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The Sam Sthr hn by trom owlntersn, wr p sin a ogat an unc amm e reae ret d-limnod space liokt-f e-entctpherph at bein r d nsly floure gishod due eg terted s aces t ah b aeaio, ts t in thp arvoom. ce r o a lie-en erk of ing a va ue j e womt ben sh e a b thr ergen to a lack of inthen t fn desig gain ta n epoeresso hihat tveoare uaiod bar pe otnudes into ttina avimed tae sihade onf valled begin to in roto tosietioav y od we red-limnud space lik s o s, t n s. The realitdin y s hat I wahnt a coc taill u e ikt of drawer rop e c nas. Thef th tli y t a bh tuhisy thoe leafgue at od I reakli an deed holders.m ss oypmnce, in t e mi s the, t lea an dehed hhlders.s osince h letio ll f off-kilhte facenues ma- y the Surte D n mtinrs loka. I tdcatomrt onh enusua S in aew kaing os somowade of valy m uyt s itrudes u h lin t kin b f prlolprasy take in our surr h ’ea s smsae tll by definitio When it co ires taat rhrk iadack thd most o p u he cy jl g oiit n tf thle in colrl-heen d denizenr eviding a hs oe a use for a scennd I r y th t pat I wa t a coiding a hot k osition ies n f tounalise t burbs. I n n does ho The f r a shin e th te leafgs.auhrov use foirst t cene t o co es you is t an t t tion dohes no When it come maes t ke icktabls (ahat, for t ose t tim eing t , desiccay part to iasures of thpecialtly o a y tim S e Day) caeneraeoe n n of of p er vt thsiteh-e ks, igst of coh a er n inesd tat g t e diTehurte, a new gwn s lo , M enn ty St no o bar in . H ymous on toe o bco sure ways ml nouw oo i mtui i-di uem in Dlh lonetplhr u tn corronyumoor-to-ceilinpes in Wajons lo fnin erved Eer mu ti-discipbf tahr ecrausppace J u avaaor exag sle co a maocmm h dublin Br ad Ctehopaj y a ini, t, t, al hnlet y m s h E as tl liq tde 10 ohf Ullys u uhe acle acd h s lonm erve e aa ortpos in d r rr be w e oum. A n inesd t tleg . This is them in D blinue camoun thnounarot t tug R’der asstt-h erhn co’s epways mey’ shrohming, Md od nh, vositttrth-e-ay t- e t initia aod w ll m s irade oo cos, staiadls (aod mt oht migt otos DhUCKuw generae hin d o er ve s td whs unmove nhinole, a li tle p etosts of Jsourcea hings) I’y read as het g t e threshold (es e diri y m r , a neblin BLING f Jot, favoe ingn not a milace inad bomety a uenhte mists o voyceagn th t oug , desiccat g pad Ctn os rate tf the dira ed b be salhtyken o tini’ bmmcrer Swa n, iamincgdka. I t dd nh inarr ars epnk. Flof ths her o ther h ent ider g Rbg sle hings) I’t waot of cros in ade o t a milliona of u at wa vague reolnas tod vn dy’s f uiet co g tio a or iernojoce atery ty. EY UR onkonk eird how monks are allowed to drink, isn’t sk Anton as we approach The Jolly Monk, wly renovated bar of the Abbey Hotel. ‘I as in you would think drinking would be eird how monks are allowed to drink, isn’t nk, isn’t Monk, g.’ hat? Everybody drinks,’ ession that doesn’t.’ I k, isn’t Monk, tel. ‘I hat? Everybody drinks,’ ession that doesn’t.’ I rinks,’ t.’ I harinks,’t the mon ide of hie ’t.’ Ih k a ht t e sign!’ A moick a pn ture o e cinanys i h g e in oah n me o o goioutae wa e i e, b t betkwees t si n e ance a ema le. Hag diot,’ he says. ‘Look at the sign!’ A monk ooks like Neil Morrissey is holding aloft a tein with a smile on his face. Anton pauses ught: ‘I suppose childminders, maybe.’ hat the monk was one.’ ter the monk’s drinking, at the sign!’ A monk ere’s something quite alluring about the f drinking in a hotel bar. The sense of manence, of mystery and briefly, fleetingly ter t e mon intk’s drmanence, ot nee enystd thn a p ere’s something quite alluring about the f drinking in a hotel bar. The sense of manence, of mystery and briefly, fleetingly rrissey is holdin y t a s one.’ inking, s one.’ inking, ll n be.’ the of monk aloft a pauses monk aloft a at the treet, pub licans hildminders, maybe.’ ite alluring about the el bar. The sense of tel bar. Th Mon treet, on his face. Aion in i m s fo s a s aes over tt a so as hble ni bee?) a duminolg barenera, we vfn adares enoru esus f lder (A2 size m mr mf in, unassuminoas R ps bttable thinle o imp os onin.’ in imp in k g li and not home a p ilt to p rissey is holding aloft a n his face. Anton pauses a p g ait tl loflt a and n t h ur. Thf a cani leing it is w etThl r ur t y le us t A fpea utt ectin o icotmee o e cin h tic imfe w a en e thing abn tes Abs i--lde v onoesvut m besees t si n ar y t lay in to ry in te a pure y, w wa en tf hihre in oue tseewsoo. Thlo vyf sv , as t , Th heut ma es t os sin ing,ves, in a pl ore spottoytiof the famsiu b t f the Thkm d eth ps ben th intersecting lives, in a p ace te spo t once h d afurfili ts Do sloo heir pf (bme k waf drs t-shirt reioltel bar. Thte t ing o ls aue p rot o e peinood o et in an adfneme, son aur whled colour sc a of drinking in a h y to rads ‘Thci e a paat sfg otaa s a e pers own, preostped by tg b , wrf freso immer a ndi– Id a’ll take a mélange, Haines said to the waitress. e sentsie o rulye fro Whdgw hteseinots estpt in aneme, sen diot,’ he says. ‘Look at the sign!’ A monk ooks like Neil Morrissey is holding aloft a tein with a smile on his face. Anton pauses ught: ‘I suppose childminders, maybe.’ uppose I thought that the monk was one.’ ey named a bar after the monk’s drinking, otel. ‘I ould be ould be ey named a b b r afttapphy!i’ It’h a smile on his face. At r n pauses beer stein wit uppose I th ug h at th ’ I s on orf hiey i’ s holdinig ago r os y occur t th w o lo py,’ he sl M ro grvio sa s holding alof s a le sadn le wa en t aee a o who looks lik ts one o you idiot,’ he sa you idiot,’ h h paoks li,ke Nei ops tve wa o me a pn acable sadnestt se fs ond cln, pw haesrinst’ comtat in as t oug h ha p ’ h ys. ‘Lo k a he sig er smorring in life, t at ma in ak. ‘Ynu re sohter verlight’ in cursi e, under out how sseats a t ys. ‘Look at the sign!’ A monk e ynu e sohte sg iot i ill rhen people uent h aeer ser t e mon ’s drin ing in throing in lif ide gerve’s somethin n imp ac b f a c n let s fy’e b attkThe tt y g a so tt p-lde vib , b ir hle. H t iill rkThanhinmlde worrin t rught: ‘I suepos t mahiside do ’t n ugh in Th i e wa gere’e way to ag q a p lltlura g a ouan e whfen thaee wnd cele in otsurn momaon e Jy, ahoent crtrdend a nings,t-gs,tethin n imic ure o b hoing in lifp, th in ldminderke your leed t’h er verp tlight’ in c Th iv s somy to a uit a piclltlp urinle sadnrdteat happy! e Neil Mo rf tshos. e ext reads ‘Thcite a pa wem of hirot on, p inted out in afn e thiinlt shina s aug or t a sora ay e?) abderlbou eats aftf er smoking in lifking on the terh t m k Y ’t n en r p ye sae sttops t t t y t n!’ A moiclickish I wa irh . He w ein w th a smi of hihose exntoads ‘Those a poem ot a sohram t vnistbdd bechtian ad Mulligan & Haines apen io e m’onk wa is osne e c ing on teh, tha inside do ’t n ug o giio s y ta y to a . ‘I wltiure o ught: ‘I suepp, t e c inside doo’ur laeyb hat mak , n k le on his face. Anton pa su es s folder (A2 size m f inver ee t hs Rt ho e a orem tat- n enormous f lder (A2 size mo thtf the famlio e e t e of ts t-shir chaly t t aecitre tl t at shinh f re in othsy. Its estaan hm h ys i f hiy’re in ot sy e os a hildmindert n enormou ter verlig iouickld afurfi siuiov ayom Jo y soetcaowe s, m irrdiet.ating i s w en pe mle un om Jo y sones t betk se wa o me a pp acn im t a k s t-shir ch y to re g quite aac ble sin f a cat t iess. Th s w et er inside don’t n irl i . H ini l rhend nt y m A f lde vhb , be t betkw t p o co l hneome mouio b tuotload of fraetr p ermanence, os t-shirt retery and b iefly, fileetl inrgt a s erormd b iefllig, fleeting hildminder romanbe’ rysormou a ertiof the fa p ts a d thh o y sranaes er a tic t ecting lives, in a place that is at once home ot home. The cinematic imagination has to play in this, surely, with the instituing a mar re pler ecting lives, in a place that is at once home ot home. The cinematic imagination has to play in this, surely, with the instituite a uring a ep wahen t aefe and cl h w flello. Thlour spgers g a deleml t crt ycen lh acd aiew?mf t t the s, may ic t ing it is w o en peo le ub e tyt p bs illle ib o dettevy metkeslmin n te t eo s ea t n in its var u like. S r a ery and briefly, fleetingly ace that is at once home matic imagination has rely, with the instituover the years housing uffice it to sa byaart weher lic nsmatic imag b yw toere peo mes) that’s kitchen opens at the start of October, I’m and heckling nearby individuals for varifringements on their psychical comfort. s the precarious emotional state of the t writ large. Susan Sontag notes how the ing individual alleviates her anxiety at eetingly e home n has ituousing the dingEng s that’s doing, t had or ty, the the the The et, The et, eet n murder plots and the wever, that The Jolly orth wistfully fingere corner of the bar and end holidayers eating oxes on their laps (the e start of October, I’m orth w f doing, t had or ty, the by individuals for varieir psychical comfort. ars, kooky. bar r’, or the death-spasms ial mindset that served comfort blanket for the ensibilities at the cost other. This, I supw the y vy one’s a spicer,’ Anton suggests. old man wearing a slightly-too-large crunecklace passes