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DUBLIN
IRELAND SECOND TRIP
Managed do
8 pubs in March 2018 on a day trip from Belfast; (it is 2 hours on the train).
Did 3 favourite pubs from my trip in March 2003
( see below) and 5 new pubs. Like elsewhere, Ireland has a lot of new
micro-breweries, adding beer choice to Dublin. Galway Bay brewery has 6 pubs in
Dublin, usually with 20 taps; half the taps are from their brewery while the
other half are from other micros. Hopefully I can get back in the future and do
some more pubs, old and new!
Black Sheep, 61 Capel Street, Rotunda, Dublin
1.
Tel- 873-0013
Web site- http://www.galwaybaybrewery.com/blacksheep/
Galway Bay Brewery pub in
North Dublin. Modern decor with just wooden floors, tables and chairs. There is
a beer hall downstairs with a pool table. Had a Galway Bay Buried at Sea (
stout) at 6 euros, most of the Galway Bay beers are 6 euros. Just found 2
handpumps on the other side of the bar ( Trouble Brewing and O’Brother) which
is annoying!
John 7.5/10 visit March
2018
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Brazen Head, 20 Lower Bridge Street, Dublin
8.
Pub as good as I remember
it! Lovely cosy decor in all the different rooms; my room has a fire which is
relaxing. The pub also has an impressive courtyard entrance, which caters for
the smokers. Whilst full of tourists, the pub still has a good atmosphere. No
great beer range, Guinness is 5.50 euros a pint, but a lovely pub.
John 9.5/10 visit March
2018
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Beer Market, 13 High street, Merchants Quay,
Dublin 8.
Tel-244-4917
Web site- http://www.galwaybaybrewery.com/beermarket/
Modern Galway Bay Brewery pub
on two floors, the front part is overlooking the busy road, the back part has a
large table by the bar. While there are 20 taps, at least 4 were not on at the
time of my visit. A little lacking in atmosphere, even if the beer choice is
good. Had a Galway Bay Weights and Measures at 6 euros a pint.
John 7/10 visit March
2018
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Bull and Castle, 5/7 Lord Edward Street,
Dublin 8.
Tel- 457-1122
Web site- https://www.fxbuckley.ie/the-bull-and-castle/
The upstairs bar is closed,
I am in the downstairs restaurant where it is okay to drink at the bar. The
waiter is very helpful; he eventually serves my beer as the barman is on the
phone! Interesting range of Irish micros on the taps; I had a O’Hara Red at
5.90 euros.
John 7/10 visit March 2018
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Stags Head, 1 Dame Court, Dublin 2
Still a lovely pub; love
the marble tables. No great beer choice like the Brazen Head. A pint of
Guinness was 5.20 Euros. Full of tourists drinking Guinness. Like me!
John 9/10 visit March 2018
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Porterhouse Central, 45 Nassau Street, Dublin
2.
Tel- 677-4180
Web site- http://www.theporterhouse.ie/bars-dublin-central.php
Porterhouse pub which is
not as big as their pub in Temple Bar, but is still a fair size. Seating is mainly
bar stools. The pub has a good range of beers including Irish and international
beers, plus one cask beer called Metal Man Red Lead at 6.50 euros a pint. The
most expensive beer of my Dublin trip. Beers are 50 cents more after 23:00
hours.
John 8/10 visit March 2018
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Mulligans, 8 Pollbeg Street, Dublin 2.
Still the same. Nice
traditional pub with a good pint of Guinness at 5.20 euros; for a traditional
pub it has a good range of beers. Good banner between the barman and the
regulars.
John 8.5/10 visit March
2018
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Brew Dock, 1 Amien Street, Dublin 1.
Tel- 888-1842
Web site-
http://www.galwaybaybrewery.com/brewdock/
Galway Bay Brewery pub
close to Connelly Station on two floors. Not as busy as some station pubs; in
fact it has a relaxed atmosphere. Standard range of Galway Bay beers plus a lot
of guest beer taps. I had a pint of Trouble Brewing Dark Arts at 5.90 euros.
John 8/10 visit March 2018
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ROME,
ITALY
As the
capital of Italy, Rome has some of the most iconic buildings and tourist
attractions in the world and is truly one of its great cities. The beer scene
has improved a lot over the years, mainly thanks to micro-breweries opening up
all over Italy, but you still need to know where to look, as most places
are still selling Peroni or Moretti.
Below are some of the pubs I visited over a weekend. A lot of places tend to
open later in the evening; if I have put no hours on the review assume the pub
is open all day, but check on the internet first. Enjoy a great
city! Visit February 2016.
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TRASTEVERE
Ma Che Siete Venuti A fa , Via di
Benedetta 25, Roma 00153
Web site http://www.football-pub.com/
This is a football pub, when I
was there Roma was playing on the TV. The beers on draught were non-mainstream
but they were mainly from un interesting Dutch and German breweries. I had a
local beer, Trilussa Tavolot at 5 Euros a pint. Not sure why they have to have
the door open on a cold February night!
John 6/10
visit February 2016
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Bir & Fud, Via di Benedetta 23, Roma 00153
Web site http://birandfud.it/
As you walk in to this long
narrow bar you are greeted by about 30 beer taps and 5 handpumps; as well as
local breweries they also have beers from Schenlkra ( German)and Dupont (
Belgium). There is a eating area at the back. I had a Argo Kaori at 6 Euros a
pint, which was good. Full of local, British and American beer geeks!
Interesting range of local and international beers.
John 9/10
visit February 2016
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Birreria Trilussa, Via di Benedetta 19,
Roma 00153
Web site http://www.birreriatrilussa.it/
This place, like the nearby Bid
and Fir; has an impressive range, albeit on a smaller scale. This includes Moor
from the UK, as I have had their beers before I try an So Hop at 6 Euros a
pint. Small bar area at the front of the pub, a larger drinking area at the
back. Not that warm, but loads of people drinking outside! Good beer, good
atmosphere. Opens 1800 hours daily
John 9/10 visit February 2016
Brasserie 4.20, Via Portuense 82, Roma 00153
Web site http://www.brasserie420.com/
A bit of a trek to get to this
pub. This said, the décor is nice and there is a fair amount of draught beer on
tap. Beers are on the blackboard, covering most beer styles. Had a keller beer
at 5.50 Euros. Service on the slow side; not sure why but was expecting more
from this place. Opens 1900 hours daily.
John 7/10 visit February 2016
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Donkey Punch/ Nel Buco Del Muld, via
Della Scala 33, Roma 00153
Another sandwich shop which
sells Italian craft beer; it is close to the 3 pubs in Via Benedetta. I asked for a good local beer from the
friendly staff and got a bottle of Ricetta
Plu Rale, Winter Ale, which was a nice dark ale for 5 Euros. Mural of various
rock stars on the wall is original . Got talking craft beer to Matt from New
Jersey.
