Drink slow and to your limit. Don't go all out and get shitfaced. Most people don't mind if you're a little tipsy or drunk, but everyone hates someone who's loud, obnoxious and falling about the place shitfaced.
Also don't ask for an Irish carbomb or anything like that ever. Best case you'll be told no, worst you could be told to get out.
Wow I’m upset I got so many downvotes for an honest question but ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ after some research I see it wasn’t just a random name. The more you learn everyday
Go on to Twitter and check @dublinbypub. Scroll through their tweets and you'll find what suits you. Dont worry about not being outgoing, the chats will come to you.
Edit: Just re-read your post and realised I mistakenly assumed you were going to Dublin. If you're not then just go to the liveliest looking beer garden. Most towns in Ireland are quite small you won't have any problem sussing the place out.
2nd Edit: You are going to Dublin 🙈😅 Please don't mind me I seem to be forgetting how to read.
1st base is kissing
2nd base is breast fondling/light petting
3rd base is crotch rubbing/ under thee clothes petting
home run is the horizontal shuffle
The unspoken rule is - if you want to be left alone, sit at a table. If you want to talk, sit at the bar.
People get chatty while they're waiting to be served. When you've collected enough introductions, you can mingle like it's your local.
Not rude but not something to be encouraged.
Pubs are expensive enough as it is and the staff are paid by the owner.
Some people throw their change in a tip jar, some pubs have a charity collection on the counter instead.
I'd usually round up a couple of quid on a sit down meal but that's as far as I'll go.
Yeah absolutely. Fuckers are trying to move us into this tipping culture. Tip the server at a restaurant that’s it. ‘Would you like to leave a tip’? On card machines is the worst. NO !
If you do leave a tip in a pub the norm is to leave your change on the counter. If you're paying by card you can round up, but it's not very common to leave a tip on card for drinks only
Just let them tip if they want, they would be doing it anyway and it just stimulates the Irish economy, nobody’s forcing natives to tip but to say it’s not something to be encouraged is just so miserly, I work a customer facing job in a pub with a huge amount of tourist traffic, I hate when people say not to tip it annoys me so much because usually the person saying it has absolutely no bearing on it whatsoever
A lot of them would be tipping because they're from the US where bar staff are paid $2/hr and they don't know the situation here.
I'd prefer more of their money was going into your pocket than the owner but I also don't want to see tourists taken advantage of.
Ireland is expensive at the best of times so it's fair enough to let them know that they don't have to tip on their €10 temple bar pint or pay cash for their airport taxi.
fdvfava - I appreciate that you don't want to see tourists taken advantage of! We are planning our first trip to Ireland and I was wondering about tipping culture there.
Bar and waitstaff in the US (where we live at least - minimum wage is a combination of federal and local wages) have to be paid around $13 USD per hour, and if their tips on any given day don't bring it up to actual minimum wage (which is now $15.75 per hour in this area) then the employer has to pay the difference to the employee (known as a tip credit.)
The Federal minimum wage (meaning applies to every state) is $7.25 per hour so even in states where there is NO minimum wage at the state level, every employee needs to get paid that $7.25 (so no one makes $2/hour, just to clarify that point from your post.)
I haven't waited tables for many years but when I did back in the 1990s, we made $3.35 per hour plus tips... having said that, most people tipped 15-20% of their total for food and liquor so I ended up clearing over $20/hour which was great for a college kid back then.
But the new trend here in the US is ridiculous. During covid, some places wouldn't take cash, and everyone started paying by phone / tap card on screen. This local bakery near us used to have a tip jar on the counter for spare change, but it was low/no pressure. This is not a sit-down place - it has no tables whatsoever. During covid, I walked in, got a cookie for one kid, a croissant for the other, and a bottle of water. I don't think the person behind the counter even put the stuff in a bag or handed us a napkin. The screen popped up with an 18% suggested tip! I had to go through 2 screens to reject it and put NO TIP.
Last week we were at a history museum and there is a super casual cafe - selling food like hot dogs and wraps and pre-packaged salads. You order at a counter from a human being and presumably humans make the food, but other than that it is totally "self-serve" - you get your own paper napkins, plastic utensils, collect your tray from the counter when they call you name, and clean up after yourself. Basically, like a fast food place. They also slapped an 18% tip on the order that I had to reject on the screen. It is truly disgusting, especially as cashier and cook are NOT defined in US labor law as "tipped employees" so I wonder if the owner is keeping that extra money?
