| If you go to Ireland make sure you try to set aside | | | | in the pub is beer. If you simply ask for a "pint", |
| some time to spend in some traditional Irish pubs. | | | | expect a 20 oz. Guinness. There are usually many |
| While they are generally not considered the forefront | | | | other styles of beer to be found, and you can also |
| of fine dining, there is no where else in the world | | | | get half pints if you like. |
| where you find the kind of warmth that emulates | | | | Another great part about an Irish pub is the fact that |
| from these locally owned and operated "public | | | | generally they are usually family friendly until around 8 |
| houses". | | | | p.m. Of course you can find traditional pub games like |
| Contrary to popular belief, there is plenty of good | | | | darts and trivia, but the real fun is in talking to the |
| food to be found in pubs, if know where to look. | | | | locals. Many of them come specifically for the |
| Generally pubs with more lunch patrons that | | | | conversation, known as "craic." To add to the |
| advertise their food specials outside are going to | | | | atmosphere, smoking is now no longer allowed inside |
| have fresher food, and a cleaner kitchen. In most | | | | pubs, so the outdoor areas have gotten a make |
| pubs that serve food, you are sure to find traditional | | | | over, and in many cases are protected from the |
| meals like fish and chips and boiled dinner. Don't be | | | | elements. There's nothing quite like listening to some |
| afraid to branch out though! Pubs can have some of | | | | live traditional Irish music with a pint in hand, while |
| the finest soups and chowders you will ever have. | | | | meeting new friends. It's something everyone should |
| One thing you will find goes well with all of the food | | | | experience on their next vacation in Ireland! |
