Traditions, rituals and the community spirit that defines the Irish pub
It is not the Guinness sign above the door that defines a truly great Irish pub. It is something far less tangible.
From the docks of New York to the backstreets of Buenos Aires, the Irish pub became one of the most recognised cultural exports on the planet.
No stage, no ticket booth, no velvet rope. Just a corner, a couple of chairs, and musicians who play for the love of it.
The gastropub revolution changed how we think about eating at the bar, turning humble pub grub into something worth crossing town for.
Pubs are closing at an alarming rate, but a new wave of community-minded owners is fighting to keep the local alive.