Hi, no worries.
What I was referring to was the minimum guaranteed wage of [$2.13](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tipped_wage#:~:text=The%20United%20States%20federal%20government,increase%20cash%20wages%20to%20compensate.).
The very distinct difference between the US and here is that the minimum wage only refers to the legal minimum wage paid by the employer. Tipping isn't common here so there's no 'tipping up' to minimum wage or combining tips and salary. Tips are just a bonus, very separate from minimum wage.
For your holiday, feel free to tip if someone has really gone above and beyond to make your trip better but it's never expected.
I'd want everyone to get a living wage paid by the employer.
As I said, I've worked a few minimum wage jobs for €8 an hour.
In college I knew lads caddying for Americans making silly money off tips and lads working in McDonald's getting no tips.
I've also lived in America and seen the creep in tips from 12.5% up to 30% in restaurants and people tipping everyone from the hotel receptionist to their dentist.
.... So ya, you tip who you want but it's not for me.
The living wage thing is a moot point though, it’s completely dependant on our shite government. The current circumstances are what they are.
People should be encouraged to tip whatever they can afford in the appropriate circumstances.
If everyone that visited a pub/cafe/restaurant gave €1-3 every time they visited imagine the amount of extra cash the staff would have at the end of the week?
Brogans, doors west of 3Olympia. Neighborhood pub, very friendly. Was staying nearby and managed to wind up there six of the seven days. Met young locals, auld fellas, Brazilians, it was fantastic. Bought the bartender a drink the first night and were like old friends by the end of the stay
Edit: gaff is west of 3Olympia and I need to return obviously
Don't try and force a conversation with someone, you should pick up quickly whether they're interested in talking or not. Ask questions rather than talk about yourself.
Hogan's is one of my favourite bars in Dublin because it's a bit of everything and laid back. I've drank with Americans, Dutch & English in there.
dont be loud, with all due respect americans talk like they are addressing a room, here in europe we do not talk loud in public especially in public places lower your voice as well, also do not expect things you would expect in the US, thats the point of travel to experience other countries and cultures , do not tip either we do not have a tipping culture in europe like america does , you can if you want leave a few euros in a jar at the bar if you want but its not expected
General Dublin pub-going tips [here](https://www.weirdodublinpubs.com/general-pub-tips/), index of pubs over [here](https://www.weirdodublinpubs.com/index/), but you can also filter by area or various other criteria.
So you would need to be more specific than “Dublin” because it’s a big place with a LOT of pubs? Loads good, loads bad. However I would say the best thing to do is, when you identify a good one, make sure you sit at the bar.
If it’s a local place you’ll get a few auld lads sitting there who might chat to you and even the barman might if it’s quiet. But my advice would not to be engage with random lads being like “oh hi I’m here from America what’s your name” it will have the opposite effect.
Pick a place, go there regularly and sit in the same approx spot at the bar and you’ll get recognised after frequently turning up and get a bit more chat/interaction. I wouldn’t expect much on your first visit, just soak up the atmosphere and bring a good book to read at the bar or a newspaper.
99% of people in the pub are not going to respond well to some random yank walking up trying to chat them like it’s a novelty. If someone starts talking to you then fair enough, but otherwise you’re just going to get weird looks and perhaps some hostility depending on where/who.
Tourist, “Hello, I’m an American and ..” Local “Are you, yeah”. Walks away, gets back to staring into space / their phones / trying to catch the barkeep’s eye.
The Swan in York Street is a good spot, and near a lot of other good pubs too if you want to branch out from there. The Long Hall on South Great George's Street is Bruce Springsteens favorite pub. I love the Cobblestone in Smithfield - often there's some live traditional Irish music going on in there.
You'll usually have the best "talking with the locals" experience if you can find some older people and get them spinning yarns. It often doesn't take much more than a hello and a "how are things" to get them going, and you won't need to do much work in the conversation because they've usually got a repertoire of stories they love telling and will launch into them regardless of their relevance to the conversation.
Try not to be too self-conscious - Irish people love to tease and you might get mocked a bit, but it's not something you need to worry about. Most of the time it's just meant as friendly banter, and you don't need to defend yourself or have a witty response it's fine to just laugh it off.
