European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - June 2, 1994, Darmstadt, Hesse                                \ t a 61 in \ a Doheny and Nesbitt 5 lower Baggot  victorian wine and spirit grocer s near St. Stephen s Green untainted by modernity a unless you count the lawyers and journalists in the crowd a o Donoghue a 15 Merrion Row. Famous for Ballad sessions Down the Back since the 60s, when the dubliners played Here. A Horseshoe bar Shelbourne hotel St. Stephen s Green. Recently relocated across the lobby but not relinquished by High profile patrons politicians or people etc., All vigorously putting the country to rights a the Bailey 2 Duke St. A Smartis place where Joyce had his first drink which is Why the door of Bloom s House 7 Eccles St., is Here. Now the rallying Point for the Dublin literary pub crawl at 7 30 . Nightly through the summer 01454-0228. A Mcdaid a 3 huf Krysl make your own literary pilgrimage to the cosy old place where Brendan Behan Patrick Kavanagh and o Brien wrote drank and fought in the 50s. A cafe in Seine 40 Dawson St. Enormous Long narrow new Temple not just to drink but to the artful sipping of cappuccinos by the Young professional crowd a John Kehoe 9 South Anne St. Unspoiled victorian original just off Grafton Street with mahogany bar rickety partitions and one cosy snug inside the door. A the dockers 5 sir John Rogerson s Quay a Down to Earth meeting place of the rough and the Ultra smooth thanks to u2, whose recording studios used to be nearby. Here you can find dockers Hothouse Flowers even Mia Farrow a few weeks ago. I a Ryan a 28 Parkgate St. Loveliest High Victoran pub of Alt a ecclesiastical gothic with ornate bar snug Gas lamps. It s been in the Ryan family for 75 years. Worth the Short trip out from the City Center. A the Globe 11 South great George s St currently seriously Quot in Quot with the under-25s. Grunge clothes decor i likewise and a Jean Paul Gaultier look alike As  a the ferryman 35 sir John Rogerson s Quay. This is the place to hear respected traditional musicians such As Frankie Gavin and de Danang. Nightly sessions. The new nightlife a year ago most Irish readers of Elle Magazine were astounded to see Dublin described As the new nightclub capital of Europe. One Funky year further on it seems More credible Leeson Street the old club strip is now seen As seriously geriatric a possibly even in terminal decline. Warning Many of the shiny alternatives Are for the Young and or the very hip. Check in Dublin Magazine for More details a pod 35 Harcourt St. Ultra smooth Winner of five Europea nightclub awards. Totally dance oriented. Strict door policy. Fri a Central hotel exchequer St. Frenetic dancing to Salsa reggae ska and african rhythms different music on different nights a Rock Garden Crown Alley. Mainly for music so Check which band is playing a Ultra loud. A the Kitchen Clarence hotel Wellington Quay. Brand Riew pulsating hangout of Bono and the boys. A Lillie s bordello Adam court Grafton Street. Where eager Young things Hope to be noticed by aging Rock stae. Only vips get the key to the Library zone. A Baccante 36 Dawson St. Antiques and parlor elegance for a soigne older crowd. A wild Irish film Centre Eustace Street. For fiercely hip dance fanatics. Where to stay Dublin has More Good accommodation than Ever with a clutch of new City Center hotels opening in the past year. If in doubt consult the Ireland 1994. Accommodation guide $5.80 published by the Irish tourist Board. The 1tb operates a booking service for a Lubun sub life is renowned worldwide. S&3 Filo $2,18 or $4.35 fee depending whether you Call into one of their offices see Quot need to know Quot or Book by phone 01284-4768 credit cards 01-874-1765. 1 All the hotels suggested Here Are close to the City Center so you can explore the Best of Dublin painlessly on foot rates Are per person sharing singles often Cost substantially More. Many City Center hotels have weekend deals. Just ask a Shelbourne St Stephen s Green 01 -676-6471. Grande Dame of Dublin hotels built in 1825, patronized by Thackeray and restored a decade ago to full victorian splendor. From $163. A Westbury off Crafton Street 01 -679-1122. Also five Star a somewhat grandiose rendering of modern luxury but Well located next to Dublin s main shopping Street. From $98,. A Clarence 6-8 Wellington Quay 01-677-6178. This Small u2-owned hotel offers simple elegance Good location and Friendly service. From $63, a bus Wells 23-27 Molesworth St 01676-4013long established old world hotel a comfortable not lavish. Close to Grafton and Dawson streets. From $65.25. A Davenport Merrion Square 01-661-6800. A rather grand big new hotel in International Mode behind a Fine restored Neo classical facade. Right in georgian Dublin opposite the National gallery from $101.50. A hibernian East Moreland place 01 -668-7666. Another new restoration a of a victorian red Brick baronial residence. Pleasant intimate atmosphere plus stylish a Cor. A15-minute walk from St Stephen s Green. From $87 a Lon Fields lower Fitzwilliam Street 01 -676-1367. Antique furniture gives this comfortable Small hotel the atmosphere of a private House. Near the two Best known georgian squares. From $58. A Fitzwilliam 41 upper Fitzwilliam St 01-660-0448. An unpretentious georgian guest House in the same location. From $31.90. A the georgian House 20 lower Baggot St 01 661 -8832. Comfortable and Good value Only a few minutes from St. Stephen s Green. From $37,70. A Temple bar hotel Temple bar 01 -6773333a medium sized Bright new hotel on the Edge of Dublin s Bohemian Quarter also near Trinity College breakfast until midday. From $65. A jury s Christchurch inn Christchurch place 01-4750111. Big new budget Branch of reliable Irish hotel group near the two cathedrals. The fixed room Price makes it excellent value for families or friends $66.70 per room. Getting around in the City use die buses minimum fare 80 cent fastest Way out of town is the Dart Dublin s commuter train which travels round Dublin Bay single fares 87 cents to $2.18, taxis Are plentiful at ranks and Cost about the same As in London $8,70-$10 for the six mile trip from the Airport into town excluding tip other tip pack walking shoes. Best Way of All to get around is on foot tourist information Dublin tourism has three information offices 14 upper o Connell St. In the City Center at Dublin Airport and at Dun Laogaire for visitors arriving by boat. Phone service 9 , to 6 . 01-284-4768. Note All prices in . Dollars Are listed at an Exchange rate of $1 to 1.4s Irish punt. A Mary Dowey amps Cave Didio j7>e o Connell Bridge spans the River Liffey and leads to the main shopping District. June 2, 1994 stripes Magazine 9