If you want to experience Ireland go to Melbourne, Australia. Yes there are Irish pubs here. The benefits - live in a warm country but move in Irish culture. With Guinness on tap and U2 playing over the PA you are right at home. The problem is Poms, the English, like drinking there as well. Scots also warm to the occasion. Australians treat this pub as their local and enjoy the goings on.
The best time to be there is for St Patrick's Day and Christmas. Food served up is much like the Brits - bangers and mash. What gives the pub atmosphere is music, Irish music and it is played continuously. Guinness is served here - cold, very cold. The way it should be.
The problem with Irish pubs is, according to the Irish, they are nothing like Irish pubs. Apparently, Irish pubs are about the same as anywhere else. They are good to stop at for a meal and a drink while you are travelling, but hang around for a while and you will probably feel you have something better to do.
Well, you can't win them all. Just visit Irish pubs in Australia and live in a pleasant land of make believe.
The best time to be there is for St Patrick's Day and Christmas. Food served up is much like the Brits - bangers and mash. What gives the pub atmosphere is music, Irish music and it is played continuously. Guinness is served here - cold, very cold. The way it should be.
The problem with Irish pubs is, according to the Irish, they are nothing like Irish pubs. Apparently, Irish pubs are about the same as anywhere else. They are good to stop at for a meal and a drink while you are travelling, but hang around for a while and you will probably feel you have something better to do.
Well, you can't win them all. Just visit Irish pubs in Australia and live in a pleasant land of make believe.
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