For generations, Fitzgerald's has been the pub of choice for locals and visitors alike on Sandycove Road in Sandycove. It's the kind of place where the same faces return week after week, where the conversation flows as freely as the pints, and where everyone feels at home.

The pub is perfectly positioned for those coming to or from a swim in the sea. Just a three-minute walk from the Forty Foot, swimmers often pop in to warm up with a pint of well-kept Guinness after a dip in the Irish Sea. And for literature lovers, James Joyce's Martello Tower is just a five-minute walk away - the opening scenes of Ulysses famously take place nearby. We show the live sport on the big screen too - a great spot to watch a match.

Fitzgerald's is proud to be part of the Sandycove and Glasthule village community. No food, no frills - just good drink and good company. The focus is on what matters: conversation, companionship, and a proper pint. Looking ahead, we're excited to be adding accommodation above the pub, coming soon.

The bar counter at Fitzgerald's, with Guinness taps and worn wood
The snug - a quiet corner for a quiet pint
Fitzgerald's exterior on Sandycove Road, Sandycove

The Neighbourhood

Sandycove is one of Dublin's most sought-after seaside villages, and Fitzgerald's sits right in the middle of it.

Landmarks and sea

  • The Forty Foot - iconic open-water swimming spot, 3 min walk
  • Joyce's Martello Tower - James Joyce Museum, 5 min walk
  • Sandycove Beach - sheltered swimming and sunbathing
  • Dun Laoghaire Harbour - pier walks, ferries, 10 min walk
  • National Maritime Museum - 10 min walk

Eating nearby

  • Caviston's - fish restaurant and deli, Glasthule
  • Rasam - Indian kitchen, Glasthule
  • Daniels - restaurant and bar, Sandycove
  • Sandycove Yard - cafe and eatery, Sandycove
  • 64 Wine - wine bar and shop, Glasthule
  • Daata - Indian street food, Glasthule
  • Hatch - coffee and brunch, Sandycove
James Joyce's Martello Tower overlooking Sandycove
The Forty Foot swimming spot in Sandycove