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Irish pubs were often equipped with a snug, a more secluded or private room with seating, similar to that of a British pub's snug.A typical snug within an Irish pub, while within the pub's premises, is usually separated from the rest of the pub by walls or partitions, has or used to have a door and is equipped with a hatch for serving drinks.
Pub names are used to identify and differentiate traditional drinking establishments. Many pubs are centuries old, and were named at a time when most of their customers were illiterate, but could recognise pub signs .
The House of McDonnell, Estd.1744. The House of McDonnell is a traditional Irish pub in Ballycastle, County Antrim, Northern Ireland.. Established in 1744, the pub is noted for the quality of the traditional Irish pub interior (Grade A listed), which has remained largely unchanged over the years (the last major refurbishment taking place in the mid-19th century).
Pub names are used to identify and differentiate each pub. Modern names are sometimes a marketing ploy or attempt to create "brand awareness", frequently using a comic theme thought to be memorable, Slug and Lettuce for a pub chain being an example. Interesting origins are not confined to old or traditional names, however. Names and their ...
The building was designed by Chicago architect Barry Byrne [21] and met with a cool reception among those more accustomed to traditional designs. Mulligan's Pub in Dublin epitomises a particularly Irish sensibility about commercial architecture. Wrote Patrick O'Donovan, "upon this the native imagination has run a small but gorgeous riot."
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with this collection of traditional and contemporary Irish songs. Find all the classics including "Danny Boy" and "Molly Malone." The 30 best Irish songs to sing at the ...
The Cobblestone is a pub in Smithfield, Dublin, renowned for its live Irish traditional music. [1] The pub has been run by the Mulligan family since 1987. [1] It hosts multiple music sessions a day, [2] and is primarily sustained by the tourist trade.
Pubs vary widely according to the clientele they serve, and the area they are in. Best known, and loved amongst tourists is the traditional pub, with its traditional Irish music (or "trad music") often performed live, tavern-like warmness, memorabilia and traditional Irish ornamentation. Often such pubs will also serve Irish food, particularly ...