The Lord Edward - Dublin

This pub was recommended by our free walking tour guide as a good, local joint with the cheapest price for a pint of Guinness. At only €4.80 per pint, it 's definitely a win compared to everywhere else that charges 7+. It 's pretty fun watching, and waiting, for the head to form at the top of the glass and the dark Amber color sets in. On a Wednesday night within the period of 3 pints, I noticed many locals come in and either a sit down with their own pints and watch the football game (let 's not be American about it... , or b grab a quick shot and bounce ie. A quick pregame. Either way, the bartender was certainly friendly, the price super fair, and the drink deliciously libatious. There were a few gnats flying around me while sitting at the bar, but it 's whatevs. Don 't let it ruin the experience. I think this is a much better joint than the Temple Bar to partake in some good ol ' Irish drinking. Next door is also a highly reviewed, albeit many on the meh side, fish and chips counter.

I stopped in here for a pint with my friend yesterday and I 'd have to say honestly the barkeep has me dying laughing. My friend asked how his day was and he replied completely schiite! He kept making jokes that were really dark but really funny. Then an old Irishman started singing songs with this girl from North Carolina. It was hilarious. The Guinness was pretty good as well. It is a proper old Irish pub with great pints in a part of town that has somewhat been taken over by new bars. This pub gets five stars for week poured Guinness and free entertainment!

Near the Cathedral we stopped in for a break after walking and walking all over Dublin. The room we entered was quite small and as I didn 't have internet service, was unaware there is an upstairs. Usually my curiosity has me wandering around the pubs we visit, but I guess I was too ready for a rest to explore. Never mind, we enjoyed ourselves any how. There are a few tables scattered around this room and the bar is in the center. Most of the tables were filled and the bar stools occupied by what appear to be 'regulars '. Two tables behind the bar were free. We got beers at the bar and had a seat. With the exception of one occasionally loud, very drunk patron, the bar was quiet. No background music. Sports on TV. Newspapers being read. Friends and couples visiting. It was really a very nice change from the relentlessly loud bars you find in other quarters of the city and a nice break from the city outside.

My Brother and I visited Lord Edward twice in our week long visit to Dublin. It was by far the most authentic Irish pub we visited. The clientele were great and the bartender (Keith) was amazing. I am not kidding when I say that Keith poured a better Guinness, again and again, better than those at the Guinness tour. It is the first place I am going when we go back.

Small Dublin pub. I didn't order any food but had several whiskey and gingerales. Nice place to get out of the cold wet winter streets.