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Irish Times
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Times
Ten of the best Dublin pubs to visit on a sunny day
When the sun finally emerges and a drink calls, there is real joy in finding Dublin 's suntrap pubs. A bench, a beer garden or even just a footpath will do once there's a decent pint and a chance of soaking up Vitamin D into the evening. While we can't guarantee the sun will last, if it's out, here's where you can find it, pint in hand. Hedigan's 'The Brian Boru' 5 Prospect Rd, Glasnevin, D09 PP93; For the sunniest spot with a great pint, it has to be Hedigan's 'The Brian Boru' pub, Glasnevin, Dublin 9 Dublin 9 has many sunny pub corners – the Gravediggers, Bernard Shaw, Tolka House, and the Bald Eagle all catch rays on a good day. But for the sunniest spot with a great pint, it has to be Hedigan's, which claims to be Dublin's oldest beer garden. Buses 9, 40, 140, 83, 83a, E1, and E2 stop nearby. Hynes' Bar 79 Prussia Street, D07E1RD; @hynes-bar-stoneybatter The back beer garden at Hynes' is a Stoneybatter favourite for summer sunshine. Bright walls, well-poured pints, and frequent music and other events make it even more popular. It's proudly Gaeilgeoir and dog-friendly. Walk there from the city centre or reach it via buses 39, 39a, and 11. Kehoe's 9 South Anne Street, 9 D02 NY88; People enjoy warm weather, alfresco dining and beverages outside Kehoe's pub on South Anne street. Photograph: Alan Betson On a fine day, I'd skip bar stools or snugs inside Kehoe's for a spot outside on South Anne Street. The small terrace catches the evening sun and buzzes with energy, locals and tourists shoulder to shoulder, pints in hand. READ MORE [ Irish pubs with a view: 14 of the best seaside bars for a sunny day Opens in new window ] M O'Brien's 8-9 Sussex Terrace, D04 KN82; M O'Brien's, 8-9 Sussex Terrace, on the Grand Canal A glimpse of sun and this pub spills out on to Sussex Terrace, south-facing benches around the green-tiled front filling fast with chatter and pints. It's a 10-minute walk from the city centre and just steps from the Grand Canal – a beacon in the good weather. If O'Brien's is too tame, you could always brave the nearby Barge where crowds congregate for impromptu parties at the vaguest hint of summer. The Circular 536–538 South Circular Road, D08 CC02; Outside, long benches line the redbrick terrace, soaking up sun for much of the day. There's a solid drinks list of great pints, craft beers, wine on tap and cocktails, plus low/no-alcohol options, and they serve Coke Lane Pizza. See also sister pub, Lucky's on Meath Street. Accessible via buses 68, 122, or Rialto Luas. The Old Stand 37 Exchequer St, D02 F251; The Old Stand, Exchequer Street, Dublin. Photograph: Tom Honan When the sun is out, punters spill on to the pavement and sparse seating is snapped up fast as the pub front basks in light until sunset. Across the street, the International offers similar sunny vibes. The Swan Aungier Street, D02 RW67; A proper pub serving consistently good pints, including a few local craft beers. The outdoor seating is small, but mighty in the sun; just make sure to nab seating by the frontage on York Street for your south-facing rays. Toners 139 Lower Baggot Street, D02 N231; Toners of Lower Baggot Street has a bustling yard out the back perfect for catching rays. Photograph: Colm O'Neill/Inpho Toner's is one of Dublin's best-known pubs, loved for its character-filled old interiors. Out the back, it hosts one of the city centre's best beer gardens. Busy though it may be, seek out the south-facing tables in the maze of seating, and you won't want to leave. Nearby O'Donoghue's also has some prime sunlit seats. The Yacht 73 Clontarf Rd, D03 EP93; Seaside sunshine at The Yacht in Clontarf Dublin has the distinct advantage of being a seaside city, so when the sun shines, what could be better than a bit of sea air or a dip as a preamble to your pint? Jump on a Dart or catch the 104 or 130 bus to Clontarf to enjoy The Yacht's bustling outdoor terrace, facing Dublin Bay. Down the road, you've also got Connolly's 'The Sheds'. Urban Brewing CHQ Building, IFSC, D01 Y6P5; Urban Brewing at the IFSC has a spacious terrace The IFSC may not spring to mind for sun-filled pints, but Urban Brewing's spacious terrace overlooking George's Dock catches plenty of daylight, and there's ample room to settle in and enjoy the extensive beer list. A Luas stop is right outside, and Connolly Station is a short walk away.
