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These are apparently the best bars in Ireland -- but what are they like inside?
ON MONDAY, THE Sky Bar of the Year Awards took place.
The awards honoured the best pubs in Ireland, so we decided to take a closer look at the bars that walked away with the all-important gongs.
First up…
Langtons, Kilkenny
Honoured with the prestigious title of Bar of the Year.
It’s a staple of the Kilkenny nightlife scene.
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And the perfect place to drop into for just the one.
Toners, Dublin
The popular Dublin haunt was named Dublin Bar of the Year.
And with good reason…
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It’s an institution.
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And there’s nowhere else like it on a summer’s day.
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Empire Bar
The Swords establishment was named Leinster Bar of the Year.
Look at its swish garden.
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And divine-looking cocktails.
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And swanky seating area.
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Sober Lane
Winner of Munster Pub of the Year.
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Where you can stuff your face with pizzas and beer.
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And enjoy a Guinness over candlelight.
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An Pucán, Galway
Now known as Connacht Bar of the Year.
It houses ALL the whiskey.
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And the best chairs ever.
Vintage Cocktail Club, Dublin
Awarded Cocktail Bar of the Year.
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We are drooling.
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To quote Liz Lemon, "I want to go to there."
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Soder + Ko, Dublin
It was named Innovation Bar of the Year. (We're not quite sure what that means, but just go with it.)
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The George Street bar is new to the scene...
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But something tells us it'll be around for a while to come.
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A full list of winners can be found here.
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