John 7/10 visit February 2016
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OLD ROME
Open Baldwin, Via Degli Specchi 6, Roma
00186
Web site http://www.openbaladinroma.it/?lang=en
Modern pub with a good
selection of beers on draught and bottles. Most seats are reserved, so I sat at
the bar. I had a half pint of Daddy Wasn’t There ( a strong Belgian Ale) at 5 Euros. Impressive display of large
bottled beers behind the bar.
John 8/10 visit February 2016
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Baguetteria Del Fico, Della Fossa 12,
Roma 00186
Another Rome sandwich shop with
a good beer selection, I’d like to see
this in the UK! Was the only one in here, but the beer Turbacci Coast to Coast
at 5 Euros was good, as were the sandwiches. Friendly English speaking staff.
John 7/10 visit February 2016
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My Ale, Via Dei Cappellari 79,
Roma 00186
Web site http://www.myale.net/
A small sandwich shop which has
a good section of bottled craft beers. I had a Castelli Romani Pig Floyd at
5.50 Euros a bottle, which was good, but not as good as the sandwich I had,
which was 5 euros! Good atmosphere, with friendly English speaking owner.
Closed on Sunday.
John 7.5/10 visit February 2016
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NOMENTANO
Luppolo 12, Via Dei Marrucini 12, Roma
00185
Neat place to the North of
Termini station which has 15 draught taps and 2 handpumps from local micros.
Had one of the beers from the handpumps, Bi-du Confirme Porter at 3.50 Euros
for 2/3 of a pint; it was good. Noisy student type of place, with the early
Rock and Roll soundtrack popular with the young punters. Opens 1700 hours
daily.
John 8/10 visit February 2016
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COLOSSEO
Tree Folks, Via Capo D’Africa 33, Roma 00198
Visited this place at exactly
the right time; it is having a Cask Beer Festival this weekend! There are 7
handpumps on the bar downstairs plus upstairs there are lots of barrels on
racking with cooler jackets on. Most of the beers are from the UK, but manage
to find a few local beers including White Dog TDS stout and Lochop Sorachi.
Festival prices were 2 euros for 1 token, with 1 token for a sample and 3 tokens for a pint. Very busy, with lots of
people drinking outside. Friendly staff. Opens 1730 hours daily
John 9.5/10 visit February 2016
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Brew Dog, Via Delle Terme Di Tito 80, Roma 00184
Web site https://www.brewdog.com/bars/worldwide/roma
This Brew Dog pub in Rome is in
a strange location. The Colosseum is close by, but the way the roads criss-cross
means there is no direction route and so not so many tourists find the place.
Small pub with usual modern décor. A pint of Punk IPA was 6 Euros; the guest
beers are served in 2/3 of pint. Opens 1800 hours daily
John 7/10 visit February 2016
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NORTH CENTRE
Lowenhaus, Via Della Fontanella, 16, Roma 00187
Web site http://www.lowenhaus.eu/
German pub to the North of the
Spanish Steps. Unlike their English and Irish counterparts, there is no music
or sports TV, so it’s a truly German
pub! Despite the pub name, Paulaner is the main beer here. Half litre of
Paulaner is 6.50 euros and a pizza is 7 Euros, go figure! Nice pub, décor and atmosphere.
John 8/10 visit February 2016
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BARCELONA, SPAIN
Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain and
is the capital of the Catalonia region in North East Spain. Tourist attractions
including Sagrada Familia Church, La Rambla, Barri Gotic Old Town and the Port
and Beach area. Like other wine countries, beer, especially craft beer, is
slowly catching on here, making drinking more interesting here, than it was 10
years ago. Drinking places tend to be small in size. Whilst I have done my
best, please check opening times on the internet, as there are a lot of
different times showed for different places. Visited April 2015.
City Centre
Ale and Hops, Basse de Sant Pere 10, Barcelona 08003.
Web site- http://www.aleandhop.com/
Small modern bar where most of the drinking is done at
the front, there is a back room but it looks like it is for dining. There are
10 beers on draught with 2 on handpump; only 1 beer is local. Had a Aktien Anno
1308 at 4.50 euros for 0.5l, which was a German keller beer. Friendly staff and
a good atmosphere. Opens 1700 hours Monday to Friday, 1200 hours Saturday and
Sunday.
John 8/10 visit April 2015
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Alt Heidelberg, Ronda de la Universtitat 5, Barcelona 08007.
Web site- http://altheidelberg.net/
German pub in the city centre; it does the German pub
deco very well. There are separate drinking and eating areas, with different
prices for each. The drinking is at the front, with bar stools by the bar. What
got me into this place was the interesting beer menu, with good bottled beers
from USA, UK and Belgium. I had a bottle of Anchor Steam Beer at 4.75 euros and
a pint of Pilsner Urquill at 3.20 euros (good value), also found time for a
Bratwurst! Opens from 1200 hours daily.
John 8/10 visit April 2015
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Bar Mingus, Carrer Ataulf 8, Barcelona
08002.
Another small bar in the port area close to La
Cerveteca; while small the place is not too busy. Décor basic with some
skateboards hanging above the bar. There are 8 beers on draught from micros all
over the world, plus 2 house beers; had a Mingus hop IPA at 6 euros. Beer was
cold and very average. Opens from 1900 hours, closed Monday.
John 6/10 visit April 2015
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Blacklab Brewhouse, Place Pau Vila 1, Barcelona 08013.
Nice brew pub in a square close to Barceloneta metro
station, in the port area. There are 4 of the pub’s beers on draught, plus
beers from other microbreweries which are clearly written on a blackboard. Had
a Black Lab 1480 American Pale Ale at 4 euros a pint, served with olives, and
it was a very nice beer. Large modern
place with a laid-back atmosphere. You can drink outside, but the road was very
busy. Nice place. Opens from 1230 hours daily.
John 8.5/10 visit April 2015
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Biercab, Muntaner
25, Barcelona 08011.
Web site- http://biercab.com/en/
This is a lively large place, with TV screens around
the pub showing the 30 beers on draught, some local, some international and a
few lambic beers. Excellent choice of
beers here; I had a De Ranke XX bitter which is hard to find on draught in
Belgium, at 6 euros a pint. Friendly staff and a good atmosphere, seems to be a
favourite place of Barcelona trendies, plus some tourists as well. Open- plan
kitchen at the back. Opens 1800 hours Sunday and 1200 hours the rest of the
week. Excellent place.
John 9.5/10 visit April 2015
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Brew Dog, Casanova 69, Barcelona 08011.
Web site- https://www.brewdog.com/bars/worldwide/barcelona
One of Brew Dog outlets around the world. As well as
their own beers, there are also guest draught beers, including Cantillion ( at
6 euros for 0.25l, and 10 euros for 0.50l). Standard modern décor with more
space than most Barcelona drinking holes. Had a pint of Punk IPA at 5 euros,
about standard for Barcelona. Not too many people in at the time of my visit,
on a Sunday afternoon. Opens daily from 1200 hours. Like the address!!
John 7/10 visit April 2015
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Cat Bar, Boria 17, Barcelona
08003
Wonderful bar which is cool for cats! Cosy atmosphere
with low lighting and lots of bric-a-brac, including an old motor bike, old
radio and a piano. There is also an upstairs drinking area. Like the paintings
of cats on the wall ( you have to see it!). Good choice of 8 draught beers,
served by friendly staff; I had an Art
Steam pilsner at 5 euros a pint. The sign outside says craft beer and vegan burgers.
