| There is plenty more to Dublin than drinking pints of | | | | often be found by ear, listening for the sounds of |
| Guinness in old world style pubs, but pub culture | | | | traditional or contemporary Irish music. |
| remains a huge attraction for many visitors and with | | | | For some visitors, pubs and the pub culture are the |
| good reason. Dublin has become a young, vibrant city | | | | main attractions for coming to this city as many have |
| boasting great nightlife juxtaposed by constant | | | | been drawn to Dublin by the theory that Guinness, |
| reminders of the ancient civilisations that have | | | | which has been brewed as the St James's Gate |
| occupied the same streets. Dublin satisfies visitors | | | | Brewery since 1759, tastes best in Dublin. Some say |
| seeking culture, art, history, modern or traditional | | | | the best way to experience the culture of Ireland is |
| music, stunning scenery and of course those waiting | | | | to go into a pub. And indeed the archetypal Irish inn |
| for a perfectly drawn pint of the dark stuff. | | | | is celebrated for its convivial, vibrant atmosphere, |
| Despite the fine museums, historic castles, green | | | | friendliness of its customers and staff and what is |
| parks and gardens, visitors always find themselves | | | | known as the "craic", the Irish expression for fun. |
| back at the pub, drawn together with all of the other | | | | People travelling for a long weekend from Britain may |
| visitors and locals to sit back, have a chat, enjoy | | | | be tempted by a short haul flight, but should look |
| some pub grub and reflect on the day's activities. | | | | around for other more carbon friendly and |
| There are over 1000 pubs in this small city of just | | | | comfortable options before purchasing a ticket. |
| over half a million people and it's one of the youngest | | | | Travel by ferry from UK to Dublin is becoming |
| cities in Europe with around 50% of its inhabitants | | | | increasingly popular, especially for those wishing to |
| younger than 25. Dublin was also voted the friendliest | | | | explore other regions outside of the Emerald Isle's |
| city in Europe in 2007 so it's no wonder that it is such | | | | capital. By taking their car they can travel around at |
| a popular destination for visitors. | | | | their own pace so ferry travel is the way to go. |
| Despite its rapid economic growth and phenomenal | | | | Once you have arrived in Dublin in search of that |
| rise in living standards and wages over the last 10-15 | | | | perfect pint of Guinness, remember that pubs close |
| years, affectionately referred to as the Celtic Tiger, | | | | earlier than in some other countries - usually around |
| traditions live on and are evident to anyone travelling | | | | 12:30am at weekends. Only night clubs and what are |
| to Dublin. Pub life is alive and well in the city and | | | | known as late bars may serve beer after hours but |
| although nowadays many more upscale restaurants | | | | this is only until the latest of 3am. So, when you do |
| can be found serving up a wide array of global | | | | decide to go out, remember to start on those pints |
| cuisine, traditional pubs still dot the streets and can | | | | of Guinness early! |