Bar in Dublin, Ireland
The Bar With No Name
100Pearl PointsEasygoing Late-Night Stop
About The Bar With No Name
The Bar With No Name is easiest to recommend as a central Dublin 2 drinks stop rather than a destination cocktail booking. Go for casual dates, group meet-ups, or late-weekend flexibility; choose a more defined peer if the night needs a serious wine brief, classic pub character, or a polished celebration setting.
For The Bar With No Name in Dublin, the verified planning details are limited: the published hours and a casual dress code. That makes the decision less about a documented food, cocktail, or awards story and more about whether the opening times fit your night. Choose it when you want a casual Dublin option with late-week and weekend hours; do not build the plan around unverified claims about cuisine, signature drinks, outdoor seating, or a formal service style.
The value case is practical rather than prestige-led. With no verified awards, cuisine style, signature drinks, or published price band to lean on, this is not the venue to justify a high-spend celebration on reputation alone. It works better as a flexible Dublin plan where timing and casualness matter more than a named bartender, tasting format, or formal service cues.
Book it for convenience, not for a trophy-bar experience
The main reason to put this on a shortlist is convenience. The verified hours cover every day of the week, with later closing on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. That does not make it the strongest choice for every occasion. For a date where conversation is the point, arrive earlier rather than treating it as a late-night fallback. For a business drink, keep expectations casual rather than formal.
Absence of a published price tier means the safest value read is conservative: do not assume bargain pricing, but also do not treat it like a destination splurge without checking current details directly. If the round needs to feel considered, compare it against peers before committing. The Long Hall is another Dublin option to consider, while Loose Canon is a useful alternative when you want a different kind of Dublin night out.
Who should choose this Dublin bar
Choose it for a casual plan where ease matters and the verified schedule fits your timing. It is less convincing for anyone who wants the venue itself to be the documented reason for the night. Without verified food details, awards, or a defined drinks speciality, the safer plan is to check current offerings directly and build the evening around confirmed needs.
For wider planning, use the full Dublin bars guide if the priority is a broader bar shortlist, the full Dublin restaurants guide for pairing dinner nearby, and the full Dublin hotels guide if the night is anchored around a stay in the city.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a reservation at The Bar With No Name?
Reservation requirements are not verified here, so check directly with The Bar With No Name before you go, especially for busier nights. The verified hours run until 2:30 AM on Friday and Saturday.
Is The Bar With No Name open late?
Yes, especially at the weekend: Friday and Saturday run until 2:30 AM, and Thursday until 12:30 AM. Sunday closes at 11 PM.
What's the best time to go to The Bar With No Name?
That depends on the kind of night you want. The verified schedule starts at 2 PM Monday to Friday, 1 PM on Saturday, and 1 PM on Sunday, with the latest closing times on Friday and Saturday.
Is The Bar With No Name good for a date?
It can suit a casual date if you are looking for a relaxed Dublin option. The verified dress code is casual, and the longer Friday and Saturday hours make it easier to plan later in the evening.
Is the food good at The Bar With No Name?
Verified food details are not available here, so do not choose it on the basis of a specific cuisine, dish, or dining format without checking directly. If you want to compare with another Dublin venue, Farrier & Draper - Bar & Restaurant is one option to look at.
Does The Bar With No Name have outdoor seating?
Outdoor seating is not verified here, so do not plan around it without checking directly with the venue. If that detail matters, compare current information with other Dublin options such as The Long Hall or P. Mac's.
Location
Fadebrook House, 3 Fade St, Dublin 2, D02 NF77, Ireland
Dublin, Ireland
Compare The Bar With No Name
Where it fits against nearby options
The Bar With No Name sits in the practical middle of the Dublin 2 set: easier to use as a flexible meet-up than a formal destination, but less defined than peers with a clearer drinks or dining identity. The Long Hall is better for old-school pub atmosphere, Loose Canon is better for wine-led plans, and Farrier & Draper - Bar & Restaurant is more useful when food and drinks need to sit in the same venue.
For groups, the stronger reason to choose this venue is location rather than a published speciality. If the night needs a stronger sense of occasion, compare it first with The Chelsea Drugstore. If the plan is casual and pint-led, P. Mac's may be the cleaner call.
Good alternatives if this does not fit
Choose Loose Canon when the group cares more about wine than a late central bar stop. Choose The Long Hall when the brief is classic Dublin pub atmosphere rather than a Fade Street fallback.
How it compares in Dublin
The Chelsea Drugstore and Farrier & Draper - Bar & Restaurant are better cross-shops when the night needs a more intentional bar-and-restaurant feel. The Bar With No Name is easier to treat as a flexible Dublin 2 stop, but those peers make more sense for guests who want the venue choice to carry more of the occasion.
The Long Hall is the stronger pick for classic Dublin pub atmosphere, while P. Mac's is a better fit for a casual, low-pressure pint-focused plan. Choose The Bar With No Name when Fade Street location matters more than heritage-pub character.
Loose Canon is the smarter alternative if wine is the reason for the booking. For value per round, the decision is simple: use The Bar With No Name for convenience and late centrality, and use Loose Canon when the drinks brief needs more focus.
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