heading back to our hotel.
But this is Dublin! Got chatting to the staff and settled. Then local (Pete? Lad who spent time in Sheffield & is 60 in September) and that was it we were in for the long haul.
This is what pubs are about, chatting to total strangers & putting the world to right.
We stayed so long we missed food but it didn’t matter - the place is great.
But this is Dublin! Got chatting to the staff and settled. Then local (Pete? Lad who spent time in Sheffield & is 60 in September) and that was it we were in for the long haul.
This is what pubs are about, chatting to total strangers & putting the world to right.
We stayed so long we missed food but it didn’t matter - the place is great.
Written 9 August 2022
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Do you have music every night? times??
Steve R
Chatham, UK267 contributions
Why not email the pub?
welshboyo55
Cardiff, UK
How much is a pint of Guinness also it true prices change at night ?
Paulinetea
1 contribution
Our Guinness is €4.50 our prices do not change day or night
Kyle W
Kingswood, UK3 contributions
What's the prices like in here? How much is it for just a pint of Guinness?
Paulinetea
1 contribution
A pint of Guinness is €4.50
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