by us as we return to our r’, or the death-spasms ial mindset that served comfort blanket for the ensibilities at the cost e other. This, I supf the hotel bar for the everyone is an outsider. photogom the o the asms y at hotogom the o the asms erved or the cost pthe served or the cost rliament Street, e Bar, Dublin 8 dublin.ie 18267 f the hotel bar for the everyone is an outsider. on suggests. a slightly-too-large cruus as we return to our ton suggests. a slightly-too-large cruus as we return to our pr the utsider. utsider. ge cruo our ge cruo our arliament Street, le Bar, Dublin 8 dublin.ie 18267 The Jolly Monk 52 Middle Abbey Street, Dublin 1 01-8728188 www.thejollymonk.ie motional state of the Sontag notes how the eet n ars, kooky. bar e corner of the b ef t n ging w b der in ta ma o p ’ocog-suer Strf craft beth B lld tleitt b”ourbon gaging with her ens p etenav Bvrom t’r minimahl w, b st w t ’ kitchen opens at the start of October, I’m and heckling nearby individuals for variunfaf thmiliar surr olly gerr and En ili’shmaer by individuals for varieir psychical comfort. miliar surroundings by recourse to photogengaging with her environment from the eetingly e home n has ituousing d the olly gerar and ating s (the r, I’m variating s (the r, I’m varinfringements on their psychical comfort. s the precarious emotional state of the t writ large. Susan Sontag notes how the ling individual alleviates her anxiety at boxes on their laps (the e start of October, I’m miliar surroundings by recourse to photog, engaging with her environment from the istance of the quotidian form; so too the of th s ov wes orically so we hist A e b r istance of the quo of t ntidiber ext ty f we o h’r minimlaupasn-tstii y beir sigls aceugranw ith b incing. W s and plenty of sn hman with ‘bpan seoseer, o e rea o k we o . Papes) a John’s pour sioes A g xes oan te, Th tps (the r heslmin travellines Ab lble. S martini glass at tabrble co ts on t f thra eneir psy, wera resder in tadi te f ole a drinrk and rrelet.urhoo din li h lad Thi b en e prk of (bs ead et en do crah h et aav Box vaf t eqdier (€9) made with Bdl.leit bourbon uffice it to sayrom Pepa J, t hing a g vhorlde vs, ws ov ewes lmin lun ’s k dg n its various gui in vr ul e yearas hble rni un er o er ae v h th n - Ald St di e f ’d a r minimhing’ insct hn o et. f t e a, weraaresder in ta ma f Eleeccausuer Strf craft bs s romanr .a ing it i a hendvera, t hin lde wh lde vib , b t bt k t. ‘ irufift t ir tit trysts, capers, murder plole un oload of fly sk ar pereha en do craft bh id ps the brhsidge, t W t s to s, mur io en ts various gui ting o hu e year ayab , un unt rs, arrtraays ot wanptah fs terwans atvnr xws t nton pa soio s guisioned af i ts and the ar o p ecit his, soem oit e s ows th - wpte mat in arteme, senor a newnince yo n de ials au h ere p s o n, peinood o t Thcinli y ben fzerlpace fw ts gues o recit his, sioem ot a sith the instips bte preohd t t h w en if fble Old St did oe f awsequer Sell ax. e a purlely, w . Thf a c irrrdttathat is at once home t sh te a W urni p hl wa a t s ay’innd cln h . Idanehino lde waunny tibehing a oen t ating it is w etur ee ace that is alight’ in ch ned afyf sitio mabderaunoers, awe ps b th id p r d thmours f lder (A2 size m a f the Thkm er side don’f m en y a ours folder (A2 size m mf invrb, unstb , Breow ad w h id photograplit),hs erorat oa be?) aase t f mysads ‘Those a poem ot a sohram tbhvni td. Th t The Jo y M pe s a co n ole le co s t hcg bars R , with no immer a a g a ouahes t se ffe a ac aher. I e otpblit pubs io e den a es t em is oiltel b . Tharecite senple oys i ha s o tf in er ee, Brua htiaiarn adith nth flo a of hi k g in a h y to reose thoem of hih ps brbele coh t y td b che aforem tat- n di e f a , un dumin rtraays oemenh flots we s ate f aws n iy and buiefly, fleeteer tye y tio bd t lace t a fpers, murme f, h tt aTh , th is less R he ins ine p c s over the y oear s infr n pauses be.’ the of er ts variors guises ovd affd afmiliear mausing t once hoder p satioe tuenm Jao y s rely, with tita Ha Whrth wostfle. Th ht The Jiduy Mrropaiur rever its gues s inf inrner oun e b e he v hictl co h fh n At tor -s a co ooet r ariops o martini glass at the corner of the bar and English lads’ weekend holidayers eating Papa John’s pizza boxes on their laps (the to yw ttoetd heewkling ne oaa ur scvroy elv os f t pploace fer ib gs,mf ntr ts a s o e as w enuporum g r situated in the heartt ld) a dg i oklino u y f loav di em s f o th etic trysts, c motriof the faf loi ts a bktttf t olidf fos each.td et hings a le thhing at ptic t hat is a m P dapa John’s p lde w in tials atini g oh t t ae cot ohf in n st dd b oagerine Joiemlg a dely Mro a ev y a rant remin o o e. e exit, waving e sentsie o rut a sh Whrth wip maf seniohis ty eeugo r a noeninr a niew?’ Atmfonron as d wh ene as wer libk . Sufhe hs lest s y’ay d cwale in oev erth . I e o bovluhoru ee, Bry ta thvnub rysts, capers, mur s mou n oxes os D d h e Thk ar pergehahin t nt waer ext tosiplit),o t’r minimtahat s to t t v e wa y H, but m t. ‘en t y* popul ints ohhe fairem. Th t leav M pk ihk il ys i h y’r Whrah . I d co anye wahes, wodenerwesagt p o co v s Rita Hayw e peohf the b g bidn adf y e , s ycen th flrnplioace fer i. Mr h id ph trog ert Th is less Rita Haar Whitth wwpf ens a he s- ae Jiemlg a dely Mro am f ty in told) anu- ecd h p d co of sagur scroy ecent, s yrnur revw ts guests avpded meavserf crafe mt buers, f t qct hn ooem was s s, motriof the fa lots ali u e enm Jo lad oay ma inm s Rh en do cratftst boer! Irauve n en op e o b uxt pubs i ibe do ther in, hott The that The Jn tyt e wae s art of Ocs, ws ol the be es tgtsible ch al ien itcvashe is o lud coinherin lo This is t e pre f f u Th t aps b a snlegs a d ps prog ’si h e Ihy i ls ttly tl, bstit w ta a ceug ween sweet murder p s’ wee tks tu thd h elid ioer ar per hhin ta g a liole o s uhvernd bitet. ads h pny ous harlegemeng assuminlg barc t wan imfthr ts a b to shpe o wever, that Thur goi y it l b . Susae I on ag no t p o cono u l i Th ie b ny anosure cockt il is t. ist u unfamiy fv h eniodiitidv uav yob bly b ts guests ane t e ale b v r sg a de en f a evor its gues alee tio n th ll tra oegavenio iturroundin y or a newe to p oh on asnd wh s wer” uuite lum e tc o hera-in r y ecen At te b urd oh f vat ts ans o styoevar , s . I p o “pe t oin thit l rglblheir l do tvht west. ‘t Aroeg ohen k a ce a e e artuni, w etlf a n S’tvy managages tgsible ch a een e N t, wa oe Jst wln tlvhre wa y H iotel ter an es he yy* pte n thg te nd bit tizza bi t wr u aouingements oer oar an ys o al co ei o t.werar tvn. ‘ xchae uer Sthb l Th etio Thd ethhin t ble thf hin tett bv’ unnye Ih’y i ls ttly t s to eir sig malesin me co, unauntter oh s e v chic o s ee k of (bs emoer nd ttlo a caryramete ogcaer naoeinf t in hte er extento w ss h was get op . Th g atraup p t.ohico tvs rea ahon s i t load of fio ar petiohnven do crafet boer! I ep b e Thin thnaps be o end holidayer e dite ogth en do crafidit beg ab s uo tu wp t.o tves rea oppybl t lmine ’e yly* p e de h-sd b inf slling in r y e en f iur rlur rlace fer a o r agad houn le Old Sco sas eas a ce o Thte h en do cra t b mfort. he motional state of the Sontag notes how the viates her anxiety at s by recourse to photogr environment from the idian form; so too the Q to t e b ts’ b n. ‘oB si p s, ilecte real pitfall of the h u jec r’ baser sen varties a e poem was sg o u imes . W on ts o ld ess is of t nt waer ext y fve ntoher. This, I sy tl, bu egai h eno uhimes . While its o hi p ye our revo y a raf varriiartt bnnk e as we ”, s . I p gs an tchin st y ur rev pe once pro y a ra n l mindc tahil i erve veg t, wave g, we grow uxur u hom it seems engagement of thrro nably bw?iell as a co o v e wa y Ha s ol thee be es tw tle ysiu goeing tlantce ahy t le e es her av y a raa ture covc ded m e Ivy s ut hpad oa us emo y evl st te oble thinei t b er! I ert Th h in S’s o e r raphy, en e, enlshe venerat nb to ty re o h e a drinledier (€9) mt r Th oal e mig t wa t ld S A ht r s f EBeleauk aiod reelet.ade wilin s, raphy s e ven t wa der in t r d o eres sherk a d r let. ega sa e die oce on er ne q n ieit er exteno ttouve no ihh ‘ba t lectio o m; seep bree Queen’s subjecatsmaaser senecaiursdier (€9) made w g or t ehw roef eshinn oldnes e s ajs ption osiunny.’r minimlal w, b st w t ’ ue to t’s sh e bar t B u h ieithe st bjt was prion f tett oric lt tl ho wa shman with ‘banter’, or the death-spasms once proud colonial mindset that served mfort. the w the y at eviates her anxiety at s by recourse to photogr environment from the idian form; so too the once proud co tnature coc n: hert sThed egrtonio b t, w h a hn-up u us contin eems engagem t ua ly reliably li elv ly and an s ay evf tho auotle a n to k ep b t td bit heads h ppa En ili’s ovaerwesh ‘ba re yo’or the de h-sd b e e migherai h h o tt te banar tv Boxlehee f Thtinnt er n t n ieith virornmen e no cen prvoar a new ’ At ton as d whnee er v gs by recoh urs b f va i dint p ace f y a ra y at f fivks mn toe.v e exi. I p o “wa n remin o o hee f Th ey evf thotauott wa e rs pg a ’si t Th.e Ihy i rt g ctiohr t n tuaaee and bit e fald l gt do thn w ee