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Here’s to the barmen! 2 men celebrating a combined 70 years in the trade.

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 […]

10 pubs to get the perfect traditional Irish stew in Dublin

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 […]

A Play and a Pint: 6 shows to see in the Dublin Fringe and where to have a drink before/after

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 […]

Devitts and Johnnie Foxes win ‘People’s Choice’ Awards at the bar of the year awards.

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 […]

Does Ryan’s Parkgate Street have one of the best Irish menu’s in Dublin?

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 […]

Pubs with live music after the All Ireland final

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 […]

The Boars Head are gearing up for All Ireland Final weekend and….the return of Sam?

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 […]

9 pubs to get a Charcuterie Board in Dublin

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, […]

Pubs with USB charging ports

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 […]

A place for a party: The 51 Bar function room

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 […]

Wedding and engagement party venues in Dublin pubs

From the chic and modern to the rustic and traditional, Dublin pubs have a lot to offer anyone who’s looking for a venue to host their wedding or engagement party. Full dinners, finger food, and choices of drinks are all now standard in some pubs around the city, making them as attractive an option as […]

12 areas for cosy pints for small groups in Dublin pubs.

Often times you find yourself and a group of friends meeting up for pints for not so big occasions. It can be hard to find somewhere for smaller groups that feels right for the size of your group. One table isn’t enough and 2 feels like you’re too spread out. There’s a few pubs in […]

8 great Steak meal deals in Dublin pubs

Ned O’Sheas- Wednesday Wednesday is steak night in Ned O’Shea’s on Lower Bridge Street. From 4-7pm you get a complimentary glass of local beer with your steak. Menu. The Hill- Monday and Tuesday The Hill in Ranelagh have a superb steak deal on Mondays and Tuesdays, where they offer a […]

Here’s some Vegan food options in Dublin pubs

Veganism seems to becoming a more popular diet in Ireland and that is beginning to be reflected in some of the cities pubs. Here’s a few pubs who have some good options for vegans who want to eat out and know in advance that there’s something there for them. As with all of our lists, […]

12 Dublin pubs with interesting past lives

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 […]

There’s a new music and storytelling night in The Celt on Talbot Street

The Celt on Talbot Street has always had a reputation as a great place to go for locals and people visiting the city looking for some food, drinks and musical entertainment. They’ve stepped up their entertainment offering by starting a new ‘Celtic Céilí Féasta’ , an evening of Irish storytelling, fine food, music, and […]