The Sun
09-07-2025
- The Sun
One of the best beer gardens in Cornwall sits on the ‘world's most beautiful road'
CORNWALL is known for its beautiful scenery as well as beautiful boozers - and one of the best is The Tinners Arms. Found in the village of Zennor, The Tinners Arms has been picked out as having one of the gardens to enjoy a beer in the sunshine. 4 4 The Tinners Arms has been around for over 700 years and was first built in 1271. Punters will find it the small village of Zennor and along what has been called the 'world's most beautiful road' by CornwallLive. This is the stretch of road between St Ives and Land's End, at the very tip of Cornwall. Along the route, drivers and walkers along the South West Coast Path will get views of the stunning Cornish beaches and rolling countryside. As for The Tinners Arms, it's been highlighted for it's beautiful beer garden too, which has been called one of the best to have a drink on a summers day. In the walled garden filled with bright flowers and greenery is lots of picnic tables and even more fantastic views. For ale drinkers, The Tinners Arms sells "legendary Tinners and Mermaid Ales" and "refreshing Zennor lager". Other drinks include wine, craft lagers and ciders from local vineyards like Polgoon Penzance or Godrevy Gold from St. Ives. The popularity of the pub has been confirmed by Tripadvisor where the pub has over 400 'excellent' rated reviews. One visitor wrote: "A very welcome rest stop after walking the South West Coast Path from St Ives. Friendly service, great location, good beer." Another added: "Popped in for dinner whilst on a road trip and discovered a hidden gem. Had a couple of drinks and food. Both were outstanding." Pub With A 'Floating' Beer Garden By The Beach 4 One even took a pit stop while going along the beautiful road: "We stopped off on our way around the gorgeous Lands End to St Ives road and are so glad we did and found this wonderful, cosy, really old Cornish pub." The Tinners Arms has plenty of food too and are known for serving very fresh fish which has come in from Newlyn fishing port, so here's lots of fresh crab and mackerel dishes. The village of Zennor is famous for its local mermaid legend and even has carvings depicting the myth on the side of St. Senara's Church. Zennor was also one of the last places where traditional Cornish was spoken. There's also a floating beer garden in Cornwall, at the Pandora Inn, where picnic tables float on a pontoon that sits out on the Restronguet Creek in Falmouth. It goes up and down with the tide meaning that in high tide, punters can literally sit on the water. The 13th century inn even has its own mooring pontoon where people can park their boats. In 2023, the pub was included among eight other pubs listed by The Times for its unique setting to enjoy a pint. And one of the UK's oldest beach bars to open new rooftop terrace in time for summer. Plus, the best riverside pubs across the UK including a moored boat and one 'that feels like the south of France.
CBC
06-07-2025
- Business
- CBC
Glass half-full: Bedford highway beer garden reopens at reduced capacity
Social Sharing A new beer garden on the Bedford Highway has reopened after having to close temporarily for failing to meet parking regulations. The Bedford Beer Garden initially opened for a weekend in late June. But it closed when the Halifax Regional Municipality determined it didn't have enough parking spaces. The beer garden, located in a largely empty gravel lot along the highway, has been reduced in size by 100 square feet in order to require fewer parking spaces under its municipal permit. "We had to compromise, find that middle ground," said co-owner Tony Makhoul. The outdoor bar reopened on Friday to a large turnout, Makhoul said, and he's expecting a busy summer after several "ups and downs" while trying to open. He said he's optimistic he'll be able to continue to work with the regional municipality to fully open the beer garden. But he also believes the municipality can help by removing barriers for businesses outside the downtown core. "Downtown is completely exempt from the same rules we were held to here when it comes to parking and other things," he said. There aren't many beer gardens outside of downtown Halifax. With areas like Bedford growing in population, people would prefer to have the same amenities, Makhoul said. Rules are different for a reason Jean St-Amand, the councillor for Bedford-Wentworth, said he's pleased the business and municipality were able to reach a compromise. St-Amand said he's open to asking municipal staff to consider changes to municipal bylaws, but the rules are different in the suburbs because people still rely more on personal vehicles to get around. "There are some [people] in Bedford that will readily walk to a beer garden, but I went down to the beer garden on Friday to check it out on its opening day and the parking lot was absolutely jammed," he said. Regional council wants residents to be less dependent on vehicles throughout the municipality. But it takes time to improve the public transit system and build infrastructure, St-Amand said. "That's something that we can't see change overnight," he said.
CBS News
01-07-2025
- CBS News
Navy Pier stabbing suspect released without charges, Chicago police say
Suspect in custody after man stabbed to death, another wounded at Navy Pier Beer Garden Suspect in custody after man stabbed to death, another wounded at Navy Pier Beer Garden Suspect in custody after man stabbed to death, another wounded at Navy Pier Beer Garden Chicago police said a suspect arrested after a stabbing at the Navy Pier beer garden over the weekend was released without charges overnight. Police said around 5:30 p.m. Sunday, a 56-year-old man and a 64-year-old man, who knew each other, got into an argument in the beer garden. The argument turned physical, and the 64-year-old man stabbed the 56-year-old man multiple times. The victim was taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital with multiple stab wounds, where he died. The older man was treated at the same hospital for a cut to his chest and taken into custody for a time before he was released without charges. Neither man has been identified. Chicago police did not offer further details about their decision to release the man. Please note: The above video is from a previous report.
