a place where people go to drink alcohol
Ireland has a huge amount of pubs. Even the smallest towns and villages will have pubs. So there are thousands of pubs in Ireland, and many of those are very good pubs. Depending on what part of Ireland you are in, there will be many good pubs in the area. If you are visiting Ireland, someone will tell you what are the best pubs where you are.
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According to the Irish Independant Newspaper the Republic of Ireland (exluding Northern Ireland) currently has around 7,500 pubs. The Republic of Ireland has a population of about 4.7 million people, so that's about 626 people per pub.
Euros aren't legal currency in Northern Ireland but some of the alrgers pubs especially those around the border may accept them.
The pubs in Ireland only close on two days in the year. They are Good Friday and Christmas Day.
The harp is the official symbol of Ireland, but it would not be true to say that most Irish pubs have it in their name.
Guinness is the most popular beer in Ireland, and the beer Ireland is most famous for. However there are many other Irish beers that you will find in pubs in Ireland.
Ireland's central point for socialising is the pub, and Ireland's pubs are famous. Around the world Irish pubs are found, though few are really like a pub in Ireland. As pubs are important, then so is drink. Other things people do to socialise in Ireland would be go to restaurants, theatres, cinemas, dances, sporting events and go to each others homes to visit, sometimes for a special event, like Christmas or a birthday.
When visiting Ireland you should be sure to visit the local pubs. This will give you a good flavor of the local scene.
Ireland is a great place to hike, visit gardens, see castles and historic sites. You can listen to music or storytellers. You can also watch sports or visit pubs.
In Ireland inns are more commonly called pubs. The owner would be known as a publican.