Here’s something we never noticed before. On the side entrance of The Bleeding Horse on Camden street there is a slab of stone that looks rather like a tomb stone laid flat. On it there is some engraving. The stone reads ‘Two horsemen rode to the… Bleeding Horse Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu The […]
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A new 3 part series on the evolution and social importance of the Dublin pub will begin this Tuesday evening 6th November on Near FM. This should prove to be a must listen for anyone with an interest in the history of the Dublin pub. The Dublin public house is that most enduring and […]
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Above the bustling pedestrian walkway of Dame Lane (which we think is one of the best concentrations of pubs in the city) is a spacious and open room for rent that would be a superb location for anyone’s Christmas party. It’s laid back, it’s comfy, and it opens late. We’re talking of course about […]
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Prominently jutting out onto Baggot Street with a wooden facade is the famous pub Doheny and Nesbitt, named after its former proprietors. It’s one of the 16 remaining Victorian era pubs of Dublin and it retains all the character that it is so well loved and well known for. How about then, renting an […]
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Being one of the oldest (est 1798) and well known pubs in the county of Dublin, we asked Johnnie Fox’s if they had any spooky or macabre stories about the pub for the month that’s in it. They got back to us with a story that’s not exactly macabre, but reasonably spooky. It also […]
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It’s that time of year again where someone in the office is tasked with finding a great location for the Christmas party. Somewhere with a big of comfort, a large enough space, a late license, a place to dance, finger food or sit down meals, and a few premium spirits and cocktails. One spot […]
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This past week saw two milestones achieved by 2 Dublin barmen in 2 different parts of the city. Pat Dempsey of Slatterys pub in Beggars Bush was honoured as Ireland’s best bar person at the Irish Pubs Global Awards in Galway, and Val Burke of The Long Hall pub on George’s Street marked 40 […]
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It’s just beginning to get cold in Dublin and that means searching out a few ‘Winter Warmers’ to give you a bit of comfort during the colder months. Here’s a few good options for pubs serving up a traditional Irish Stew. The Bankers Downstairs in The Bankers is one of those places […]
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The Dublin Fringe festival kicks off this September and there are loads and loads of amazingly inventive, creative, and entertaining shows to see from September 8th to 23rd. We’ve put together a few options that might be of interest to the Publin audience. We’ve paired several shows worth seeing with some local pubs where you […]
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Devitts on Camden Street have been going from strength to strength since their redesign a few years back. The pub has retained its traditional roots while updating the design of the bar. Johnnie Foxes is well known as ‘Ireland’s highest pub’, and has a loyal following at home and abroad. The bar of the […]
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Ryan’s of Parkgate Street is one of Dublin’s most celebrated pubs. The interior is an exceptional example of a Victorian era pub with an ornate bar, the oldest two faced clock in the country, and 2 fine snugs that reflect the design of the time. The pub isn’t just a good spot for pints in […]
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Here’s hoping that the Dubs will make it 4 in a row and what better way to celebrate with a few tunes in a Dublin pub. There’s a number of pubs around the city who will be alive with atmosphere after the match. We also have a list of pubs around the city who are […]
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There’s one pub in Dublin that, through the course of the years of Dubs dominance in Gaelic Football, has become synonymous with All Ireland Final day. Or rather, with the day after All Ireland Final Day. The Boars Head on Capel Street is run by Cavan man Hugh Hourican and his wife Anne since […]
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In Belgium when you have a selection of beers in front of you and you’re a little bit peckish, you get a charcuterie board to snack on between a few of you. On the board will be a selection of different cured sausage meats thinly sliced, as well as a selection of cheeses, breads, pesto’s, […]
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As pubs undergo renovations and upgrades, more of them are making it easier for people to charge their phones. A number of them have added in multiple USB charging ports into the walls. Here’s a list of pubs that make it easy to charge your phone as you enjoy your pint. The Bankers […]
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If you’re looking to plan a party in the area of Baggot Street or the canal, then you should check out the function room upstairs in The 51 Bar on Haddington Road. The pub is well known as a place to watch sports and to go for food and drink on the […]
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