Opens from 1830, closed on Monday. Favourite place in Barcelona. Close to Jaume
1 metro sation.
John 10/10 visit April 2015.
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Cerveceria Luplus in fabulas, gran via de les
Corts Catalanes 511, Barcelona 08015.
Place is on a busy main road. Not too many people in
on my visit, which was Sunday evening, but
pleasant atmosphere. Modern décor with bright lights and football on the
TV. Friendly Italian barman who wanted to know how I found the pub! Had a Bevog
Smoked Porter which was 5.50 euros a pint, nice beer. Opens from 1230 hours
daily.
John 7/10 visit April 2015
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Fabrica Cerveza Moritz, Ronda de
Sant Antoni, Barcelona 08011.
Web site- http://moritz.com/en/section/fbrica-moritz-barcelona
Brew pub in the city centre; very busy at the time of
my visit. Whilst you can see the brewery, the beers are hidden away on the
menu, and people are mainly eating here. As it was a nice day I drank outside;
beer not too memorable as I didn’t write
it down!
John 6/10 visit April 2015
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Kaelderkold, Cardenal Casanas 7, Barcelona 08002.
Just of the busy La Rambla, close to Liceu metro
station on L3. Only bar stools by the bar here, in décor of bright lighting.
There are 15 draught beers from micros all over the world. I had a Tro ale session IPA at 6 euros a
pint. Opens from 1230 hours daily. No real
atmosphere at the time of visit.
John 7/10 visit April 2015
La Bona Pinta, Diputacio 433, Barcelona 08013.
Web site- http://www.labonapinta.com/
This place makes a Belgian brown café look large, but
there is a room around the back. Really a beer shop with a bar. Some good
Belgian bottled beers on the shelves, as well as some good bottled micros from
all over the world. There were 4 beers on draught, had a Jubilaum pils at 2.50
euros. Close to Monumental metro station. Strange hours, Monday closed, Tuesday
to Saturday opens 1100 hours, closed between 1400 and 1730 hours and opens
Sunday 1800 to 22 hours.
John 7/10 visit April 2015
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La Cerveteca, Gignas 25, Barcelona 08002.
Web site- http://www.lacerveteca.com/
Small bar in the back streets in the port area with
mixed clientele. Dimly lit with bar stools around the side and wooden barrels
in the middle for people to stand around. There are 9 beers on draught plus
bottled beers in the fridge. Had a Aktien Dunkels at 3.95 euros for 0.4l; nice
beer. There are 3 unused handpumps on the bar. Friendly bar staff, good
atmosphere. Opens from 1800 daily.
John 8/10 visit April 2015
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Mosequito, Carders 46,
Barcelona 08003.
Web site- http://www.mosquitotapas.com/
Cosy dimly lit bar on a pedestrianised street, with 4
beers on draught and a good range of Belgian bottled beers. Whilst small the
place still finds room for an open
kitchen, which does Chinese food. I had a Hoeptner porter at 2.90 euros for
0.3l. Opens Monday 1800 hours, 1300 hours the rest of the week.
John 7/10 visit April 2015
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Scobies Irish pub, Ronda de la Universtitat 8, Barcelona 08007.
This is the place to go to watch premiership football
in Barcelona. A well done out place with
the usual Irish memorabilia. Friendly barman from County Clare. Guinness and
Paulaner are 4.90 euros a pint, which isn’t bad value at the moment.
John 6/10 visit April 2015
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West of City Centre
Homosibaris, Place d’Osca 4, Barcelona
08014.
This place is to the west of city centre, close to
Place de Santa metro station ( on the L1 or L5 line). Nice place on a square,
with lots of people eating and drinking outside. There were 9 draught beers on
offer, including a Moors stout on handpump, which I had for 5.75 euros a pint.
Nice beer with no gas! There are a choice of bottled beers in the fridge. Room
at the back to drink. Opens 1730 hours Monday to Friday, 1200 hours Saturday
and Sunday.
John 7.5/10 April 2015
North of City Centre
2D2 dspuma, Carrer de la Manigua 8
Barcelona 08027.
Web site - http://www.2d2dspuma.com/
This place is 6 stops on the metro (at Maragall, L5)
from the city centre. Only a 5 minute walk, but the exits were confusing! Nice,
small cosy place, with a laid-back atmosphere. There are 10 draught beers to
choose from various small breweries. I had Mandrill Pale Ale at 4.25 euros. No
one speaks English, but the prices are cheaper! Opens from 1800 hours, closed
Sunday.
John 7/10 visit
April 2015
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Chivuos, Carrer del Torrent de Lolla 175, Barcelona 08012.
Web site- http://www.chivuos.com/#1
Well worth your trip out of the centre, get the L5 to
Fontana metro station. It says craft beer and slow street food, and they do
both well. The list of 8 draught beers are mainly local breweries, including 3
from the Edge Brewery in Barcelona. Had an Edge Blonde Ale at 3.50 euros for
0.25l, like the jar glass it was served in! Small place-the seating is mainly
bench style. The Philly Cheese steak was
nice as well. Friendly service added to the visit. Hours from 1300 hours daily.
John 9/10 visit April 2015
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Coming from
Like in the
In
CHRISTIANSHAVN
Eiffel Bar, WIldersgade 58, 1408
Web site http://www.eiffelbar.dk
Regulars' bar with
black plastic seats and bright lights. As it's away from the centre the beer
prices are reasonable; all beers are bottled. A mirror along the side wall has
images of
John 7.5/10 Visit
Nov 2001
This place this exactly how
I remember it from 10 years ago, still with the
John 7/10 visit April 2011
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Rabes Have, Langebrogade 8,1411
A nice cosy place,
with low beams and ship rigging on the bar. Not much room for the pool table at
the front. Visited the pub on a Sunday afternoon with the old regulars enjoying
a quiet Sunday drink. Claims to be the oldest bar in
John 8.5/10 visit Nov 2001
Cafe Langebro, Islands Brygge 1B, 2300
Web site http://www.cafelangebro.dk/
A café with lots of beer
taps,some mainstream, but they have
John 8/10 visit April 2011
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INDRE BY
Musen og Elefanten, Vestergade 21, 1456 Copenhagen
A small
white-walled cellar bar, with a nice intimate atmosphere - candles on the
table. The strong Carlsberg Elephant Beer is available on draught-which is why
a lot of people visit here- as well as bottled beers showed on the bar. Maybe a
little too small; at 18-00 all the seats are taken.
John 8.5/10 visit
Nov 2001
Closed in April 2011
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Brewpub Koben, Vestergade 29, 1456
Web site http://www.brewpub.dk/
Along with the 3 brew pubs
on Vesterbrogade, this is another brew pub in the city centre. You need to walk
down some steps to get to pub, which is half eating and half drinking. Beers
are clearly marked at the point of sale what beer style and strength they are.
