PUBS and BARS 20 Lower Bridge Street, Dublin 8. Tel: (01) 7695186 The oldest pub in Dublin. Beautiful panelled bar. Great lunches and traditional music every night.
Slattery's
129 Capel Street, Dublin. Best known for traditional music, set dancing, rock & blues.
Foxes
Glencullen Co. Dublin. Tel: (01) 2955647 Also known as Johnny Foxes, this friendly, candlelit pub set in the mountains of Dublin, offers spectacular views of the city and Bray. Good seafood kitchen, open daily. You would be advised to book well in advance.
The Long Hall
51 South Great Georges Street, Dublin 2. Tel: (01)4751590 This is a gem of a pub. Go and see the magnificent plasterwork on the ceilings, the mahogany bar counter and the Victorian lighting.
O'Donoghues
15 Merrion Row, Dublin 2. Tel: (01) 6762807 Typical Irish pub: dark, stone floor covered in sawdust, strong smell of stout and crowded with ''regulars''. Very famous for its traditional music.
Bewleys
78 Grafton Street, Dublin 2 Famous for its afternoon tea.