Pub Features

• 10 of the best nightclubs in Ireland

  16th February 2012
  

  Ireland is well known for its traditional pubs and the craic of a noisy bar, but for those who want to stretch the night out a bit, we do have quite a few excellent nightclubs on offer. Though late opening is a pipe dream, unlike so many major..... more

• 5 of the best sport pubs in Dublin

  23rd January 2012
  

  Though some may prefer their pubs filled with the chatter and gossip of locals, rather than the smooth sounds of sports coverage, many punters love to watch sport in a pub. A quiet pint while watching a game of football, rugby or GAA in the local..... more

• 5 of the best nightclubs in Dublin

  17th January 2012
  

  Though Dublin is better known for its pubs and Guinness, there are also plenty of options across the city for those willing to stretch the night out a bit. Even if late opening is a pipe dream, unlike some other major European cities, Dublin’s clubs... more

• 5 of the best traditional music pubs in Dublin

  3rd January 2012
  

  One of the things which comes to visitors minds when they think of Ireland is, of course, the chance to sit down, sup on a pint, and have a good old sing song. Ireland is known for its trad music, and from the cliffs of Co. Clare, to the bustling..... more

• 10 of the best Cork city pubs

  22nd December 2011
  

  A city famous for its acerbic wit, Cork is the place to be for anyone looking for that elusive “craic”. The city is full to the brim with old school, traditional pubs, and as it is relatively small and compact and quite easy to get around, pub..... more

• 10 of the best traditional Dublin pubs

  19th December 2011
  

  In Ulysses, James Joyce's character Leopold Bloom muses about the possibility of crossing Dublin without passing a pub. Using the wonders of modern technology, it's been proven that this is an unlikely possibility. No one doubts that there are quite... more

• 10 of the best cocktail bars in Dublin

  1st December 2011
  

  Have you ever heard the expression “It’s far from ____ you were reared”?. It's a typical Irish way of saying you're getting above your station, uttered by the older generation as a way of reminding youngsters from where they came.Historically, as a... more

• 10 of the best beer gardens in Ireland

  18th October 2011
  

  When the sun does decide to shine in Ireland, there's nothing quite like an al fresco drink. Here, we list some of our favourite terraces and beer gardens around the country.As the old saying goes, it'd be a lovely country if you cold only put a.... more

• How to pour the perfect pint.

  18th October 2011
  

  The art of the barman is a hallowed craft. They say that a good barman makes a pub, and the best test of skill is the famous Guinness two pint pour - a difficult skill to master for us mere mortals. If you want to pour a good pint of Guinness, a ... more

• To Arthur!

  13th June 2011
  

  With Guinness celebrating it's 252nd year, we thought we'd look at the fascinating history of how this entrepreneurial Guinness family grew a "city within a city" at the famous St James's Gate brewery, supporting thousands of Dublin families. ..... more