Lonely Planet has revealed the list of the best pubs in Ireland, with a few Dublin bars making the cut.
Some firm favourites made an appearance much to the delight of locals.
The travel site had specific criteria for their recommendations. The pub would have to guarantee "pints, music and the time of your life."
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Dublin pubs had stiff competition from around the country with some more modern bars making an appearance.
Here are the Dublin pubs that made the cut:
The Gravediggers, Glasnevin
John Kavanagh's The Gravediggers of course made the list with what many regard as the best pint of Guinness in the world.
The no-frills pub never has any music or TV playing, nor does it have WiFi.
However, it surely guarantees the pint of your life and great craic.
The aged wood-panelled wall, the warm low lights, and the old-fashioned posters instantly transport you back to a bygone era.
The 1833 pub was built into the wall of Glasnevin Cemetery, and it stands just 10 paces from the imposing wrought-iron gates.
Lonely Planet praised Head Chef Ciarán Kavanagh's "Irish tapas" and said that conversation is key in this traditional pub.
They wrote: "A much-loved establishment with not a television in sight, conversation is key here at The Gravediggers.
"Now run by the seventh generation of Kavanaghs, the pub is so called as it was built into the wall of Glasnevin Cemetery and gravediggers used to come in for a few drinks after a hard day’s labor.
"Head into the lounge to sample what's best described as Irish and continental tapas from chef Ciarán Kavanagh. Anthony Bourdain called this place 'a little piece of heaven' and said in 2007: 'I have all my happiest moments in Irish bars like this.'"
Street 66, Parliament Street
Street 66 on Parliament Street is one of the city's few LGBTQ+ bars.
It offers the community and Dubs in general a gorgeous place to enjoy a coffee or pint.
Adorable dogs often pop in for a visit and the bar hosts DJ nights and all sorts of alternative special interest events.
Lonely Planet lists Street 66 as a must for those visiting Dublin and says it is a safe space.
They wrote: "This LGBTQ+ is one of the few queer bars in the city. A safe space to have coffee, an invigorating drink or even a dance on Fridays and Saturdays to some banging tunes, the atmosphere is inviting and can be cozy too depending on the time of day.
"There’s a distinct influence of roots, reggae and soul music to be seen in the décor and art as well as in the music. Get ready to meet some new four-legged friends too, as it’s a dog-friendly bar."
The Cobblestone, Smithfield
The Cobblestone was the centre of a massive campaign to save the iconic traditional music venue.
Thankfully, Dublin City Council rejected the proposed plan to build a hotel on site.
One objector wrote that losing the Cobblestone would be "detrimental to both Irish culture and traditions"
She said: "As a foreigner living in Dublin for six years now, I have visited this pub countless times and I find myself bringing my foreign friends to it whenever they visit.
"This is because while the Cobblestone attracts tourists, it has not lost the essence of Irish music and incredible musicians still casually play at the venue.
Lonely Planet references the fact that the Cobblestone calls itself a "drinking pub with a music problem" in their glowing review.
They wrote: "Largely regarded as one of Ireland’s most famous traditional music pubs, The Cobblestone is popular with tourists and locals. From organized sessions, to simply turning up with your instrument and hopping into the fray, a night out here is not to be missed.
"The Cobblestone is so well respected and loved that there was a massive campaign in 2021 in a bid to save it from developers."
The full list of the best 20 pubs in Ireland can be found here.
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