Be they ancient inns or modern dance clubs, public drinking establishments have been a popular place to unwind since the Bronze Age, but no alcohol-related tradition has carried on through history quite like Irish pubs. People love Irish Pubs. It doesn’t matter if you’re at an Irish pub in Montreal or New York, there’s always that same feel and spirit. Providing patrons with centuries of good drinks and good times, traditional Irish pubs have long been a communal common ground for friends and strangers alike.
Why do people across cities love Irish pubs so much?
Here’s why:
Good beer: While 63 percent of beer sold in Ireland is lager, another 32 percent is stout. Only five percent of beer sold on the Emerald Isle is ale, but be it lager, stout or some smoky local brew, Irish pubs around the world always have a wide selection of beer on tap, ready to serve customers of all palettes and budgets.
Pub grub: With menu choices ranging from burgers and fries to fried fish and kidney pies, traditional pub grub can pack a caloric wallop while providing that much needed end-of-the-day comfort customers are looking for. Cold beer and rich foods make for a relaxing experience like no other.
Friendship: It’s normal to hear the sound of glass clinging together as new and old friends say cheers in celebration. Gathering in groups or strolling in alone, Irish pubs carry a tradition of open conversation and togetherness that has thrived on through the ages.
Music: While Celtic music may be a hit in many Irish pubs, most will serve up a varying range of musical tastes. Where one night might feature a local rock band, another night might showcase an instrument ensemble. Either way, patrons can almost always expect live music when visiting their local pub.
Tall tales: When friendly atmosphere mixes with strong Irish whiskey and tasty lager, tall tales flow as freely as the taps themselves. Whether pub goers bother to sift fact from fiction as bubbly tales brew stronger with every pint or shot, there is no end to the knee-slapping, awe-inspiring stories that can be heard in Irish pubs.
Tradition: There is nothing quite like living the same life that was lived centuries upon centuries ago. As the Romans first laid a network of roads throughout Europe, inns started cropping up alongside them. Inns and alehouses have lived on in many forms throughout history, but none has held so dear to tradition as old-fashioned Irish pubs.
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