20-22 College Green, Dublin 2, +353 (0)1 677 0677. B-L-D daily.
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| The Bank on College Green pub in Dublin, Ireland |
Located in the oldest region of the city, this site has been occupied since Viking times. In 1892 the Belfast Bank acquired the property and constructed this grand Victorian building, whose Franco-Scottish exterior is one of Dublin’s rare examples of Scottish sandstone. The interior of The Bank on College Green, which was once the main banking hall, is stunningly ornate, with a stained-glass ceiling, mosaic-tiled floors, and spectacular hand-carved plasterwork and cornicing. Huge Chatwood safes are now part of the decor, and the original vaults remain downstairs. Now, in the humongous open interior space of this sedate “superpub,” you can enjoy a relaxed meal and drink.
The Long Hall
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| The Long Hall pub in Dublin, Ireland |
This old-school pub features an ornate Victorian decor with filigreed mirrors and carved-wood snugs (enclosed booths). In addition to perfectly poured Guinness, the pub is known for serving potent gin and tonics. Barmen still wear white shirts and black ties, a sign that this is a historic establishment. Note that there is no food service or music. When I visited, we were hungry and so wound up going about a block away for dinner at The Market Bar.
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