Had a Brewster US Pale Ale. As well as their own beers, they do beers from
other independent breweries. The bar area is very busy, unlike the eating area
which needs three staff members, whilst the busy bar area needs only one staff
member! Busy, with people out in the courtyard on not a very warm Friday night.
John 8/10 visit April 2011
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Web site http://www.charlies.dk/
This pub and its sister pub
in
John 9/10 visit April 2011
Hviids Vinstue,
Kongens Nyttorn 19, 1050
Web site http://www.hviidsvinstue.dk/
Outside this pub is a busy
shopping street; coming into this pub is a step back in time. It says it has
been here since 1723 and you can well believe nothing has changed in this
lovely time warp pub. Flagstone floor, old wooden walls, coloured etched glass
windows, and low lighting all add to the atmosphere of this pub. No food served
here despite the pleasant décor. Two
Tuborg beers on draught are served through fake handpumps; there are a few
interesting bottled beers including Thisted brewery Limfjords Porter at 34DEK,
a nice beer in a nice pub.
John
9/10 visit April 2011
Lord Nelson,
Hyskenstaede 9, 1207
Web site http://www.lordnelson.dk/
Despite the British name
this is no English pub abroad. As well as no Sky Sports screens it also has no
English beers, instead it has one of the best section of Danish micros in
John 9.5/10 visit April 2011
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Orsted Bar &
Café, Norre Farimagsgade 13, 1364 Copenhagen
Web site http://oerstedoelbar.dk/
Pub on a main road; a large
pub by Danish standards with a good laid-back feel to it. Décor includes
exposed brick, candles on the table and background jazz music. Towards the
toilets are table football and darts, plus
John 8.5/10 visit April 2011
Plan B, Frederiksborggade 48, 1360
Web site http://www.cafeplanb.dk/
From the outside this looks
more of a café than a pub, the deli style counter also makes it un-publike. But
on your left hand side there are 10 beer taps all very close together. They are
mainly in beer style and from the Beer Here Brewery. The draught prices are
35DEK for a small beer and 55DEk for large beer. Behind the door and the counter are two
fridges with a good section of mainly Belgian bottled beer. The décor is café
style with paintings on the wall-one is rude or cheeky depending your point of
view! Record turntable at the back with vinyl records you can play. Different
sort of place, with a good beer commitment.
Opening hours 1500 to 2200hours Monday to Friday, 1000 to 2200 hours
Saturday and 1000 to 1500 hours Sunday. Close to Norreport metro station.
John 9/10 visit April 2011
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Tryk Bar,
Montergade 24, 1165 Copenhagen
Web site http://www.trykbar.com/
A pub with some interesting
photos/posters of such retro stars as the Beatles, Elvis, Sinatra and the Blues
Brothers all along the walls, which gives this place a lot of atmosphere. Busy
at the time of visit, with mainly younger people. There is a selection of
overseas bottled beers behind the bar, so you can see what they have. Can’t
remember the draught beers but know I had an Anchor steam beer from the
John 7/10 visit April 2011
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90eren, Gammel Kongevej 90, 1850
Web site http://www.vinstue90.dk/
From a serious
beer drinker's point of view, this is the place to be. It serves an
uncarbonated version of Carlsberg which takes 10 minutes to pour. It's said
this is what the original Carlsberg tasted like- it's a good beer. As well as
the beer, the pub is a nice place too, with red walls, old pictures, and wine
bottles above the bar. A 10 to15 minute walk from the centre; the walk and the
wait for the beer are worth it.
John 10/10 visit
Nov 2001
It still takes 10 minutes to
pour the beer slowly, and it is still worth the wait. The beer has a nice
creamy head and no gas. Décor has not change much with red walls, old murals
and low lighting. There is a back room behind the bar which I missed last
time. On my last visit I was here at
opening time and I was the only person in the pub, this time at 1700 hours it
is very crowded, but I manage to get the last seat. Carlsberg old was 25 DEK for a small
beer. The pub opens from 1100 hours. The
best Carlsberg in
John 9/10 visit April 2011
Frederik IV,
Not to far from 90eren in
the non-tourist
John 8/10 April 2011
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TIVOLI AND CENTRE
Bryggeriet Apollo, Vesterbrogade 3, 1620 Copenhagen
Web site http://www.bryggeriet.dk/dk/bryggerierne/apollo-koebenhavn
Home brew pub next
to the
John 9/10 visit
Nov 2001
This time I am in the
basement area of the pub on a busy Friday night. Exposed brick and wooden floor
make for a modern décor and good atmosphere. Chose the stout out of the pub
brew beers, (as there was no sample tray) which was very enjoyable. In this central location it is hard for a pub
to fail, but this is a pleasant place none the less. Unlike the Vesterbro
Bryghus across the road it sticks to its own beers. Good to see this place
still going strong after 10 years.
John 8/10 visit April 2011
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Pinden, Reventlowsgade 4, 1651
Web site http://www.pinden-kbh.dk/
Cosy up-market
bar, with just quiet background music and conversation. Nice green walls, red
and white checked tablecloths, candles, and dim-lighting. Bar is close to
John 8/10 visit
Nov 2001
Still a good locals pub by
John 8/10 visit April 2011
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The Old English Pub, Vesterbrogade 2B, 1620
Web site http://www.oldenglishpub.dk/
This is not a bad
effort for an English pub abroad, with some nice wood-panelling, mirrors and an
impressive ceiling. Not a bad range of beers, as this is the centre. As you
might have guessed this is expensive. Might be worth the money if you're
waiting for your English football results to come in on a Saturday.