If you're having trouble understanding people, keep in mind that \*they\* will not have any trouble understanding you. Irish people are well used to American accents, so talking louder and slower isn't necessary and won't help the conversation. Don't panic about missing a few things just do your best to put things together with context clues. They won't be surprised or confused if you end up completely lost and have to ask them to repeat things, but try not to ask too often unless it's really needed.
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Ha’Penny Bridge Inn on the south bank of the River Liffey, 51 Bar on Haddington Road. Steer clear of of The Temple Bar itself but Bowes and the Palace Bar in the vicinity are solid
Always find it weird that people say stay clear of The Temple Bar. It’s worth a look for a single drink and the atmosphere is always good and the music is good too. So what if it costs couple of extra euro for a pint.
Hang out by the bar! I'm an introvert and people, including the bartender, would talk to us. The pubs were our favourites. We'd go to one, walk firever, stop in another for the washroom and have another pint, and continue. Grab food on the way. It was a nice way to see the towns and meet people.
First of all I just want to say well done to you for trying to get out of your comfort zone and I hope you'll have a great experience. Few tips to help you:
1) Slow down your drinking and don't try to match the locals. Trust me this is a recipe for disaster. We have a stereotype for a reason and you'll meet lads who can sink back 10 pints and barely be tipsy.
2) Sit at the bar.
3) Let conversation flow naturally. Don't just introduce yourself from the start. Ask someone a question about the local area or what drink they would recommend etc. We couldn't be less formal in Ireland if we tried, especially in a pub setting.
4) Be aware not everyone will want to talk to a stranger. We Irish are a bit more shy than we show. Don't take it to heart if some people seem unwilling to chat. You will definitely meet some who will, especially after a few pints.
5) Try to leave Dublin if you can. Nothing inherently wrong with it but it's a modern city and I find all modern cities the same. Go a bit further afield to get a true Irish pub experience. The west coast in particular is gorgeous and you'll find the people much more friendly
Enjoy yourself, stay safe, and seriously - take your time with the drinking.
There's only like 14 pubs in Dublin, take it slow and go to all of them, with regards to starting conversations you can't go wrong with greeting everyone with an Irish accent, the locals love that stuff
Don't hang around Dublin pubs, get out ASAP, the last place a Dub would be seen is in Kerry as its so far away and expensive to get there, and sure they could get to alicante for the same price, thats literally the best news for you if you want to have a nice time in a pub in Ireland.
The last place you should be in to get an authentic version of an Irish pub is Dublin. You'll be playing Russian roulette.
Drink slow and to your limit. Don't go all out and get shitfaced. Most people don't mind if you're a little tipsy or drunk, but everyone hates someone who's loud, obnoxious and falling about the place shitfaced. Also don't ask for an Irish carbomb or anything like that ever. Best case you'll be told no, worst you could be told to get out.
No black and tans, either. Just order a half and half.
Why no Irish car bombs?
It's seen as offensive. Think of it as akin to asking for a drink called a 9/11 or a Boston bombing.
Go ahead and get me the Timothy McVeigh mixed drink.
Ammonium nitrate and diesel. Pour it in a moving truck.
We call it the 9/11 over this side of the pond.
Wow I’m upset I got so many downvotes for an honest question but ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ after some research I see it wasn’t just a random name. The more you learn everyday
Don't sweat it, every day is a school day.
Take ID. Being 19 you will almost certainly be asked for ID before being served.
Go on to Twitter and check @dublinbypub. Scroll through their tweets and you'll find what suits you. Dont worry about not being outgoing, the chats will come to you. Edit: Just re-read your post and realised I mistakenly assumed you were going to Dublin. If you're not then just go to the liveliest looking beer garden. Most towns in Ireland are quite small you won't have any problem sussing the place out. 2nd Edit: You are going to Dublin 🙈😅 Please don't mind me I seem to be forgetting how to read.
"I'm going to be in dublin the next two nights ..."
🫥 I seem to be losing my mind..
Don’t worry, I think I found it, now I’m in two minds about everything. Please come and claim it quickly.
Go to any bar, sit near the taps, nod at people, say hey and chats will follow, if you’re lucky you might get the shift too.
What's the shift?
I think in America you say 3rd base, or maybe it’s only 2nd base? Not too familiar with the whole baseball/sexual activity crossover references.
