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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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

There’s a long standing tradition in Ireland that pubs would frequently double as boarding houses, hotels, and temporary accommodation for the wandering traveler. Although this isn’t necessarily as common as it used to be, there are still pubs that retain this function. There are also some instances where Airbnb has taken over this role and […]

For years and years in Dublin, rumours have persisted that a series of underground tunnels run along Dame Street, near Leinster House, O’Connell Street and various other areas of the city. These rumours are often difficult to verify unless major works are carried out upon buildings, extensive road works are carried out, or like in […]

The Barge The Barge on Charlemont Street overlooking the canal have a very nice traditional Irish Sunday Roast , complete with gravy, all the veg trimmings and their roast meat of the day. The Church The Church on Mary Street is a spectacular setting for a Sunday roast. Their food is well known as some […]

On these cold, harsh Irish Winter nights the traditional pub is a great hideaway from the weather. An added plus in some of these pubs is the existence of a magnificent open roaring fire to keep you warm. We’ve focused on several fire places in the first part of this article and listed all those […]

The Church The Church on Mary Street is one of the best bars in Dublin to dine. This bar welcomes people from around the world, including Americans every day of the year and as a result they’ve become a bit of a hub for other nationalities living in Dublin. They’ve put together a sumptuous sounding […]

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 […]

Over the last few years we’ve tried to pay as much detail as possible to the world around us. Or the pubs around us to be more accurate. Frequently it’s the small details of a bygone time that make for the most interesting features of a pub. There’s match strikes embedded into the walls, gas […]

There’s all sorts of nooks and hidden areas dotted around the pubs of Dublin. They’re nice little hideaways from the crowds and offer a small bit of privacy for you and your friends while also giving you the comforts of the pub. 57 The Headline ‘Snug’ The snug in 57 The Headline on Clanbrassil Street […]

This is a low effort article but we just want to give the people what they want. There’s also photos of dogs without pints, but they’re in the pub so that meets our criteria.

The snug is an integral part of Irish pub design. The feature dates back to the Victorian era when a private space was needed for those who did not want to be seen in a public bar. This included women, the clergy, and perhaps police. These days the small rooms function as a small private […]

Sitting close to a roaring fire So many Dublin pubs have fire places to cosy up beside. It’s just a matter of picking which one. 3 picks for us would be The Swan on Aungier Street which has loads of seating near it, The Lord Edward upstairs where the fire is the centre piece of […]

If you’re not familiar with this most Dublin of dishes, please allow us to educate you. Coddle is a traditional Dublin dish that incorporates slow cooking root vegetables and available meats. The ingredients include potatoes, onion, bacon, and sausages at the recipe’s most bare bones. The ingredients are combined in a pot and cooked low […]

We’re frequently tagged in videos related to pubs released by the RTE archives on their twitter account. They’re a brilliant snap shot into the past and give us rare examples of pub interiors going back to the 1960s. The videos are all hosted on the RTE site so we can’t embed them here, but we […]