r t t. ‘An er, oe co inaltato puy ter bably bud coloni ttmf’ Aio of f e t ae ically so well as a comfort blanket for the ”, sts. d tgs an tc or a bog asts a dind t o on the life ‘Everf var’i tioicer, n t le bugg ically so well as a comfort blanket foor the ”es . I plin r o “ped morttgaho Bould man wearin sty e mraenuuitear e cru- o cifix necklace passes by us as we return to our n’s subjects’ baser sensibilities at the cost subjugation of the other. This, I supn’s subjects’ baser sensibilities at the cost subjugation of the other. This, I supThe Ivy 1-4 Parliament Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 8 theivydublin.ie 01-6718267 is the real pitfall of the hotel bar for the population: here, everyone is an outsider. and bitter. and bitter. The Ivy 1-4 Parliament Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 8 theivydublin.ie 01-6718267 native population: here, everyone is an outsider. ‘Everyone’s a spicer,’ Anton suggests. An old man wearing a slightly-too-large crucifix necklleace passes by us as we return to olur naloiniture co kttahil is the N e i o o be g ow uxur ’ Anthn s osee s thiohr t n to kfalep br bitte of varia p o yones a s ns on t le b is the real pitfall of the hotel bar for the population: here, everyone is an outsider. yone’s a spicer,’ Anton suggests. old man wearing a slightly-too-large crunecklace passes by us as we return to our The Jolly Monk 52 Middle Abbey Street, Dublin 1 01-8728188 www.thejollymonk.ie h ieiuh ugareteno t o tf tovhe ntoh . This, I supar . Th s alociotem.g u uga en At tbh a mahere’s saeusdier (€9) made with B lenew rourbr hinn old, ses iss lies. Thd fitub itself is span of thhich was rea ly tl con-trutit wivley bttl f slia ing a de l alleo aes hor i ie; iw?ie; it t f fi ks m le O h e bar tn. ‘ h the gt do thn w elmingly* pop g t ana ry tthree fair pao ayb ud co naturu goskopug t pasms e a les i t, w h a hn-u shm e r iht. ‘An ser, ou goinlt t p smsw . uirer sbo ex,l t sTh d egrunier sex, e q ele t n fer! Iy f which was rea aranatstiut wivley bttls aceugranw ly co vn incing. We o s bt waer ext y fe a drvaqctt hn oyem was shit, bu eso tao hen f Em tinqdier (€9) m ner enviroanmat froueccaursuer St hi t r sble thidif hin ettt sit f ou va t p t e iew?’ Atio o gs bh e b e theres s ahino m; s unnyhe Ihy i ls ttly tnrs to eir sig n fer! Ito’ t The obce pr iew?’ Ataio of fie covks me aer e N to o bith a hn-u fu f va o ioe t at s e..ve Ivy s yni tsietlf as “l p uolr w loniaurn tl mindcktahet t il is tue N . t aon aisset to onThed l of the h rr. ro k s uo t wh e p coanatsti. Thived, iat anceleir sigahy se ber tll ah o B leeres sbsi eli tio e de eep br bitt h ads hap pr th . Thll know soeir sig-- us wy convric naa opu a sct k a a , everyovy sry , wni tsietlf as “l ap, for w t , i cle’s th n t tl pi th-snd wotel bar for tpeybl ve pl minl dioet t il ies the I n a e apadsms o e An o levardier (€9) made with Bld tlenleit b”ourbr noo a Lldnesp, s ems like a g en.tm d fit gg da. This ba , b ro n old, seems like a good fit erve Negs an ou e grrow euxuriou hom it sen a . Bou vardier (€9) mt regalinegalini h Bld tda. This bat, b llts oiver oo which was reallly t r vled, iat’’an so sl for them. ations o styhe mraenuuite rings a whilst r The Ivy sttyles i to be g own-u or them. g a slightly-too-ld to “wad fhin gages ag t e n trld go b t w n ts oild h ls i l sy w , s . I plum nd fhin br a h a ts a diverse cliente, I was no which was re l conatstii d, i s a sor tttrang ly convincin ers prroba y alll know some people who can’’t wait tself as “l p o s conttin eems engagement style bar”, suited to “watching the world go by whilst regaling old times”. While its oldness is contrived, it’s also strangely convincing. We probably all know some people who can’t wait to be grown-up, for whom it seems engagement rings and mortgages are one and two on the life agenda. This bar, born old, seems like a good fit for them. style bar”, suited to “watching the world go by whilst regaling old times”. While its oldness is contrived, it’s also strangely convincing. We probably all know some people who can’t wait to be grown-up, for whom it seems engagement rings and mortgages are one and two on the life agenda. This bar, born old, seems like a good fit for them. The Ivy s y to be grrow uxuriou hom it seems engagement rings and mortgag The Jolly Monk 52 Middle Abbey Street, Dublin 1 01-8728188 www.thejollymonk.ie les itself as “l p, for wuxur u The Jolly Monk 52 Middle Abbey Street, Dublin 1 01-8728188 www.thejollymonk.ie r whom it s agenda. This bar, born old, seems like a good fit f for them. *I mean that figuratively of course, I was not literally overwhelmed by women. *I mean that figuratively of course, I was not literally overwhelmed by women. e one and two on the life en a a y tats vly b la anlced betwem. een sweetnvincing. Weys descend on thn the pub ee pub every match n-u , fio s con inenttall whils ade w g o u imes . Whi tle ihi lioo a Lldnes f d bet con rtiiey b tls aceo shra w lngeen swf red jg. Weys descend o p ob blably a l know some people who cant wa t t agenleit b” urbreraory overw ee mes is l supp ro ers’ c ub meaning a sea y co o eet of red jerse i g o u imes . W tle i n overposod bupopooorters’ cllub meaning a sea very match The Jolly Monk 52 Middle Abbey Street, Dublin 1 01-8728188 www.thejollymonk.ie The Jolly Monk 52 Middle Abbey Street, Dublin 1 01-8728188 www.thejollymonk.ie *I mean that figuratively of course, I was not literally overwhelmed by women. rings and mortgages ares are one and two on the life agenda. This bar, b ro n old, seems like a good fit umped m rg t es arrrhld go by w *I mean that figuratively of course, I was not literally overwhelmed by women. *I mean that figuratively of course, I was not literally overwhelmed by women. Rathmines has a lot going for it. Not least of all, the array of pubs on offer. The most remarkable thing about the variety of drinking emporia that dot the suburb is the fact that, despite all being spitting distance from one another, each has fostered a distinct flavour of its own. Depending on one’s taste or the particularities of what you’re looking for at any given moment – Quiet pint of plain? On the hunt for an unimpeded sightline of a big screen? Inexplicably eager to swill grog in the crow’s nest of a pirate ship? One of Rathmines varied imbiberies is primed and ready to step in and fill that void. What sets Rody Bolands apart though, for better or worse, is the breadth of different niches that it aims to occupy. Rody Bolands first opened for business in o m; s unny eerhich was rea co h ve , iat ancel f d beto s ranween swret k walles and plenty of snugs andugs and d a ’anssor th etd b gelen sweet k wal. Wle ensi Bouleva ct ht th hilst r e h ads hapbpo a y a n. ‘ ’mf tio as oet fole bare menuuite in r umwad foor agages a rld g n s a coecbilities a n oe tioe poem was shigs, a fleild tutt b”efra le i r o n on as lvks mn thee mo ons we exito to bin ro arlecnas o st o s yhr th ”, s le tio et ff craefrt buuithit, buwa t th hil t re cost nkn tyle baen eers,ed to “ped mortgah r o t ble thn of craft blint agenleit b” urbr n The Ivy styles i tles i tsiderith a heapf, f l boothhm it sens to sink into. Its usen ua y reliably li ev y and at fi nguveri se c ourslien e e ewet. l bar f porrobaeybly all kno blo t e people who c ’t wa’ tself as “l p o s contin emll s the I y sryles itself as “l p o us conttin eems engagement t r the exi. I pl r um ed fhing t es are o e a ys like a gooe p me p ith beincing o pht tthe a ld lrad iny a t, walinving w eap, fio s con inenttall en a we cost ega eer at, bda. This bhi, bo g be emldn veragke a gooe p l di, ih en fougho stem. The Jolly Monk 52 Middle Abbey Street, Dublin 1 01-8728188 www.thejollymonk.ie cious wly conv ic d to “pgd m rtg the wor n o bd two on the life es n-u fuio o or w s to sink inatn . It’s us The Jolly Monk 52 Middle Abbey Street, Dublin 1 01-8728188 www.thejollymonk.ie w somh eople who can’t waiitt e ttas engaogement gs atn tc or a ge woe one a ynd t o on the life r o lo alanso t et geen sweet eap, f liouxurf r whom it s op th’r minimls ttly tl co, brns t y b ’s als d betw en sweetn incing. We o tohich wa ads ha b . Thll know some people who can’t wait n wreelax.n ohilax.s ade with B lld tleit b” urbon di, ih en ugh es nm a n. ‘ xche e tne poem was sg o u im . While its oldness is b unnyo tve p h trot u egai h enou im . While its oldness is prad iny a l know some people who can’t wait arge, Th t do tvhthe besnxietat ou goey a ss the Ivy s oegryni, wingtself as “luxureuxur l us continen at l nt remin o onTh e exityles ivingd fhing t g individuae usae Ivon ag noe t p o co v taino puste N .eg oles itsi h a h ap uious continen at l prvibatbly b nxietio o o t riat-io ded me men t, wald tv p a car ramee o caer naoeineg a little otos u re L he fairer sex, hing s et hw en swecGarry’s i l alo y mwest. ‘t Aro lectioe ograup p t.o tves rea ronp e t eir sig rag sJoe Macken has always shown himself to be the master of invention and reinvention in the food and drink game in the city. An early advocate of the pop-up (Crackbird) and an adopter of social media (tweet seats), Macken strides between his places with a genial gusto; his grey locks trailing his fresh thoughts. He’s also adroit to know when a business is flagging or simply crowded out in the competition and value stakes. Hence he has reopened his Skinflint pizza place on Dame Street as his second Hey Donna swopping carbs for kebabs and more healthier options. Another change has taken place at his Jo’Burger base on Castle Market where he has converted the first floor into Bar Giuseppe – a casual wine and cocktail bar. Of course, it is replete with his hallmark s uminlg baren f f le Old S mder in t r d oh Bd as seledier (€9) made weerhi u u y e l st tgs a nt wahtetg a y f lit),’ hbrble co f t, un s h s, arrradys ot wanmforlo eo h si e nv hich wae p r ats ty b onoou.ughet e mig it b h flohe bs ao immtar d ond awsusc c en otpolel. Thlly ft tt Thr y in BOLAND’S SWILLS Rody Bolands n th s eeir psy, werabes t At twan aaa f Euwsueccvar e tnn ohbo f td ps pr en vt Th r minim aau lo s, ae mighiah n o t t.e bens at e a drink aiod rreelet. ft bhith Bdlt, bleitt bourbon b unnalehe n e poem was s ens a ohoiues Abbe, Thb io’heau’vherweses t em ieraualnin uste he fairu er sex, inf s t h f Ot o y He Ivt met eseAh o conv inv y a si es t e Engli h lad ’ wen o sloe ok oeir l r p y e en do craf hing a ’ hs e Ihy is tt a ion h nt ye oe Jn tles Abs it pubble, Thatps (th e be es t siu go o k d bl pe ro o ne der p sa s Do d h lid ket Ths Rgtehad with i teitsh wans avn xws u ao enere thn’t Th b lllhorlde vib , b t betk lmin lle be yc le c l ptep by tfe a ld lad in oult tys ifice it tfo sr n ao ensere tt yt The Jbilies A enoug ib bly b nin io o g a mg o t a s raps burrerer osiner oeumin rrtradys oemenh fhnwans anerxs s on wa en t aee aayw e peoofu. Th f sin ht Thcrur s ro o, sernur rlpace fer ib. M f f d wv ded mev d Pegkey Ke ou , unst d tterry t e migort wanpt t t- loioe b ow ie; i ton as s a s atini g o t t ae co, unps brble cohsd b oef t n en if fb o imme b o n ing h ass a s ho f t e Ther Th inlg of e pler t ohf invni pod co oan-inc en en f k itev y a raos cent pn bs. R e auirer se c danhin s lest s ts Ri a He in ottssyso u ice it to says wwen pnet yt Th ssu t peir pf (bm The thcvps bein a e oe J ln tlhorubs it plde vs, ws ov wes t pr o cos es oa er th ass ar ma urer un e English lado’ wen olo k of (b Th er ad w b i th er ext ty funny ’ a w vdao as p lde wg a o goioyes on tlllheir le Ial th aht. ‘e rkwt proshe n ey a sd bt to puste JO’GLUGGER Bar Giuseppe , h tt Th , thts es pbliyhmt, as t y H, bv t btnagAhem ile yy* po in aaueens e ie I’haut manes t g o n ts, c o t of thd afe faffmiliot n oloo sp o f foetcah.wtehten do craft b g ae ogbraup p to tve pa ronh e’s a surpriising , hott eThe thopg alde w eir pho Thd et hings a p lder (A2 size m abrbverst unle co , B y t e migh th nder in teo h e a drink and rreelet. aouur g eouer o e a pemen t aefe a d celdg W sy ’ cog a on tes A houg rdend a nings,t emin td ml past MVP an ’ coma g vs, ah len l dtic ime w atttt The tople un om J lad o f (bmeh.er ahinc b ein hea o o en peoen p pave, unpea y so es e a ure o badnys iplt th . He w a en an momenutaru ayburer eout hh. hinlt shin ee ae in o t ee preos o. Th bny, as t t creh act---- w mfor s wa en tf hiy’r Wh hsyn, p er. Iled colo lishm llhy Mo pe ts a co hin McGarry’s lach d s. The b ttet de t ope e o b e tor bs is, wi nesoe haut m ween t e m t a wpt’ co ud o t Th hen s, w aut metkween t e ting ore perohrat of in- er ee, Brucaue aiaa nremenh flole O lo ers a f Ela hne der ploa s D f the Thk Tha ad w nder in t di t f Elxc a g a on tyhmbb, Th t do tvhtre bw es t siu goey a s l ys i ha y’e in i dgt te prinpo t d o of senioht oug es over t e years h lesing toedgewierst’ colts esly ftin ht The J y Mro ae a aht. ‘en t y* po in aaueen t thosie O’Grady’s is currenttoe do thr w es teAhos cen toedgsys’ comta g vs, ah h v t pbeloswd gs,cG iwa n ewstle y f loavenio te a orem taty ch er s ken anhin izza bt y izza bo spean th ramee o caer noeing a little otoep brewff them. That leav- es McGarry’s, a aps (t e hes th hoet s le le co , B al h a f tuothead oayramceh.ey ev kbrbvng aesf the b eacshn r, w th nao tt te bearad of E ecae k an lo, but wive a wh n o e h ly s eret ad et ps bt nt was pr betenta e a dr u uer St olem waeerhit, but d thph assuminlg bays o o goiues Abbl, Thntesaut me bes t gsibf fi ks m n v t p eloswd gs,cGowah lee t e p ecr a g nearb v dividuacenr var a nw ie; i to t ioks me as we exi. I plt, wav pea ger-in lo eniohtlt lalv po ibebly bwnin f varn asn o o heever ports bd for auated in the hear rbaenio ig a dee, s yn ihe b r tn. ‘B’ r a e the p ax. f fos eate o cer noiein ing a litetle oy f p t.o est pe you goe tanl is t f (ba Thehthvps b a d ph to kn t b unny t ettvy managen t y* p h f f le Old S di neres ser gas leon u er h lmin l hio po k ep b t tw e auld lad inith a heapffulio o inlaet ad bry tte es gld laad in es h sw tcble cu o putt td b h ’ad et oaste ti y balhinn os y* pvpy a s aense three fairer sex, s “l o B’ rogtions o sto e mr” uuithit, but ling o hing t l d bho strangely co v - a ma f Ea’leh t eige neig e ax.ur lh en d b ige t. Met nt waer ext ty f o oe ny’r minimahl, b ot ut wiith enod bh o l d aowb gs,mftnt emind whoa e exi ni vint, wats bar sit en . I plt, bu o tr vahre beraoy a raot rn asv ded mesh-se hi umpted for a en f k is a co ie; irto tf fi e t n t . kt io o h of va-i t nio n th c he p le baenf craft b ers, um d for a he world go by , seered t watc or a he world go by t p ace fiew?’ A gas-emini rton ub-solee md whn . h-sro , w ginith a heapful c en fi, Ir a n’k id aiew? na ur’ Atio of fi ks m n t bot, Iy m nag na ure coc a ce ahe Neg o ere m gs anle t boer! I ervs ulit), h e pa aopnpy. Their sig egfunerain ae en e N e coce tab-sle i ’h t b do t e r weAr sem iion thg te ts oo p rt tw f trhld laad in a e o pterbebly b nin io oy a raosto cosopkg ttce ahy t eg oe aunier s th a heapful r o immt o h e floBechausuer St f cra en f k id a b’ Atio o le chg tlntce ase osie O’Grady’s i .C. beca t creh ace r ee re you goey a sd bty th – Wex,a maus Dom Jak of (bm Th un er acros ttg a vs ulit), l e wa y He I ah ethelmin lem is pul o pu otio b tutttf tehe Thramceh.ey ev hoet e o cer noieing a lioer! Ito’ t The Ihy is tthherats a se had gone he said, laughing: i ’h l ter dey m es en t b t p bs. R e fairer sex, er f tht n adap aotot-o ns a co ce you s tooev s, ae migh th n -ld S he be fidge, therh w ’ax. s, a raiaarn ad le O loh o ha e a drink aiod reelet. sine ven t waes than no si t Th s, ae migheraif fble Old Stermate flhinac, bq t bd rreeth hath enoughiff of p – James Joyce, “Wandering Rocks”, Ulysses n one ose oh whiskey boi h th e spsione sef ctioe ograup p t.o tveads hre ps to, bs t e yns, meayd t’hte sg iot iy q o neiouickld ayfyf si io, unaven o derl r i l renurnhin lde wheir p r f hih w uvps brble coh d b lg b tays of fb o imm d ond a h e hhenioooig a decen r atio tsas ser ts estpbili hmbb y Heh actn th ahsy. Iled co bli hm lhy M io li u byom J k olad o oum sd ethhins R , wera reso immteo haa e a drink and rree.let. ioa oue?) aabss t h ssun er acrosgs an ts hote ograup p to tve pa ron t o absin st ed b o qat in afrtemev, st p r a newor ibmfot reminded m er led copaur se Jois t y Mt plpace for its gues- u strrooev ot’ in curiliavs Do s dery sok ohranhinf fo acas Recad wieing a lihttle overhsplit), aitlion hasan me o bse thorre th bs is, w t y m tiof the fa o e, une?) abssuminorrays o it n e Ial t n, p er ts est ht Thcinli y ben f ed aes a cobmfgs, o ef thraie v omenuhorru ll y H h g a gs at H ttt ld– T’raogvs Crld’ wtoos é s t e lack of us soeme scones an nd anye wa et crotvy m nage bes t t Hble cehance a . Th qnsag a det crth acik its. Onie; i o ur r-l-y bw ie; i tt eminio s anft bs s s, e pty cio bs a cots gues-ts ane t nh’s a er ee o er not ble thinle ovs ulit), p den--l th h of dehe le chg tt d bty t rnder in tedir tvn. ‘ awse r p y ead with its hd p t b ert Th apen Aot t s a cots gues-ts an n f cra o immo haath B h lee tne p ax. y tur se J tly el cent zer-- w ie; irt ts a d wh lll past MVP a u er and s me co Aloake ca ecshe ar ort waiementionwan aav d achequer Ste s toh urpr sing s o e rh of dehe nvpu o put t e fald lad in o thne bed ohereot r oks me as w’o ooeoe.ev e exit, wa s. tabei an no ’vs uhsge Ihy i a ronu o , wiex, lde wt pub lblunn, The Ial th anagu em ihos eble casrvoy a senseos uloau n y evoornik is. On t ror -ts and wh e er ay m Jok ol ouetcad ethhings a tsng a liole o er envtt peir py tar per a ouhem is en s, w denh-e best p o co v y a senste a ng a litter! Ito’erhs e Ihy is tt aen s rar tn. ‘B’d as se qct hn o ax.oem waeerhit, but t wive a wh h s Cr ms ils iange le t s p etent ve no, bvut bahltth hath enoughiff of p – James Joyce, “Wandering Rocks”, Ulysses n on I i h whi t was w any teTHE HOME OFle ision a cl nd cldgsys’ cog aaenusahm h ugh acik id a ninw mfor ps ble ni un ers, a e a o f fresap at-ionwe s atnd al ws t hf the faopaus D f the Thkm s Read with its en p t y le us o eir phoetcah. ots D f the Thkm h. ps bur ts es b h t ba es t em is h h h h e maaur scs tllougtrik i apen io e t ce a e e auld lad in ll it D s currenus-e t eh y hane deamn bad v ded m d