John 8/10 visit
Nov 2001
A pub right in the heart of
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Scottish Pub, Radhuspladsen 16, 1550
It's not too often
you get a Scottish pub; they are mainly English or Irish. This pub has a lot of
wood-panelling, comfortable seats and dim lighting-get the picture! Pub is
worth finding for Carlsberg Imperial Stout on draught - not easy to get in
John 7/10 visit
Nov 2001
Not much has changed since
my last visit. Sadly no Carlsberg Imperial Porter, but they did have Belhaven
Ale for 35DEK for a half pint; unlike the Old English pub nearby, it does have
on
John 6/10 visit April 2011
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Vesterbro Bryghus,
2B Vesterbrogade , 1620
Web
site http://www.vesterbrobryghus.dk/
Firstly the address is confusing;
it is the same address as the old English Pub, which is a few doors down. While
outside is one of
John 7/10 visit April 2011
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Faergekroen Bryghus, Vesterbrogade 3, 1630 Copenhagen
Web site http://faergekroen.com/
A brew pub inside
NORREBRO
Norrebro Bryghus, Ryesgade 3, 2100
Web site http://www.noerrebrobryghus.dk/
From the centre, cross the
bridge at Frederiksborggade ( near Plan B) you are in Norrebro, second right after the bridge and walk up the road and you
are at this brew pub. Half of the pub is taken up by the brewing vessels. As
you walk there is a sign upstairs for the restaurant and downstairs for the
café. Various beer styles are on offer as you expect from a brew pub; I settle
on a
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Olbaren, Emegade2, 2200
Web site http://oelbaren.dk/
More of a wine bar than a
pub in décor, but there is no food here. The place does have impressive list of
Danish micros mainly from Beer Here. The barman was impressed I knew Southern
Tier was a
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VESTERBRO
Pegasus,
Mysundegade 28, 1668
Web site http://www.pegasus-cph.dk/
Just off the main road (
Istedgade); looks more of a restaurant than a pub on first sighting. Inside it
is half full-with half the people eating and the other half drinking. Décor is red checked table cloth, exposed
brick, low lighting and candles on the table. You can have any 6 items of the
food menu for 139DEK. There are 10 beers from Danish micros on draught-priced
at 55 DEK for a large beer and 35 DEK for a small beer-plus
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Mikkeller, Viktoriagade 8B, 1655
Web site http://www.mikkeller.dk/index.php?id=9&land=1
Denmark’s leading micro has
its own pub now, and what a pub with 7 out of the 20 taps on are their beers,
the rest are other Danish micros,De Dolle from Belgium and Southern Tier from
the US. The bottled beer menu is from micros all over the world (see web site)
which is usually kept behind the bar. A few steps down to a smallish
street-level pub. Recently decorated, judging by now clear the white walls are,
with a little green vinyl floor and low lighting. It can get very busy as the evening carries
on. Good to see a lot of young Danes enjoying a Carlsberg-free zone! The
draught beers are all priced the same, 35 DEK for a small beer, 55DEK for a
large beer. Luckily for me, this great pub was only 5 minutes walk from my
hotel. Open at 1500 hours Monday to Wednesday and Sunday, 1400 hours Thursday
and Friday and 12000 hours on Saturday.
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Carlsberg
Visitors Centre, 11 Gamle Carlsberg Vej
, 2500
Web site http://www.visitcarlsberg.dk/Pages/front.aspx
This is a 25 minutes walk
from Central station. What you are visiting here is a visitors centre, not a
brewery. The main brewery has moved out of the city; what is left is Carlsberg’s
micro brewery, Jacoben, which you will see from a glass window in the bar at
the end of the tour. There is no guided tour-you just walk between numbered
rooms ending up at the bar for your two free beers, which unfortunately only
cover Carlsberg’s mainstream beers. Highlights are the horses in the stables
and seeing the world’s largest collection of unopened beer bottles (over 2,000
bottles). Entrance is 65DEK.
John 6/10 visit April 2011
Spunk Pub, Istedgade 17, 1650
This is a nice pub,
but the church opposite seems to attract a lot of
John 9/10 visit Nov 2001
Still a nice cosy locals
pub, with low lighting, old flags, maps, old photos of
No food is served here which
means smoking is allowed, but the pub does have a specialist cocktail
menu. The pub opens 1100 to 0200 hours
Monday to Saturday and 1400 to 020 hours Sunday. Half pint of Tuborg is 25 DEK.
John 7/10 visit
April 2011
FREDERIKSTAD
Nyhavn17, Nyhavn 17, 1051
Web site http://www.nyhavn17.dk/
Nyhavn is a small
water dock. The area seems to be the Covent Garden of
John 8/10 visit
Nov 2001
Changed a little since my
last visit, but there is still a seafaring theme. The pub has not caught on to the Danish beer
revolution at the moment. Only offering Tuborg, Leffe Blond, Hoegaarden and
Guinness, the only interesting beer is Mork Dark Ale which is 58 DEK for a half
litre. Not much choice in the bottled beer section either, in fact the Scotch
malt whiskey section is bigger!
John 6/10 visit
April 2011
Den Tatoverede
Enke, Gothersgade 8B, 1123 Copehagen
Web site http://www.dentatoveredeenke.dk/
A little bit of
John 9.5/10 visit April 2011
Black Swan, Borgergade 93, 1300
It is easy to walk by this
place because it looks more like a coffee shop than a pub Décor is orange
walls, modern art paintings and low lighting, along with the jazz background
music, this creates a cosy atmosphere in this small pub. There is no food, but
there is no smoking! A different sort of place, with all the beers coming from
Danish micros including Hancock 2 beers, Dagmar 3 beers, Hersley 1 beer and Fat
Cat 1 beer. Had a Dagmar Brown Ale at 27
DEK for a small beer.
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Gold Prag, Gothersgade 39,1123
Web
site http://www.goldprag.dk/o
Found this pub by chance,
which makes it a better find. A little bit of the
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If you are visiting
Bullen Tva
Krogare, Storgatan 35,
Web site http://gastrogate.com/
A lovely old style pub which
was first founded in 1905. Wood panelled walls with old paintings of Henry
VIII, Edward VII and Queen Victoria on the wall giving the place a certain
charm and touch of class. Whilst there are people eating in here, it is okay
just to drink. The most interesting beer is Bernard Light and Dark lager at
59SEK for 0.4L which was good; other beers on draught are Leffe Blonde and
Erdinger. An English menu has the history of the pub on it. One of the few pubs in
John 8/10 visit April 2011
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Brogatan Restraung, Brogatan 12,
Web site http://www.brogatan.com/start_malmo.aspx
Modern pub which is half
drinking and half eating, the eating area; is at the back. Impressive
chandeliers and pillar ceiling. Beer list on the right side of the bar
including Mikkellar American Dream and Swedish micro Ocean Ebbr Ale which was
65 SEK for 0.4L and 75SEK for 0.5L. Also has a good overseas bottled beer list.
Nice place but a little lacking in atmosphere at the time of my visit.
John 7/10 visit April 2011
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Harrrys, Sodergatan 14,
Web site http://www.harrys.se/
This is a nice side-line for
the Ex -Spurs Manager! A pub right in
the centre of town; the sign outside says Pub, Restaurant and Casino. While the pub décor is pleasant, the beer
choice is poor, with all the beers on draught international mainstream beers,
the bottled beer choice is little better, with only Sam Adams and Singha of any
interest. The pub was a bit soulless at the time of my visit. Had a Falcon
small beer at 42SEK. Opens at 1500 hours.
John 4/10 visit April 2011
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Bishops Arms, Gustan Adolfts 49,
Web site http://www.bishopsarms.com/Malmo_Gustav_Adolfs_Torg/Presentation
Second Bishops Arms pub in
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Bishops Arms, Norra Vallgatan 62,
Web site http://www.bishopsarms.com/Malmo_savoy/Presentation
Coming out of
John 8.5/10 visit April 2011
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Green Lion Inn, Skeppsbron 9/11,
Web site http://www.greenlion.se/
A pub which is only a 5
minute walk to the North of
Busy at the time of visit,
creating a lively atmosphere. Last beer before going back to
John 9/10 visit April 2011
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Web site http://www.malmobrygghus.se/
Malmo brew pub is about 15
minutes walk from central station and only open from 1700 hours daily, but this
pub is well worth the effort. Had the sample tray of the pub’s beers which
included IPA, wheat beer, pilsner, Pale Ale and porter which was 100SEK, a
single beer is 59SEK. All were nice beers. I came in at 1710 hours-already
there is a big queue at the bar, some woman is holding us up with her wine
order! Clientele are mainly young and most are drinking beer. You can drink upstairs or downstairs. The
downstairs area is narrow with exposed walls and old black and white photos of
the brewing creating a cosy atmosphere. You also have a close up look at the
brewing vessels. Great place.
