The International Bar
The International Bar is one of Dublin's treasures - an authentic Traditional Irish Pub that resides in the heart of the city centre.
On venturing in to pay a visit, one is presented with 3 bars inside to explore, and very evidently, it is easy to see, that much effort has been made to preserve the personality and character of the venue.
The International Bar provides a platform for emerging artists to perform, whilst also providing an assortment of entertainment for visitors to the venue.
The venue can be broken down into 3 parts, in which different types of artistic performance take place.
1. 'The Main Bar' on street level, I consider, as a must see pit-stop, which embodies a unique character and ambience of merry nostalgia of 'the good oul' times,' in Dublin City. In this bar, Traditional Irish Music Sessions take place, as do Jazz sessions alike.
2. 'The Comedy Cellar Bar' upstairs, I consider, to be a very inviting, cosy and intimate bar, that encapsulates an essence of the past, in which one can almost hear the naked laughter on entering.
Des Bishop and his brother Aidan Bishop run 'The Comedy Club' Events in 'The Comedy Cellar Bar,' and many present day Irish Comedians, have swung bye at one point or another , such as: Ardal O' Hanlan, Maeve Higgins, and Dylan Moran.
3. 'The Basement Bar,' in the basement!, I consider, to be also, a very inviting, warm and cosy, intimate bar, which personifies an essence of character and charisma. 'The Monday Echo' Poetry and Singer Songwriter Nite, as well as The D.U.B. (Dublin's Underground Beat) Poetry and Singer Songwriter Nite, take place in 'The Basement Bar, where both recognized and emerging artists are given the opportunity to perform.
I don't even think it is possible for me to highlight that any of the events I love more than another, or that I have my favourites!
So, to conclude, I can only say that, I highly recommend that paying a visit to 'The International Bar' would be a very positive experience that one should have! read more