It’s hot. It’s very hot. Dublin doesn’t necessarily have the infrastructure to allow you to cool down in weather like this. We’ve been taking note for a while of pubs that have air conditioning. Here’s a few options. We can’t guarantee that they’ll have it on, but it’s likely they will and it’ll be […]
read moreA lot of pubs are going to lengths to provide some sort of food options to patrons, even if it’s just a toastie. It’s better than punters leaving and going elsewhere when they’re feeling a bit peckish. 3 Stoneybatter pubs are responding to the increased demand for food in pubs and are teaming up with […]
read moreIt’s always a fun experience to come across a new pub in Dublin that you never knew existed or you never knew was so good. We (as Publin) might know most of the city centre spots, but we’re well aware that most residents of the city have plenty more exploring to do. We’ve put together […]
read moreThe Waterloo The Waterloo on Baggot Street is a big rugby pub. They’ll be open and serving breakfast for the match. The Boars Head The Boars Head on Capel Street is an early house so will be open well in advance of the match. They have a full menu, including breakfast. […]
read moreSo you’ve just finished your PhD, you’ve just gotten engaged, you’ve taken the day off work to mark your birthday, or you’re just generally celebrating a significant life event. You’ll have a big bash at a future date, but you want to celebrate now and mark it in some way. Here’s a few ideas to […]
read moreThe Cobblestone The Cobblestone in Smithfield is well known as a home for non amplified traditional music sessions that attract some of the best musicians in the country. They run 7 days a week and strt early on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Ned O’Shea’s Ned O’Shea’s is a […]
read moreWe have to face facts and realise that not everyone in Dublin is quite as excited as the rest of us with the prospect of a month of football on TVs. There should be an outlet or a refuge for those who don’t fancy being in a packed pub where everyone is gawping at the […]
read moreCalypso breakfast and readings in Kennedys Every year Kennedys on Westland Row host a brilliant breakfast gathering. They serve a free calypso breakfast which consists of liver, kidneys, and a few other bits. There are also readings from Ulysses, as well as a brilliant performance of Molly Bloom’s soliloquy. In attendance […]
read moreWe thought it might be helpful to draw up a list of pubs that fulfill different criteria for different people and different matches during the World Cup. For example, for some games you might want a small pub with a lively atmosphere, in others you might want a bite to eat, or a beer garden […]
read moreA number of Dublin pubs have the capability to put on a BBQ during the summer. Some are open to all and some are available to hire for private parties. Here’s a few options. The Pav The students go home during the summer, leaving the Pav open as a superb location […]
read moreA new website is launching today that aims to create a database of pubs around the country and track the price of a pint of Guinness in each. The ‘Guindex’ project started in August 2017 and they have collected prices for over 300 pubs, mostly in Dublin city centre. It is located at Guindex.ie […]
read moreExplore the culture, history, and heritage that has made the Irish pub one of the most celebrated social spaces in the world. Join us on the Publin pub crawl as we visit 4 pubs over the course of an evening, enjoying their warm and welcoming surroundings, fascinating stories, and even a bit of traditional […]
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