Esquires - The Organic Coffee Co (O'Connell St) in Dublin

11/05/2026: Top spirits and Old Fashioned for €10 - truly unbeatable!

09/05/2026: The Rag Trader feels like one of those pubs you randomly walk into in Dublin and then end up staying much longer than planned. From the outside it looks modern and lively, but inside you get this warm mix of dark wood, whiskey shelves, soft lighting and classic Irish pub atmosphere. What really stands out is the whiskey selection. Plenty of Irish whiskeys, including more interesting bottles you do not see everywhere, and the whole place feels like it actually cares about whiskey culture instead of just serving Guinness to tourists. The atmosphere was genuinely great as well. Relaxed crowd, people trying whiskey flights, others casually drinking pints, plus traditional Irish music evenings. The slightly older bartender with the short hair behind the bar was an absolute character too. Constantly joking with guests, creating atmosphere and somehow making everyone order “just one more beer”. Exactly the kind of personality you hope to meet in a Dublin pub.