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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 […]

So, you’re looking for a party room for a group of around 20-60 people? You want somewhere that people will feel comfortable and will fill the space well without it feeling empty. Here’s a number of good options for you. Please note that some of the rooms will have a fire fee attached to them […]

Dublin pubs like to celebrate famous or well known patrons that have graced the doors of the pub. Some for their talent in music, some in sports, and others for their contribution to the industry as a whole. We’ve collected a small sample of statues and busts on display in Dublin pubs. As always, if […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

57 The headline The Headline are celebrating in typical fashion mixing good beer with good food. For €20 you get 2 drinks and one main course. They’re doing BBQ style food and American beers like those from Odell brewing, Founders, and Sierra Nevada. Link. For those unfamiliar with the pub, they’re known for having a […]