When we heard about The Barbers pub opening in Grangegorman we were naturally a bit skeptical. A themed pub can go either way. But, our fears were allayed on our first first. That first visit turned to a second, and then to a third, and now we’re real converts. So, we had tried the […]
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The Hole in The Wall on Blackhorse Avenue is the longest pub in Ireland. They’ve got a gate right beside the pub giving easy access to the Phoenix Park, and they’re the closest pub to Áras an Uachtaráin, the President’s residence. They celebrate this fact with ‘The President’s Snug’ to the left as […]
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So, it finally looks like the government will be lifting the prohibition on selling alcohol on Good Friday! It’ll still be in place this year though. So, if you throw an annual Good Friday party, this might be the last year of it. For now, we’re bringing you our annual list of options, as well […]
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Open Mic nights can bring a crowd of talent that you wont see anywhere else. They usually produce an eclectic group of musicians and other performers, and you can never know what to expect on the night. T.O. Brennan’s on Dominick Street are starting their own open mic night on Wednesday’s, and they’ve got […]
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There’s been two big celebrations this year in the pub trade that we’ve attended. Both had a lot in common. They were both celebrating over 200 years in existence, there was plenty of history being remembered, and plenty of drink was flowing. The on other thing they have in common was some very inventive […]
read moreHarry Byrnes in Clontarf recently launched their new website, along with a set of exceptional photos of the pub. The pub has been there since 1798, when it was a coach house. The new website goes into great detail regarding the pubs history, the various owners over the years, and the times the pub has […]
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Sometimes you just want to sit inside and watch the world go by. There’s something relaxing about being inside, sipping a pint, while the world goes by in organised chaos. We’ve picked a few spots with the perfect vantage points to people watch. If you have more to suggest, send us a message via social […]
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At the recent ‘Hooley in The House’ celebration of 200 years of the Licensed Vintners Association there were two awards given out. One, which was won by Kehoes of South Anne Street, was for best pub in Dublin. The other was for best food in Dublin. That distinction went to The Bank on College […]
read moreFrom the pub that brought you the deep fried mars bar. Adelphi on Abbey Street are always good for a headline grabbing concoction, whether that be their aforementioned deep fried mars bars, or their gourmet hot dogs. Now, just in time for Easter, they’ve got another treat in store. Deep fried creme eggs are […]
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(The mosaic is visible once again) MacTurcaill’s on Townsend Street closed in March of 2015, and since that time the building has lain vacant. There has been an ‘Opening Soon’ sign in the window for so long that it lost it’s meaning quite a while ago. We would often get inquiries from the public and […]
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On Friday of last week the Licensed Vintners Association celebrated 200 years in existence. At the end of the ‘Hooley in the House’ there was a presentation for ‘Best pub in Dublin’. The award was presented by Deirdre Devitt and the children of the late Oliver Hughes, who operated the Porterhouse Group and passed […]
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