John 10/10 visit April 2011
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There lots of reasons to visit
Guinness Stout is one of
PRICES
Unlike the
OPENINING TIMES
Most
SMOKING
All of
Guinness, St James Gate,
Web site http://www.guinnessstorehouse.com/
THIS BREWERY IS NOW CLOSED
Messrs Maguire, 1-2 Burgh Quay,
Home brew pub brewing international beers. Web site
see entry in Southside section.
Porterhouse Brewing Company,
Home brew pub brewing international beers. Web site
see entry in Southside section.
Also the Old Jamesons distillery,
NORTHSIDE
Cobblestone,
Tel-872-1799
A pub which is
known for two reasons. First, it's a top Irish music venue. The second is it's
one of the few places in
John 8/10 visit
March 2003
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Dice Bar, Queen Street, off Arran Quay,
Tel-872-8622
Web site http://www.thatsitdublin.com/Welcome.html
This pub opens at
1700 hours, but there is a beer promo with all pints 3 euro a pint until 2030
hours. This includes beer from The Dublin Brewery Company and Pauliner German
lager. There is a DJ every night of the week playing a different music style,
not too loud! . Bar is very dark, with candles on the table. Furry dice above
the bar! A little different to most places I have visited.
John 8/10 visit
March 2003
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Flowing Tide,
Tel-874-4106
A pub which is
close to the Abbey Theatre. Can get busy after performances. Nicely coloured
etched-glass above the bar. Traditional décor with theatre posters around the
wall. Pub had a nice friendly feel to it, at the time of visit.
John 8/10 visit
March 2003
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JB Smith's,
Tel-872-4031
Pub on three
floors, with a impressive copper spiral staircase linking the floors. Marble
tables, wooden floorboards and red seats in a modern décor. Jugs of Pauliner
Weiss beer for 10 euros a jug. Food prices more reasonable than the beer
prices.
John 7.5/10 visit
March 2003
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Madigan's ,
Tel- 874 5456
A pub which is
modern, but done out in a traditional style. Green seating, white walls and
lovely etched-glass at the end of the pub. This pub is off to a good start,
hopefully it will get a bit more lived-in over the years. Loud Italians at the
time of visit; makes for a lively atmosphere. Pub has a jukebox, which is rare
for a
John 8/10 visit
March 2003
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Matthew's,
Tel-TBA
Nice traditional
back-street local. Pretty red ceiling and green seating. Barman with white
apron. Cheapest Guinness on my travels in
John 7/10 visit
March 2003
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Ryan's,
Tel-677-6097
A pub which is a
fair walk from the centre, but worth the effort! Impressive etched-glass window
front. Inside nice wooden decor behind the bar with disused handpumps on it.
Good laid-back atmosphere in this locals' place. Nice little snug at the back
of the pub.
John 8.5/10 visit
March 2003
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The Tap,
Tel-TBA
Large pub at a
busy road junction. Pub is well done-out, with a upmarket feel to it including
comfy seats. Low ceiling and dim lighting make for a cosy atmosphere. Nice
etched-glass entrance.
John 8/10 visit
March 2003
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J Walsh,6 Stoneybatter,
Tel-679-9693
Far enough from
the centre for this to be a locals' pub. Wonderful impressive red frontage.
Inside its traditional with bar stools, along the bar and at the side. Quiet
atmosphere with a old film on TV, instead of sport.
John 7.5/10 visit
March 2003
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1870 Bar,
Tel-817-2475
New pub, next to
the old Jamesons distillery. Whiskey is promoted here as you would expect! Bar
is done out in green, with floorboards, bare brick walls, nice whiskey mirrors
and low white ceiling. Reasonably priced food menu. Friendly bar staff.
John 8/10 visit
March 2003
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SOUTHSIDE
Brazen Head,
Tel-679-5186
Web site http://www.brazenhead.com/
Reputedly to be
the oldest pub in
John 9.5/10 visit
March 2003
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Davy Byrne's,
Tel-677-5217
Web site http://www.davybyrnes.com/
A pub which is
different! A long narrow pub which goes back a fair way in time. Done out in a
modern style, with a marble bar-top, black leather seats, modern art paintings
on the wall and dim lighting, but the place has a lively pubby feel to it. Pub
was busy at time of visit, but still room to sit down. Mentioned in James
Joyce's Ulysses.
John 8.5/10 visit
March 2003
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The Dockers, 5 Sir John Rogerson's Quay,
Tel-677-1692
Pub made famous by
U2; they used to record down the road! The River Liffey is across the road.
Traditional décor, still has its balloons up from St Patrick's day! Interesting
collection of football and rugby programmes and US and Canadian car
number-plates. Nice unspoilt pub, worth the walk from the centre.
John 8.5/10 March
2003
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Doheny & Nesbitt,
Tel-676-2945
Outside of the pub
has a lovely old frontage. Nice traditional décor inside. Pub has a back and
front bar with not many chairs around; mainly bar stools. Nice collection of
old brewery mirrors and old photos, as well as rugby shirts above the bar.
Disused handpumps on the bar, as well as an old Watney's Red Barrel bar tap
which I hope is disused!
John 8.5/10 visit
March 2003
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Doyle's of
Tel 671-0616
A pub with an
atmosphere of calm, in contrast to the busy road junction outside. Nice cosy
atmosphere for a large pub. Red decor, wooden floorboards and low ceiling;
ambience makes it hard for you to get our of your seat! Budvar in bottles. Near
to
John 8/10 visit
March 2003
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Foyle's, 1 Merrion Row,
Tel-661-0115
Upmarket pub with
waiter service. A low beamed pub with dim lighting; pub looks like it's been
done out recently. Photos of horse-racing around the walls. Good food menu. Pub
accepts pound sterling .
John 7.5/10 visit
March 2003
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Grogan's Castle Lounge,
Tel-677-9320
Web site http://www.groganspub.ie/
Traditional pub to
the point there is no TV!. Whilst the décor is traditional, with wood
panelling, this pub is a little different in that it has modern art paintings
around the walls for sale. Nice cosy Sunday afternoon atmosphere. Outside
John 8/10 visit
March 2003
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Ha'penny Bridge Inn, 42
Tel-677-0616
Pub close to the
Ha' penny foot-bridge across the River Liffey. Nice green and white frontage.
Nice red ceiling and seats along the side. Quiet atmosphere at time of visit;
the pub does do live music in the evening. Nice brewery mirror with the pub's
name on it at the back of the pub.
