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Daily Mirror
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
'I bought Dublin's 'best pint of Guinness' - and was floored when I saw bill'
A popular YouTuber went on a quest to find Dublin's best pint of Guinness - and revealed an alternative city to get a cheaper option after being left stunned by the prices A man who flew all the way to Dublin in search for the best Guinness says he was left stunned by the cost of the pint - and revealed where people should travel to instead. Danny, who films pub reviews on the Honest Places YouTube channel, went on a mission to locate the finest beverage. For starters, he opted to try Beamish at Mulligan's, instead of visiting the popular Temple Bar. He described it as "crisp and creamy". He then got his quest back on track and went to grab a Guinness at The Confession Box pub. However, he was shocked when he had to stump up £11 for the beverage. Danny compared the hefty bill in the Irish capital to Manchester, where he said he only paid £6.50 for it. He commented after tasting the drink: "Oh aye, that is pucker that. That is, oh bloody hell, that is smooth, that might be the winner you know. That was 11 quid by the way, UK pounds." His friend responded: "Standard price over here, isn't it?" And Danny, shocked by the price, retorted: "11 quid? Mate, I spent £6.50 in Manchester." On the advice of a local he met, he ventured to Cleary's Pub, enticed by the claim that it served the best pint in town, reports Belfast Live. After taking a sip, he declared: "It is nice, it is very creamy. It is the creamiest one I have had today. It is smooth that. It is definitely the best one today." He awarded it an impressive nine-and-a-half out of ten, suggesting there was still a smidgen of room for perfection. The quest continued at the Guinness Storehouse, Dublin's renowned tourist hotspot. Following the brewery tour, Danny and his mate ascended to the summit where visitors are treated to a pint of Guinness with their entry, and here, Danny found his top pick. Commencing his review, he noted: "The glass is spotless. Spotless. Good service as well. To be fair, actually, I know it sounds like a bit of a gimmick, but I can't think of much wrong with that. I think it is, I think it might be me, I think that is a ten. I think that is a ten you know. "The temperature is right, left to settle, can't fault it, so if you can't fault it, it has to be a ten. I think it is, I think it might be me, I think that is a ten. I think that is a ten you know. The temperature is right, left to settle, can't fault it, so if you can't fault it, it has to be a ten." However, the ultimate pint experience at the Guinness Storehouse came with a hefty price tag of €40 (£35). Sharing with his 91,700 followers, he advised: "If you want to come here, because you should come here if you like Guinness, but the best Guinness you can get is at the Storehouse. But you have to pay €40, you can't just go there for a pint unfortunately." Speaking about his overall trip, he added: "Accommodation over here is a joke in Dublin – I think it was about 200 quid a night and that's an AirBnB."
Irish Daily Mirror
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
'I ordered Guinness in Dublin and nearly choked at the price'
A YouTuber who flew to Dublin in search of the perfect pint of Guinness was left stunned by how much it cost. Danny, the man behind the popular Honest Places YouTube channel, is known for travelling the UK and beyond to review pubs. Recently, he snapped up return Ryanair flights to Ireland's capital for just £30 (€34), but while the fare was a bargain, the rest of his trip proved pricier. "Accommodation over here is a joke in Dublin - I think it was about £200 (€231) a night and that's an AirBnB", he remarked, commenting on the city's steep living costs. He even joked: "If you can afford Dublin, you can afford anywhere." Determined to sample Dublin's finest stout, Danny skipped the well-known Temple Bar area and headed straight to Mulligan's on Poolbeg Street, a pub many locals claim serves one of the best pints in the city. Interestingly, instead of Guinness, he opted for a Beamish and described it as "crisp and creamy". Next on his tour was The Confession Box on Marlborough Street, where he returned to Guinness. After taking a sip, he said: "Oh aye, that is pucker that. That is, oh bloody hell, that is smooth, that might be the winner you know. That was 11 quid by the way, UK pounds (€12.75)." His friend chimed in: "Standard price over here, isn't it?" to which Danny, clearly shocked, replied: "11 quid? Mate, I spent £6.50 (€7.53) in Manchester." Following a tip from a local, Danny made his way to Cleary's Pub, where he was told he'd find the best pint in town. After tasting it, he said: "It is nice, it is very creamy. It is the creamiest one I have had today. It is smooth that. It is definitely the best one today." He gave it an impressive 9.5 out of 10, admitting there was only a tiny bit of room for improvement. But the highlight of his Guinness journey came at Dublin's famous Guinness Storehouse. After taking the brewery tour, Danny and his friend reached the Gravity Bar at the top, where a pint is included with entry - and this is where he found his favourite. Starting his review, he noted: "The glass is spotless. Spotless. Good service as well. To be fair, actually, I know it sounds like a bit of a gimmick, but I can't think of much wrong with that. I think it is, I think it might be me, I think that is a ten. I think that is a ten you know. The temperature is right, left to settle, can't fault it, so if you can't fault it, it has to be a ten." But perfection didn't come cheap - the experience cost €40. Sharing with his 91,700 subscribers, Danny said: "If you want to come here, because you should come here if you like Guinness, but the best Guinness you can get is at the Storehouse. But you have to pay €40, you can't just go there for a pint unfortunately. "I don't think you can because if you could, everyone would go in there and it would be slammed - so that's the best pint of Guinness. The best pint of Guinness where you don't have to pay €40 is a place called Bowe's Bar and you get pretty much good Guinness anywhere."
