Who is Sally?
Sally Mac’s is a personification of Irish spirit: warm, witty, welcoming and full of fun.
She is the energy of a great Irish pub, the feeling of being brought in, looked after, entertained and sent back out into the world a little lighter than when you arrived.
She is the welcome at the door.
The warmth of the room.
The laugh that travels from one table to the next.
The story that gets better with every telling.
Sally Mac’s is not just a name above the door.
It is a feeling people come in for, and the feeling they leave with.
The History
Some places have history. Others have stories. We like to think we've always had both.
For more than 200 years, this corner of Baggot Street has welcomed the people of Dublin. Built in 1820, our home began as an elegant Georgian house.
In 1862, Thomas R. Maher was a wine, wholesale tea and spirit merchant, making him the earliest known trader in the building. More than 160 years later, we're proud to continue the tradition of great hospitality that has always belonged to this corner of Dublin.
Today, that story belongs to Sally Mac’s.
Here, you'll find perfectly poured pints, honest Irish food, familiar faces and new friends. A place where conversations linger, celebrations happen naturally, and everyone leaves with a story worth sharing.
Welcome to Sally Mac's. Pull up a chair. Stay for one... and don't be surprised if it turns into three.
The Story Behind our Mural
This unique rugby mural was painted in the 1960s by Owen Walsh (1933–2002), one of Ireland's most distinctive modern artists. Walsh lived on Lower Baggot Street for over 40 years and was a familiar face in the local pub.
A lifelong rugby fan and celebrated painter, Walsh was known for his bold use of colour and his place at the heart of Dublin's famous "Baggotonia" artistic community.
Local legend has it that he painted the mural on Good Friday, when pubs were legally closed, and was paid not in cash but in whiskey. Whether fact or folklore, the story has become part of the mural's charm.
Hidden for decades before being rediscovered during renovations in 2022, the mural remains a rare piece of Dublin's sporting and artistic heritage.
FAQs
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Open 7 Days a Week. Monday - Sunday 12pm - late.
Food served until 9pm
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You can reach us at sallymacsdublin@gmail.com
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Yes, we take group bookings. Email sallymacsdublin@gmail.com. We have a private space, ‘The Writer’s Room’, available to book for your next event.
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You can find us at 43 Lower Baggot Street, Dublin 2, D02 YC83
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43 Baggot Street Lower,
Dublin 2, D02 YC83