What I love about Irish pubs'generally. Later on it'll be focused on two pubs in particular.
Irish pubs are unique. They are not like any other pubs in the world and yet it is hard to put a finger on what makes them so brilliant. The best ones have very few luxuries, smell rancid and look like they’ve never been cleaned but this is not what makes them great. So the surroundings aren’t important. The pubs I love have their own character, they’re far from perfect but I love them regardless. They’re kind of like that friend you have, far from perfect but they’re so much fun that it makes up for all of their shortcomings. The walls and the people all have their stories to tell. They are full of spontaneity, atmosphere and the holy grail; craic.
On entering an Irish pub, you can be assured there will be a collection of regulars sitting at the bar who might give that subtle welcoming nod. Next is the barman, the efficient, friendly purveyor of your perfect drink. You hand him that hard-earned five euro and he always has a look of appreciation and total care as he prepares your usual. Depending on your mood, you can retire for a quiet social in the snug or make friends in the lounge. There are no limitations to the Irish pub and all people are accepted as equal. There is no dress code or entrance fee, just a friendly smile and the promise of something unexpected. I don’t know what it is about our pubs but they always manage to spark good times. Whether you are down about a loss or on cloud nine, the Irish pub always manages to bring the best out in people. Usually, a place is a sum of its people. This is not the case with Irish pubs, they are a personification of the best their area has to offer yet there are always those brilliant characters that you can only meet there.
By Stephen Scrivener
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