This is a list of pubs that we have found to be advertising the fact that they’re open on Christmas Eve. We’ve only included those pubs that we can confirm through social media and otehr direct means. It’s not a complete list and we’ll be updating it as we go along. If you know of […]
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If you’re looking for a late Christmas gift for someone who likes to go out and enjoy themselves, then gift vouchers are a really good idea. Gifts that double as experiences have the added benefit of providing excitement when given and once again when they’re used. It gives them the option of using their gift […]
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The Hairy Lemon The Hairy Lemon is a stone’s throw away from the main shopping hub of Grafton Street. Drop in for a bite to eat and a drink in one of the many cosy areas. The snug area to the front of the pub is a favourite of ours to sit in with a […]
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Back by popular demand! Publin Pub Crawl is very happy to present ‘Philo’s Old Town Pub Crawl’! We will explore Phil Lynott’s life, music, and his connection with Dublin through the pubs that he used to visit. On the 4th January 2020, we’ll be starting at 3pm and finishing around 6pm, just in time for […]
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The craft beer revolution in Ireland is in full swing. Most pubs have some degree of selection on tap and in bottle, but a few pubs go that extra mile further and have become specialists in Irish and international craft beer selections. These pubs cater to the tastes of customers who are constantly looking to […]
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There’s a few pubs in the city that have installed old post boxes as decorative items and sometimes they’ll even post any of the cards placed within it, but Toner’s on Baggot Street must surely be the first pub to have a post box sanctioned by An Post installed in the pub. Guinness Ireland have […]
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Dublin pubs are at times at the forefront of supporting community initiatives when it comes to sports and being a venue for local meetings. They’re also very decent and giving when it comes to charity and fundraising. We’ve come across three campaigns that are worth noting and supporting this Christmas season. 57 The Headline are […]
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Going through any archive related to Dublin pubs, you begin to realise that there are a huge amount of buildings around the city that were once used as pubs at one time or another, only to be refurbished and changed to suit another use. The reverse is also quite true, with many of today’s Dublin […]
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Whether you’re looking for a stocking filler or a big present they’ll never forget, Dublin pubs provide inspiration that makes Christmas shopping that little bit easier. There’s loads of talented artists and designers around the city creating artwork of your favourite pub for you to display on the wall. Of course there’s also experiences and […]
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Even the most knowledgeable pub lover needs a bit of help finding somewhere overlooked or off the beaten track when looking for a new pub to try out. We’ve picked 6 pubs that we feel might get overlooked or aren’t as widely known as they deserve to be that merit your attention and a visit. […]
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Three Castle’s Burning is a new Dublin history podcast from historian Donal Fallon. Donal might be known to you for his several books, public talks, walking tours, or his work on the Come Here To Me blog. Donal’s focus is primarily upon the social history of Dublin and its inhabitants. The first episode of the […]
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There’s no shortage of excellent live music in Dublin pubs, from the traditional end of the spectrum to original artists, and excellent cover bands. There’s also a good deal of pubs with Dj’s and carefully selected playlists. We thought we’d give you a few suggestions on pubs to visit if your tastes are a little […]
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Listen, we’re big fans of the humble Irish crisp. The homeliness of the cheese and onion, the vibrant dance across the tongue of salt and vinegar, and the saltiness of the scampi fry. But, sometimes 6 packs of black manhattan are just not going to do the job of keeping you snackily satisfied over a […]
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As it’s Black Friday, a newly birthed festival of shopping that is mainly to the benefit of larger commercial operations like amazon, we decided to take a look at a few pubs around the city who take pride in shopping local and ordering from other small businesses operating in the food and drinks trade. In […]
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Cheese puns are the lowest form of humour. They’re also very easy to come up with. Hence, the headline. Read on if you can camembert some more. Some of them may not have previously ocurd to you. One thing we can all a-gruyere upon is that it’s one of the tastiest snacks you can get […]
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You may remember an excellent book from a few years ago that chronicled the history of the Irish pub named ‘Have ye no homes to go to?‘. It tells the story from the earliest origins of Irish brewing and distilling, to the foundation of licensing laws, right up to the present day and the pubs […]
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