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Rody Bolands Traditional Bar in The Heart of Rathmines Rodys is a Genuine, Unique old style Bar & Grocery.
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Rody Bolands is one of Dublin’s oldest Licensed Premises, previously known as Streets, The Concorde, The Hideaway, Kennedy’s etc… Previous owners included men from Dublin, Cavan, Leitrim, Galway, Tipperary, Cork & other Counties. Founded in 1878 in Nenagh, County Tipperary, by the Mc Mahon Family from County Clare (who later moved to a larger premises in Limerick), then purchased by Edward Boland (Father of Rody). During the Economic Recession of the thirties, the business, which also included a a hardware & fuel store plus beer, wine & spirit supply depot, fell into difficult trading times. The business ceased, despite the best efforts of the Boland Family, and in 1937, closed its doors for trading and remained, thankfully, as a family home. The contents of the premises (intact) were purchased and lovingly repaired, restored and moved to its present location in Rathmines in1994. Rody Bolands strive to achieve the best standard of Food & Drinks to compliment the atmosphere and ambience of Irelands best example of a genuine old irsh bar & grocery...

Thursday night plans? Join us for our smartphone quiz, every Thursday at 9:30pm.Book your table and get your team ready....
07/10/2026

Thursday night plans? Join us for our smartphone quiz, every Thursday at 9:30pm.

Book your table and get your team ready.

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CHRISTMAS PARTY BOOKINGS ARE OPEN!Whether it’s the office crew, the team, a family get-together or just a gang looking f...
07/10/2026

CHRISTMAS PARTY BOOKINGS ARE OPEN!

Whether it’s the office crew, the team, a family get-together or just a gang looking for a proper Christmas night out — no party is too big or too small.

Great food, Great drinks & Service with a smile
Live music Friday, Saturday & Sunday

Get your Christmas party sorted before the diary fills up

https://www.rodybolands.com/christmasparties

20/09/2026

Only the best Guinness at Rody Boland’s Rathmines

20/09/2026

SUNDAY DOESN’T HAVE TO BE BORING.

Every Sunday at Rody Bolands
Live music from
🕖 7PM

Come for one. Stay for the craic.
Blame Monday tomorrow.

Every Sunday. 7PM

30/08/2026

Sunday again already?

If you feel like you missed out on all the craic at EP this weekend, don’t worry — we’ve got you covered.

Join us tonight from 7–9pm for Sunday Session at Rody Bolands.

Live music, cold pints and plenty of craic. Sure it’s Sunday
Out early home early 😉

16/07/2026

**SUPER SUNDAY IS HERE**
Get ready for an absolute blockbuster of a Sunday this July 19th. Whether you are here for the sport, the live tunes, or just some top-tier pub grub, we have got you covered from afternoon till late.

* 1:00 PM Kitchen opens! Fuel up early.
* 3:30 PM Galway v Limerick ( v )
* 6:00 PM Rake the Ashes live!
* 8:00 PM Argentina v Spain (World Cup Final action)
* All Day The Open Golf Championship (Final round drama)

* Walk-ins Welcome all day after 2:00 PM.
* Upstairs Open for extra space and good vibes.
* Food Served Right up until 9:00 PM.
Grab your mates, get down early to snag the best seats, and let’s make it a Sunday to remember.

If your Sunday plans don’t include Dublin 🆚 Kerry, a cold pint and a bit of a sing-song… you’re doing it wrong. 😏Dublin ...
11/07/2026

If your Sunday plans don’t include Dublin 🆚 Kerry, a cold pint and a bit of a sing-song… you’re doing it wrong. 😏

Dublin v Kerry – 3:30pm LIVE on the big screens
Rake the Ashes – 7–9pm
Food served all day
❄️ Air conditioning
Ice-cold pints
Frozen cocktails

Come for one … stay for six. 😉

Rathmines

20/06/2026

Heading to Croke Park for v this Sunday? 🏐

Make a day of it and join us afterwards for our legendary Sunday Sessions with at !

We’ve got:
Knockout GAA action on all screens
FIFA World Cup football throughout the day
Father’s Day celebrations
Food served all day
Live music from 7pm

The perfect way to finish a massive Sunday… it’s going to be EPIC!

07/06/2026

Summer Sunday sessions kick off a a slightly later time for next few months at 7-9pm

Looking for the perfect spot for your next celebration? 🍻🎉Whether it’s a birthday, engagement party, work night out, fam...
04/06/2026

Looking for the perfect spot for your next celebration? 🍻🎉
Whether it’s a birthday, engagement party, work night out, family gathering or just an excuse for a proper session — we’ve got you covered at Rody Bolands
✨ Private Upstairs Bar available for exclusive events
✨ Reserve an area downstairs in our main bar
✨ Great food, drinks, live atmosphere & plenty of craic
Big party or small gathering — we’ll help make it one to remember.
📞 Get in touch with the team or email [email protected] to book your date.

Address

12 Rathmines Road Upper, Rathmines Dublin D06 E1E8
Dublin
D06E1E8

Opening Hours

Tuesday 4pm - 11:30pm
Wednesday 4pm - 11:30pm
Thursday 4pm - 11:30pm
Friday 4pm - 12:30am
Saturday 2:30pm - 12:30am
Sunday 12:30pm - 11:30pm

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