Why opening pubs on the Emerald Isle is so difficult

Whither ’Spoons? FOR A COUNTRY whose chief cultural export is its pubs—there are some 7,000 Irish pubs worldwide, and 8,403 on the island itself—Ireland makes it surprisingly difficult to open a drinking establishment. In both Northern Ireland (part of the United Kingdom, but with many of its own laws) and the Republic, the process is […]

7 Far-Flung Irish Pubs to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day

7 Far-Flung Irish Pubs to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day Advertiser Disclosure The credit card offers that appear on the website are from credit card companies from which ThePointsGuy.com receives compensation. This compensation may impact how and where products appear on this site (including, for example, the order in which they appear). This site does not […]

The Stories Behind London’s Greatest Pubs

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People stabbed, police storm pubs, guests locked out of hotels – London attack witnesses to RT

Published time: 4 Jun, 2017 07:32 Edited time: 4 Jun, 2017 07:42 Witnesses of the London Bridge terrorist attack described Saturday night’s chaotic scenes to RT’s Polly Boiko. Police imposed unprecedented security measures, placing the area on lockdown and urging everyone to “run” and “hide.” At least six people died and dozens were injured after […]

REVEALED: Boozy Brits spend THIS much on alcohol in pubs, bars and restaurants

The value of alcohol sales consumed outside the home was £400 million higher than in 2015. The latest statistics show that Brits are choosing premium beers, wines and spirits when they enjoy a night out. According to retail consultancy CGA Strategy, the value of out-of-home alcohol sales climbed 1.8 per cent in 2016 to £24.4 […]

Twitter EXPLODES after Wetherspoon pubs reveal price hike on 'pint and a burger' meal deal

Pub chain Wetherspoons – informally referred to as Spoons by fans across the nation – has increased the cost of its popular meal deals in a double blow to customers. The Sunday People revealed the chain’s burger and drink deal has risen on average from £7.25 to £7.40.  Customers have been none-too happy on Twitter […]