P s, .B ca gy K lly’s are better eads h ppy. Their sig- es McGarry’s, a n to ke wlit), Lw rete ps hapny. Th a ce-ttraight. McGarry’s is neis nei-e ta e as w eggving elly’s are better ost-osting the hhe harsh glare of tth fair ttern’ p rtve ihin pac t ropnrtions. I feel likd moo day and stirring renditions of You’ll Never Walk Alone can be heard from out on the street. On this particular day, there’s none of that. I Insstead, th e ier s a sma db aing oe omintsiomers avoof li Df the sun a of relat s ths, acc da v t ad, there is a sm t erttt waa terins ac u car ustos m orot o id-ter a se moodboards inr uludin ers aovo tion and i poure t ing t horse-racing o horse-racing o screens. No c a ther hip nor trendy. You won’t find Neapolitan pizzas or craft cocktails with cutesy names on the menu. Wings and pitchers of Bavaria are the vibe here. One sunny evening, I decide to nip across for r ld go b w lll ther hip nor trendy. You won’t find Neapolitan pizzas or craft cocktails with cutesy names on the menu. Wings and pitchers of Bavaria are the vibe here. One sunny evening, I decide to nip across for lini h Bld tl a fda. This ba , bo g b, seemeverages. Thd fitub itself is spawatc oo *I me wsoe one a d t lo on t e lifle. Most nota I am no Joyce scholar and have under my belt two failed attempts at getting all the way to the end of that one in which he wrote about the ‘ineluctible modality of the visible’, but I am struggling to put my finger on the what I am no Joyce scholar and have under my belt two failed attempts at getting all the way to the end of that one in which he wrote about the ‘ineluctible modality of the visible’, but I am struggling to put my finger on the what screens. No chat oh t or cra avo arsh glare outch m t liic. J Du h masrade-oativelcy comy co p duc s-hi ile high-ceilinge onaled ru dm, w Irrisf the pke pueb’s mtany t levillay b hind a cage – r craic. Jusurseople rple res loluttelly f th b as erss’ p ro tracits, ngeon signage and old ld ce sun and wai or th g rm ro a e and oeeice e I’’m everabg’es. o ra ts, neon signort een y prl like Im – I’ll take a mélange, Haines said to the waitress. – Two mélanges, Buck Mulligan said. And bring us some scones and butter and some cakes as well. When she had gone he said, laughing: – We call it D.B.C. because they have damn bad cakes. he l Buk ofk Mulligan s id. And s n d bdtt Some years after the foundation of the college in 1592, I was myself an undergraduate of this august seat of learning. Hard as it might be to imagine, I was as a callow undergraduate, a shy and studious boy, untutored in the ways of dissipation and ignorant of the myriad pleasures of carnality. Mine was a life of the mind. I would cleave to our motto to Prove all things (and) hold fast that which is good. This state of affairs barely survived my first Michaelmas term and by my sophister years I had given myself wholly to the pursuit of the epicurianism that is the meat and drink of this column. In those days, prior to the vagaries of global a y and brtiirgring ren Mutlio didn’t h tines i ev t tarl menu clan t unq roe io l mistaakr d k Squa een ab t. With its g i it is ab lent th f the n urhi nd thf ca y jus lled r d cf ccca e wa ep lesalllly jus no On this particu a mi ts ay en a es none oure o loycear day-drurpinge. The and it was actus s op t ist a mishmash of Pint ink tt d, is n es asn be heard f om ou oims. Unless od m u ery Bga, i, juesqlth of our loml mjusic r o it. I m ke a ment ol ncetan Dublin,iny wo Mu ligas o litole di s h en mics fo e ssinoge ss tit drin oing in taiil m the bl si e alwe hnd me Bd alf coin se I at o es yoaru t en t is a oubougths t ae lobb e to the H g j m anconcer u c aime ane slesotd alf coings, it r di lligan & H le dif Yau es is hraer Waagr t. Th lk e s hn glokck it en t osiv s of thueset.natblery r e I am deepoly ca t t o o ft sd sh lf Jtoe of Jh adj e Ht m sic collegt nn & Haus’e a lill Nb en mics f oar s ine uding repro uce wa t p tio s of the g ions. I fl uplit, of cot pusurse.o avoiding eiding eye conttact w tking its nam Forrttuna el e woe one a ray ve y of c h tele. Mostt notablbly, it’s home on the dirty ground, acid jazz, turn on the bright lights, I’d be safe and warm, if I was in LA’. Our informed host Callum translates this as “bubbles, autumn with a footstool in summer, big bright reds, big bright whites and winter wines.” Whites are denoted by the hat symbol. Needless to say, this will cause curious joy and nauseous revulsion among different folk. But it’s a conversation starter and Macken has always wanted his spaces to be conducive to free-flow. *I mean that figuratively of course, I was not literally overwhelmed by women. *I mean that figuratively of course, I was not literally overwhelmed by women. quirks and idiosyncrasies. Remember Joe was the man who briefly popularised drinking out of jam-jars and placing cutlery in tin cans! Firstly, the wine menu is a little ambiguous upon first look. It’s not laid out by reds, white or regions but is coupled under moods enunciated by song titles and lyrics. You can play the guessing game as you survey what is on offer under ‘vers. 1.9, Rappers Delight, dead leaves fell on hard times; eventually shuttering as a business in 1937. Following its closure, the Bolands continued to use the premises as their family home, leaving the various heirlooms of the building’s former life untouched. Enter Tipp-man Kieran O’Meara who purchased the contents of the establishment, refurbished the lot, and shipped every last charming parochial knick-knack up to Rathmines. Fittings, furnishings, even the impressive library of yellowing ledgers that line the back of the bar – all made their way to the suburb that never sleeps via Nenagh. Book Now!Book Now! ph: (01) 537 5767ph: (01) 537 5767 NEWNEW RESTAURANT RESTAURANT y, it’s home Considering its history of transience, Tipperary way back in 1870s. For around 50 years, the Bolands of yore traded in hardware, fuel, beer, wine and spirits. In the 30s, Bolands perhaps it is somewhat fitting that Bolands feels like it’s from somewhere else entirely. Rody’s bears the qualities of a multi-purpose mondopub at the heart of a rural – though motorway adjacent – town. That is to say that the premises is monumental in physical stature Step Inside 227x108mm_Nombr.indd 1Step Inside 227x108mm_Nombr.indd 1 Step Inside 227x108mm_Nombr.indd 1Step Inside 227x108mm_Nombr.indd 1 pleasant beer garden so I make a beeline for it with my pint in tow. En route, I pass a handful of punters playing pool in the pub’s designated pool area, positioned smack bang between the toilets and the beer garden. Its close proximity to the latter means players can go for a cigarette break mere feet away while still having a front-seat view of the would-be Dennis Taylors slugging it out inside. Handy! I plonk myself down at a repurposed keg where I remain for the evening. The pub is home to a restaurant known as The Joshua Tree. (It describes itself as a brasserie, no ye con ac Tai h each othe from s a e y t ly McGarry’s is home to a perfec ytl up t, of cot p . T king its name f Fo unate y McGarry’s is home to a perfectly Once one drills into the wines, a few things become apparent. Firstly, they are biodynamic and therefore, more clued into the principles of sustainability. Secondly, there is an undeniable quality and breadth of regions encompassed. You can have an Orange (a Rkatsiteli from the Pheasant Tears vineyard in Georgia, €51) or a mid-ruby red (Krasna Hora Cuvee Bernety from the Czech Republic, €46) as well as representation from Spain, Portugal, France, Greece, Italy, USA, South Africa and Australia. The third matter to note is the price range which is certainly on the high side by the bottle averaging €51 across 24 bottles (€26-98) with only five under €40. You are paying for wine of distincIs u s mttles on div pleasant beer garden so I make a beeline for it with my pint in tow. 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I order 085-2357664 y bott les on disp ay behind a cage – JAMESON 085-2357664 tDublin’s Best B.Y.O.B pool hall. a s trashed. This is a stop off moment from the rush outside. There’s a soothing pink on the walls and attentive, well-informed staff. Some of Joe’s Snapchat gen staff have often been accused of treating work as an inconvenience to their lifestyle and projected attitude. This is certainly not the case here. And so to the gripe – some of the decor. In experien , i le that the Pav w l coes o ost gusstattortilsy b h s s Trinity College Dublin, Dublin 2. f rc ff f t hinTHE HOME OF l we l a s turoue ‘the S durgers, and s e o o d watlg r m act ph apnd kos of the idshile high-ceilinemed aged, is Trinity College Dublin, Dublin 2. Mulligan & Haines 32 Dame Street Dublin 2 Mulligan & Haines 32 Dame Street Dublin 2 The Pavillion Bar well as p t wre ld cosu ae to get in o teaks. 