Served with a generous helping of social and cultural history and is the perfect accompaniment to a leisurely trip through some of the greatest watering holes in the world. This illustrated guide provides the discerning reader (and drinker) with: - A detailed account of the best pubs and bars in Dublin city and county - A concise history of the development and role of the pub in Irish history, society and culture - An entertaining guide to some of the quirky legislation pertaining to Irish pubs - Everything you need to know, and were afraid to ask, about Saint Patrick s Day, Guinness, Victorian pubs, spirit grocers, early houses, snugs, what not to order in a Dublin pub, a fourteen-year-long pub strike and lots more beside - Photographs - Maps