McCafferty’s at The Barge

McCafferty’s at The Barge is a three-floor traditional Irish pub and live music venue situated on the Grand Canal at Charlemont Street in the Ranelagh district of Dublin. The venue occupies a contemporary, recently refurbished building with three bars spread across three levels, offering a mix of bar seating and lounge-style areas. A canal-side outdoor terrace provides additional seating during warmer months. The venue is part of the wider McCafferty’s group of traditional Irish pubs.

The Barge operates as a sports bar and live music venue, with performances scheduled seven nights a week. The food offering covers all-day dining, an express lunch menu, a street food menu, and a bar snack menu. Multiple areas are available to accommodate different group sizes, including a first-floor bar space that can be reserved exclusively for private functions.

Contacts and location

Phone: +353 1 475 1869
Email: thebarge@mccaffertysbars.com
Address: 42 Charlemont Street, Ranelagh, Dublin 2 (See on Google Maps)

Capacity and layout

Total capacity: [To be confirmed]
Maximum group size: [To be confirmed]
Maximum group size seated: [To be confirmed]
Outdoor seating: [To be confirmed]
Private dining/Group rooms: 1
Private Room 1: [To be confirmed] seats
Wheelchair accessible: [To be confirmed]
Accessible restrooms: [To be confirmed]

Cuisine and dining

Cuisine type: Irish pub food / Gastropub
Group menus available: [To be confirmed]

Dietary accommodations: 
Vegetarian options

Event suitability

Corporate dinners
Incentive travel groups
Team building events
Private celebrations
Networking events
Birthday parties
Tour groups
Sports viewing events
Live music evenings

Notes and limitations

Live music performances scheduled 7 nights per week
First-floor bar available for private hire
Coaches can drop off at Charlemont Street; canal-side access on foot