Hole 14- Long Hall
Backing onto Dublin Castle, the Long Hall is one of Dublin’ s most beautiful and best-loved watering holes. Although very much a locals’ pub, many visitors come to experience the evocative atmosphere and full Victorian splendour with an ornately carved bar, elegant chandeliers and a pendulum clock more than 200 years old.
Hole 15 – Temple Bar
Slap bang in the centre of the tourist area of the same name, vibrant red Temple Bar( also known as Flannery’ s) has the most photographed pub façade in Dublin, if not the whole world. Not the kind of place to go for a quiet pint with the locals, as it’ s usually wall-to-wall with visitors. But it’ s still a good‘ craic’ and has all the right ingredients with traditional musicians and a lively atmosphere.
Hole 16 – Ryan’ s
Located just a few sips of the black stuff away from the Guinness Storehouse across the River Liffey, Ryan’ s of Parkgate Street( established in the 1890s) is well worth a visit. It is one of only a handful of city pubs that has retained its Victorian décor virtually intact, and boasts an original oval-shaped mahogany bar, magnificent stained glass and walls decorated with an outstanding collection of antique gilt mirrors advertising various products sold at the turn of the 20th century.
Hole 17 – Dublin Literary Pub Crawl
A great way to learn more about Dublin’ s pub culture, history and its literary associations is to take the Literary Pub Crawl. It’ s a guided tour by Colm Quilligan and other actors who perform humorous extracts from Dublin’ s best-known writers in some of the city’ s best-loved drinking establishments.“ We were a band of unemployed actors doing entertainment in pubs,” says Quilligan.“ It was a natural fusion of the two ideas and a great way of legitimising the pub lifestyle.”
Hole 18- Guinness Storehouse & Gravity Bar
What would Dublin’ s pubs be without Guinness stout? No‘ Pubs and Golf Clubs’ visit to the Irish capital would be complete without a pilgrimage to the Guinness Storehouse at St. James’ s Gate, where you’ ll learn plenty about the world famous beer including the brewing process and the Arthur Guinness story. After you have seen how it’ s made, it’ s time to taste the famous product. Hovering above the roof of the Storehouse is the Gravity Bar, and with a pint of Guinness in hand and incredible 360-degree views over the streets of Dublin, it’ s the perfect position to contemplate James Joyce’ s puzzle …
FURTHER INFORMATION
Where To Stay
Clontarf Castle Hotel: This luxurious and picturesque Dublin Castle Hotel is located just two miles from Dublin city centre and just five miles from Dublin Airport. It’ s also ideally positioned for the golf courses on Dublin’ s north coast such as Royal Dublin, St Anne’ s, Deer Park and Corballis. www. clontarfcastle. ie
The Arlington Hotel / Temple Bar: Ideally located, affordable and comfortable Dublin city centre 3-star accommodation. This Temple Bar Hotel also features the unique Guinness Tap Tables, where customers can try their hand at pouring their own pint of Guinness. www. arlingtontemplebar. com
Portmarnock Hotel & Golf Links: A luxurious 4-star hotel that combines modern elegance with the grandeur of a 19th century home once owned by members of the Jameson Whiskey dynasty. Located 15 minutes from Dublin airport and a 10-minutes’ walk to the train station for easy access to Dublin City centre. The excellent links course is right next door. www. portmarnock. com
Druids Glen Resort: Just 30 minutes driving distance from Dublin centre, this 5-star resort enjoys a wonderful rural setting in Co. Wicklow. Featuring 145 deluxe bedroom and suites, spa, choice of dining options and two Championship golf courses including the famous Druids Glen course and Druids Heath. www. druidsglen. ie
Where To Play
The European Club: www. theeuropeanclub. com Druids Glen & Heath: www. druidsglen. ie St Anne’ s Golf Links: www. stanneslinksgolf. com Corballis Golf Links: www. corballislinks. com Rathsallagh Golf Club: www. rathsallaghgolf. com Royal Dublin Golf Club: www. theroyaldublingolfclub. com The K Club: www. kclub. ie Portmarnock Golf Links: www. portmarnock. com Howth Golf Club: www. howthgolfclub. ie Hermitage Golf Club: www. hermitagegolf. ie Palmerstown House Estate: www. palmerstownhouse. ie
Where To Drink
Palace Bar:( 21 Fleet Street) John Mulligan’ s:( 8 Poolbeg Street) Grogan’ s Castle Lounge:( 15 South William Street) O’ Neill’ s:( 2 Suffolk Street) Long Hall:( 51 South Great George’ s Street) Temple Bar:( 48 Temple Bar) Ryan’ s Bar:( 28 Parkgate Street) Dublin Literary Pub Crawl: www. dublinpubcrawl. com Guinness Storehouse / Gravity Bar: www. guinness-storehouse. com
Further Information / Useful Contacts www. discoverireland. com www. visitdublin. com
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