John 8/10 visit
March 2003
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International Bar,
Tel-677-9250
Web site http://www.international-bar.com/
International by
name, but very much a locals' bar. There's a bar upstairs, and one downstairs,
as well as one at street level. The downstairs one had a red décor, wood
panelling, and dim lighting. Irish walks start from this pub and there are
newspaper articles about the Easter Rising of 1916. At the time of visit, was
the
John 8.5/10 visit
March 2003
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Kehoe's
Tel-677-8312
Traditional pub
off busy
John 7.5/10 visit
March 2003
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Long Hall, 51 South Great George's Street,
Tel-475-1590
As you might have
guessed, a pub with a long narrow bar. Lovely traditional décor with wood
panelling all along the walls, with old prints on them. Nice glass display
behind the bar and coloured etched-glass partitions make this a pub have a lot
of style. Nice cosy atmosphere.
John 8.5/10 visit
March 2003
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Lord Edward,
Tel-454-2420
Web site http://www.lordedward.ie/
Pub near
John 8.5/10 visit
March 2003
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McDaid's, 3 Harry Street off Grafton Street,
Tel-679-4395
Traditional pub
with literary connections. Green tiled front. Nice coloured etched-glass above
the entrance inside. Seating is mainly bar stools along the side or at the bar.
Whiskey bottles in glass cabinets, tiled pub name behind the bar and books on
sleeves all a
John 7.5/10 visit
March 2003
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Messrs Maguire, 1-2 Burgh Quay,
Tel-670-5777
Web site http://www.messrsmaguire.ie/
Home brew pub,
which says it's '
John 8/10 visit
March 2003
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Mulligan's,
Tel-677-5582
Web site http://www.mulligans.ie/
A back-street
local which is a little out the way; but a lot of people seem to find this
John 9/10 visit
March 2003
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O'Donoghue's 15 Merrion Row,
Tel-660-7194
Web site http://odonoghuesbar.com/
Smallish pub with
a good atmosphere. Pub is famous,( being a Irish music pub,) with photos of
musicians on the wall and being awarded traditional Irish music pub of the year
award for 2002. Large Bass and Guinness mirrors on the walls - the largest I
have seen! Loud English rugby fans watching the match. Bank notes on the wall
behind the bar.
John 7.5/10 visit
March 2003
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O'Neill's,
Tel-679-3671
Web site http://www.oneillsbar.com/
Large pub with
lots of different drinking areas - including a lounge upstairs, which was just
as well as the pub was very busy. Décor is recent, but done out in a
traditional style. Nice coloured etched-glass windows going up the stairs. Good
choice of beers on draught including Erdinger wheat beer and Irish malt
whiskeys.
John 8.5/10 visit
March 2003
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Old Stand,
Tel-677 7220
Web site http://www.theoldstandpub.com/
A pub which has
been decorated recently and still needs to have that lived-in feel! That said,
it is a nice pleasant pub which was busy at the time of my visit, with a lively
atmosphere. Good bar service from staff.
John 8/10 visit
March 2003
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The Palace Bar,
Tel-677-7388
Lovely traditional
pub in trendy Temple Bar. Lots of wood panelling, wood partitions and mirrors.
Back bar with red ceiling and pictures of literary figures. There is nice
laid-back atmosphere about this place, even on a Saturday night. Good beer
choice including Erdinger and Budvar in bottles. Irish malts, including
10,16,21 year old Bushmills. and Scottish malts as well. Pub has its own rugby
shirts. Soaked in tradition!
John 9/10 visit
March 2003
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Porterhouse Brewing Company,
Tel-679-8847
Web site http://www.porterhousebrewco.com/
Home brew pub with
a good choice of beer styles; the pub has a sample tray. Pub is on different
levels, with a lively atmosphere. As well as their own beers, there is an
excellent choice of classic beers in bottles from around the world - see beer
menu. Brewery is downstairs, on the way to the toilets! The pub has day and
night prices for the beer. Only pub in
John 9/10 visit
March 2003
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Stag's Head,
Tel-679-3701
Web site http://www.thestagshead.ie/
This is a hard pub
to find. It's easier to find walking along
John 9/10 visit
March 2003
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Toner's,
Tel-676-3090
Pub has a James
Joyce award for being an authentic
John 8/10 visit
March 2003
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NEW PUBS SINCE MY
LAST VISIT
Bull and Castle,
Porterhouse,
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Lager beer was brewed in the
PRAGUE CASTLE
U Cerneho Vola, Loretanske Namesti 1, Prague 1
Web site http://u-cerneho-vola.schuti.cz/
Pub close to
John 8/10 visit
March 1997
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NOVE MESTO
U Fleku, Kremencova 11, Prague 1
Web site http://www.ufleku.cz/
Claims to be the
oldest home-brew pub in the world! The pub serves an excellent dark beer and
the surroundings are traditional and atmospheric as you might expect; the
trouble is the place is now a tourist trap - pulling in load coach-loads of
German tourists. Whilst the building is old, the toilets are ultra-modern!
Worth visiting for the beer.
John 8.5/10 visit
March 1997
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Novomestsky, Vodickova 20, Prague 1
New home-brew pub
opened in 1994; not easy to find in a shopping centre. Modern décor, with lots
of plants and inter-connecting rooms. Whilst the beers were okay, the place
seems very food-orientated.
John 7.5/10 visit
March 1997
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U Pinkasu Jungmannovo Namesti 15.
Web site http://www.upinkasu.cz/pc-uvod/
Nice old pub just
off
John 8.5/10 visit
March 1997
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STRAVE MESTO
U Medvidku, Na Perstyne 5, Prague 1
Web site http://www.umedvidku.cz/
Large pub which
has a beer-hall atmosphere, with some good waiter service. The pub serves the
excellent Budvar beer( a rare outlet for
John 9/10 visit
March 1997
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U Milosrdnych, U Milosrdnych 12, Prague 1
Whilst this pub is
in the centre, it's a little off the beaten track, which gives it a friendly
locals' atmosphere. It looks like it's been redecorated recently, but done out
in a traditional way. Pleasant pub.
John 8/10 visit
March 1997
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U Vejvodu, Jilska 4, Prague 1
Web site http://www.restauraceuvejvodu.cz/
Walk through the
door and you see a curtain; what you find behind it is a large traditional
place, with lots of different rooms and a beer-hall type of atmosphere. Locals
and tourists seem to mix well here. Good waiter service.
John 8.5/10 visit
March 1997
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U Zlateho Tygra, Husova 11,
Web site http://www.uzlatehotygra.cz/uzlatehotygra.cz/Pivnice.html
This pub opens at
15-00 with serious beer drinkers all ready and waiting! There's a row of
benches and tables; you just have to squeeze in where there's a space. Whilst
basic, the place is very atmospheric and has a lot of history, if the locals
look a little unfriendly try talking a little Czech to them. I think they worry
about their pub becoming another tourist pub with prices to match. Good
Pilsener Urquell beer. Might not be to everyone's taste, but I like it.
John 9/10 visit
March 1997
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The Rocks is well worth a pub crawl, but it might be
worthwhile avoiding Friday and Saturday night, because everyone is doing the
same as you!
It’s been a while since we have done these pubs, so
things might have changed.
