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Irish Mirror
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Dan Grennan & Anita McSorley

Dublin pub that sells 'best pint of Guinness in Ireland' to close as locals lament 'gentrification'

A pub that many claim sells 'the best pint of Guinness in Ireland' is reportedly set to close within days.

The Clock on Dublin's Thomas Street has been serving punters for generations, but it's understood it will close its shutters for the last time on Sunday.

It's reported that the building that houses the bar has been sold, meaning its lease becomes void.

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A source told Dublin Live it's currently unclear whether the new owner plans to keep the pub as is.

"On Sunday [the pub is closing]. The building was sold. The group that has it now only has the lease on it so the lease is gone."

It is unclear what the new owners plan to do with the pub and what will happen with the staff. The source added: "It is still up in the air".

Dublin By Pub, a popular Twitter page dedicated to Dublin's boozers, described it as "terrible news".

They wrote: "Am hearing from a few different sources that The Clock on Thomas Street will shut at the end of this week, which - if true - is terrible news.

"It's a pub that always seemed to have a very strong sense of community and pride of place. A devastating loss to the city!"

One person responded: "Sh*te. Love that place, proper locals joint. The Liberties is going the way of Stoneybatter."

Another added: "It’s [The Liberties] all gonna be gentrified to f**k, student apartments and hotels coming out it’s arse and all of it on historic sites. It’s depressing as f**k."

A third wrote: "You'd hear The Clock was known for the best pint of Guinness in Ireland due to its very close proximity to its source. Whether true or not I do not know but I like to think they were the best and was never disappointed."

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