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Dublin pubs opening for the rugby World Cup.

Ireland go into the rugby World Cup in Japan in high spirits and with the support of the nation behind them. Unfortunately for us a lot of Ireland’s pool games are early morning. Fortunately for us several Dublin pubs will be opening early for breakfast to show the games so you can still watch them […]

Devitts had a special ‘5 in a row’ Guinness pint glass made up for the historic occasion.

Devitts on Camden Street has always been a big destination for GAA fans who want to watch a match or who come over from the Northside after watching a match in Croker. Knowing their audience, they got a special ‘5 in a row’ pint glass made up. Pints taste extra special out of a chalice […]

The Church say ‘Welcome to the Northside’ with a big U2 night for fans.

The Church might be the best known pub in Dublin for U2 fans where the band never actually played. For years now before U2 concerts the bar has been putting on big day long festival like affairs hyping fans up for blockbuster gigs in Croke Park. Now, they’re having a night removed from a U2 […]

8 Dublin pubs showing the NFL this season.

For a good few years now viewership and interest in NFL in Dublin has been on the up. Some pubs started to dip their toes in showing the games and they’ve stuck with it as the fans prove more than fair weather. Here’s a few places around the city where you can find some or […]

The Sackville Lounge has reopened.

Its the best news stout drinkers and fans of small traditional pubs will have heard all year. The Sackville Lounge off O’Connell Street has reopened under new management. The pub opened it’s door midway through the last week of August and word has been filtering around the city ever since. Before it closed in January […]

The Penthouse in Doyles Corner Phibsboro is a deadly place for a small party.

Doyles Corner in Phibsboro underwent a huge renovation last year, returning to its former glory and making it one of the best new or reopened bars in the city. The pub boasts several floors and bars, each with different designs and capabilities for parties, food, or just a few drinks. We wanted to highlight in […]

Celebrating 25 years at The Boars Head

25 years ago last week The Boars Head opened it’s doors under new owners, Hugh and Ann Hourican. In that time many famous faces passed through the doors, enjoying the friendship of Hugh and Ann, as well as a few pints. It’s as well loved by some of the biggest names in Irish sport as […]

Gin drinkers, there’s a gin fair on this weekend.

Irish gin has exploded in popularity in recent years both in terms of new distilleries and the number of people seeking out new products and flavours. 57 The Headline have been one of the pubs who have reacted to this demand and stocked one of the best gin selections in the city on their shelves. […]

7 Dublin pubs for great seafood

As an island nation we’re able to serve up some of the best quality and freshest seafood in Europe. You might not see it on the menu as often as you might like, but there are several pubs that put seafood front and centre on their menu and show just how delicious it can be. […]

11 Pubs to watch the new Premier League season

There’s no shortage of TV screens in pubs around Dublin, but we’ve narrowed down the field a little bit and concentrated on a few pubs that wouldn’t be considered out and out sports bars. Just for fun. We’ll have another list of excellent sports bars in the city very soon. As always, let us know […]

5 Dublin pubs owned by Irish rugby players

A number of Irish sportsmen have, over the years, entered the pub business following their retirement from their chosen sport. From boxer Dan Donnelly running Fallons Capstan Bar in The Coombe in the early 1800s to rugby player Trevor Brennan’s ‘De Danu’ in Toulouse there has been a strong tradition of competitors owning pubs in […]

6 inventive ideas for a work night out.

Naturally, with this being Publin.ie, we’re going to suggest a few options that involve the pub or alcohol based events for your work night out. Make Your Own Beer! (And have a tipple while you do it) The Artisan Brew Academy on Thomas Street offer a really inventive group activity in the form of making […]

The beer bazaar returns to 57 The Headline

After a wildly successful first outing, the beer bazaar in 57 The Headline returns for a second time. Basically, it’s a small craft beer fstival located upstairs in 57 The Headline on Clanbrassil Street. In a pub renowned for selling the best of Irish produce, several local Irish breweries are coming to set up stalls […]

Barber Bar Bru Boot Beer has Best Booze Barter.

Try saying that headline fast 5 times in a row. We’ve seen some inventive drink receptacles in our time doing Publin; Watering cans, jam jars, and flower pots. Now The barbers Bar in Grangegorman have their own new way of drinking a beer, from a glass boot. The phrase “single plum, floating in perfume, served […]

BBQ’s in Dublin pubs. Here’s where you can have an outdoor feast

There’s several pubs in Dublin that can offer you a real outdoor BBQ experience for your work party, birthday, or general gathering. There’s no better way to enjoy the summer than in a Dublin pub with a bit of grilled food. The Church The Church have a brilliant beer garden that gets loads of sun. […]

Pubs for GAA fans during and after the game in Dublin.

We’ll do our best to keep everyone happy with this list, but pubs and the GAA can be a contentious issue! There’s always backlash as to why certain pubs haven’t made the list. Suffice to say, as always, we take suggestions for which pubs should also be included in this list, so let us know […]