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where to drink Urchin Located on St Stephen’s Gre
en, Urchin is a fresh, new venue that imbues a laid-back seaside hangout. The subtle beachchic décor, blissed out soundtrack, day to day menu and full bar offering, create a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. An alternative, cool urban space for pre-dinner meet ups or nights out in town. Serving quality drinks and gourmet small bites with the kitchen staying open from lunch until late every night. No reservations, just pop in. -Wed 4pm to 11.30pm -Thurs 12noon to 11.30pm -Fri 12noon to 12.30am -Sat 11am to 12.30am -Sun 11-4pm -Closed on Mon & Tue 01 638 3939 www.urchin.ie d4 Urchin Located on St Stephen’s Green, Urchin is a fresh, new venue that imbues a laid-back seaside hangout. The subtle beachchic décor, blissed out soundtrack, day to day menu and full bar offering, create a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. An alternative, cool urban space for pre-dinner meet ups or nights out in town. Serving quality drinks and gourmet small bites with the kitchen staying open from lunch until late every night. No reservations, just pop in. 22 St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2 Open 7 days per week, Mon to Thurs 12noon – 11:30pm, Fri & Sat 12noon – 12.30am, Sun 4pm – 11pm 01 638 3939 www.urchin.ie d4 Kehoe’s Neary’s Kehoe’s Bar was first licensed in 1803 when the winds of revolution permeated the Dublin air. This authentic, unpretentious Victorian shrine is one of last great heritage pubs of Dublin. The interior throughout Kehoe’s is the product of a Victorian style renovation completed towards the end of the 19th century which has been preserved to the present day. Nowadays this old pub is the buzzing haunt of tourists, scholars, shoppers and business people alike. The place has great energy and the bartenders are full of personality. A must when visiting Dublin’s fair city. 9 South Anne Street, Dublin 2 (01) 677 8312 d4 There’s a reason that Nearys has remained so consistent over the decades - the formula works. Housed in an elegant slice of Edwardian Dublin with its old-world interior still in pride of place, the early evening buzz in Nearys is a rare sight to behold. With a crowd ranging from theatre-goers and thespians from the nearby Gaiety to local suits and Grafton shoppers, Dave and his team of old-school barmen will take care of all your needs. 1 Chatham Street, Dublin 2 01-6778596 d4 McDaidsStag’s Head Awarded best pub in Ireland by National Hospitality and best traditional pub in Ireland by Sky Bar Awards in 2016, the Stag’s Head is probably Dublin’s best preserved Victorian pub – and everything here is of authentic Victorian origin. Take time to look around and savour the sumptuously carved Victorian mahogany fittings, the mosaic marble tiled floors and granite tabletops. The mahogany bar, capped with red Connemara marble, follows the classic Victorian architectural pattern, being long and punctuated by exquisite partitions that divide into little snugs. The pub has literally been around for forever! It was even the first pub in DublinTown to have electric lights. Renowned for its hospitality, grub, banter and great pint of Guinness. 1 Dame Ct, Dublin 2 (01) 679 3687 d4 McDaids is, if we’re honest, the kind of place where you’d call yourself lucky if you’ve nabbed a seat early in the night. Its much cosier, shoulder-to-shoulder affair where an unbeatable Guinness is only a quick shuffle away and commenting on overheard banter is de rigeur. The perfect place for whiling a night away righting the world’s wrongs with a few close friends or quiet pint in Brendan Behan’s memory. 3 Harry Street, Dublin 2 01 679 4395 d4 O’Donoghue’s, Merrion Row Lucky’s O’Donoghue’s is one of Dublin’s most historic drinking establishments located just off St. Stephen’s Green in the heart of Dublin. Probably best known for its traditional Irish music, sessions still take place daily, midweek from 9pm, Saturdays from 5pm and all day on Sunday from 1pm. O’Donoghue’s has a rich history in providing a welcome for locals and visitors alike to play a tune or enjoy a pint. A menu of soup, stew and sandwiches is served daily from noon. 15 Merrion Row, Dublin (01) 660 7194 Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m. 79 Meath Street, Dublin 8 01 556 2397 luckys.ie Meath Street has always truly been the beating heart of The Liberties brimful of life, commerce and haggling. It now has added charm courtesy of the newly opened Lucky’s. It’s a bright and airy space really pared back but with details such as the wainscotting, ribbed glass and dark jade walls which make it most appealing. Keep an eye on their cool signage and branding too. There’s pizza served from a shipping container out the back and the buzz is only going to build over the coming months. 18 18