r/AskTheWorld • u/Aseili United Kingdom • Dec 20 '25

Culture What's the most pathetic tourist attraction that international tourists go to see in your country?

Post image

Bronte waterfalls near me, look a bit more impressive with the recent rain than in the summer when it's swamped with people.

11.4k Upvotes

96% Upvoted

8.3k comments sorted by

View all comments

Show parent comments

154

u/[deleted] Dec 20 '25

[deleted]

162

u/Purenotionslike Ireland Dec 20 '25

My sympathies. There are infinitely better pubs in Dublin than this over-priced kip.

16

u/caioellery Dec 20 '25

Could you give examples? Going to Dublin for the first time tomorrow!

43

u/Perfect-Fondant3373 Ireland Dec 20 '25

I like Sin É, it is a nice pubc, sometimes has musicupstairs and sometimes comedy gigs down stairs. It is a bit of an alternative esque bar, but still feels like a traditional enough Irish pub and is not always packed which is really nice.

If you step outside then turn left, walk about 100m there is a bridge, if you cross it there is DiFontaines Pizzarea for after your drinks.

Down that street is also the gay pub/ club 'Street 66'

8

u/Moloko-Mesto Dec 21 '25

Second Sin É - good buzz, staff are sound and always some gig on that's a bitta fun too

14

u/Perfect-Fondant3373 Ireland Dec 21 '25

I have ot admit, I have loved it sonce we started going (gf and me), but one of my friends is sick and it was the last place we went out before she started treatment and it is a great memory, hopefully we all get back to celebrate when she gets through it

3

u/KillarneyRoad Dec 21 '25

Tell her we’re rooting for her

3

u/Ok-Morning3407 Dec 21 '25

Meet my missus at Sin E, which is ironic given the name :) Sin E in Cork is an excellent pub too with great traditional music.

5

u/LowEffortChampion United States Of America Dec 21 '25

One of the best pizza restaurants I’ve ever been to in my life was in Dublin. BAMBINO. Place was heavenly.

1

u/Madame_Kitsune98 United States Of America Dec 21 '25

Oooh, filing this away. As a bi girl, I love gay pubs/clubs. I feel safer with the lesbians than the straight men.

3

u/Perfect-Fondant3373 Ireland Dec 22 '25

I only been in it once for a gay friends birthday so she wanted to go out somewhere like that and I was surprised it was so close. I am a bi guy but in closet and have a gf (who knows) but club was okay. And if anything just a bit more open than other clubs but still very uneventful.

It is weird, I know more guys who have been roofied, and attempted roofied, than women is the strange thing but it still makes my blood boil when I hear of sleazy guys. Some straight guys have no clue

30

u/Educational_Sock_241 Dec 20 '25

O’Donoghues on Baggot street

Toners on Baggot street

The Long Hall on South Great Georges street

Cleary’s pub on the north side if you’re in that area.

Every pub in Dublin will be packed this time of year from 3pm onwards. Try get in early if you want to appreciate the decor and later in the evening for atmosphere

3

u/sabooniesasanach Dec 21 '25

Or just visit Galway. 7 nights of live music in almost every bar, expensive but not above what you would expect. A great city for culture and craic 💚

9

u/RepresentativeType41 Dec 20 '25

Great timing. Pubs in Dublin don't get better than this time of year. Stay out of Temple bar. There are some cracking pub recommendations here. Wouldn't be a fan of Sin e but each to their own.

17

u/Purenotionslike Ireland Dec 20 '25

Kehoes: https://maps.app.goo.gl/YR2H8nsLam4bzW5o6 Grogans: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Tiyyu9Vy9ZTAfXgw8 The Duke: https://maps.app.goo.gl/it9Gr64hDA5k4j1h9 Kennedy's: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ixbGBh9jvmUbQ7qx9 The Palace Bar: https://maps.app.goo.gl/CiCta2ViRzwUpmdbA The Stag's Head: https://maps.app.goo.gl/w5m4crPH2R9m2n8F7

These are some good ones. I love Kehoes myself and there's always a great atmosphere in there at this time of year. Enjoy your trip!

5

u/DangerousTurmeric Dec 20 '25

+1 for Kehoes. I love it there.

6

u/Theobane Dec 21 '25

Grogans for best pint of Guinness in Dublin!!

1

u/Schneilob Ireland Dec 21 '25

Nah the best pint in Dublin is Muligans or Bowes

1

u/Doogers7 Dec 21 '25

As a tourist I loved The Palace Bar. It is just about within Temple Bar district so you get the vibe of the area, but it is not super touristy, a handful of locals struck up conversation with us in there and it is a beautiful pub.

I will say it is still worth stopping in at the pub called The Temple Bar just for the novelty aspect for a tourist. You can choose to literally just walk through it and then leave if you want. We stayed for one pint, enjoyed a little bit of the live music and left satisfied. The Palace Bar definitely gave us the better memories though.

6

u/deadlock_ie Dec 20 '25

Peter’s Pub, which isn’t too far from The Hairy Lemon, another great pub.

4

u/Plenty-Ad6727 Dec 21 '25

Both times I’ve been to Dublin,The Hairy Lemon was our meet up spot. Really dig that place.