For a guide of
The ROCKS
Fortunes of War,
Tel-02-9247-2714
Web site http://www.fortuneofwar.com.au/
Claims to be the
oldest pub in
John 8/10 visit
Feb 1996
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Hero of
Tel-02-9252-4553
Web site http://www.heroofwaterloo.com.au/
Another lovely old
pub of character, as befits the area. A cosy atmosphere, with floorboards and
basic furniture. Good choice of bottled beers from around the world on my last
visit. On my first visit to this pub in 1989, as I walked in a traditional jazz
band was playing ' Maybe it’s because I am Londoner'!
John 9/10 visit
Feb 1996
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Tel-02-9247-2727
Web site http://www.jacksonsongeorge.com.au/index2.html
While outside the
Rocks, the pub is only a few minutes walk away from the Fortunes of War. Plush
pub with lots of seating and low lighting. Bottled beers from all over the
world, albeit at a price. Lively atmosphere late on into the evening, and opens
until the early hours. My good friends Neil and Michelle Loftsgard first met
here.
John 8.5/10 visit
Feb 1996
A little bit
yuppiefied, but a good place to met people as its pretty central in
Stuart 8/10
visit Jan 1994
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Lord Nelson, 19 Kent Street, Sydney 2000
Tel-02-9251-4044
Web site http://www.lordnelsonbrewery.com/
The first pub I
visited in
John 10/10 visit
Feb 1996
A stunning pub in
the Rocks. Situated on a crossroads on a hill its a 'must visit' pub. In fact
my favourite brew pub in
Stuart 9.5/10
visit Jan 1994
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Mercantile Hotel,
Tel-02-9247-3570
Web site http://sydney.citysearch.com.au/E/V/SYDNE/0017/14/67/
John 8.5/10 visit
Feb 1996
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PLUS
Included because it’s a great pub
Sail and Anchor, 64 South
Terrace, Freemantle, 6160
Web site http://www.sailandanchor.com.au/
Excellent home
brew pub. This jewel in the crown of
John 10/10 visit
Feb 1996
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Here are the results of a Saturday night in
the beers for the German speaking part of
beers into any central
Bar
Web site http://www.andorra.ch/
This is a modern style bar in
the heart of the old town. There are a few interesting things drinking-wise on
the menu including 6 draughts from around the
world. The bottled beer list
has Jever and Becks from
Duvel and Chimay from
sort of place. Photos of old
jazz musicians on the wall and jazz is the background music being played.
John 7/10 visit April 2009
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Brass Federal, Bahnofplatz 1,
Web site http://www.bahnhofbuffet.ch/sites/index.php
If you come in by railway you
can’t miss this place on the concourse.
This is a wonderful traditional old structure with pride of place going
to the etched glass.
Best choices of beers in
into styles on the menu.
There is a small outside drinking area on the concourse, which has 8 beers on
draught. Good beer in a lovely building.
Best pub in
John 9/10 visit April 2009
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Lady Hamiltion, Beatengrasse 11,
Web site http://www.lady-hamiltons.ch/lady/
There is a range of
mainstream beers on draught, at reasonable prices from 5.50 Swiss francs. More
of a nightclub with a DJ and bouncers at the door.
John 5/10 visit April 2009
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Beirhalle Wolf, Limmatquai 132,
Web site http://www.bierhalle-wolf.ch/
The tables are lined up like
a beer hall, but this place is small by German standards. There is small corner
for the band-not playing when I visited. Beers are
Eichhof and Erdinger from
drinking outside than inside.
John 7/10 visit April 2009
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Zeughauskeller, Bahnhofstrasse 28,
Web site http://www.zeughauskeller.ch/
Now this is what I call a
beer hall! Nice traditional atmosphere in a old building. There is a good range
of beers including Cardinal and Chimay! Visited on a
crowded Saturday evening the
waiter at the door said it was okay to have a drink, but the waitress at the
table said it was not! It did get sorted.
John 7/10 visit April 2009
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Rheinfelder Bierhalle, Niederdorstr 76,
When out on Saturday night,
there was no where to sit! It is less crowded and more relaxed today on a
Sunday afternoon. The pub is small, but makes up for
this by doing rows of
tables. Décor includes a Slater floor
and old wood- panelled walls. Beers are on the blackboard with prices; more
choice than most
John 7/10 visit April 2009
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JOHN AND STUARTS TOP TEN PUBS
1.White Horse,
2. Dove,
3. Dove Free House and Kitchen,
4.Grapes,
5.
6.Holly Bush,
7.Star Tavern,
8.
9.George,
10.Churchill Arms,
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1.White Horse,
2.Star Tavern,
3.Dove,
4.Churchill Arms,
5.
6.
7.Holly Bush,
8.
9.Southampton Arms,
10.
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1.Blue Anchor, Helston
2.Skinners Ale House, Newquay
3.Blue Peter, Polperro
4.Star Inn, St Just
5.Watering Hole, Perranporth
6. Bird in Hand, Hayle
7.Ship Inn, Mousehole
8. Ship Inn, Portloe
9.Blisland Inn, Blisland
10. St Kew
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1.Blue Anchor, Helston
2.Blue Peter, Polperro
3.Pandora Inn, Restronguet Creek
4.Star Inn, St Just
5.City Inn,
6.New
7.St Kew
8.Commerical Inn, St Dennis
9.Bush Inn, Morwenstow
10.Fountain Inn, Mevagissey
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OUTSIDE THE
1.Lord Nelson, Sydney, Australia
2.De Wildeman, Amsterdam, Netherlands
3.Zum Uerige, Dusseldorf, Germany
4.Spezial, Bamberg, Germany
5.Mort Subite, Brussels, Belgium
6.Bridgeport, Portland, Oregon, USA
7.Sierra Nevada, Chico, California, USA
8.'t IJ, Amsterdam, Netherlands
9.Wynkoop, Denver, Colorado, USA
10 ,t
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OUTSIDE THE
1.De Wildeman, Amsterdam, Netherlands
2.,t Brugs Beerje, Bruges, Belgium
3. Kulminator,
4. Toronado, San Francisco, USA
5. Sail and Anchor,
6 Zum
Uerige, Dusseldorf, Germany
7. Schlenkerla, Bamberg, Germany
8. Lord Nelson, Sydney, Australia
9. Mort Subite, Brussels, Belgium
10.Spezial,
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BEER LINKS
http://www.beermad.org.uk/ A
great site for beer and pub guides.
www.somewherenear.com/staticpubguides.htm A beer and pub guide for lots of
www.realalehunter.co.uk
A directory of real ale
pubs in the
http://www.germanbeerguide.co.uk/ A
good site for German, Belgian, and
www.xs4all.nl/~patto1ro/index.htm An great site by Ron Pattinson with great pub
guides to most major cities in
http://www.whitebeertravels.co.uk/ An
excellent site by John White. Very strong on Belgian, Dutch, French and German
pubs. A good 'pub of the month' feature. Recommend.
http://www.gpsmycity.com/iphone/once-upon-a-pub-in-amsterdam-amsterdam-26.html Once upon a pub in
http://www.fancyapint.com/ A
good pub crawl site. Covering most areas of central
CAMRA BRANCHES
www.rhcamra.org.uk Site for