The Lucky Duck is a multi-level joint in a beautifully restored Victorian red-brick building. There’s a neighbourhood pub feel to the ground level, where you can settle in for a pint at the copper-topped antique bar. Upstairs, the three levels of intimate bars have a more decadent aesthetic – and the shaken-up cocktails are excellent.
Dublin might be famous for its pubs, but don’t take that to mean that the Irish capital is low on cocktails, wine and the rest. Far from it, and the best bars in Dublin are an exercise in stylish drinking if ever there was one. Dubliners know how to party and that covers a lot more ground than just pounding down the black stuff. That said, Guinness does taste better here, so be sure to sample a pint or three of that iconic dry stout.
The city centre might be home to many of Dublin’s best bars, but you needn’t focus only on the heart of town. Wander away from the central attractions, and you’ll find new places cropping up everywhere, particularly in the Liberties and Dublin 7. No matter where you are in Dublin, you’re going to bump into a bar worth investigating for a drink or two.
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