Overview

McDaids is known amongst the locals as the Brendan Behan, in homage to one of Dublin's best known literary figures. It remains highly popular with both locals and tourists: those who have come in search of the real literary Dublin. As a result, however, McDaids is almost permanently packed, and is often also used for jazz sessions. The inside has high ceilings and the decor is composed of fine, period furniture. Come here to debate moral issues over a pint of draught Guinness.