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Lads weekend in Dublin

Discussion in 'TalkCeltic Pub' started by Bhoy., Jan 13, 2013.

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  1. Bhoy.

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    How much, on average, would a pint in Templebar set you back?
     
    Bhoy., Jan 13, 2013
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  2. Doire_Bhoy

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    Depends. Lots of variation. You won't get a good deal in Temple Bar though. Steer well clear and head to other city centre bars. There's plenty all over the place.
     
    Doire_Bhoy, Jan 13, 2013
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  3. Idioteque I’ll laugh until my head comes off

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    It's a * dump! Lived there for 3 years and will never go back
     
    Idioteque, Jan 13, 2013
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  4. McManus4

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    It's far too dear. I also expect it's the least Irish place in Ireland - everyone was Polish or Romanian or whatever.
     
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  5. McManus4

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    I paid 6-7 Euros two years ago.
     
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  6. trackebhoy

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    When i was there a couple of years ago for the weekend,i met 2 Irish people. a guy in the temple bar heard my accent & as he came over for games we started chatting & the taxi driver back to the airport.
     
    trackebhoy, Jan 13, 2013
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    If you have any interest in Irish history, the tour of Kilmainham jail is well worth a visit.
     
    setanta, Jan 13, 2013
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  8. Doire_Bhoy

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    :50:
     
    Doire_Bhoy, Jan 13, 2013
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  9. faw cough Gold Member Gold Member

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    Apart from Kilmainham,Dublin is *,complete * dump.
     
    faw cough, Jan 13, 2013
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  10. TomSelleckCSC

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    There's the O2 Academy, like ABC but cheaper. It's a "tops aff" affair.
     
    TomSelleckCSC, Jan 13, 2013
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  11. faw cough Gold Member Gold Member

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    Temple Bar is a Tourist attraction,that is why you don't find many Irish people there.
     
    faw cough, Jan 13, 2013
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  12. Rossenspeil

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    Biggest problem is getting in anywhere, bouncers are complete *. :38:

    If you are in a big group, make sure you split up before trying to get in anywhere.

    We were in one pub in the city centre at 5 in the afternoon, enjoying a quiet pint, when a bouncer walked over and told us to drink up and leave, said he didn't want any 'large groups' in the pub.

    Shameful. :38:
     
    Rossenspeil, Jan 13, 2013
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    if i was flying into dublin for a weekend i would get a bus to kilkenny.. a great little city for a weekend plus a better Irish experience than dublin
     
    fonsai, Jan 13, 2013
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    Stay away from Templebar, some good bars on Camden Street and a few good places near Stephens Green. If you want to head to a big nightclub go to Wrights in Swords, about 20 mins in a taxi from the city. Everywhere is expensive so bring plenty of money. My tip would to find places with drink deals. Or you could just pre-game with a naggin or two and stick to the pints ha
     
    Hector, Jan 13, 2013
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    Dublin is getting a bad rep on this thread!

    Yeah I would agree to stay away from Temple Bar. Overall prices have come down and with strong sterling €5 is about £4. Camden Street/Harcourt Street is popular - Copper Face Jacks and D2 are heaving and open all week. During the week in D2 you can get drinks for €2.50 on some nights. D2 has a huge beer garden - and Coppers have a big outdoor area so good for smokers. Camden Street is good too. Lots of places just away from Temple Bar - to stay away from the tourists. Rathmines is good too. Alot of places have cheaper drinks early in the night and early in the week. But it is the city centre - cheaper out a bit from the city.

    Guinness Storehouse, Kilmainham Jail are about the best to go to I would think. There is the usual bus tour and a few 'tourist museums' like the Wax museum and the Leprachaun museum - I'm not joking.

    Good deals all over the place too for food - eat early to get the best ones
     
    MarkDub, Jan 14, 2013
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  16. Breenzo

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    Not this.

    This! :50:

    Belfast is a far superior city for a night out...and Glasgow is far superior to both. Never been to Cork right enough...
     
    Breenzo, Jan 14, 2013
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  17. Bhoy.

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    Cheers for all the replies lads:50:

    Also, wheres good for the football?
     
    Bhoy., Jan 14, 2013
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    :50:A couple of wee gems are the Celt bar in Talbot St great live music and for a wee cheeky pub just around the corner is the Confession box . Love these two pubs but the guys a right take plenty of cash.
    The Guiness is magic so drink plenty of it!!!!
     
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  19. thailandceltic From Immigration to Domination

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    I see the Dublin Tourist board have joined the forum:56:
     
    thailandceltic, Jan 14, 2013
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  20. wd2oo3 Gold Member Gold Member

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    Temple bar is a good night out. Expensive but crackin place for a pub crawl. Don't spend too much time there its too expensive but a must see for an hour of 3 at least since you are there tbh. Lived, worked and been to Dublin on a regular basis for almost five years been a few times its not bad, last time I was there one month ago for the pubs of Christmas and it was 5.30EUR ish a Guinness little bit more for a lager beer and 6.70 for an alco pop!
    Dicey Reilly's club is brill and has a great beer garden.
    Dtwo is a good place too imo.
    Coppers for the dirtys.
    The Brazen head Dublin is Irelands oldest pub a tourist trap but good to see. Guinness storehouse is good and the Croke park has a walk on the roof too which might be a good shout if you are bored during the day all within easy reach of the city centre.

    http://www.brazenhead.com/
    http://www.dublinpubscene.com/thepubs/copperfacejacks.html
    http://www.dtwonightclub.com/
    http://www.russellcourthotel.ie/barsclubs.htm
     
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