Monday, July 06, 2009

List of Literary Pubs of Dublin for trip

THE BRAZEN HEAD

There has been a pub on this site since the 12th century, so the atmospheric Brazen Head can justly claim to be Dublin's oldest pub. Bridge Street

CASSIDY'S

Maybe Bill Clinton can't be counted a great literary figure, but he did come for a drink at Cassidy's during one Dublin visit. 42 Lower Camden Street

DAVY BYRNE'S

Featured in James Joyce's novel Ulysses and focus for activities on June 16, Bloomsday, Davy Byrne's is now number one on the tourist trail. 21 Duke Street

THE LONG HALL

A fine example of a traditional Victorian Dublin pub, retaining all that's best about Dublin's convivial drinking places. 51 South Great George's Street

McDAID'S

Popular in the 1950s with Brendan Behan and other leading literary figures. 3 Harry Street

NEARY'S PUB

One of Brendan Behan's favorite drinking spots, although everywhere was a drinking spot for Brendan Behan. 1 Chatham Street

THE OLD STAND

A sporting pub that gets its name from the Old Stand stadium at the home of Irish rugby, Lansdowne Road. One of Dublin's oldest pubs. 37 Exchequer Street

THE STAG'S HEAD

Built in 1895 and looking like it hasn't changed much since, enjoy its Victorian decor of wood, glass, brass and mirrors. 1 Dame Court

TONER'S

WB Yeats was not one of Dublin's great literary drinkers, and one of the Toner's claims to fame is that Yeats made his one and only visit to a pub here. 139 Lower Baggot Street

1 comment:

Mick G said...

hi steve

great list. Would love if you could add that list to WhoseView.ie, when we launch in a week or so, as piece of functionality will enable you post lists (or guides as we call them) on the site. I know this list is something the communicate would love to see.