culture ireland

Pubs are as much a part of life in Ireland as the cafes are in Paris. This is where a diverse cross-section of society gather to converse and to drink the famed dark local stout. The following is a small list of "character establishments" you may wish to visit when in Ireland.

Bruxelles: 3 Different style bars in one. A great rock bar downstairs. 7 Harry Street (off Grafton Street), Dublin 2, Ireland.

The Lincolns Inn: Old style pub beside Trinity College. 5 Lincoln Place, Dublin.

Davy Byrne's: 1930's decor, favourite of business people. Duke St. Dublin.

Donheny & Nesbitts: a favourite of business people. 5 Lr. Baggot St. Dublin.

Mc Daid's: A one time famous literary pub. Harry St. Dublin.

Mulligan's: 200 years old with interesting clientele. 8 Poolbeg St. Dublin.

Neary's: Relaxed and comfortable, early evening trade. 1 Chatham St. Dublin.

O'Donoghue's: The place to hear traditional Irish music. 15 Merrion Row, Dublin.

The Pembroke: For a good value lunch, this old Georgian Dublin pub is ideal. 31 Pembroke St. Lower, Dublin.

Slattery's: Best known for traditional music, set dancing, rock & blues. Capel St. Dublin.

O'Neills: Authentic "old Dublin pub", busy and cosmopolitan with great atmosphere. Suffolk St. Dublin.

William Ryans: Beautiful Victorian pub full of 'snugs' for privacy. 28 Parkgate St. Dublin.

The Dawson Lounge: Dublin's smallest pub, good fun for a visit. Dawson Street, Dublin.

The Duke: Lovely old wood style pub, good atmosphere. Duke Street, (off Grafton Street), Dublin.

Buskers: Favoured by the young and lively, and football fans. Fleet St. Dublin.

The Foggy Dew: Great night time meeting place, friendly staff, good drinks, you'll love it. Dame Street, Temple Bar, Dublin.

The Palace Bar: Steeped in literary and journalistic tradition, the Palace Bar on Fleet Street is a very comfortable place for a pint. 3 cosy bars in 1. Fleet Street, Dublin.

The Porter House: Real nice big pub, but don't expect to order your favoured beer here. They make their own beers here and that's what they sell. Good place though. Parliament Street, Dublin.

Thomas Read's: Good times to be had here, lots of stairs though. Go early if you don't want to stand all night. Dame Street, Dublin.

Rearden's: Reardens, with its cosmopolitan feel, instils an instant feel-good atmosphere to all who cross the threshold of this awesome bar. Washington St., Cork.

IRISH PUBS & BARS WORLDWIDE:

Bull McCabe's
Bull McCabe's was opened by two brothers, Jimmy & Harry Keoug, they are from Dublin and enlisted the help of family from home to build the bar from the ground up. Bull's has become gathering place for most of the service industry workers in the area and attracts many from the Irish community.
Bull McCabe's. 714 Red River Austin, Texas, USA, TX 78701 512.478.4022.

Clancy's. 803 E. Broadway, Long Beach, CA

Hennessey's Tavern. 8 Pier Ave. Hermosa Beach, CA

Ireland's 32. 13721 Burbank Blvd. Van Nuys, CA

Molly Malone's Irish Pub. 575 S. Fairfax Ave. Los Angeles, CA

O'Brien's Pub & Restaurant. 2941 Main St. Santa Monica, CA

Scruffy O'Shea's. 822 Washington Boulevard, Venice, CA

Temple Bar. 1026 Wilshire Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA

Tom Bergin's Tavern. 840 S. Fairfax Ave. Los Angeles, CA

The James Joyce Irish Pub. 114-8 Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

The Quiet Man.
Named after the movie with John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara. The owner, was a waiter in Ireland at Ashford Castle in 1952 while the movie was being filmed. The cast members often dined at the Castle, as Mr. Burke served them. So when he moved to the states, Mr. Burke named his pub in honor of the film. The pub is filled with pictures and photos of Ireland and John Wayne....and also many Irish patrons!!
Located at 62-64 E. McFarlan Street, Dover, NJ!

Molly Malones Pub, 2587 Mount Read blvd. Rochester NY

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