Al Khair in Dublin

15/07/2025: We went to Buskers on the Ball to watch the Wimbledon final between Sinner and Alcaraz. After a bit of confusion trying to find the actual pub (which was in a basement and as soon as we entered, but that was just our oversight), we found ourselves in a proper sports pub with dozens of TVs showing sports of all kinds. The bartenders didn't immediately understand our needs (maybe I assumed Wimbledon = tennis), but they told us to pick any TV and they'd show the match right there. As for food, there's a wide selection, less so for beer. Except for Guinness, of the other four available, three had already sold out by 3:30 PM, leaving very little choice. Furthermore (though I don't know if this is a local custom or not), payment was required for each round of beer/food, rather than a single bill at the end of the evening (not a positive or negative point, just worth noting). Prices are slightly higher than average, especially considering the pub's central location—we are in the Temple Bar area, after all. There are, however, ping pong, foosball, billiards, and other arcade games available throughout the venue. It's definitely a great place to hang out if you're looking to watch any sporting event.

09/07/2025: The musician you had tonight was amazing. His crowd banter, timing, taking of requests, guitar technique, and SOUND were the best we saw on this Dublin trip. Buskers was more fun than the tourist spots we went to in Temple Bar, mainly because it's more local. The bartenders were good. Go for the music.