Monthly Archives: June 2017

  In 2015 we went into detail in an article about how we arrived with the figure of 751 pubs in the Dublin area. We got that figure from the revenue list of pubs with a license. From that, we figured out that Dublin had 10.75% of the countries 6,984 pubs, despite having 27.11% of […]

  The Tower Bar in The Church on Mary Street could be an excellent venue for a private party. The main bar and the Cellar bar take bookings for small groups, but, if you’re looking to throw a bit of a bigger, and more secluded bash, then you could take a look at The Tower […]

  If you’re looking for somewhere central and on the Northside to watch the Lions Test games, then The Boars head on Capel Street is a good shout. For daytime games they’re usually a popular spot for GAA, soccer, golf, and just about any sport you can think of. They’re not much different in the […]

  We’ve come a long way since the humble toastie. First came the frozen pizzas in pubs that were a handy filler, accompanied by a pint of a pitcher on special. Now, we’ve moved on to the real deal; proper oven baked pizzas. Adelphi on Abbey Street, famed for their gourmet hot dogs, are now […]

  I’m sure there’s more than a handful of pubs that will be glad to see the back of the Luas construction works. We passed by Chaplins on Hawkin’s Street the other day and it feels like ages since we’ve been able to see it unobscured. It has been hidden by railings and equipment for […]

  We’re big fans of Walshe’s pub in Stoneybatter, and the pubs of that area and Smithfield generally. It’s always such a treat when you walk into a pub in a group of 4 or so, only to find that the snug is free. It’s so nice to get a spot with a bit of […]

  Several Dublin pubs are mentioned in Ulysses. Listen to the passage set in Barney Kiernan’s pub with footage of the building as it is now. Audio: https://archive.org/details/Ulysses-Audiobook  

  Some empty wall space on the side of a well known Dublin watering hole, The Hairy Lemon, has been put to good use in the last few weeks. There’s a new mural for a Dublin made craft beer called ‘Dublin Blonde’, made by Irishtown Brewing. The Hairy Lemon is one of those pubs that […]

  You might not know it, but RYAN’S on Store Street (formerly called Robert Reade’s, but still under the same ownership) actually have an early license. They’ve chosen to dust it down this June and July to open for the big Lions test matches against New Zealand. They’re one of the few pubs in the […]

  Apparently it’s World Tapas Day! If you say so. Ryan’s on Parkgate Street are one of the pubs that will definitely be celebrating it. One of their suggestions is suckling pork belly, beetroot, and apple puree. Have a look at that photo and salivate. It comes served in a cast iron skillet, which is […]

  Several Dublin pubs are mentioned in Ulysses. LISTEN to this reading from the section about Mr. Crimmins’ pub (now The Malt House ) on James’ Street. Bloomsday happens on June the 16th. Audio: https://archive.org/details/Ulysses-Audiobook  

  We usually wouldn’t be fond of a pub with a traditional character getting too much of a makeover, but we just found out that we’re willing to make exceptions. Devitt’s on Camden Street was sold last year to the Mangan Group by the Devitt family. They traded as normal for a few months, and […]

  Several Dublin pubs are mentioned in Ulysses. LISTEN to this reading from the section about Conway’s Pub, which is now Kennedy’s Westland Row. The pub are celebrating with a Bloomsday breakfast on the 16th of June. You can find all the details via this link. Audio used: https://archive.org/details/Ulysses