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Historic Pubs of Dublin

Frank McCourt tells the story of the city through its most historic pubs, dating back hundreds of years. In addition to the legendary drinking establishments, viewers will learn more about must-see attractions like Trinity College, Dublin Castle, St. Patrick's Cathedral, Grafton Street, Jameson Distillery, Guinness Brewery, the city's beautiful parks, and more.

Don't miss this documentary to learn why Dublin is a great place to quench your thirst for history, beautiful sights, warm and wonderful people, and, of course, a good pint!

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Poll Results

What is your favorite Irish pub in Iowa?

A.K. O'Connor's, 216 Court Ave, Des Moines   177 votes
0%
A.K. O'Connor's, 3530 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines  184 votes
0%
A.K. O'Connor's, 4050 Urbandale Ave, Des Moines  32 votes
0%
The Busted Lift, 180 Main St, Dubuque  489,650 votes
  43%
Cooney's Irish Tavern, 3708 Beaver Ave, Des Moines  104 votes
0%
The Dublin, 2307 University Ave, Des Moines  43 votes
0%
Dublin Bay, 320 S 16th St, Ames  4,518 votes
0%
Dublin City Pub, 315 2nd Ave SE, Cedar Rapids  65 votes
0%
Dublin Underground, 5 S Dubuque St, Iowa City  4,487 votes
0%
Flanagan's, 2100 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines  111 votes
0%
Grafton St. Pub and Grill, 416 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids   80 votes
0%
The Irish Democrat, 3207 1st Ave SE, Cedar Rapids  135 votes
0%
The Irish Shanti, Gunder, IA  26,723 votes
  2%
The Irishman Pub, 100 N Howard St, Indianola  217 votes
0%
Jameson's Public House, 310 E 4th St, Waterloo  536,503 votes
  47%
Kelly's Irish Pub and Eatery, 2222 E 53rd St, Davenport  45 votes
0%
Melrose Market, 115 Erin Ave, Melrose, IA  85,344 votes
  7%
Mickey's Irish Pub, 109 Welch Ave, Ames   5 votes
0%
Mickey's Irish Pub, 1800 NW 86th St, Clive   5 votes
0%
Mickey's Irish Pub, 50 E Laurel St, Waukee  24 votes
0%
Micky's Irish Pub, 11 South Dubuque St, Iowa City  12 votes
0%
Murphy's Bar and Grill, 2675 100th St, Urbandale  16 votes
0%
Nick and Joie's, 112 N Market St, Ottumwa  8 votes
0%
O'Goodie's Irish Pub, 16 N 7th St, Fort Dodge  5 votes
0%
O'Malley's, 7012 NE 14th St, Ankeny  70 votes
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Paddy Mc Q's, 13 9th St SW, Waukon  110 votes
0%
Paddy's Irish Pub, 8675 Douglas Ave, Des Moines  6 votes
0%
Pat McGuires Irish American Grill, 3333 N Harrison St, Davenport  262 votes
0%
Rumors Pub, 135 N 3rd St, Laurens  1,086 votes
0%
Shenanigan's Irish Pub, 303 W 3rd St, Davenport  102 votes
0%
Sips and Paddys Irish Pub, 124 Welch Ave, Ames  5 votes
0%
Sully's Irish Pub, 110 Grand Ave, West Des Moines   6 votes
0%
Wallaby's, 3720 Lincoln Way, Ames   20 votes
0%
Wig and Pen Pizza Pub, 1220 Highway 6 W, Iowa City  15 votes
0%
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