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Bankers, barmen, strippers and super heroes are just some of our spies on the ground all around the world. We're told these are the best bars in the world, and we'll be along for a drink soon to check them out. Feedback or any additions are always welcome.

BAR DESCRIPTION ADDRESS WEBSITE
Bar with No Name

Take a break from the pubs and Guinness in this hard-to-find, trendy apartment style bar, you’ll find a cool crowd here.

Residence

Exclusive private members club but the people who have been say it’s got a hot selection of whiskies.

41 St Stephen’s Green, Dublin

http://www.residence.ie
The Dice Bar

Apparently Huey from The Fun Loving Criminals is an investor. Laid back, good music and great beers.

79 Queen St, Dublin 7

http://www.thatsitdublin.com
The Dylan bar

Said to be a glamorous bar in a swish hotel that attracts a fashionable and cocktail loving crowd.

The Dylan Hotel, Eastmoreland Place, Dublin

http://www.dylan.ie
The Gig's Place

This late night early morning venue opens it’s doors at midnight and has everything for a 24 hour bender. Breakfast and drinks included!

43 South Richmond Street, Portobello, D2 Dublin, Ireland

http://homepage.eircom.net/~petecassidy/thegigsplace/index.html
The Globe

Described as being not quite a club and not quite a club, they say it’s pretty cool and downstairs is where you’ll be dancing.

11 S Great George’s St, Dublin

http://www.globe.ie
The Horseshoe Bar

Supposedly the birth place of the Black Velvet cocktail (Guinness poured over Champagne). A quiet retreat with an older clientele.

The Shelbourne Hotel, 27 St Stephen’s Green, Dublin

http://www.marriott.com
The International

The ground floor is a bar, 1st floor is a comedy club and basement a music venue, little bit small but loved by all.

23 Wicklow Street, Dublin 2

http://www.international-bar.com
The Octagon Bar

This has been described as a cosy little space with really hot drinks. They are a little on the spenny side but worth it!

Clarence Hotel, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

http://www.theclarence.ie/octagon-bar
The Oval Office

American, classic looking bar with emerald leather chairs and low lit lamps. Check out JFK’s rocking chair!

Shanahan’s Restaurant, 119 St Stephen’s Green, Dublin

http://www.shanahans.ie/oval.html
The Porter House

It opened in 1996 as Dublin’s first pub brewery. With three floors of space and loads of beers it’s a winner. Try the Oyster Stout!

16-18 Parliament Street, Temple Bar, Dublin

http://www.porterhousebrewco.com/bars-dublin-temple.php
The Welcome Inn

This pub/dive bar is talked about with some real love. It opens when the owner feels like it and is full of arty types.

The Welcome Inn, 13 Parnell Street, Dublin 1