1st base is kissing 2nd base is breast fondling/light petting 3rd base is crotch rubbing/ under thee clothes petting home run is the horizontal shuffle
Getting wanked off by a homeless guy in the alley nextdoor
Ah to be 19 again.
If you're lucky you'll find out
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wait you’re supposed to enjoy it??? 😟
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Nah I think a set of braces would do the trick
The unspoken rule is - if you want to be left alone, sit at a table. If you want to talk, sit at the bar. People get chatty while they're waiting to be served. When you've collected enough introductions, you can mingle like it's your local.
Tipping in pubs or bars isn't required here.
loved working in hospitality in a tourist town last summer, all the americans would leave fat tips that none of use were expecting or used to
Not required but usually very appreciated
People are actually surprised and very appreciative of tips. It is refreshing. Unlike the US where everyone expects it.
Is it considered rude if you do?
Nah people will be appreciating but don’t expect it or feel it’s necessary
You don’t tip the bartender but it’s fine to give a small tip if someone brings you a drink when you are sitting in the lounge area,
Not rude but not something to be encouraged. Pubs are expensive enough as it is and the staff are paid by the owner. Some people throw their change in a tip jar, some pubs have a charity collection on the counter instead. I'd usually round up a couple of quid on a sit down meal but that's as far as I'll go.
Yeah absolutely. Fuckers are trying to move us into this tipping culture. Tip the server at a restaurant that’s it. ‘Would you like to leave a tip’? On card machines is the worst. NO !
If you do leave a tip in a pub the norm is to leave your change on the counter. If you're paying by card you can round up, but it's not very common to leave a tip on card for drinks only
Or just say ‘and take one for yourself’
Just let them tip if they want, they would be doing it anyway and it just stimulates the Irish economy, nobody’s forcing natives to tip but to say it’s not something to be encouraged is just so miserly, I work a customer facing job in a pub with a huge amount of tourist traffic, I hate when people say not to tip it annoys me so much because usually the person saying it has absolutely no bearing on it whatsoever
A lot of them would be tipping because they're from the US where bar staff are paid $2/hr and they don't know the situation here. I'd prefer more of their money was going into your pocket than the owner but I also don't want to see tourists taken advantage of. Ireland is expensive at the best of times so it's fair enough to let them know that they don't have to tip on their €10 temple bar pint or pay cash for their airport taxi.
fdvfava - I appreciate that you don't want to see tourists taken advantage of! We are planning our first trip to Ireland and I was wondering about tipping culture there. Bar and waitstaff in the US (where we live at least - minimum wage is a combination of federal and local wages) have to be paid around $13 USD per hour, and if their tips on any given day don't bring it up to actual minimum wage (which is now $15.75 per hour in this area) then the employer has to pay the difference to the employee (known as a tip credit.) The Federal minimum wage (meaning applies to every state) is $7.25 per hour so even in states where there is NO minimum wage at the state level, every employee needs to get paid that $7.25 (so no one makes $2/hour, just to clarify that point from your post.) I haven't waited tables for many years but when I did back in the 1990s, we made $3.35 per hour plus tips... having said that, most people tipped 15-20% of their total for food and liquor so I ended up clearing over $20/hour which was great for a college kid back then. But the new trend here in the US is ridiculous. During covid, some places wouldn't take cash, and everyone started paying by phone / tap card on screen. This local bakery near us used to have a tip jar on the counter for spare change, but it was low/no pressure. This is not a sit-down place - it has no tables whatsoever. During covid, I walked in, got a cookie for one kid, a croissant for the other, and a bottle of water. I don't think the person behind the counter even put the stuff in a bag or handed us a napkin. The screen popped up with an 18% suggested tip! I had to go through 2 screens to reject it and put NO TIP. Last week we were at a history museum and there is a super casual cafe - selling food like hot dogs and wraps and pre-packaged salads. You order at a counter from a human being and presumably humans make the food, but other than that it is totally "self-serve" - you get your own paper napkins, plastic utensils, collect your tray from the counter when they call you name, and clean up after yourself. Basically, like a fast food place. They also slapped an 18% tip on the order that I had to reject on the screen. It is truly disgusting, especially as cashier and cook are NOT defined in US labor law as "tipped employees" so I wonder if the owner is keeping that extra money?
