24 HRS in Dublin
A Day in Dublin City Centre: Start and End at M.J. Wright Pub
Right in the heart of Dublin, located on South Great Georges Street, M.J. Wright Pub offers visitors a true taste of a traditional Irish pub: warm, welcoming, full of character and stories, with a perfectly poured pint of Guinness.
For tourists and day trippers exploring the city on foot, M.J. Wright is the ideal starting point, lunch stop or evening pause during a busy day.
With our central location, M.J. Wright is easy to reach and impossible to miss! Inside, you’ll find classic Irish pub interiors, friendly service and a true authentic Dublin atmosphere.
Stop by and enjoy our Live traditional Irish music which features regularly, creating a vibrant backdrop whether you’re visiting solo, with friends or family. Craic, ceoil agus Ol!
Food & drink
Our menu serves Irish pub classics which are hearty and comforting, perfect after sightseeing or before heading out to explore the city.
And of course, the Guinness is on top form and the Guinness brewery is only 1.5km away as the crow fly’s so we guarantee the freshest pints going! Along with great Guinness we have a full range of draught and bottled beer, whiskeys, spirits, wines, and cocktails.
Things to do nearby in Dublin city centre
Start the day with a fulfilling lunch in M.J. Wright before you set off to explore the city. All within walking distance from the pub!
1. Grafton Street – Dublin’s bustling shopping street with street performers
2. Trinity College Dublin – Home of the Book of Kells and stunning architecture
3. Temple Bar – Galleries, cobbled streets and cultural hotspots
4. River Liffey walks – Scenic strolls along the banks of the Liffey
5. Dublin Castle – Explore a key part of the city’s history
6. Guinness Storehouse – a ten minute walk away and a must for any Guinness aficionados!
7. National Gallery of Ireland – In Ireland it is free to visit our galleries
8. Other Museums and galleries – Many within easy walking distance
9. City architecture – From Georgian squares such as Merrion Square to modern landmarks like The Spire on O’Connell Street
10. Back to MJ Wright’s for live music and a pint – A perfect way to end the day
Did you know?
M.J. Wright is a family owned and run pub which spans across four floors of this historic building.
Our Cellar Bar and Ground Floor play host to our pub full of pints flowing, classic pub dishes, banter, stories and music.
On the 1st Floor guests can dine on a more refined menu in our Eating Rooms and is accompanied by a great selection of wines to enjoy with your meal.
Our top floor is a private function space which comes with its own private bar and flexible seating for any type of occasion.
Experience Irish hospitality across four floors of this historic landmark building.