Yahoo
18-04-2025
- Yahoo
Suspect sought in Rockford bar burglary
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford Police are asking the public for help to identify a burglary suspect caught on camera. Police shared surveillance photos from Mulligan's Pub & Grill, at 2212 N. Main Street. Authorities said the burglary occurred early Friday morning. Anyone with information is asked to contact Rockford Police at 815-966-2900 or by leaving an anonymous tip with Rockford Area Crime Stoppers at 815-963-7867 or via the Tip 411 app. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Telegraph
07-03-2025
- Sport
- Telegraph
The 10 best pubs to watch Six Nations rugby
The Six Nations is in full flow once again and finding a pub to watch all the action – for those not lucky enough to have tickets – is not always straightforward. But fear not, Telegraph Sport has pulled together the 10 best pubs to watch rugby across the cities that typically host Six Nations action. Feel free to agree, disagree and nominate your own suggestions in the comment section here. 10. Athletic Arms, Edinburgh Murrayfield's issue is its location; with Scotland's national rugby stadium situated in a fairly sleepy, residential suburb of the capital. The best boozers are mostly to be found in the city centre – or, at least, closer to it – as another contender in this list attests, but the historic Athletic Arms bucks the trend. Televisions galore – which, admittedly, mostly broadcast football throughout the year – award-winning pies, and around 22 draught beers and 500 whiskies; enough to keep any rugby social occupied. Author Irvine Welsh is thought to be quite fond, too. 9. Mulligan's, Dublin In a city like Dublin, hundreds could theoretically feature on this list. The standard of pub is so high that one must hunt for the jewels in the crown and even nit-pick to choose the best. Everyone will have their opinion, but the two on this list are tried and tested hits. Searsons of Baggot Street deserves a mention for its buzz, but it does sometimes feel you could be in any city in the world in there – despite the excellent Guinness. Look no further than Mulligan's on Poolbeg Street for the authentic Irish experience, away from the Temple Bar tourist traps, in what was once a favourite haunt of writers and journalists (maybe, in hindsight, that is a reason to avoid). 8. Prince of Wales, Cardiff One of two Wetherspoons pubs to make this list and, arguably, Twickenham's William Webb Ellis is unlucky to miss out as a third Sir Tim Martin entrant given its proximity to the Allianz Stadium and neoclassical architecture. But the Prince of Wales, set across two storeys in a former theatre, is a Cardiff institution, with its open-plan vastness and big screen showing the other weekend's matches. There are Welsh choir performances on its iconic glass staircase – which, after game day, will surely take some cleaning – post-match, too. Richard Burton and Laurence Olivier both appeared on stage here during the building's erstwhile life as a theatre and, with the amount of beer flowing through the taps on match day, they would both enjoy themselves. 7. Standing Order, Edinburgh The Scottish capital's second submission – and the second Wetherspoons in the list. Whatever your view of the chain, its offering of large spaces, cheap beer and quick service make it a match-day hit. The reason why Edinburgh's stands out is because the Six Nations is often shown on a big screen – not a common occurrence in Wetherspoons – and the decor is marvellous, with high ceilings and pillars of polished granite. The Standing Order, as the name suggests, is a former bank nestled in Edinburgh's New Town, where the city's famous Georgian architecture dominates. Earlier this year, too, it was voted Britain's most popular pub. 6. Au Métro, Paris (15th arrondissement) Paris has a fine selection of rugby pubs. From the Bowler in the eighth arrondissement, to the No Scrum No Win chain scattered across the city, and onwards to Rue Princesse in the chic sixth, known as Rue de la Soif (Thirsty Street) owing to its high density of bars and brasseries. In truth, rugby fans would enjoy themselves in almost all of those venues. For something a little different, however, and something more authentic, Au Métro at Pasteur is as good as it gets. An all-time favourite of Scotland scrum coach Pieter