Featured Curated Crawl
This heritage pub is a highlighted stop on: Guinness 9.5+ Perfection Pilgrimage • Glasnevin & Phibsborough Pilgrimage
John Kavanagh The Gravediggers
1 Prospect Square, Glasnevin, D09 V6R6
Stout Score Breakdown
- Pour Technique 119.5s Two-Stage
- Cellar Temp 5.8°C (Optimal)
- Head Retention Velvety Domed Cap
- Line Hygiene High Rotation Fresh
- Recommended Order: Dublin benchmark pint & traditional Coddle
Verified Opening Hours
*Hours conform to standard Dublin licensing laws. Subject to bank holiday adjustments.
Heritage Lore & Pub Highlights
Right by Glasnevin Cemetery. Built in 1833, unchanged wooden bar serving Dublin's legendary pint.
Pub Features & Atmosphere
Visiting John Kavanagh The Gravediggers on a Dublin Pub Crawl
Whether you are stepping into John Kavanagh The Gravediggers for an afternoon quiet pint in a snug or making it a core stop along your evening walking route, remember that counter seating operates on a traditional first-come, first-served basis. Order at the bar, allow the bartender the full two-stage pour to let the stout settle, and enjoy the conversation.
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