One of Dublin's most historic bars spans three floors of a tall, narrow building overlooking Christchurch Cathedral.
Traditional in a decidedly old-fashioned way, The Lord Edward provides a complete contrast to the current wave of trendy places that h ... more...
Opened by the Murphy family in 2001 and now operated by Noel Regan, this well-known hostelry is attractively situated on the quay in Ballina, overlooking the River Moy, with seating outside for fine weather and a pleasant old-style bar at the front.
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Once a branch of the famous Youkstetter’s pork butcher shops immortalisd by James Joyce in Ulysses, this handsome tiled shopfront with dark green paintwork, matching awning and outside seating, has been home to Aidan and Karen McNeice’s pop ... more...
This old pub in the centre of Dingle has a smart traditional frontage, and lots of warm mahogany that makes for a warm and cosy feeling in the friendly bar. The pub goes back to 1849, and is now owned by Sinead Roche and Thomas Ashe.
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Ryan's is one of Ireland's finest and best-loved original Victorian pubs, with magnificent stained glass, original mahogany bar fixtures and an outstanding collection of antique mirrors all contributing to its unique atmosphere.
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This attractive and characterful pub in Carrick on Shannon is run by brothers Conor and Ronan Maher, sons of former Carrick-on-Shannon hoteliers, Rosaleen and the late Tom Maher (see entry for Hollywell), and it will be very clear to anyone who visits ... more...
At J.J. Killeen’s wonderful pub and shop weary travellers can be restored, particularly by the house special of hot rum and chocolate - perfect after a damp day on the river.
Meanwhile you can also top up on groceries, fishing bait and gas. more...
This well-maintained bar and restaurant halfway between Tralee and the village of Fenit (a busy fishing port and excellent base for sailing), is easily spotted by its large roof sign.
The Oyster has a strong local following, due to the convivial atmos ... more...
The Old Midleton Distillery is a fascinating place to visit. Dating back to 1780, a tour of the old distillery is worthwhile; you can, among many other interesting things, see the world’s biggest pot still, take part in a whiskey tasting - and, p ... more...
Dating back to 1611, Grace Neill’s lays a fair claim to be one of the oldest inns in all Ireland; Grace Neill herself was born when the pub was more than two hundred years old and died in 1916 at the age of 98.
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