Two Dublin pubs have been named among the finest in Europe by a renowned bar guide.

The European Bar Guide, which annually curates a list of the top 100 pubs and bars across the continent, has become a go-to resource for both tourists and locals seeking out the crème de la crème of European drinking spots.

The guide evaluates establishments based on five key factors: drink quality and selection; style and décor; character, atmosphere and local life; available amenities and events; and bang for your buck, culminating in an overall 'pub going factor' score. Earlier this month, the European Bar Guide unveiled its 2025 roundup of Europe's top 100 bars, with four pubs from Ireland making the prestigious list, including two from the capital.

Topping the charts in The European Bar Guide's latest annual roundup as the highest ranked Irish pub is John Kavanagh's 'The Gravediggers' in Dublin, securing the 14th spot as the best bar in Europe. Affectionately known as 'Heaven in Glasnevin', The Gravediggers has been around since 1833 and is widely regarded as offering the finest pint of Guinness in Dublin, reports the Irish Mirror.

This no-nonsense pub shuns music, TV, and even WiFi, making it a truly rare find nowadays. The European Bar Guide, awarding The Gravediggers an impressive 9.6 out of 10, says: "Spending time here is like stepping into a painting, the wash of colour and calm on a quiet afternoon as beguiling as its buzzy evening rhythm. Adored by the locals who know they live near one of the best pubs in Europe. Known, rightly so, for pouring a superb pint."

Nestled on South William Street, Grogan's has been a cherished haunt for pub enthusiasts in Dublin city centre for generations. A pub has stood on the site of Grogan's since 1899, and it has been a haven for writers and literary types since it became Grogan's in the 1970s.

This iconic watering hole is renowned for its unique Dublin pub atmosphere, relying solely on conversation and its offerings of pints and toasted sandwiches to draw in visitors. You won't find music (live or otherwise) or a TV here, and until recent years, the pub only accepted cash.

Tig Bhric, a storied pub and eatery set amidst the wild terrain of West Kerry Gaeltacht on the Dingle Peninsula, snagged the 28th spot. This beloved rural pub, in the hands of the same family since the 1890s, boasts an on-site brewery in the garden that crafts unique beers using its own water source.

The European Bar Guide awarded Tig Bhric an impressive 9.5 out of 10, praising it as "a small West Kerry brewery with cask beer in a wonderfully cosy pub with views of the peninsula".

Visitors to the historic pub can embark on a tour of the brewhouse with one of the brewers, witness the hands-on operation where everything from brewing to packaging happens, and then sample a fantastic range of craft beers in the traditional Tig Bhric brewpub, complete with an open feature fireplace.

Making it into the top 20 best bars in Europe is Dick Mack's in Dingle, which secured the 17th spot on the list of Europe's best bars. Situated on Green Street opposite the Church, Dick Mack's began as a bar and leather shop in 1899, and it continues to thrive today.

The MacDonnell family has owned the pub for four generations, and the legendary establishment is celebrated not just for its superb pints of Guinness but also for its eclectic interior.

Dick Mack's pub is a dream spot for whiskey lovers, with its stellar range of Irish whiskeys earning it plenty of praise. Those popping into Dick Mack's might also catch one of the legendary traditional Irish music sessions, which have seen a host of famous musicians play there, contributing to the pub's rich history.

Meanwhile, clinching the top spot for the fourth consecutive time on the overall list is La Fleur En Papier Doré/Het Goudblommeke in Brussels, hailed by the guide as "pub-going at its finest".

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