The Auld Dubliner is one of the most reliably authentic traditional music pubs in the Temple Bar area, which — given the neighbourhood's reputation for tourist traps — is worth noting. Nightly trad sessions draw a mixed crowd of locals and visitors, and the warm wooden interior and multiple levels make it comfortable even when busy.
Unlike some neighbouring venues, the music here tends to be played by serious musicians rather than performers going through the motions. Arrive before 9pm on weekends to get a seat.