Dublin is the birthplace of pubs. While some diminish, many depart from their roots in Ireland, a handful go through existential crises, but few age as elegantly as the timeless establishments that enrich the charm of Dublin.

Steer clear of the pretentious tourist spots and artificial ‘Irish’ bars! Join Dublin’s residents to learn the art of relishing a Guinness pint. Discover the secret to a perfect pint and its significance.

Walk along the paths once trodden by Irish literary legends such as Patrick Kavanagh, Flann O’Brien, and Brendan Behan.

If Dublin holds any hidden treasures, they are the pubs that refrain from luring in tourists. The local favourites. The genuine Irish bars where lively chatter drowns out the rustling of pint mugs, where the pub’s personality is as captivating as its patrons, where literature, society and history dwell indefinitely.

The ideal start time is 7 pm, presuming you’d have finished dinner before the excursion. Carry a pen along - you never know what whispers of wisdom these aged walls may inspire in you.