Officially Ireland’s oldest pub in Ireland dating from 1198, this is a fun and eclectic bar. Originally set up as a Norman bar, the present building is actually from 1754. There is a palpable sense of history within the charming pub. In terms of history, Jonathan Swift wrote about it and Brendan Behan and James Joyce were known to frequent it. The leaders for the War of Independence including Michael Collins gathered at it to plan the revolution. Grab a pint of Guinness in this famous establishment.
It offers live nightly music at 21:30 and on Sunday from 15:30 – 18:30. Occasionally it also offers storytelling nights (check website for details).