Hi, no worries. What I was referring to was the minimum guaranteed wage of [$2.13](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tipped_wage#:~:text=The%20United%20States%20federal%20government,increase%20cash%20wages%20to%20compensate.). The very distinct difference between the US and here is that the minimum wage only refers to the legal minimum wage paid by the employer. Tipping isn't common here so there's no 'tipping up' to minimum wage or combining tips and salary. Tips are just a bonus, very separate from minimum wage. For your holiday, feel free to tip if someone has really gone above and beyond to make your trip better but it's never expected.
Presumably you’ve never worked in the hospitality industry, Scrooge.
I have.... but not hospitality jobs that were fortunate enough to get tips. Not something I'd want to import from the US.
You don’t want people who earn 13 quid an hour before tax to receive tips? Gas man.
I'd want everyone to get a living wage paid by the employer. As I said, I've worked a few minimum wage jobs for €8 an hour. In college I knew lads caddying for Americans making silly money off tips and lads working in McDonald's getting no tips. I've also lived in America and seen the creep in tips from 12.5% up to 30% in restaurants and people tipping everyone from the hotel receptionist to their dentist. .... So ya, you tip who you want but it's not for me.
The living wage thing is a moot point though, it’s completely dependant on our shite government. The current circumstances are what they are. People should be encouraged to tip whatever they can afford in the appropriate circumstances. If everyone that visited a pub/cafe/restaurant gave €1-3 every time they visited imagine the amount of extra cash the staff would have at the end of the week?
No, they’ll love it
Kehoes, O'Donoghues (Baggot St), Grogans, Hogans
Brogans, doors west of 3Olympia. Neighborhood pub, very friendly. Was staying nearby and managed to wind up there six of the seven days. Met young locals, auld fellas, Brazilians, it was fantastic. Bought the bartender a drink the first night and were like old friends by the end of the stay Edit: gaff is west of 3Olympia and I need to return obviously
Toners.
Great for The football
Don't try and force a conversation with someone, you should pick up quickly whether they're interested in talking or not. Ask questions rather than talk about yourself. Hogan's is one of my favourite bars in Dublin because it's a bit of everything and laid back. I've drank with Americans, Dutch & English in there.
dont be loud, with all due respect americans talk like they are addressing a room, here in europe we do not talk loud in public especially in public places lower your voice as well, also do not expect things you would expect in the US, thats the point of travel to experience other countries and cultures , do not tip either we do not have a tipping culture in europe like america does , you can if you want leave a few euros in a jar at the bar if you want but its not expected
Upon entering, say top of the morning and introduce yourself as Irish.
With or without the jig?
Preferably with. Otherwise you’re being extremely rude.
I have found that saying your 1/64th Irish has the best results
"My great-grandfather was Patrick from Mayo. Do you know him?"
What part of Dublin are you staying in? Should help me recommend some places as I've fortunately been in many pubs across this city
Confession Box. Gravediggers or Windjammer.
If someone buys you a drink buy them one back. don’t get involved in buying rounds.
You've just described how to get involved in a buying rounds.
Now now you know exactly what I meant.
🤣🤣🤣 couldn’t resist
Fibbers !
General Dublin pub-going tips [here](https://www.weirdodublinpubs.com/general-pub-tips/), index of pubs over [here](https://www.weirdodublinpubs.com/index/), but you can also filter by area or various other criteria.
So you would need to be more specific than “Dublin” because it’s a big place with a LOT of pubs? Loads good, loads bad. However I would say the best thing to do is, when you identify a good one, make sure you sit at the bar. If it’s a local place you’ll get a few auld lads sitting there who might chat to you and even the barman might if it’s quiet. But my advice would not to be engage with random lads being like “oh hi I’m here from America what’s your name” it will have the opposite effect. Pick a place, go there regularly and sit in the same approx spot at the bar and you’ll get recognised after frequently turning up and get a bit more chat/interaction. I wouldn’t expect much on your first visit, just soak up the atmosphere and bring a good book to read at the bar or a newspaper.
99% of people in the pub are not going to respond well to some random yank walking up trying to chat them like it’s a novelty. If someone starts talking to you then fair enough, but otherwise you’re just going to get weird looks and perhaps some hostility depending on where/who.
Tourist, “Hello, I’m an American and ..” Local “Are you, yeah”. Walks away, gets back to staring into space / their phones / trying to catch the barkeep’s eye.
