Ireland is known for it's pub culture. You can find Irish pubs in a lot of places around the world, but the best craic is in Ireland. There is at least one pub in every town, even in the smallest ones that doesn't even have a grocery store. Pubs in Ireland are like living rooms, places where people go to meet people and to have a chat.
In Dublin there is an area called Temple Bar, righ in the heart of the city, which is full of pubs, bars and clubs. It has become a very popular area among tourists. Not many locals go there, because the prices are higher and the pubs advertise themselves being a traditional Irish pub which unfortunately often means just stereotypes. The most famous pub in Temple Bar area is The Temple Bar.
In pubs there is very often life music. The most popular combo is a man and a guitar, and the songs are usually very well known hits and everyone is singing along.
Most of pubs serve food as well, especially during evening. The food in pubs is very typical Irish food, and it doesn't vary a lot between pubs. There is always burgers with Irish beef, fish and chips, Irish stew and beef pie, probably with Guinness. Most of the dishes are served with potatoes, because Irish people love their potatoes.You can find chips (meaning fries) and mashed potato as a side in almost every restaurant, no matter what's the style. You can also get crisps as a side when ordering a sandwhich.
Many pubs also serve full Irish breakfast during breakfast and/or lunch time. Full Irish breakfast includes bacon (or rasher as Irish bacon is actually called), sausages (also called bangers), black and white pudding and egg. Depending on the place it can also include potatoes, tomato or other vegetables and mushrooms. There is always a toast on the side and a cup of tea or coffee.
It is not something that locals eat every morning as their breakfast. It is more of a treat for a special occassion.
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