Let's make this Friday a fun day. Forget about all crap that's happening for just one day.

I'm off to take some photographs of Pubs and then encourage people to visit one... or two!

1964 – Deramore Arms, 361 Ormeau Road, Belfast
Architect: Robert McKinstry & Associates

Wild exterior for a modern bar with upstairs lounge in Belfast - a bold relief sculpture wrapping around the corner at street
https://www.archiseek.com/1964-deramore-arms-361-ormeau-road-belfast/
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1917 – Former Mooney’s, Abbey Street, Dublin
Architect: McDonnell & Dixon

One of the chain of Mooney's bars across the city - this was known as The Abbey Mooney. Rebuilt by McDonnell & Dixon after the 1916 Rising. Badly damaged by fire in 1976, Now part of the fin
https://www.archiseek.com/mooneys-abbey-street-dublin/
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1960 – McCabe’s Bar, Portadown, Co. Armagh
Architect: Ian Campbell

Interesting modern insertion into a traditional pub exterior. Also included a remodelling of the interior to include an off-license - the owner who had inherited the bar was more interested in wine. James E. McCabe & Co. went on to b
https://www.archiseek.com/2024/1960-mccabes-bar-portadown-co-armagh/
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What kind of place and atmosphere comes to mind when you see or hear the phrase "community asset" in relation to pubs, brewpubs, taprooms etc?