YOU JUST CAN’T beat the hospitality in Ireland’s pubs. They’re where everybody knows your name, and business.

Here’s why they’re the greatest.

1. They prevent us from becoming too tanned and attractive

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2. They’re entirely reasonable in price

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3. There’s always a good offer to be had

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4. The entertainment is next to none

Yes, this actually happened.

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5. They’re always honest and upfront

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6. …making sure to return lost property at all costs

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7. There’s always plenty of room to get comfortable

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8. They deal with any incidents quickly and efficiently

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9. And always give their customers what they want

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10. ANYTHING they want

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11. The food is always top notch and hearty

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12. You’re never short of a buttering up

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13. Basically, they make all your hard decisions for you

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14. And hey, you’d never know who you’d run into

The celebrities can’t stay out of them.

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15. Last but not least, you’ll always feel welcome

Except sometimes.

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