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One of the bars in
County Wicklow
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Pubs
in Ireland
The
archetypal Irish pub is celebrated for its convivial atmosphere, friendly
locals, genial bar staff, and the"craic" - the Irish expression
for fun. Wit is washed away with whiskey or Guinness, the national drinks.
Irish pubs date back to medieval taverns, coaching inns and shebeens,
illegal drinking dens which flourished under colonial rule. In Victorian
times, brewing and distilling were major industries.
The sumptuous Edwardian
or Victorian interiors of some city pubs are a testament to these times,
furnished with mahogany and marble bar counters. snugs, partitioned off-booths
are another typical feature of the Irish pubs. Traditional pubs can be
boldly painted, thatched or "black and white" - beamed with
a white facade and black trim. Some rural pubs double as grocers' shops.
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