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The Bridge 1859
Dublin, Ireland
About The Bridge 1859
Legendary Ballsbridge pub named for the year the nearby Aviva Stadium site first hosted rugby. Just steps from the ground, it is the definitive pre-match pint destination for Ireland rugby fans and has hosted countless post-match celebrations.
Located in Dublin.
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Established in 1782, Mulligan's is widely regarded as the home of the finest pint of Guinness in Dublin and has been a gathering place for GAA and rugby fans for generations. On All-Ireland Final weekends the pub heaves with jerseys from every county in Ireland, creating one of the most electric sporting atmospheres in the country without a stadium in sight. The sawdust-on-the-floor, no-frills interior is a deliberate contrast to modern sports bars — and fans love it all the more for that.
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About The Bridge 1859
Legendary Ballsbridge pub named for the year the nearby Aviva Stadium site first hosted rugby. Just steps from the ground, it is the definitive pre-match pint destination for Ireland rugby fans and has hosted countless post-match celebrations.
The Bridge 1859 is located in Dublin, Ireland.