Guinness stout and Irish pubs

Pubs are big in Ireland, every small village having several, and Guinness is the single most prominent Irish brand. The Guinness sign is above the door of most pubs we saw, and the company has a number of memorable tag lines (such as, Guinness makes you strong). The Irish are passionate about beer!

During your trip to Ireland, you will doubtless visit at least one pub, if only for a traditional pub lunch. Referred to by the locals as "pub grub," you'll have choices like Irish Stew, Guinness Stew, and Fish & Chips (deep fried cod and thick french fries).

Our tour guide, Dermott, was a former pub owner (he and his wife ran a small pub in Limerick) and rugby player. He seemed to know every pub in Ireland, especially those with the best food. Dermott could also quote the price of a pint of Guinness in every city in Ireland - 4.90€ in Dublin, 4.20€ in Limerick and Cork (sometimes discounted to 4.10€), and just 3.80€ in Killarney.

We didn't visit the Guinness factory in Dublin, but I actually did sample a half pint ... and picked up a taste for the stuff. The flavor is mild and quite pleasant!

 

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