The Old Stand
South City Centre, Dublin
Bar in Dublin, Ireland
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The Old Stand is worth choosing for a relaxed Dublin pub stop rather than a high-production night out. Go for a casual two-person drink, familiar food, and traditional city-centre atmosphere; look elsewhere if the priority is cocktails, privacy, or a destination dinner.
About The Old Stand
The picture for The Old Stand is simple: it is a Dublin venue with casual dress, daily opening hours, and a listed spend of about $20 per person. Those facts make it easiest to consider when you want a low-pressure Dublin stop rather than a heavily planned special-occasion booking. If you are comparing it with broader options, use our full Dublin bars guide to keep looking across the city.
Treat The Old Stand as a casual Dublin option where the main confirmed details are price level, dress code, and a schedule that runs from late morning or midday into the evening or later, depending on the day.
A simple Dublin choice works here because the decision is direct
The Old Stand is not a venue to define by claims about cuisine, signature drinks, seating, or service format. The grounded case is more practical: the listed price is about $20 per person, the dress code is casual, and the hours cover every day of the week.
Value is strongest if those basics match your plan. If you need a more specific format, start with our full Dublin restaurants guide; if it is a full Dublin weekend, pair that with our full Dublin hotels guide, our full Dublin experiences guide, and our full Dublin wineries guide.
For date night, choose comfort over spectacle
The dress code is casual, which makes The Old Stand a better fit for an easygoing plan than for a formal night out. The opening hours also give you flexibility: Monday through Thursday run from 10:30 AM to 11:30 PM, Friday and Saturday from 10:30 AM to 12:30 AM, and Sunday from 12 PM to 11 PM.
Beyond those facts, avoid assuming a particular mood, menu, or level of privacy. If your date depends on a specific atmosphere, seating arrangement, or food offering, confirm those details directly before building the evening around it.
Where to look next if this is not the mood
If the brief changes or you need a more specific style of outing, compare options in our full Dublin bars guide. For broader planning, look through other Dublin options generically rather than relying on assumptions about The Old Stand.
Planning details
- Location
- 37 Exchequer St, Dublin 2, D02 F251, Ireland
- Website
- theoldstandpub.com
- Phone
- +353 1 677 7220
Venue details
Ambiance
Traditional Dublin city-centre pub with a warm, classic interior, wood panelling and a lived‑in feel; busy and convivial at lunch and early evening, with a relaxed, conversational atmosphere rather than a loud late‑night bar vibe.
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- Bar Category
- Pub
- Late Night
- Closes by Midnight
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- Getting there
- 37 Exchequer St, Dublin 2, D02 F251, Ireland
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Old Stand worth the prices?
It can be, if a casual Dublin venue at about $20 per person matches what you need. The value case is based on the listed price, casual dress code, and long weekly opening hours, not on any confirmed fine-dining or specialty format.
Is The Old Stand good for a date?
It may work for a casual date, especially if you want an easygoing Dublin option rather than a formal setup. The confirmed dress code is casual, but details such as atmosphere, seating, and menu should be checked directly if they matter to the plan.
What's the best time to go to The Old Stand?
The best time depends on your plan. The schedule gives several options: Monday through Thursday from 10:30 AM to 11:30 PM, Friday and Saturday from 10:30 AM to 12:30 AM, and Sunday from 12 PM to 11 PM.
Is The Old Stand good for groups?
Is the food good at The Old Stand?
The confirmed price is about $20 per person, but cuisine, dishes, menu format, and dietary information should be checked directly before making food the reason to go.
