The Merry Cobbler – A Favorite for Families in Dublin

The Merry Cobbler has 6 rooms above an active neighborhood pub, with carpeted floors and private bathrooms stocked with free toiletries. Each room contains a TV and a work desk, and guests report the bedding to be comfortable. The rooms are compact and recently renovated, offering a clean place to sleep after a day in the city.

The on-site restaurant serves Irish cuisine for both lunch and dinner, with guests noting excellent food and great value for Dublin. The bar downstairs is the central feature of the property, offering a lively social space and reportedly the best pint of Guinness some guests have tasted. The restaurant and bar are open to the public and are popular with locals.

The hotel sits in a residential suburb 14 km from Dublin Airport, next to a church with audible bells. A C1 or C2 bus stop directly across the road brings guests to Heuston Station in about 30 minutes. The property is a 5-minute walk to Aviva Stadium, a 13-minute walk to Sandymount Beach, and a 20-minute walk to the Docklands and River Liffey.

The hotel provides free off-site parking, with a limited number of spaces available directly in front of the pub. The pub owner and staff are known for early check-ins and late check-outs when requested. An access code system is in place for entry after the bar closes.

Rooms: 6 rooms above a pub, compact with private bathrooms

Dining: Irish restaurant, noted for quality and value

Location: 5-minute walk to Aviva Stadium; bus stop across the road

Parking: Free off-site parking available

Service: Known for flexible check-in and check-out times