Came across this little bar on Thursday night and the live music totally made it. Band was class, proper atmosphere without being too packed. Drinks were grand too, nothing fancy but decent prices. Only thing is it gets a bit loud near the stage, but that&#39;s kinda expected. Would pop back in if I&#39;m in the area again.

Lovely little spot, fire was going when we walked in and it made the whole place feel so snug. Guinness was spot on too. Proper local vibe.

The chicken katsu was a letdown &mdash; two small tenders with rice for nearly 20 euros. Staff handled it well though, swapped it for fish and chips without fuss. That was solid. Stick to the classics here.

Went for the wine list, stayed for the charcuterie board. Carlos knows his stuff, poured me something I&rsquo;d never have picked myself. Food&rsquo;s simple but it works. Didn&rsquo;t need the jazz to enjoy it, but it didn&rsquo;t hurt.

Stopped in for a drink and to catch the rugby. Place was buzzing, good mix of locals and tourists. Managed to watch the match without shouting over everyone, which I appreciated. Felt like a proper local bar. Only thing, took a wee while to get served at the bar, but the staff were friendly enough.

No. 9 of Bars in Dublin

The staff at Bar 1661 are truly passionate about their craft. They take the time to explain the cocktails and ensure you have a fantastic experience.

No. 3 of Bars in Dublin

The big chicken wings here are proper good. I&#39;d go back just for those. &euro;22.80 for the wings and two diet cokes felt fair enough. Staff were sound, didn&#39;t rush us at all. Only thing is the seats are a bit hard after a while, but sure that&#39;s minor when the food&#39;s that tasty.

If you&#39;re looking for a chill vibe with good drinks, this is the place to be. The onion rings and wings are particularly tasty!

The food in Hera was lovely, and our waitress was fab. But the Juno bar service is painfully slow. We waited a good 15 minutes just to get a drink. The ingredients in the dishes tasted really fresh though, which I appreciated. Just wish the bar staff could keep up with the restaurant.

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