Exterior shot of Hole in the Wall pub

Hole in the Wall

Dublin


This pub is officially the longest in Ireland and is more than 350 years old. As you travel down past the cosy snugs and fireplaces, you’ll find not only a wine shop but a restaurant towards the back. It also serves excellent bar food and has become a renowned gastropub.


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