With the 6 Nations on the way and people looking for pubs with rugby pedigree to park themselves in front of a TV, we though it was only fitting that we show you this profile of Sean Lynch, a publican who not only owned a pub while playing international rugby, but operated it too. Today […]
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There’s plenty of pubs showing the 6 Nations on their screens for the next few weeks, but there’s some offering the complete Irish pub experience over the course of the day. That means a great atmosphere to watch Ireland take on their opponents and then following the match a bit of live music, mostly of […]
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We frequently get emails from people looking for large function rooms to hold parties, pub quizzes, charity events, and work parties. One such room that has always been on our radar for being centrally located, having plenty of seating, and ticking boxes for food and drinks is upstairs in The 51 Bar. The room is […]
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Wings, whether they be spicy, BBQ, or sweet chilli have become a staple food of the Irish pub menu. They’re a fast and filling option that go well with a pint. There’s even a stalk of celery thrown in to pretend you’re getting some greenery with your meat. We’ve found several pubs who celebrate ‘Wings […]
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It’s not just the pints that draw people into a pub these days and a full day of sports requires a full belly to go with it. We’ve picked out some great spots dotted around the south of the city to get a good feed and watch the 6 Nations action. For those looking for […]
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There are some things on my Dublin bucket list that I’ve been ticking off for a while now, including walks along the coast, various ‘tourist’ activities, and sights of historical interest. For now, a night in a room in the Shelbourne Hotel will remain unticked, but a drink in the Horse Shoe Bar can now […]
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We dropped by the Thomas Moore during the day to try out their Irish coffee, but low and behold the snug was free. And when a snug is free you have to occupy it. The pub opened late in 2019 and was busy from the off. One of the best aspects of this redesign in […]
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Since the 1940’s the Irish Coffee has been a staple of Irish pubs and bars here and abroad. It’s a winter warmer that keeps you toasty and perks you up (so long as you don’t go mad on them). A shot of whiskey, a spoon of sugar, some rich roast coffee, and a head of […]
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In recent years pubs have become more inventive with the in-house marketing. One example of this is the humble beer mat. Once used to slop up spills and level wobbly tables, it’s now being put to a double use of being a postcard that you can write on and send wherever you like as a […]
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Pubs aren’t just for the evening time you know. Sometimes a seat in a pub can be a haven from the outside world when you’re on a break for lunch or just ambling around town. Sit down, read a paper and enjoy a bit of cheese stretching between two slices of hearty bread. Of course […]
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One element of design that can help to put a date on how long a pub has been open is the mirrors that hang on it’s walls. There are mirrors in pubs that are 100 years and over old, making them extremely valuable and rare. Often times these are old advertisements for whiskey brands, some […]
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The Bank on College Green is a bar and restaurant that really captures the attention. The exterior is an imposing building on a street of imposing buildings. Inside is a spectacular cathedral of stained glass, marble pillars, and mosaic tiled floors. The building dates back to 1892 when it was constructed as a bank. These […]
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Last week we asked for some suggestions for strange or interestingly named pubs of Dublin’s past. This is just a small selection of some of the suggestions and others that we’ve come across over the years. The Ouzel Galley Before the Ouzel Galley was a pub, it was a boat that set sail from Ringsend […]
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JW Sweetman JW Sweetman on Burgh Quay is a huge bar with ample seating, great views of the Liffey and of the TV screens that show all big sporting events. They have specials such as a pulled pork bap with a pint of Sweetman’s beer (brewed on site) for €12 or a bowl of buffalo […]
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One4All vouchers are handy gifts for Christmas and there’s a lot of businesses that give them out as bonuses. The only thing is figuring out where and when to use them. Luckily there’s several pubs and bars that accept One4All vouchers where you can go for a drink or a meal. Doyle’s Corner A neighbourhood […]
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The 6 Nations kicks off in early February and people are already booking tables for crucial games. There’s few atmospheres that can beat the inside of an Irish pub when we’re competing (and have a chance of winning!), so pick a pub and settle in. The Barbers The Barbers in Grangegorman is a cool small […]
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