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City centre bars for Parisian Visitors

belfastbelle · 2008-10-01 19:23:51

Hey guys, hope you can help. I am expecting a couple of friends from Paris tomorrow and want to bring them to a really nice Dublin pub. Most likely city centre. It should be authentic, but not touristy. Lively and with atmosphere. Probably meeting them around 6/7ish. Any suggestions?? Thanks a million. Belfast Belle

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01-10-2008 8:23pm

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belfastbelle

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Hey guys, hope you can help. I am expecting a couple of friends from Paris tomorrow and want to bring them to a really nice Dublin pub. Most likely city centre.

It should be authentic, but not touristy. Lively and with atmosphere.

Probably meeting them around 6/7ish.

Any suggestions??

Thanks a million.

Belfast Belle

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#2 01-10-2008 8:27pm
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o'neills on st. andrew street would be good

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#3 01-10-2008 8:29pm
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admiralofthefleet wrote: »

o'neills on st. andrew street would be good

Heh, I have it on very good authority that there will be at least fifteen blokes from a football team in there tomorrow evening.

Mightn't be the best idea.

Just a heads up

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#4 01-10-2008 8:33pm
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Go to the Stag's Head. Authentic Irish pub, gets a good crowd, does a great pint of Guinness, and it's central.

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#5 01-10-2008 8:36pm
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Good answer.

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#6 01-10-2008 8:37pm
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The Cobblestone up in Smithfield would be great for traditional music.

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#7 01-10-2008 8:42pm
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Mulligans on Poolbeg St maybe?

Just off the quays behind the Screen cinema

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#8 01-10-2008 8:48pm
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Mulligans, one of the best in the country, never mind the city.

Might be a bit dead though, I would suggest The Hairy Lemon. Lively, good music (ish), lots of nooks and crannies to huddle up and chat, friendly and not too noisy.

More central, but won't be as trad and deadly as the cobblestone though.

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#9 01-10-2008 9:00pm
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O'Shea's (The Merchant) on Bridge St at Church St bridge, with The Brazen Head just across the road.

Not your ornery onager

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#10 01-10-2008 10:26pm
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Second the Stags, and Mulligans.

What about The Long Hall (South great George's street) or Grogans (South William Street) too?

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#11 01-10-2008 10:35pm
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oooh, loving the sound of the Stag's Head and Mulligans. But the Long Hall might be just perfect. Thanks a million guys. Will defo stay clear of the rowdy footballers!!!

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#12 02-10-2008 1:24pm
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I don't think they build bars specifically for Parisians. You looking for fine wine bars or something? Just wander around town and you'll find loads of good bars.

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#13 02-10-2008 2:06pm
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lightening wrote: »

Might be a bit dead though, I would suggest The Hairy Lemon.

And at 5quid a pop of Guinness during the day it'll feel just like home to them.

Take'm to the Dawson Lounge for one or two.

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#14 02-10-2008 2:08pm
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Avast ye Frenchies - set your sails for yonder Stag's Head or Grogan's.

I just felt like talking like a pirate - leave me alone.

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#15 02-10-2008 2:13pm
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O'Donoghues on Merrion Row, past St Stephens Green.
It's where the Dubliners started off.
Should get live music there too.

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#16 02-10-2008 2:35pm
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Dawson's Lounge - O'Loughlins (I think, top of Baggot Street) followed by the Baggott Inn.

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#17 02-10-2008 3:45pm
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Toners is always nice - on baggot st.

So far of the rest of the pubs mentioned, the long hall would be my choice.

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#18 02-10-2008 4:10pm
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Thanks everyone I think I'll got for the long hall and see where the night takes us. Very helpful!!! And it is almost pint time!!!

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#19 02-10-2008 10:50pm
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how did the thread get this far with out anyone mentioning cafe en seine

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#20 03-10-2008 1:37am
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Woden wrote: »

how did the thread get this far with out anyone mentioning cafe en seine

You know I drink in a lot of old style pubs and tourists come in and walk straight back out. you go to cafe en seine though and they love it. Sad but true.

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