Pubs in Ireland

It seems that any village in Ireland, no matter how small, will have at least 3 pubs (public houses).

Drinks

It goes without saying that you'll find Guinness in every single pub in Ireland. But we have other drinks that you'll have heard of I'm sure like Budweiser, Heineken and Fosters. Then there's the whiskies, vodkas and all that along with alcoholic fruit drinks and cider. Beers are sold in pints (just more than half a litre) and also smaller bottles.

I'm told some people have a misconception that us Irish drink hot beer. Never! All drinks are served cold. Then there's the usual Coke and Pepsi and pubs will serve tea and coffee during the day.

Soda

An American told me that our sodas aren't half as fizzy as those in America. Also watch out for our lemonade though - it's fizzy. I believe the American lemonade is flat, more natural. You can even try some red lemonade.

Legal Drinking Age

You have to be 18 years old to be served alcohol in Ireland. Younger people might be asked for age ID.

Closing Time

Pubs will serve until 11.30pm on Monday to Thursday, until 12.30am on Friday and Saturday, and 11.30pm on Sunday. If you're in a rural pub, every chance is they'll still be serving well past the official time.

Music

The more traditional pubs will might have a band playing traditional Irish music, or else singing "rebel songs". These songs are quite anti-British. All the same, I saw a British crowd dancing away to the songs, so there aren't any hard feelings. You'll have to ask around to find out which pubs will have traditional music.

Pubs which are aiming for the younger market will be playing pop or dance music. Some have a DJ at night, others just play CDs.

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