I've also had recommendations for Toners in Lower Baggot Street, Ryan's in Parkgate Street, near Phoenix Park, and Mulligan's in Poolbeg Street - the latter two apparently vie for the title of best pint in Dublin. Doheny and Nesbitt in Lower Baggot Street and Kehoe's in South Anne Street also get good reviews. The Ha'penny Bridge Inn, by the river, has a lively open mike night upstairs on Tuesdays. But if old-fashioned pubs are not up your street, don't worry. There are plenty of modern bars, some of which are popular hang-outs of the rich, famous and powerful. You might not be able to afford to stay at the Shelbourne Hotel or U2's Clarence Hotel, but no-one will bat an eyelid if you drop in for a drink at the Shelbourne's Horseshoe Bar or the Clarence's Octagon. Just grit your teeth when you get the bill. The Chocolate Bar in Harcourt Street, the Irish Film Centre bar in Temple Bar, the Globe in South Great George Street and Zanzibar on Ormond Quay Lower are all popular choices for the cool crowd. Such is the attraction of Dublin's watering holes that there are organised pub crawls and musical pub crawls. Details are available at tourist information offices. To find out more about how Ireland's favourite tipples are made you can visit two very popular tourist attractions, the Guinness Storehouse at St James's Gate and the Old Jameson Distillery in Bow Street, Smithfield. If you have a favourite Dublin pub or bar email me at kathevans@icnorthwales.net with the details. | 
Article
