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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It’s not so long ago that the pizza offering in some pubs was a pre-made pizza in a toaster oven. Don’t get us wrong, we were glad they existed! It was a step up, or perhaps a step sideways from some of the food offerings in some places. These days, Dublin pubs are taking their […]
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The humble pub quiz can be one of the most enjoyable ways to spend an evening in a pub. A group of 4 friends pitting their knowledge against a few strangers. We’re trying to put together a comprehensive list of all the quizzes happening regularly in Dublin. If you know of any more that should […]
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The Bridge 1859 will likely be familiar to you if you’ve attended a rugby match in the RDS. Stopping in for a pint ahead of a Leinster game has become a bit of a ritual for fans since Leinster and Ireland players Jamie Heaslip, Rob and Dave Kearney, and Sean O’Brien took over the bar […]
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This is one of those articles that might be listed under ‘things that are only of interest to Mr. Publin’. But we’ll press on anyway. It might be the most difficult pub quiz question about Dublin pubs, but that’s why you’re here and reading. How many Swan (as in the bird) icons appear both inside […]
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Irish whiskey is undergoing somewhat of a rebirth at the moment with exports of the spirit going up year on year. Here at home it’s equally popular and Dublin’s pubs are throwing their weight behind it, proving that they’re one of the best industries in terms of supporting local producers. We’ve picked just a few […]
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Frank Ryan’s on Queen street is an eccentric spot, decorated in hundreds of trinkets, and may possibly be the darkest pub in the country. Needless to say, we love it. It used to be the case that the most you could hope for in terms of a food offering here was a toastie. Don’t get […]
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The phenomenon of the Guinness rater likely took off before 2019, but that was the year where it took full flight. Several social media accounts search the city and country looking for a pint so creamy and flawless that it would be hard to match. In other words, the ideal pint of Guinness. If you’re […]
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Pubs have been taking the culinary initiative in many ways, from sustainably sourced fish for fish and chips, offering good quality and locally sourced produce, and also more and more vegan offerings. It can be hard to find vegan options around the city, so we’re trying to make a little bit easier. As with all […]
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To some it might be the most boring part of any building, a feature to be ignored and intentionally overlooked. But where some see monotony, others see decoration and design. Over the years of writing Publin we’ve occasionally posted a photo or 2 of pub ceilings, but on their own they don’t spark fascination. But […]
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The lead up to Christmas is always a good time for new pubs to open. There’s the opportunity to get people in through the door and to get the tills ticking over as soon as you begin trading. That means there’s lots of new pubs for us to make our way through over the course […]
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This past weekend saw the anniversary of the death of one of Ireland’s biggest musical icons, Phil Lynnott. Before gaining international fame and notoriety, Philo was well known around the city of Dublin and specifically in its pubs. Some pubs have a clear association with Philo, including Bruxelles on Harry Street who have a statue […]
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The Bank on College Green is a bar and restaurant that really captures the attention. The exter
Last week we asked for some suggestions for strange or interestingly named pubs of Dublin's past. T
JW Sweetman JW Sweetman on Burgh Quay is a huge bar with ample seating, great views of the L
One4All vouchers are handy gifts for Christmas and there's a lot of businesses that give them o
The 6 Nations kicks off in early February and people are already booking tables for crucial games.
