THE EXCHEQUER WINE BAR
Opened by former Irish rugby international and Leinster legend Gordon d'Arcy, this wine bar is ...Read more
Opened by former Irish rugby international and Leinster legend Gordon d'Arcy, this wine bar is ...Read more
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Pubs are generally open from 10.30am to 11.30pm Monday to Thursday, 10.30am to 12.30am or 1am on Friday and Saturday, and 12am to 11pm on Sunday.
You can expect to pay from €7 for a pint in a pub, usually at the counter. There's no strict rule on tipping in Ireland, but, of course, a good tip is always welcome in the pub, especially if you've had a sit-down meal. It's a good idea to leave around 10% of the total bill. Of course, all establishments accept credit cards.
To enter the pubs, the minimum age is 18, and young adults are often asked to show their ID.
As soon as 5pm rolls around, colleagues, family and friends flock to the pub for a few pints and an Irish stew. At weekends, we linger at the table for lunch, treating ourselves to an extended Irish breakfast. Then it's on to the aperitif..
Families with children are not allowed in the pubs after 9pm. And, if you have arrived before, accompanied by your charming little heads, you will have to leave the place at that time.
Smoking is prohibited inside bars and restaurants. But most pubs have set up a terrace or patio, often heated in winter, for smokers.
In Dublin's Temple Bar, there are plenty of touts offering you entry to the various pubs and nightclubs. Not sure you'll come across many locals in these establishments.