The Bleeding Horse

4.4 (62)

€30 and under

Gastro Pub

25 Camden Street Upper, Dublin 2, County Dublin D02 NP22

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The Bleeding Horse

4.4

€30 and under

Gastro Pub

Camden Street

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2 people

6 Oct 2026

7:00 pm

Booked 5 times today

About this restaurant

Lively
Great for live music
Good for groups

The Bleeding Horse is a historically significant public house located in Upper Camden Street, Dublin, Ireland. It dates at least back to the 17th century, and was located on St. Kevin’s Port (now Camden St.) at the junction of two important highways leading out of the city.
On one side was Charlotte St., leading to Ranelagh and Donnybrook; on the other side was Old Camden St., which joined Richmond St. and led to Rathmines and Cullenswood. Both of these old streets disappeared during the renovations in the 1990s. The present building dates from 1871; the interior was renovated in 1992.
There are (at least) two explanations for the name. One is that when a horse got the “staggers” it was bled by a farrier at the inn. Another is that the name of the pub comes from an incident during the Battle of Rathmines in 1649, when a wounded horse fled from the battle.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
€30 and under
Cuisines
Gastro Pub, Irish, Burgers
Hours of Operation
Mon–Wed 12:00 pm–12:00 am Thu 12:00 pm–1:00 am Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 am Sun 12:30 pm–12:00 am
Phone number
(01) 475 2705
Website
https://bleedinghorse.ie/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
25 Camden Street Upper, Dublin 2, County Dublin D02 NP22
Area
Camden Street
Parking Details
None

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at The Bleeding Horse.

4.4

(62)

4.0Food
4.2Service
4.4Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

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Dublin
Hot spot
Dublin
Great for live music
Dublin
Lively
Dublin 2
Hot spot
Dublin 2
Great for live music
Dublin 2
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Bleeding Horse offers an authentic taste of Ireland with a lively atmosphere, live music, and "great service." Guests appreciate the accommodating staff, "fantastic experience," and "very tasty pub grub." While some diners noted room for improvement in service and food consistency, the venue's charm and character stand out.

62 Reviews

S
Susan
Greater Boston8 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Took my friend for first trip to a pub for dinner. Being a Saturday night it was busy but drinks and food delivered fairly quickly. Had a great time.
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Ross Gold
Toronto / Ontario2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 29 August 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
It was a great taste of Ireland for our first day
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Janette
Dublin1 review
5.0
Dined on 1 August 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A fantastic experience from start to finish. Barbara initially took care of me and took me through the options for my 50th birthday party. We went through food and spaces and she was so lovely. On the night itself I was looked after by Noel and Anto and I couldn’t have asked for a better team of servers too. My birthday was brilliant, as was the food and service! Thanks so much everyone 🫶🏼
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Dublin1 review
4.0
Dined on 30 July 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Lovely place for a group drink, we were given a big table in a room on the other side of the main bar, with access to the bar within a meter, was basically like having a function room while enjoying the lovely live music being played :)
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Fergal
Dublin1 review
5.0
Dined on 4 July 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service, good atmosphere and very tasty pub grub. Not much more you could ask for.
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Lynn
Connacht1 review
2.0
Dined on 2 July 2026
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
We ate there twice. Some food came out quick while others in our party had to wait a very long time. So loud we couldn’t hear each other nor could servers hear us. Food average in taste but expensive.
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Gemma
Dublin1 review
2.0
Dined on 20 June 2026
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
I recently dined at The Bleeding Horse with a group of seven. Despite booking a table in advance, we were seated at a small table for four in a very cramped area, with another group of two guests seated awkwardly beside us. Throughout the meal, the waiter repeatedly treated us as a group of nine rather than seven, which led to confusion with our orders. We had to ask multiple times for drinks, and one person’s food order was completely missed. Initially, we were told that the kitchen was extremely busy and under pressure. However, while the rest of our group had received and finished their meals, one member of our party was still waiting for theirs. When we raised our concerns, the waiter responded by saying, “I don’t care, the money doesn’t go into my pocket.” This was an incredibly unprofessional response and only added to our frustration. We later discovered that the missing meal had never been written down in the first place, despite being ordered. After some time, the manager stepped in and was absolutely lovely. He listened to our concerns, took responsibility for the situation, ensured the missing dish was expedited, and genuinely made us feel valued as customers. His professionalism and attitude were the highlight of an otherwise disappointing experience. The food itself was delicious once it arrived, but unfortunately the poor service and lack of communication significantly disrupted our evening. There is clearly potential here, but improvements in staff training, communication, and customer service are needed. Sadly, based on this experience, the standard of service we received was far below what should be expected.
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Philip
Dublin1 review
5.0
Dined on 12 June 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The staff were great here. They accommodated us at short notice on a busy Friday night. We got the platter for two which was generous and we were unable to eat it all. Ambience was top notch and live music very good. We would definitely recommend.
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Kara
Minneapolis - St. Paul10 reviews
4.0
Dined on 6 June 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Authentic pub in Dublin a appreciate the history - the slanted floors the multiple stairwells, the crooked/wobbly chair - it was all part of the character of the place. Staff was very accommodating and helpful to get us served between 2 different wait staff. Cl an restrooms too - which is always appreciated. Live music and great energy.
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Paul
Victoria4 reviews
3.0
Dined on 5 June 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Food was average, sevice was good venue excellent.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
€30 and under
Cuisines
Gastro Pub, Irish, Burgers
Hours of Operation
Mon–Wed 12:00 pm–12:00 am Thu 12:00 pm–1:00 am Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 am Sun 12:30 pm–12:00 am
Phone number
(01) 475 2705
Website
https://bleedinghorse.ie/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
25 Camden Street Upper, Dublin 2, County Dublin D02 NP22
Area
Camden Street
Parking Details
None

Make a booking

The Bleeding Horse

4.4

€30 and under

Gastro Pub

Camden Street

Make a booking

2 people

6 Oct 2026

7:00 pm

Booked 5 times today