de Villiers, the café has been a family-run affair for many years. It might not look much from the outside, but inside the warmest welcome from patron Jean-Pierre awaits. It is very easy to get lost looking at the stacks of jerseys and memorabilia that adorn the walls and it is also very easy to forget your own name drinking the house Armagnac. The food is rustic, the television is large, the beer is cold – and the locals pack it out. What's not to like? 5. City Arms, Cardiff On this list, one will not find a pub closer to a Six Nations stadium. In fact, one would do well to find such an establishment anywhere in the six host cities. As with most Cardiff pubs, the beer selection is favourable – but often the queues can inhibit the enjoyment, with hordes spilling out onto the street. However, it is a traditional, city-centre boozer and the main gates of the Principality Stadium can be seen from its front door. Due to its proximity to the city's cattle market, it was once called the Cattle Market Tavern, but made the switch after Cardiff was declared as Wales's capital in 1955. But its former name lives on in spirit; many a butchering has been witnessed on the turf over the road (although, of late, the hosts have often been on the wrong side of them). 4. Cabbage Patch, Twickenham Arguably the most famous rugby pub of them all, named after Twickenham's famous moniker. There might be some surprise to not see the Cabbage Patch at the top of the list – or not even as Twickenham's highest ranked – but the establishment, to be found almost opposite the station on London Road, is almost a victim of its own success. Its commitment to the rugby cause – as well as charity endeavours – is unwavering, and it is a corking boozer all year round, but it has become so popular on match day that it is almost better when there are no games on. That being said, if you can get in, you will enjoy it. 3. White Swan, Twickenham Perhaps the most left-field shout, given that the White Swan might be one of the furthest pubs from the Allianz Stadium which still boasts a Twickenham address, but that is part of the allure. The Turk's Head and the Fox also deserve mentions for their match-day package – and proximity to the stadium – but the White Swan, tucked on the bank of the Thames, is worth the extra five minutes, especially if one arrives in Twickenham with plenty of time before kick-off. There are few quainter pubs in London, with the White Swan's outdoor beer garden situated virtually on the Thames itself. The service is attentive and the balcony-cum-terrace is as picturesque a spot as any in London; the only issue is that it calls last orders at 9pm on match days. In fairness, that is probably a blessing in disguise for the many patrons, and their cognitive function on a Sunday morning. 2. Smyth's, Dublin Not known as a rugby boozer per se – it is always chocka with locals and somewhat of a D4 hidden gem – but the standard of the Guinness in Smyth's on Haddington Road is heavenly. There is a real neighbourhood feel to Smyth's, which is tough to artificially replicate, but there is also a match-day fizz – with a takeaway bar sometimes stationed near the entrance for those passers-by. I have visited several times and have never had any issue watching rugby, either, with them even showing the Under-20s Six Nations on the screens. The news that an application has been submitted for its demolition – and subsequent reapparition in the form of a block of flats – is saddening. Get in while you can. 1. The Old Arcade, Cardiff The perfect blend. Character, charm, atmosphere – the last time I was in there, no one could stop the rousing, post-match choruses of Delilah – while also being a stone's throw from the Principality Stadium. The atmosphere bustles – sometimes, to a fault – but few places brim with match-day élan like it. It is no fair-weather rugby pub, either; after Wales's defeat by Ireland last month, Toulouse's Top 14 hosting of Bayonne was beamed onto the big screens. And, when bellies are full of Brains, the proximity to Cardiff's Chippy Lane (Caroline Street) is just a five-minute stroll away to soak up a day's worth of rugby and everything that comes with it. Have your say Do you agree with our suggestions? Vote for your favourite pub in our list. Feel free to agree, disagree and nominate your own suggestions in the comment section.