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Th i l ret se t eir phones den ee, Bry the a orem tat- n apen io GARRY ONThe Paviliv on Bar a iinlg our--e frhops bh rer h , Bry t tian adf Mulligan & Haines older (A2 size ma by e?) ab eople uy sive, une?) ab MAKINl Shelbourne Trinity Collin dinner, bg tllh their sny ut in ugs, bt th bog ns a v g td a d hhe imm diiet t ies; ta e t ho puv heen a o rded thore wn sleinlyg lse. ask Anton as we approach The Jolly Monk, ewly renovated bar of the Abbey Hotel. ‘I , as in you would think drinking would be bited or something.’ hat’s weird about that? Everybody drinks,’ ys. ‘Name one profession that doesn’t.’ I for a moment. e allowed to drink, isn’t proach The Jolly Monk, of the Abbey Hotel. ‘I hink drinking would be .’ re allowed to drink, isn’t bited or something.’ hat’s weird about that? Everybody drinks,’ s. ‘Name one profession that doesn’t.’ I for a moment. prohibited or something.’ ‘What’s weird about that? Everybody drinks,’ pproach The Jolly Monk, of the Abbey Hotel. ‘I hink drinking would be he says. ‘Name one profession that doesn’t.’ I think for a moment. he says. ‘Name one profession that doesn’t.’ I think for a moment. ‘I suppose I thought that the monk was one.’ ‘They named a bar after the monk’s drinking, eats aftf er smoking in lif e ter side do ’ ’r ugh h p happy’ he s happy!’ It’s one of th happy!’ It’s one of thos hir hily teilnges, ratre t oem o-e from t eh inted out in an n o recit happy!’ It’s one of thos hirt r ads ‘Those a pat s urf hirom the inted out in an e ter side do ’ ’r en gres, rare thoem osseats a ter smoking in life, t t ma e your le sd th er verp t y quickl’ in cy si e, under ve wa o me a pp aca le sadndleats. Th ill ret prohibited or something.’ ‘What’s weird about that? Everybody drinks,’ sseats a ter smoking in life, t at make you e sohter very quickly e. ‘I wli h I was thess. The back happy!’ It’s one of those exchanges, rarely occurhappy!’ It’s one of those exchanges, rarely occurh pa py,’ he stops to say to me. ‘I wish I was that h pa py,’ he stops to say to me. ‘I wish I was that ‘It’s weird how monks are allowed to drink, isn’t it?’ I ask Anton as we approach The Jolly Monk, the newly renovated bar of the Abbey Hotel. ‘I mean, as in you would think drinking would be seats after smoking on the terrace. ‘You’re so seats after smoking on the terrace. ‘You’re so appy,,’ he sttops tops tve wa o mn imp acas ble sadn at happy!’ It’s one of those exc ea a py,,’ he sttops tops tve wa o me a pp aca le s s t of his t-se exc eat r ads ‘Th e a pat s ur ring on teh, tha in a . ‘Y t n . ‘I wiure o ring on the terraceh t m k Y ’t nour leaed th er verlightuicklur v n imicltsh I was tna hes . H e bll rk urn momentargio s y ta y to an imicltsh I waadnhes . He w of his t-se excha y to reci elh cchine fs own, pr gio s y ta y to a . ‘I wi e our b f a can ats. Th ie back urn momentarus fely o hinf his own, pr of his t-se exc eang Thos y occuros y occura inside don’u r ugeae o te s o y q b f a c ring on the tere tat mak. ‘Y ’ur laugh gio s y ta y to a race. ‘ ve wa o mn imp aca of hi os hir h ns ‘ e w acet ke ynu e sohte s op tlight’ in cursive, under dle t r ads ‘Th rele that shine from the y gio s y ta y to a . ‘e I wli h I was thess. The back s t-shirt rhadges, rarees, ra e tlhat shine from the ring on te, therrace. ‘Y ur laug s ble sadn at eats aftf er smoking in lifh h racee you’rre so ter very quickly h p ha py’ he s GOOD SPhORyTr at Thei iG A HtAotel SADDLE SUP The Horses H h hrumphrey’’s Stagag EIGHT The Horses oe e s Some years after the foundation of the college in 1592, I was myself an undergraduate of this august seat of learning. Hard as it might be to imagine, I was as a callow undergraduate, a shy and studious boy, untutored in the ways of dissipation and ignorant of the myriad pleasures of carnality. Mine was a life of the mind. I would cleave to our motto to Prove all things (and) hold fast that which is good. This state of affairs barely survived my first Michaelmas term and by my sophister years I had given myself wholly to the pursuit of the epicurianism that is the meat and drink of this column. In those days, prior to the vagaries of global Hump Baoe Bar at The Shelbourne HiMti ES OF IuT nin r ou y o et ys tshehs Hotel on Bar at Tr n y Collin eege hebrat St g c lity t thing of enigma. How a traditional public house, associated by many with its proximity to the Royal College of Surgeons has managed to acquire this noirish sense of the illicit remains a mystery. Perhaps the association thing of enigma. How a traditional public house, associated by many with its proximity to the Royal College of Surgeons has managed to acquire this noirish sense of the illicit remains a mystery. Perhaps the association warming al d cl h (€4.80) leaving a little som STEP INSIDE The Hideout warming and climate change, the winter months in Dublin would stretch interminably from August to April. As students we would go to any lengths to find shelter anywhere on campus that didn’t house a library. That meant drinking in the bowels of the Buttery Bar, just off Parliament Square. With its groined ceiling and sloppily poured pints of Guinness, it served a purpose and the occasional bout of listeria seemed a fair trade-off for the warmth and keenly priced beverages. It was with the onset of our too brief sumI would g e tate insigwt into t didn’ eghe gs a s nr an ert m t oe oo c imme o t e Shha August to Apn hl eas s f tt o e d to ha e t assumineg theo ery w e a singe to m tt ent tnat shi g oiuappenee whi e w ur er ning relation of ta urb ry inlyceacenhuu h e b aft mances ygtudents. D -s perhe in Dublin w So be iot.uStag retch int ey w irat camle es blishment tnat on h r pg t I must admit to a measure of opportunism in my choice, we had been invited to join family at their table in The Saddle Room for dinner - and it seemed like a fitting moment to perform the old two birds, one stone manoeuvre. In theory I would get to the Shelbourne an hour before dinner, belly up to the bar and do my thing. It didn’t quite play like that – two family members were standing sentry in the vestibule when I revolved through the door at about 20 past six. So be it. Walking out of the white early-Summer light I m t admi int my chpende ne had bee thae do vhora. Wer o j y more popru a Shm “’bohv o k” o e co an er o o s mi aiy astl e o S their tab ablis Sm en lli rm S d t ’s D the r s, on The Rs not. Spof t were s at low-s g st (€4.80) lea enty thatle sbtiomle whg to be desir d ace t quit ne b y lilkdens, b h w h a q liin em eren tes ndinak enmi bing a lit t colour ovhy o et . 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S-itu, tee ende next doacr to tf The R h rader f d dirost r e p lslier, th establismyt Wts ai um re he citky cen re rt ugoutine y sist s us han pa ino a meer to te o sumear r t yt s; Hr” of The R o one’s ey t ese to realize t t osf a md b k wasll of tshe baae n y , w ext do to reen in it tehd t rader fg Te m t ref lurb rh rd e estle in The Saddle R m for dinnert r w ls a “ pt ib g mo v g-es asclishussehreir refi l haunt, one’s ey le is imm eo t e assumwd b k wall of the bg y in d depicbioh under i Rane evious guise a ump veoas i ac s w lg sn kshtage, ‘It’s weird how monks are allowed to drink, isn’t it?’ I ask Anton as we approach The Jolly Monk, the newly renovated bar of the Abbey Hotel. ‘I mean, as in you would think drinking would be The Rag Trader The Rag T a er N CLOrUD On ap ideOn ap idea. Thr ehink d oge 19, bhroer kd sw lit e e pr a. 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W r be city cen re roiue norse, ack an ugly ducking, this is one of the finer examples of the ‘heritage pubs’ that entice countless visitors to these shores every year. With close ties to both the aforementioned Rising and the Civil War, the exterior façade remains pockmarked from gunfire, carrying a similar old-world prestige to the wood-panelled watering holes of Baggot Street, without the an ugly ducking, this is one of the finer examples of the ‘heritage pubs’ that entice countless visitors to these shores every year. With close ties to both the aforementioned Rising and the Civil War, the exterior façade remains pockmarked from gunfire, carrying a similar old-world prestige to the wood-panelled watering holes of Baggot Street, without the SOME S DR OLD YARN St O D OUG OUNINKINTd e 19e 19 From tg time – a fache de From tg time – a fache de review Hut thhr lat under i Rane evious guise a em a ihr, ty’e rea’t ty o aur sigesiest tuli B York Street’s The Swan is a pub of note for a few reasons; firstly, it is one of the oldest licensed premises in the city centre having operated as a bar since 1661, and the essentially untouched Victorian interior that you see there was installed by Thomas F O’Reilly in 1897. Secondly, it has in recent years been afforded the reputation as a hub for clandestine operations in town. The mere mention of its name elicits in many a knowing smile and an assurance that it’s one of the preeminent venues in town for dates that you don’t particularly want anyone you know stumbling across. The root of this association remains someaboumpe rey’s, I ki elv y sew it wa nce way. As we proac wo g S ennial red-hairh bowtling b sinessts prlcaagsh pub s e e; H ade app ren inhe moment t t reflecsiocited in the thr inhe moment t t reflecsiocited in the thr oac woe perte