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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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