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Saturday, January 3, 2009

Dublin, Ireland - Pub (O'Briens of Leeson Street)

Located at the corner of Upper Leeson Street and Sussex Terrace, this is an old world Irish bar that has not changed in decades. Thankfully, the owners resisted any temptation to "upgrade" during the booming first years of the 21st century and it retains all the original charm and idiosyncrasies of a genuine Irish bar. Unfortunately, this means no wheelchair accessible toilets. There is a small (50cm/2") step at one double door. The other doors are not accessible. Turn right after going through this door and you will enter the bar. Roomy, but the tables are high. Turn left and you enter the lounge. Tighter and difficult to get around, but the tables are lower. Both sides serve one of the best pints of Guinness in Dublin and it is worth a visit although you will need to restrict yourself to one or two pints because there is no accessible toilet. And long may it remain so. 

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