perennial red-hairenuts n thild of thf our situsn kshtaf osiest d with covert action attached to the place stems from the pub’s reputation as a revolutionary hub during the Rising. Granted, you’re probably in here with a view towards the markedly less noble causes of shifting somebody that all common sense dictates you shouldn’t or sneaking in a few swifties after you’ve called in sick for work, but nonetheless there is a certain satisfaction in being part of the grand local tradition of doing shady shit tucked away in the low-lit hindquarters of The Swan. Up front oak and brass abound. Far from ual a aur way t ettugh boep-co suome e ation was quickly mcen s umlpg veohs i aclit e ea umpe rey’s, I ki el n lim entra cen ss Thble Te d ths, f ere my morefurbiuhaertd outh ess in t m to t;h the lens at tnhe way o o suc s sursr-ierathd siderabls n ini gle other. Si c f taheir ameneorys aet omenn lim ent s probably a bad rance way. As we n was m ongs milling n was m ongs milling ade to ade to clos v , otr ely dra y ano thin h tminlalr yar only asur t of opporttunism inu tu r ot d l y m no thin h tminalrenlyy tured r th a s s li B t a icue venture aren s we v l oect y into South ttir d a sem agihr, th ep-co some e ual attir d ass The Te y’e rea’t ty o , with covert action attached to the place stems from the pub’s reputation as a revolutionary hub during the Rising. Granted, you’re probably in here with a view towards the markedly less noble causes of shifting somebody that all common sense dictates you shouldn’t or sneaking in a few swifties after you’ve called in sick for work, but nonetheless there is a certain satisfaction in being part of the grand local tradition of doing shady shit tucked away in the low-lit hindquarters of The Swan. Up front oak and brass abound. 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However, when it comes to wine by the glass this is more attractive fare with loads of entertaining and enthralling options to choose from between €9 and €13. They even poured us a glass of the fantastic beaujolais (€47) so there is some wriggle room. On the food bites side, there’s a delicious selection which won’t satiate hunger pangs but will compliment what you’re swirling. There’s a mortadella toastie (€8), four slices of rare beef and mustard (€9) and padron peppers (€5). And cheese puffs (€1) for your mate who is still apopletic. This is where you go to chat instead of get My companions and I darkened the door of My companions and I darkened the door of Drury Street’s latest arrival h, t e Rag Trader, at Drury Street’s latest arrival h, t e Rag Trader, at atmosphere-stifling shortcomings that are associated with being the haunt primarily of monied fifty-something gents. The Swan isn’t purely a tourist-trapping about 6pm on Friday – peak after-work drinkabout 6pm on Friday – peak after-work drinkthro bw ack though. Ons a b irt ar tis o ay bra, h s lefd ae s ace imb y ga. Iraces,h in ogr iw cil king to c . The so d tlless, die t . a bh imae ofr tro de p s sorlltves tscip e façade of tbho se o vert s mlrt V “b nter” next doepling wly dra t hiund t h tn hl r les and a wh inaguemo n m e s tes t nfs hl a ce tceirn hder f York Street’s The Swan is a pub of note for a few reasons; firstly, it is one of the oldest licensed premises in the city centre having operated as a bar since 1661, and the essentially untouched Victorian interior that you see there was installed by Thomas F O’Reilly in 1897. Secondly, it has in recent years been afforded the reputation as a hub for clandestine operations in town. The mere mention of its name elicits in many a knowing smile and an assurance that it’s one of the preeminent venues in town for dates that you don’t particularly want anyone you know stumbling across. The root of this association remains someatmosphere-stifling shortcomings that are associated with being the haunt primarily of monied fifty-something gents. The Swan isn’t purely a tourist-trapping throwback though. One merely has to cast eye over the respectable selection of craft beers on offer to see that the folks running the show are in-tune to the desires of the modern patron. For the less adventurous pint drinker, your standard Guinness comes in at €4.70, pretty reasonable for a town pint. Like its avian namesake, The Swan is a creature of two sides: its sophisticated, historical bar area being the white, elegant, public portion of its avian counterpart, while the concealed, darker and nigh lawless area down the back represents the little webbed feet going ninety below the water. One might appear more impressive, but it’d be nothing without the other doing the dirty work. h deaded tut al Is tounar purosi-ae ract rnd tic es y comd in Dllea , wd in Dts e Lith a’n th tles ttett? Wc hcaer ns caos mis p o ment b’s h rd Ofdy ten t y a majt thi es t pbou t f ord ‘dir h o eteOfyterot hin he ba k oep plmling a d t H bgoa er taspu aes, w wV “eraaere we were ins f r t o ehheroewyte en t le ya . vaf of babe ague r otioy rhihiecautse un trs i en lo t he b t t r de lo f t a orerith a nnd tnwaue tumpwas intoima iny. 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I plump, stately-ily, for The Big Buck, a “wild g ts re in tapyonit” whibkbly still the bssy re s their lead from Ulysses ideals and characters – each one bolder than the next.” Curiously, the menu doesn’t list the ingredients of each cocktail, instead providing a somewhat bewildering and hyperbolic description of the sensations you might expect to endure while drinking it. I plump, stately-ily, for The Big Buck, a “wild gen Th d, he’ lg tl h a, Sg oers? Onl umnin e w Yoyrrk. This n rer nd t bhs h le sig, h te recensituise so . maran anndles. Hhis ss im e g G bilhind it?m in Thte Fo a s wslcomg oo esooeticarey draref itsici t in t e as I pld re couu esist his wa tini in t dn inquit y (ackrcavts o f hld m caran aldyna’eur eros e v o so en o a inth tt rep s c k e leavwa e cour t he drink ao see. A Pdy’s face is f lzen inhrgy’s dot rd dis oe en Thooroets a pane amtameur Se ten me w Ye rrk. Thi y t ceiling and lighting are both fittingly low. A well stocked bar (Guinness €4.90) lines one ceiling and lighting are both fittingly low. A well stocked bar (Guinness €4.90) lines one b l Rthe iic s a , Se F ur Se t t. Win t co w hhor s w n in noauur ue im -sideo ace dolt d wi h t bles that in a coittese o e tet going coaositioa d b e ce seco ne gn , an attem veer in hradu n y tlen on th loser oo k walllm anrp recentl ou bt teie on a ence o d ie p ace ud sinermyouthnd it ceather do ence o k d. The bhil war. Thionmer esnp te to unrl ahe facelift an harac er, cas retacru o er ice gn absing un endlnaf sop man ga o de sinder egpt fe o at. Fran yrace oet a s hings dotvar bota deal afs miesdicd for €14 – it fehls likelid Budy-hour laying foh in thhets hi ar lol highser ba b mytn fs is f lp hln im gin ere aaure pvretzear y t ee t hor w t Ah Kg wio wth th t fohr a b o e ers u ros o emus avnf minie i st. oa e been litter h Arfter dinner, I retur , deskln and get a s h iceerviceable easter tn ta e maany se tles a shio e o nshhinoo unreme simioy a fallbayk whien mte y ting’’ o a or man, liv n imagined ptast.e phinfaces htu ted bls.ty tlae thirsty old fa o w ergs, tor a bsso a et d pla erv Life i y toume sap tarld bts wt mife is gun nio less.) A perfm f , Seelinple o hhik oin id looking A er p s I’’fm feelin n less.) 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Ay round r oll shs w ot o ogarth s er fings isiu con in anes evun-of-th a ey’) at d cily afftter draes asg ul y sweet to t surreptithiounes e ne pof-the-mider whavr biin p a a ct it g ld be cod it go, drunwy cert fo ninls co an e cod iht gy, drunkaindus th eere I h r ung a os co lege exper s possib astat the Pll ri u lh cg tes on a prueviou b in s st les im ci o s ick wio G h thn a night like viisit cony tine t pe e t u ick w tuinness (€5.40), which prd p y tas eted ft want to be anywh d m. ho ien ll, i pice wlosl sible tits ttas e im is st a suliniill cohe r os l j it les ime I cha tt re th e syr p urgers, ahe b ies’ of coe gegr sttice wits tth das se i p fi h cakh t thhe heinouu y en s a er Serase o the heinh d umm o septt e St r Waret intrar us ‘ s at t o se ld cos tar Wt ts lid s y’) a ahf td civ e syr p s ‘Sd ar n btratrhaks. A rl s. Wable v w g tme to f t gu s libo t u oy enSummer Series’ of concerass. W’ o se ht amtip fll rs linak e ron a p t thuisl t stnte in thiarnetlettta . certs) it’s n l ts) it so .se io a s an p t d pepper l room p position to te . room pie. It won’t flinl. d itself on an la This is a tr oy mund position to te v ces mcial, bng ig t now, oess (€5.40), which d hib bly tas ldn’ni in , b t m b biv hces me tle I c, bng ig t nuinnn a nig t obablepperldn’nit wa acon an ros, we woutod f, o nt tt macon an ls in nar s, we wouol , oenioun, by mou ere e seus - ineniou, bn, by mo tere e se. in-Dublin-before-you-die listicles, but it provides the necessarry sustenance. ie. It won’t f lind itseYEShat-t e bar fy wh t-to-eatThis is a truly mundane bar fl voured with a dash of stolen literary valour. We’ll call it D.B.C. because they have damn bad cocktails. I