Kennedy’s Pub & Restaurant is a long-established, family-owned pub at 30–32 Westland Row, close to Trinity College and Pearse Station. Established in 1850, it combines a traditional Dublin pub setting with a broad food menu, drinks and entertainment, making it as suited to a casual meal as it is to a few drinks with friends.
The food is centred on Irish and gastropub cooking, with a menu of familiar, generously portioned dishes. Starters include soup, cocktail sausages and chicken goujons, while the menu also features chicken wings, salads and burgers. The homemade burger comes with lettuce and tomato relish on a brioche bun, while the veggie burger combines mixed vegetables and chickpeas with chipotle mayo.
The menu is designed to work for both lunch and dinner, with straightforward dishes that suit a relaxed pub setting rather than a formal restaurant. There are also vegetarian options, while the drinks offering includes beer, wine and cocktails. Kennedy’s is also known for its live entertainment and sports coverage, adding to its lively, sociable character.
Inside, Kennedy’s retains the character expected of a historic Dublin pub, while providing space for both dining and drinking. The venue is particularly geared towards groups, with its downstairs Station Bar available for private parties and the ability to accommodate larger bookings.
Lunch is served from midday, with dinner following in the afternoon and evening. The pub is open throughout the week, with later closing times on Fridays and Saturdays.
With its central Westland Row location, Kennedy’s is an easy option for visitors exploring Dublin as well as locals looking for a traditional pub with food, drinks and entertainment under one roof.