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There’s a great atmosphere in this 16th-century inn, which makes the most of its antique features, large log fires and traditional Irish evenings.

This old village inn is named after the family that own Slane Castle and most of the surrounding area. Originally a coaching inn, it is now also a hotel. Good food and a comfortable place to drink.

A cheerful café in the basement of this art gallery, with painted tables and a light, bright atmosphere (see Kilmainham Gaol and Hospital).

A well-known and respected pub, 3 miles (5 km) from Enniskerry. The 18th-century coaching inn, full of old beams and roaring open fires, has a seemingly endless series of connected rooms. Daniel O’Connell was one of the pub’s regulars and historic flyers decorate the walls.

A wonderful, welcoming pub with hearty fires and a jolly crowd of locals, just east of Glendalough.

A great institution, this old grocery store doubles up as a bar and is a fun place to drink. Oysters are a speciality when available.

A traditional old lrish pub with wooden and stone floors, good bar food and live traditional Irish music seven nights a week.

This is the highest point of the Guinness Storehouse and has stupendous views across the city. Enjoy your free pint – if you’ve been to the exhibition – and try to spot the various city landmarks from the panoramic windows (see Guinness Storehouse).

Originally a 17th-century coaching inn, this relaxing place with wooden benches and floors is usually full of ramblers. The bar food is very good.

This is both pub and restaurant and produces excellent and reasonably priced bar food. It is named after the fancy attire worn by a member of the Fitzgerald family in the mid-16th century, famous for rebelling against Queen Elizabeth I (see Dublin Castle).