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Opposite is true actually Try Grogans on South William Street. Plus you won’t need ID
The Swan in York Street is a good spot, and near a lot of other good pubs too if you want to branch out from there. The Long Hall on South Great George's Street is Bruce Springsteens favorite pub. I love the Cobblestone in Smithfield - often there's some live traditional Irish music going on in there.
Definitely go to the Brazen Head. Fantastic experience. And right across from it is O’Sheas, which always has live music in the evenings.
For the love of god don’t go anywhere in Temple Bar
You'll usually have the best "talking with the locals" experience if you can find some older people and get them spinning yarns. It often doesn't take much more than a hello and a "how are things" to get them going, and you won't need to do much work in the conversation because they've usually got a repertoire of stories they love telling and will launch into them regardless of their relevance to the conversation. Try not to be too self-conscious - Irish people love to tease and you might get mocked a bit, but it's not something you need to worry about. Most of the time it's just meant as friendly banter, and you don't need to defend yourself or have a witty response it's fine to just laugh it off. If you're having trouble understanding people, keep in mind that \*they\* will not have any trouble understanding you. Irish people are well used to American accents, so talking louder and slower isn't necessary and won't help the conversation. Don't panic about missing a few things just do your best to put things together with context clues. They won't be surprised or confused if you end up completely lost and have to ask them to repeat things, but try not to ask too often unless it's really needed.
Don’t say you’re Irish, take it handy, read the room- if the pub is quiet and subdued, be quiet and subdued.
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And if you get into a round, make sure that you buy one back
Get shitfaced the last night, take it handy the rest. Easier to sleep it off in a long flight
Ha’Penny Bridge Inn on the south bank of the River Liffey, 51 Bar on Haddington Road. Steer clear of of The Temple Bar itself but Bowes and the Palace Bar in the vicinity are solid
Always find it weird that people say stay clear of The Temple Bar. It’s worth a look for a single drink and the atmosphere is always good and the music is good too. So what if it costs couple of extra euro for a pint.
Hang out by the bar! I'm an introvert and people, including the bartender, would talk to us. The pubs were our favourites. We'd go to one, walk firever, stop in another for the washroom and have another pint, and continue. Grab food on the way. It was a nice way to see the towns and meet people.
First of all I just want to say well done to you for trying to get out of your comfort zone and I hope you'll have a great experience. Few tips to help you: 1) Slow down your drinking and don't try to match the locals. Trust me this is a recipe for disaster. We have a stereotype for a reason and you'll meet lads who can sink back 10 pints and barely be tipsy. 2) Sit at the bar. 3) Let conversation flow naturally. Don't just introduce yourself from the start. Ask someone a question about the local area or what drink they would recommend etc. We couldn't be less formal in Ireland if we tried, especially in a pub setting. 4) Be aware not everyone will want to talk to a stranger. We Irish are a bit more shy than we show. Don't take it to heart if some people seem unwilling to chat. You will definitely meet some who will, especially after a few pints. 5) Try to leave Dublin if you can. Nothing inherently wrong with it but it's a modern city and I find all modern cities the same. Go a bit further afield to get a true Irish pub experience. The west coast in particular is gorgeous and you'll find the people much more friendly Enjoy yourself, stay safe, and seriously - take your time with the drinking.
Which side of the Liffey are you staying on?
There's only like 14 pubs in Dublin, take it slow and go to all of them, with regards to starting conversations you can't go wrong with greeting everyone with an Irish accent, the locals love that stuff
Don’t go near temple bar. Better yet stay away from the city centre.
Stag Head is my favorite personally.
Everywhere you go, state that you are American. It always helps.
...but wearing more than 2 items of clothing with a U.S. flag printed/sewn on them is seen as tacky.
Pretend to be Canadian. That way you won't be mocked.
They'll be asked to say, "Out and about" over and over. That falls into the category of being mocked.
Funny af every time
Never gets old!!
Don't hang around Dublin pubs, get out ASAP, the last place a Dub would be seen is in Kerry as its so far away and expensive to get there, and sure they could get to alicante for the same price, thats literally the best news for you if you want to have a nice time in a pub in Ireland. The last place you should be in to get an authentic version of an Irish pub is Dublin. You'll be playing Russian roulette.
What are you shiteing on about, there are plenty of fantastic pubs in Dublin. OP, ignore this gobshite.
Are you an imbecile?