Two northern ladies down for spice girls, Google maps.... found the globe!!! Walked 19 minutes following Google maps like a ejit to arrive for one door man to great us and another to decide we were not aloud in as it was 'regulars only' to say we where disappointed after such a good start to the evening is a understatement!!! The premises was lively but still had room for more!! If your travelling from up north I would suggest you decide not to attempt to visit this bar/nightclub!!! We did however Google maps again and found a welcoming place round the corner!! To the doorman that decided to make this decision, you where rude as hell! Shame on you but we still had an awesome night. The globe can survive on it 'regulars' I guess. I can't say i would attempt to visit when down again! Don't waste your time folks well unless your...
Read moreIn contrast to many, many other places around Dublin, The Globe knows what it is and remains true to form. They serve pints with a frown and they know you're only after ending up there cause everywhere else is closing and you don't want to pay a door charge. The bouncers get pissed cause you're pissed and you can always head downstairs to Ri Ra (or whatever it's called), especially if you like that West-of-the-Shannon disco feel. You might even get the shift and it won't be anywhere near as risky as the Harcourt gamble.
The Globe. Stern but fair. Or are those stern glances coming from the twitchy group of traders hanging by the stairs who forgot to wipe the icing powder from their noses? People in finance should really lay off the...
Read moreLate night drinking and dancing spot that does the job well enough every night of the week. Free entry is a plus, as is the location – right at the start of the George's Street party mile. It's a sort of a catch all for after midnight and people start to graviate there as the more salubrious plances start to close. You're just as likely to find a bunch of Canadian tourists as you are a pocket of hipsters on the lash or dolled up office workers. Yeah, it's a bit of a meat market, that's true, but it's got more to offer than just that. The staff are well used to hoofing out the pints and the long suffering door men are always decent...
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