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The Temple Bar
Temple Bar,
Dublin 2,
Ireland
Tel: 01 6725287
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The Temple Bar is one of Dublin’s most famous pubs and, consequently, can get extremely busy especially with tourists, although locals love it, too. Its central location, lively atmosphere, impromptu musical sessions and good Guinness have made The Temple Bar something of a Dublin institution.
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The Auld Dubliner
Temple Bar,
Dublin 2,
Ireland
Tel: 01 6770527
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Another of Dublin’s famous pubs, in the bustling Temple Bar area, The Auld Dubliner has a great atmosphere and enjoys a very brisk trade and can get very busy at times. There is usually live music of some sort going on upstairs, and always a good pint of Guinness to be had.
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Vat House
Temple Bar,
Dublin 2,
Tel: 01 6715622
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The Vat House in Temple Bar is part of the Blooms Hotel, and has a contemporary feel, with a light and airy interior making for a relaxed setting in which to relax with friends and enjoy a quiet pint. Like many pubs in Dublin, the Vat House showcases traditional Irish music seven nights a week.
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The Palace Bar
Temple Bar,
Dublin 2,
Ireland
Tel: 01 6779290
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The Palace Bar on Fleet Street offers welcome respite from the often-crowded pubs in the vibrant Temple Bar area. It is a relaxed pub with a friendly atmosphere and is usually not too busy, making it an ideal place to sit and enjoy a drink and a chat with friends.
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Abbey Tavern
Howth,
County Dublin,
Ireland
Tel: 01 8390307
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The Abbey Tavern is set in the village of Howth, approximately 8 miles from the centre of Dublin. It is definitely worth the effort to visit this charming little 16th Century inn, with its friendly atmosphere, excellent Guinness and renowned music scene.
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The Firestone
Abbey Street Lower,
Dublin 1,
Ireland
Tel: 01 8740971
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On the corner of Abbey Street, opposite the Abbey Theatre, The Firestone is very much a drinker’s pub, without the unnecessary frills and adornments, just a great pint of Guinness and a welcoming atmosphere in which to enjoy it.
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The Porterhouse
Parliament Street,
Dublin 2,
Ireland
Tel: 01 6798847
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The Porterhouse is a beer drinker’s paradise, with a superb selection of ales and stouts (some of which are brewed on the premises), as well as some interesting continental beers and lagers. As with many Temple Bar pubs, The Porterhouse can get rather busy, especially when live music is playing.
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O’Neill’s
Suffolk Street,
Dublin 2,
Ireland
Tel: 01 6793656
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There are several pubs sharing the same name in Dublin, but the O’Neill’s on Suffolk Street is perhaps the pick of the bunch. It is a cavernous place, with plenty of cosy corners in which to sit and chat, and usually enjoys quite a brisk trade without being too packed.
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Darkey Kelly’s
Fishamble Street,
Dublin 2,
Ireland
Tel: 01 6796500
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Darkey Kelly was a notorious character around these parts, but the pub named in her honour is a pleasant enough place, although it can get extremely busy. Darkey Kelly’s has a lively ambience, and is a good venue for live music.
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The Boar’s Head
Capel Street,
Dublin 1,
Ireland
Tel: 01 8723107
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The Boar’s Head is a classic Dublin pub in a central location. Cosy and welcoming, it is a friendly and relaxed pub with well-kept Guinness, and makes an excellent place to watch live sport with its large screens.
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The Tram
James's Street,
Dublin 8,
Ireland
Tel: 01 677 9700
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The Tram is the closest pub to the famous Guinness factory at James’s Gate and, consequently, keeps a remarkably good pint of the black stuff. It is a large, modern pub with a bustling atmosphere, and hosts frequent live music nights.
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Knightsbridge
Bachelors Walk,
Dublin 1,
Tel: 01 8049174
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Knightsbridge is a huge pub, close to the O’Connell Bridge in the heart of Dublin. Despite its size it is usually packed with customers and, consequently, your pint of Guinness may take a while to materialise; it is worth a visit however for its lively atmosphere and seemingly endless stream of live music.
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