The Tolka House

9a Glasnevin Hill,
Glasnevin,
Dublin 9.
Ireland.

tel: +353 1 837 1082

[email protected]

our website: https://tolkahouse.ie/

Welcome to The Tolka House – Established 1756

Tolka House, formerly The Bulls Head has been the main source of hospitality in the Glasnevin area since 1756. This fountain of allurement, once a hostelry, aquired its first licence in 1848, at the end of the Great Famine, under the ownership of Thomas White. An act of parliament in 1878 saw the National Botanic Gardens come under the patronage of the state who opened it up to the public. This was good news for Mary White’s tavern. The name Tolka House first seen above the this door in 1883 under the new ownership of H. Briscoe. By 1901 Tolka House was under the care of the Ryan brothers. The electric tram then brought much business to Tolka House and The Botanic Gardens with its regular service from Nelson’s Pillar. The tradtitional ethos has been retained in Tolka House as you now find yourself surrounded by raised levels and cosy corners. – “On your way out listen to the gentle murmuring of the Tolka flowing sweetly beside the premises. Inside, the waters of the Tolka House continue to flow just as sweetly.”

What’s On At The Tolka House

Thursday 1st June

Paul Watchorn … live Thursday session … from 9pm

Friday 2nd June

Back To The 80’s & 90’s … live 80’s and 90’s DJ every Friday … from 9.30pm

Saturday 3rd June

The Algorhythms … live music and craic … from 10.30pm
Chris Lucas … live music and craic in the bar … from 10.30pm

Sunday 4th June

Strolling Homes … live Rolling Stones tribute act … from 10.30pm
John Graham … live music and craic in the bar … from 7pm

Thursday 8th June

Paul Watchorn … live Thursday session … from 9pm

Friday 9th June

Back To The 80’s & 90’s … live 80’s and 90’s DJ every Friday … from 9.30pm

Saturday 10th June

The Myles High Club … live music and craic … from 10.30pm
Ian Byrne … live music and craic in the bar … from 10.30pm

Sunday 11th June

John Graham … live music and craic in the bar … from 7pm

Thursday 15th June

Paul Watchorn … live Thursday session … from 9pm

Friday 16th June

Back To The 80’s & 90’s … live 80’s and 90’s DJ every Friday … from 9.30pm

Saturday 17th June

Sharp Shooter … live music and craic … from 10.30pm
Donal Kirk Solo … live music and craic in the bar … from 10.30pm

Sunday 18th June

John Graham … live music and craic in the bar … from 7pm

Thursday 22nd June

Paul Watchorn … live Thursday session … from 9pm

Friday 23rd June

Back To The 80’s & 90’s … live 80’s and 90’s DJ every Friday … from 9.30pm

Saturday 24th June

Still At The Music … live music and craic … from 10.30pm
Alex King … live music and craic in the bar … from 10.30pm

Sunday 25th June

John Graham … live music and craic in the bar … from 7pm

Thursday 29th June

Paul Watchorn … live Thursday session … from 9pm

Friday 30th June

Special Brew … live Ska tribute act … from 10.30pm

Saturday 1st July

Donal Kirk Band … live music and craic … from 10.30pm
Ian Byrne … live music and craic in the bar … from 10.30pm

June at The Tolka House