Daily Mail
01-07-2025
- Politics
- Daily Mail
Angela Rayner refuses to help Charles Dickens' favourite pub in fight with killjoy council over its beer garden
has refused to help a London pub frequented by Charles Dickens after the council ordered it to tear down part of a historic beer garden. The Communities Secretary was urged to use her ministerial powers to overrule the Labour authority which told the Trafalgar Tavern in Greenwich to remove roughly half of its outdoor seating. But rather than reversing the decision by calling it in, Ms Rayner is expected to let the planning inspector deal with the pub's appeal on her behalf. The Trafalgar Tavern's al fresco tables are located on the Thames Path, a narrow walkway running along the banks of the capital's river. The outdoor area of the pub has regularly been named one of the best in Britain after it opened in 1837 and was once a favourite spot of English novelist Charles Dickens. In March, however, the council issued an enforcement notice ordering the pub to stop using the land for drinking and dining and to remove all seating, umbrellas and tables. A notice said there had been 'a material change of use' of the area without planning permission, with the pub warning the move could lead to dozens of job losses. Greenwich council said it had received complaints about access - and officials suggested the seating restricted movement for pedestrians, wheelchair users and families with pushchairs. The authority added it was 'important that everyone can use [the path] easily' - and that a 'balance' was needed. Ms Rayner and her Government have now been accused, by the Conservatives, of failing to 'practice what they preach' after making 'a big song and dance about slashing red tape to protect pubs'. The Trafalgar Tavern has appealed to the Planning Inspectorate, a government agency, which is expected to report back by October. Most planning appeals are decided by inspectors without the need for ministerial sign-off. However, Ms Rayner can demand a final say in certain circumstances in her capacity as Communities Secretary, including where proposals give rise to 'substantial regional or national controversy'. In these circumstances, planning inspectors review the case and make a recommendation to the Secretary of State, who makes the decision. Ms Rayner was asked by the Conservatives this month whether she would use her ministerial powers to call in the Trafalgar Tavern appeal. Jim McMahon, the minister for local government, responded saying it was 'likely' the decision would be issued 'on behalf of the Secretary of State', meaning Ms Rayner would not be involved. Kevin Hollinrake, the shadow communities secretary, told The Telegraph: 'Angela Rayner could save this pub from overzealous planning inspectors, but she's actively choosing not to. 'Labour has made a big song and dance about slashing red tape to protect pubs, but it's clear they don't practice what they preach. Business rates, the Employment Bill and the jobs tax are all set to push pubs across the country to extinction. 'If Labour are unwilling to back down in their war on the local, Rayner should at least step in to save this one.' Ms Rayner could still choose to overrule the council, is is understood, as she may call in the appeal at any point before the Planning Inspectorate makes its decision. In April, the Government insisted it had called 'last orders' on 'red tape choking pubs' as it vowed to back 'the British night out'. The Mayor of London said in a joint press release from Ms Rayner and cabinet members Rachel Reeves and Jonathan Reynolds they would be 'armed with new powers to review blocked licensing applications and boost the capital's night-time economy'. Ms Rayner said at the time: 'Our pubs, restaurants, and live music venues are the beating heart of our cultural life, so it is vital they are given every chance to survive and thrive. Too often, we have seen the complaints of a vocal minority of objectors promoted over the need for our country to grow – we are determined to change this.' The Trafalgar Tavern serves customers on traditional wooden benches along the Thames Path, a narrow walkway on the bank of the river. It received permission to put out tables and chairs in the daytime in 2005, using a cobbled section of the path, known as 'the ramp and the knuckle'. Manager Vasil Vasilev, 41, who has worked at the pub since 2017, said the removal of the outdoor seating would be 'absolutely ridiculous'. He added: 'It would absolutely damage tourism in the area, without any valid reasons whatsoever. 'It's just ridiculous. We are not blocking pedestrian access - there's plenty of room.' But a council spokesman insisted, following the planning notice, there had been 'some complaints' about the seating and stressed the importance of accessibility for 'people in wheelchairs, the elderly, or people with pushchairs'. The Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government said: 'We're determined to help pubs thrive and grow as part of our Plan for Change, which is why we're slashing red tape and have announced a permanent cut to business rates. 'This is alongside introducing new powers to help local people take control of valued community spaces, including pubs.'
