Reviews of The Merry Cobbler
78 The Merry Cobbler, D04W6H7 Dublin, Ireland

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Reviewed: 8 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewEveryone working there was very kind and helpful, including the manager who addressed concerns we had. The food in the restaurant was also tasty, and the location was very convenient.
I was disappointed that we were crammed into the smallest room and given no tea even though we were the only guests the first night.
Reviewed: 7 September 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewFrankly I loved it. Room was sparkling clean, nice bathroom, and a matress I wanted to put under my arm and take home with me
The only downside was staying there the night of a big football match on a Saturday. I would definitely stay here again, just not on a weekend.
Reviewed: 1 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe pub is great and the food was fabulous at a good price. However, the room and bathroom were ridiculously small. Also don't be fooled when the pub advertises wifi - it isn't available either in the room or in the bar. I asked for staff help with it and they admitted "...the wifi isn't the best!". We needed urgent access to the Internet but it wasn't available.
See above comments.
Thank you for your feedback. You stayed in our economy room which is priced to reflect the smaller size. Larger rooms are available. Service providers are working on laying new cables in the area to improve WiFi. Unfortunately not much more we can do but report a fault in the area when it goes down.
Thank you for your feedback. You stayed in our economy room which is priced to reflect the smaller size. Larger rooms are available. Service providers are working on laying new cables in the area to improve WiFi. Unfortunately not much mo… Show more
Reviewed: 1 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewIt was a bit noisy until 12:30 on the weekend, but that was to be expected :)
Reviewed: 30 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewOlde world charm with modernised facilities.
Probably the stairs but you got used to them
Reviewed: 29 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe staff were really helpful. We booked last minute and had our 1 year old daughter with us. They were really accommodating, helpful, and friendly. The room was lovely and clean and fit all 3 of us comfortably. The room was quiet and the local area was really interesting with very friendly locals. We would definitely stay here again
Reviewed: 28 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewGood location if going to the 3 Arena. The room is nice, comfortable bed, good shower, albeit small. Staff downstairs in the pub were very nice. Nice pub.
Reviewed: 27 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 25 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewClean room Good shower It was convenient to have a bar and to be able to eat on the premises
Too Noisy - I requested a quiet room but was put in a room directly above the noisy bar and the main entrance into the bar, so had to put on headphones to get some sleep. I was then woken by someone power washing the pavement under my room window at 01.30 AM! Poor coffee/tea facilities in room Bathroom very small No information offered on arrival about the area, transport, no information about parking and when restaurant closes etc.
Reviewed: 25 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 25 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 24 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe best place to stay in Dublin! Excellent relaxed atmosphere. Warm friendly and helpful staff. Overall just a really really nice place to stay, eat and drink!! The full package. Would definitely recommend to others and will be staying again for sure!! Free and easy parking an absolute bonus!
Reviewed: 24 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified review- Excellent location. The neighborhood seemed nice. The property is a short walk from the Aviva Stadium (5 mins) and 3Arena (15 mins). The C1 and C2 buses which stop directly outside the property will bring you to Heuston Station in about 30 minutes. - The staff were very friendly. After checking-in, they took the time to carefully explain how to enter and exit the property, depending on the time of day. Little things, like pointing out where the access code is and recommending I take a picture so I don't forget it, showed a great attention to detail. - The bedroom and bathroom were both very clean. The bed was comfortable, and the window opened fully to let fresh air in.
- To echo other reviews, the shower door is somewhat difficult to open from the inside. A short, sharp pull of the handle will do the trick, but it might concern some who don't figure it out right away.
Reviewed: 22 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe place was nice, and the staff was extremely supportive as my husband had reacent surgery he needed to rest longer. Staff offered us space to stay until the room was ready. Excellent connection for city centre bus across the road, easy walk also with plenty of nice scenery. The food was very good.
Everything was good
Reviewed: 18 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewVery well run and great staff. Staying to attend a wedding near by - brilliant decision. Will be back again
Room was perfectly described but even still, it was smaller than I expected - no room for bedside tables (for water / charger/ phone etc), so deducted a point but the price, location etc was all wonderful - will definitely stay again.
Reviewed: 17 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewEverything was great we will be back staff very helpful and friendly and everywhere was spotlessly clean
Nothing
Reviewed: 14 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe place was spotless
Room was small
Reviewed: 12 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewVery quite area, staff friendly and helpful, parking available
Nothing
Reviewed: 11 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewGood location, free onsite parking, friendly staff and good food.
If a breakfast option was available.
Reviewed: 11 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewWe really enjoyed our stay here. The hotel was very quiet and clean, and the staff- very helpful, understanding and supportive. Special thanks to the owner of the pub Merry Cobbler (sorry, I did not ask his name) for welcoming us so early before the official check- in time. Especially, we enjoyed the feeling of being independent.
Reviewed: 11 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewNice clean room, good bar food , lovely staff
Room was small with very untidy area on view when you opened the window ! No breakfast available.
Reviewed: 30 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 22 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe staff were lovely, the room was lovely and the food was delicious. Also a great selection of beers on offer.
Nothing
Reviewed: 19 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewNice spot nice location
Room was tiny. Very small double bed. No table or tea coffee making area