3 Best Day Trips from Dublin to Belfast, Dromoland Castle, County Clare, and County Wicklow | Condé Nast Traveler

"Not only is this gastropub a legend in Ireland, but there’s a great story behind it, too. Tucked right next to Bunratty Castle, the historic house is said to have belonged to a lady named Durty Nelly, who was first keeper of the toll bridge, then, pub owner and creator of a “magic” whiskey brew that could heal everything from a sick pig to a man’s virility. Whatever its true origins, the boisterous restaurant and bar has provided comfort for generations of locals and international visitors, including many who come straight from nearby Shannon Airport. Naturally, there’s a full and extensive beverage list, with everything from signature cocktails and internationally sourced wines to Irish beers on tap, as well as several different bar areas—but it's the "Pull Your Own Pint" feature and the sing-a-longs at the Piano Bar that make us gun for it straight from the baggage carousel." - Sandra Ramani