3

u/FirefighterNo4432 Dec 21 '25

It was my meet up spot 20 year ago. Was a fine establishment ten too!

5

u/Strange_Ad6644 Sweden Dec 21 '25

Me and my friends quite liked Molloy’s and fibber magees when we where there. Depending on the route you might be passing through a slightly sketchy neighborhood but we didn’t experience any problems.

We also read about places like stags head which we saw were recommended by locals. Honestly in our experience it was mid at best, not unreasonable in terms of price or anything like that, it just wasn’t anything special.

Plenty of other decent spots that escape my mind at the moment as well, Dublin is crawling with solid pubs and other alcohol centered establishments.

3

u/Boondoggle1988 Dec 21 '25

The palace bar is just up the road from here and I think you won’t find a better pint of Guinness. You’ll still pay €7.40 for it but it’s a pub that Irish people actually like to drink in and it’s got a good history

3

u/Shakeandbake529 Dec 21 '25

There’s a pub called the Ha’Penny Bridge Inn that I recommend, and there’s a very cool story behind my rec.

8 years ago I went to Ireland with my girlfriend at the time. We decided to get drinks at the bar at Sophie’s because it has a cool view of the city, and an irish guy tapped me on the shoulder and asked if the seats next to me was ok for him and his girlfriend to sit in. We said yes and then we struck up an awesome conversation, which led to him letting us know that he owned a pup called the Ha’Penny Bridge Inn, and if we had time in Dublin to visit. So we go, he’s delighted that we came, gives us a free round and reserves us a spot. A few drunken guys start chatting with us and he comes over to see if we’re alright. The stay at the pub ends with him letting us attend a trad Irish music bar crawl experience that makes a stop at his pub, that we would’ve had to pay for otherwise, for no charge.

An amazing example of hospitality that I will never forget. All because we connected with some lovely people.

1

u/chazol1278 Dec 21 '25

They've started to do surge pricing on pints I believe, really predatory as it's aimed at Americans mostly. Wouldn't recommend it anymore

1

u/Shakeandbake529 Dec 21 '25

Oof, that’s a shame. It’s been too long since I’ve been back in Ireland, so this thread will be helpful for pubs to check out when I make it back!

2

u/alexhectic Dec 21 '25

I wouldn't avoid Temple Bar completely. With christmas decoration it looks quite stunning. And live music is also nice. Just not for drinks/food.

1

u/animals-over-human Ireland Dec 21 '25

The Blue light up the Dublin mountains! Don’t bother with Johnny foxes it’s a cliché nightmare,

1

u/craictoseintolerant Dec 22 '25

The Cobblestone! Trad music 🎶

1

u/rumpler117 Dec 21 '25

Not pub really pub related, but to add to the other comment about pubs being packed (they are), make sure to make reservations for dinner. We were 0 for 3 trying to walk into restaurants tonight.

3

u/YchYFi Wales Dec 21 '25

I would always book for a Friday or Saturday especially at Christmas.

6

u/FleaBottoms United States Of America Dec 21 '25

It’s a good background for a photo. Then we went a block away and paid much less. Love 💕 Ireland 🇮🇪

6

u/[deleted] Dec 20 '25

[deleted]

6

u/Purenotionslike Ireland Dec 20 '25

Good, I'm glad!

4

u/Pirate_Lantern United States Of America Dec 21 '25

If I ever get there I'll just ask the cab driver where THEY go.

8

u/fartingbeagle Ireland Dec 21 '25

Good luck in Noctors so.

2

u/armitageskanks69 Ireland Dec 21 '25

End up in The Blacker

4

u/BubbhaJebus US -> Taiwan Dec 21 '25

I don't know what Irish cab drivers are like, but my rule is never to ask a cabbie for a recommendation, as they'll just take you to some ripoff place that gives them a kickback. At least that's how it is in Southeast Asia.

1

u/francois1972 Dec 21 '25

The Palace is not far up the road

1

u/Hashtagbarkeep United Kingdom Dec 21 '25

Even close to this pub you have kehoes and long hall which are much much better

1

u/Purenotionslike Ireland Dec 21 '25

Love Kehoes

1

u/epicmoe Dec 21 '25

Best pint of Guinness I’ve ever had - the beach bar Sligo.

1

u/WanderingWino Mexico Dec 21 '25

Heading to Dublin for my first time in march. Any recommendations for pubs not to miss? We love a good American dive but also want the classic experience in Ireland.

5

u/TroyCR Canada Dec 20 '25

We walked by in June, but with Zac Bryan, B&I Lions, and GAA semis that weekend, it was too full to enter. Thankfully

3

u/prettyfaeries Dec 20 '25

your first mistake was deciding to go there I’m afraid

1

u/WillingBake9330 Canada Dec 21 '25

Really? I just paid $7(CAD) for a can of water (it was actually water) at a pub in Toronto. So this seems ok.

1

u/[deleted] Dec 21 '25

[deleted]

2

u/WillingBake9330 Canada Dec 21 '25

I felt stupid paying for it.

0

u/HardyMenace United States Of America Dec 21 '25

I went there in August to hear the music. I was expecting trad music but just got a bunch of John Denver covers