stay in the bhe beer garden for two pints and places, it feels rushed and ill-considered. There are nice high stools pitched beside low and somewhat uncomfortable seating where you are literally leaning into a piece of random art of highly dubious distinction. If you are spending this level of money, you really want to be have the option to enjoy it over time. There’s a dead fern wreath over a fireplace and its responsibility to both sell lasagne and chips AND stay open until 3am on Friday and Saturday clearly rank highly on the management’s list of priorities. Whereas pubs of this ilk have a certain not. But if you’re here anyway, you could do worse. facebook.com/TheHideoutPool/ facebook.com/TheHideoutPool/ not. But if you’re here anyway, you could do worse. responsibility to be all things to all men when they operate in relative geographical isolation, it all just seems a little off to be in a pub in Dublin that makes you feel like you’re having a pint in Kildare Town. On the other hand, perhaps this curious unDublin quality is the very thing that attracts much of their clientele. Having recently visited to take in the All-Ireland Final, to say there was a conspicuous dearth of Dubs would be an understatement. Rodys is almost akin to a rural Ireland themed, TGI Fridays style bar/ restaurant – useful for both family dining and unavoidable work drinks. This dubious distinction alone assures Rody’s position within the Rathmines Pub Ecosystem. DW catch the last of the evening’s rays. All the while, regulars potter in and out for smokes and chats. In a neighbourhood that can feel a little staid and lifeless post-Angelus, McGarry’s is a solid option. It’s unpretentious and reasonable, the definition of ‘it’s grand, sure.’ Is it worth crossing the bridge for? Probably eer garden for two pints and 11/11/2015 10:0811/11/2015 10:08 11/11/2015 10:0811/11/2015 10:08 catch the last of the evening’s rays. All the while, regulars potter in and out for smokes and chats. In a neighbourhood that can feel a little staid and lifeless post-Angelus, McGarry’s is a solid option. It’s unpretentious and reasonable, the definition of ‘it’s grand, sure.’ Is it worth crossing the bridge for? Probably and wicker tables beside designer plastic seat. A flower is stuck into a wine bottle like a task undertaken by someone on The Apprentice. This is so easily rectifiable but feels too higgledy-piggledy right now to lure one into staying for a few hours rather than a few sloshes. A cosy sofa wouldn’t go amiss and I hope the fireplace can throw some licks of heat out rather than being ornamental. Bar Giuseppe stands a good chance of finding its feet and clientele once it invests a little more consideration into its surrounds to aid the wine in coaxing out our emotional well-being. MMD dash of stolen literary valour. We’ll call it D.B.C. because they have damn bad cocktails. h ioh the p ht like o be anywu d musho me to fee ust that an ls (wble o eel jretva oar y s pizzas, b t m ennie immhedi tt sanee in thi s (wining at y ailier dra hit fuen f g sts of r sgrr ider to toer isl b lo ko s e ‘isists of run-o t H heir lofcenam c kaa, ir a foer-pack o ider to t on ts (floa k es as t l , bo h coiokt ir there ieru erttlere f tc kenner f t o s a serttleff izzas. I order hth walh was in n u conts gat d t ver w sio e-miilsl bar biing tio s Rennie immediournl der whact it inin wall, the rest of the space dotted with tables that gradually thin the closer one gets to the stage. Despite the facelift, the space has retained an unshowy, lived-in quality. In keeping with the easter theme many surfaces have been littered with Kinder eggs, their associated playthings dotting the venue. I pick up a replica jeep dwarfed by my thumb. Spinning its wheels the parallels to the space are obvious, both small yet perfectly formed, decidedly fit for purpose. Bravo, Stage 19, this patron will most certainly t to contceahe limeligrhe h ts atsso un yt oyd in a fr ar eper o wrtide sfoner dinn p, I return and gitf gelid Budvar b t eir a race ol f g yt ort-able- o - with these criticisms since the wholly phoned in nature of what Humphrey’s does implies the management’s comfort in resigning themselves to a position on the second tier, removed from both the limelight and its associated scrutiny. For many, they are simply a fallback when Smyth’s is full, and there is nothing particularly wrong with that. Frankly, despite their shortcomings, and depending on the intensity of one’s misanthropy; it’s probably still the best of a bad bunch in the locality. Faint praise indeed. inught repd e w p lllle uesqk rep u ese i te cre wits u e leavin in fold rlt tlhe drink ao see. q f wh zen in irl’ ices impet yorf hllies tr h g yurprhicd. 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A d u rou ses av he bno, o e o s ss adjucece turou ury sizeld cur pet o R unninoctio ae dealicio ter cele t r ddericd our racb en n.h a entire place is made out of drawers. That might initially read as hyperbole, a little poetic license being taken on my part to illustrate the fact that, sure, there are more than a few drawers. But no such luck. Floor-to-ceiling on the majority of walls, the entire façade of the bar itself, each and every secluded nook: all drawers. This striking interior design move was obviously conceived with a nod towards intimating a relationship between location’s current incarnation and the haberdashers that would have occupied this space in the past, an attempt at legitimising the same waistcoats and pipe-smoke, Dr. QW Pimms Goodtime Chelsea Cocktail Dispensary aesthetic that someone, somewhere, decreed all new city centre bars must adhere to. On collecting a round of Guinness (€5.30 a erbg of a clce ogling, t e merurin assiciic licen ey n s, s e vacsum. A a f th , e euor aln uded nooema p noe Hd vphree ve waes tvn b binfh thd b e dcere y ntn wuth seep g w l y co a tenderos. Iune y sec , y o co aoanlwn o ua e o in t me wg po tims tiot wtoruugg m ues wa iohir s G us soan w f s lini i. The dr bk, wh g of razzledazzle ’ logs jl it h a ts “ glinn implied q hd a cit aet u g ts caeqbs sic cc p d a ci y cen g cot s, w e b o red the do h bh im’m drinks ace ne or ou le ne plin be oer anpd estg atgat tet pser fe lid v o whoo pett t arvep e tr wa l ss colines in at n e a serhad waps unm b ade)t h s hy’i n her fhonf g er d pr r d awarara- a lochratace noet a cy low-budget bts hpoawa ade) em tva , pret wf bsodies spea w ene t und. T , walle poo rahtir y a bioo be fde, doors . On ede in t die C e nerw Dn terand th ’ , oioer unr rusaerpkanions was po ’ h , naot of s na asnes’ fop a c e erocreeueica. I et fr t td with a ury sized curacorat tl lies ost wan opace n t. Ll d np acqe oed wtoaopd alndraw a s c pe ts jin th, wahiih tt colhhe.diatel m b eeze t, p uereps unor primahi yt her e.ulaim tk dta e y s r e fhavo o plnesume its a y ts sg abhes, w os mi veace – Moeyaonig- ty’e atio hnt buer eep pl avrenace – Mor a gdirty’e a rots tue woyon igstt oiw fte am mon a inin.g sir py ver e wth s oae aemuchae unp und bhe dcere yos. Iune hr y bs deftly. Stara leled natt o bhf o n empt fatorn, unmomend thlligadn &d ‘ig- h y centp w h wade 10 ol ner oflin be nage ts anaw f m pbbs p emahs. trs o rprssinual o h , aslonee are mosrhrn vo ea eoun o oe sou ’der lin Ule cer es in W derqua es e tvie aion o um y m nn vog oho ce ts a d h, w etqer it ocdks, ananj y Sho oes oc n bg ple u om any, vity mar y aat s ace J e ma f coy o ining si acllegh. This is Where the two markedly differ is in their atmosphere. That being said, the idea of ascribing a value judgement based on this divergence in ambiance is somewhat thorny. Smyth’s is routinely jammed with well-heeled denizens of this, the leafiest of the leafy suburbs. Its milieu so much a celtic tiger throwback that, for those of us unmoved by affluence ogling, the mere thought of crossing the threshold (especially on a match day) can be nothing short of exhausting. Humphrey’s on the other hand, whether it strives to or not, manages to cultivate an absois utterly seamless, they even share a bathroom. Somewhat thrown by this revelation, we sniff out an unclaimed table in corner and begin to fully take in our surroundings. The first thing that strikes you is that the mmbhi t tep ene sn desig ed bp arrh’of rce er aeable businese a l g t leses h b ae iouo udgs, tt fery evan d orn thi a e once hi e snif se ners NO UGLY n t s h s re h nn . Sbale bros ess ty o hb h weh t p rassy tongue ag thht s’t is small by defini e h ther so much a cemltic tiger t cow l s. Tht los ts milieu-cktai .. y, nnt los osn m er y, no a t, d b entire p llios me mafhinfl, in thg of a classicist, fa n most h t o t Te die Swa n, itiot asures og s f-kin tltf exh ues may e sahyly kno e t cen , smh ller venarkedrly difftinely shh tt atmos ed s aces te. Th hat pg svidu he idely flo h h d dbsWheere t ae two mues a e rouer is in t ueirering. scene, smaller venues are routinely sh ttu ering. uria osf ae od wascri ue y FADE LASER STUDIO NO. 2 GRAFTON ST. DUBLIN T. 01 539 0777 | WWW.FADELASER.COM FADE LASER STUDIO NO. 2 GRAFTON ST. DUBLIN T. 01 539 0777 | WWW.FADELASER.COM