It was a lot like what we have heard. When we got there it was so busy we didn't know if we would be able to find a seat. Turns out we went to the most famous pub in Ireland. At least that is what they claim. I am guessing it is true now that I have seen the amount of people that were there.
It was raining super hard that day which meant we had to run in if we didn't want to get soaked. Paul went in while we waited in the car and asked someone there, who looked to be an employee, if they had seen any open seats. (in pubs you seat yourself) The man took him to the back room and sure enough found the one open spot in the place. Paul then ran to the car and hurried us out to go sit.
We ran in, doing our best to avoid getting wet. There were people at every corner. I never realized that many people could fit within a building, although it felt more like a big house.
The people there were extremely friendly. Our first order was an order of Mussels. They were from local waters and deliciously fresh tasting. The shells on the mussels were a bright blue with other colors incorporated in them. I have never seen them like that. Recently Thomas and I found one at a beach that looked just like the ones we ate. It had proven that the ones we ate must of been local.
Around the time we received the mussels the waitress brought over some traditional Irish soda bread. My son and I are gluten intolerant but we tried the bread anyhow. We couldn't leave Ireland without a taste of it. The texture and flavor was absolutely yummy!
Within the Pub it was quite dark. We were blessed to be able to sit next to a fireplace which made it feel like we were in an old Irish home. Even in July and August the pubs will still have their fireplaces going. Ireland seems to always be cool enough to have a fire going. These shots below were taken without a flash to show you just how dark it was in there.
The candle, farm equipment hanging on the ceiling and the clothes hanging over the fireplace gave off a strong 1700's-1800's feeling.
As we were leaving the rain wasn't quite as heavy. This gave me an opportunity to take a couple pictures. Below is a couples items that really stood out to us.
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