It is common for most pubs to have their own way to entertain their guests aside from drinking and socializing. Television sets, oftentimes jukeboxes or music are played in the background but if you travel to other places, like say in Dublin, you will find that the classic pubs in this city are different. You will not find a television in these kind of establishment and this was purely intended by most of the owners. Traditionally the pub is a place where people drink and talk and should not be spent staring at the screens of television. This kind of environment is perfect for those who want to experience what classic pubs are really like and it is continued up to this day which has made the public houses of the city set for the literary people. That's understandable as the place is filled with the ghosts of literature such as Davy Byrne's Pub which is the place James Joyce set one of the characters of his story eating gorgonzola sandwich and the famous Bram Stoker's Dracula, where the author raised his glass. There are more to find in this street than just that.
Davy Byrne's Pub - it is common why some pubs are famous for who went in that establishments but in other cases they are settings in various famous literary works. The place is where Leopold Bloom, the character from the famous literary work Ulysses stopped to get one glass shot of burgundy and gorgonzola sandwich. The pub is exclusively situated in a block for pedestrians only with one or two outdoor tables placed outside. You can follow what Leopold ordered in this pub or go for seafood which is the specialty of the pub.
McDaid's Pub - located in 3 Harry Street, the pub is a combination of dark wood and stained glass interior, like a mini gothic church. It has remained as it is since it was the favorite place where the Irish writers Flann O'Brien, Patrick Kavanagh, and Brendan Behan once spent their time. Another one located in Grafton Street was once Envoy's headquarters. Another classic pub which is a meeting place of the literary authors around the years 1940s and 1950s. In the year 2009 there was a frenzy in this place when Hillary Clinton who became Secretary of State afterwards stopped over to get a drink.
Literary addicts should not forget to visit these places but there are more to find once they get here. Just ask the owners of these pubs which other recommended classic pubs is a must visit.