Dublin has had a long association with its pubs. The city grew rapidly
in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, becoming a major port for
trade around the world, and the city boasted a wealth of taverns, inns,
alehouses and public houses. An important part of the city's prosperity
was also the Guinness brewery, founded in Dublin in 1759 and becoming a
major employer. Many drinking establishments have survived from these
days and have stories to tell, often involving historical figures or
even fictional characters. In Dublin Pubs, author Pat Dargan takes the
reader on a fascinating journey through some of Dublin's most
interesting, oldest or most famous watering holes. Many of the pubs have
retained features and traditions of previous ages, and some are regarded
as architectural gems. Pat reveals the variety of Dublin's pubs today
and tells of the many characters that have frequented or run the public
houses over the years, for which Dublin is justly renowned.