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If you live in Ireland, pubs occupy a special place in your heart.
And a recent survey showed that people in Dublin prefer traditional pubs over newer, trendier bars.
In fact, Dubliners so dislike new-fangled hostelries that not one pub in Temple Bar made the list.
So here is the definitive IrishCentral guide to the top 10 great Dublin pubs:
1. O'Donoghues
This bar is popular with tourists and locals alike - and that makes it unique for a start! O'Donoghues is famous for its traditional Irish music, and especially for the band The Dubliners, who made a name for themselves here. This is the kind of bar that other "Irish" bars try - usually unsuccessfully - to imitate. You get the feeling that the pub's bric-a-brac actually evolved over time, rather than being used in a pub design. When it comes to Irish bars, O'Donoghues is the real deal. www.odonoghues.ie, 15 Merrion Row.
2. The Long Hall
The Long Hall, like O'Donoghues, is a great Dublin institution. However, it's not nearly as well-known as O'Donoghues which means it's much less crowded on weekdays. It's a terrific bar - it hasn't changed in years, and that can only be a good thing. The clientele ranges from local pensioners to students from Trinity College or Dublin Institute of Technology. Both will be made to feel welcome - as will any tourist in search of a quiet pint and a decent conversation. 51 South Great Georges Street.
3. The Stag's Head
James Joyce was said to be a regular in this pub which is hidden away off a side alley right in the heart of Dublin. It's a favorite spot with students from nearby Trinity College but it's much, much more than a student hangout. People from all walks of life can be found here although it does to get more locals than tourists. In fact, the tourists are probably searching Temple Bar for something like this. For an authentic Dublin pub experiences, The Stag's Head shouldn't be missed. Odd fact: The pub claims to be the first in Dublin to have installed electricity.
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