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BRUXELLES
(7-8 Harry St)
Although it has largely shed its heavy metal and alternative skin, Bruxelles is
still a raucous, fun place to hang out and there are different music areas. It's comparat-
ively trendy on the ground floor, while downstairs is a great, loud and dingy rock bar with
remind us of Bruxelles' impeccable rock credentials.
PUB
DAWSON LOUNGE
(25 Dawson St)
To see
the
smallest bar in Dublin, go through a small doorway, down a nar-
row flight of steps and into two tiny rooms that always seem to be filled with a couple of
bedraggled drunks who look like they're hiding. Psst, here's a secret: a certain sunglassed
lead singer of a certain ginormous Irish band is said to love unwinding in here from time
to time.
PUB
INTERNATIONAL BAR
(23 Wicklow St)
This tiny pub with a huge personality is a top spot for an afternoon pint. It
has a long bar, stained-glass windows, red velour seating and a convivial atmosphere.
Some of Ireland's most celebrated comedians stuttered through their first set in the
Comedy
Cellar
, which is, of course, upstairs.
PUB
KEHOE'S
(9 South Anne St)
This is one of the most atmospheric pubs in the city centre and a favourite
with all kinds of Dubliners. It has a beautiful Victorian bar, a wonderful snug, and plenty
of other little nooks and crannies. Upstairs, drinks are served in what was once the public-
an's living room - and looks it!
PUB
MCDAID'S
( 01-679 4395; 3 Harry St; all city centre)
One of Dublin's best-known literary pubs, this clas-
sic boozer was Brendan Behan's 'local' (until he was barred) and it still oozes character.
The pints are perfect, and best appreciated during the day when it's not full of our type.
Thankfully, there's no music - just conversation and raucous laughter.
TRADITIONAL PUB
NEARY'S
TRADITIONAL PUB
