M O’Brien’s pub has been in the area since 1902 its original owner Jospeh Hughes ran it as Huges Public House from 1902 to 1942. The pubs current name comes from its previous owner Michael O’Brien from Co. Cavan who passed away in 1974.

The pub ran for decades for everyone from writers, doctors, civil servants, gravediggers and all other parts of the diverse crew of people that lived in the Leeson street area. O’Briens has always been and still is a place for people from all walks of life are able to come together and socialise. The bar has remained mainly untouched for over 100 years making it one of the oldest pubs in Dublin and we aim only to maintain not change.

We are in an ideal location in the heart of the city only ten minute’s walk form well know Dublin landmarks like St. Stephens Green, Grafton street and the perfect stop on your way to and from the Aviva on big Rugby Match days. Surrounded by some of the cities best loved restaurants and you can’t pick a better pre dinner drinks spot and on a sunny day with one of the best sun traps in the city it can’t be beat!!