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What is the golden rule of Irish pub etiquette? ›

The golden rule in an Irish Pub is to split the bag wide open and share them with everyone at the table. This is to be done regardless if the person in question is starving or not.

The 12 pubs of Christmas is an Irish Christmas tradition in which participants visit 12 different pubs in a single day, having a drink at each one. It is typically done as a social outing with friends and often involves dressing up in Christmas-themed costumes.

What are bartenders called in Ireland? Barman used to be knows as “curates" (in Dublin at least), I assume because of the sacredness of their profession. They are always approached in a true spirit of deference and humility as the customer understands their immense power to dispense misery or happiness.

There's seldom table service in Irish pubs; order drinks and meals at the bar. Pay as you order, and only tip (by rounding up to avoid excess coinage) if you like the service. When you say "a beer, please" in an Irish pub, you'll get a pint of Guinness (the tall blonde in a black dress).

Pub 9 – Little man pub

So each time you drink, you must remove the little man from your beer. But you're not a monster, you're not gonna leave this little guy hanging. So when you finish drinking, plop this invisible fellow back on your bottle. It's a hassle, and most people forget about the rule fairly quickly.

The 12:12:12 challenge comes from Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist and is presented as the following: “Take the 12-12-12 challenge. The rules are simple: Locate 12 items to throw away, 12 to donate, and 12 to be returned to their proper home. That's it. Repeat if desired.” (Yes, I desire.)

: the visiting of various bars in succession especially as a social activity : pub crawl. A bar crawl is simply going from one drinking spot to the next, but the fun part is who you do it with.

Unless youre going for a big night 'out on the town', dressing in a relaxed and informal manner is the norm in Irish pubs. You may want to put on a fancy shirt, blouse or trousers. But a T-shirt and jeans also works great! You're unlikely to be refused entry to an Irish pub wearing casual footwear such sneakers etc.

It is traditional that, when with a group, patrons take turns buying rounds of drinks for the group as a whole. It is considered bad manners for patrons to leave before buying their round of drinks. The traditional Irish toast is "Sláinte" (SLAWN-chuh) which is the Irish language equivalent of "cheers".

What is the most popular pub drink in Ireland? ›

Guinness is undeniably the most famous drink associated with Ireland. This dark, creamy stout, first brewed in 1759 by Arthur Guinness in Dublin, has become synonymous with Irish culture.

The Tradition of Drinking

St. Patrick's Day first started to honor Saint Patrick on the anniversary of his death. The Christian people held a great feast for which Lenten food and alcohol restrictions were temporarily removed, therefore drinking has become synonymous with the holiday.

The men will typically drink “pints” and the ladies will have a “glass”. If you're out with friends, you'll buy in “rounds” (the practice of taking turns buying a drink for everyone in your group) or else you'll be seen to be “mean” (cheap).

Be in a pub or licensed premises

Age under 18 - you may only be on a licensed premises up to 9pm (10pm from May-September) if you are with a parent. If aged 15-17, you may stay on the premises after 9pm if you are at a private function at which a substantial meal is served.

“Treat every guest like they are a VIP”

You can have all the awards in the world, but those awards don't pay the bills.” Bartenders need to remember the immortal, golden rule of bartending that it's not about them, it's about the customers.

In Irish pubs, the concept of buying rounds is common practice. If someone in your group buys a round of drinks, it's customary to reciprocate and buy a round in return. Failing to do so can lead to some awkward moments and may leave you with fewer friends than when you entered the pub.

A Sweet and Fruity Alternative

Lansdowne Pub's Magners Hard Apple Cider is a top-notch choice if you enjoy the sweetness of fruit but aren't a beer fan.