15 William St S, Dublin 2

Tel: (01) 677 9320

If you’ve been before, you’ll know well that Grogan’s welcomes every kind of misfit with open arms. Its core clientele is a mix of refugees from the arts world, and its walls provide a continuous exhibition of their work. But on busy nights, when the bar spills out onto Castle Market, the diversity of characters is truly remarkable. Grogan’s history might explain its continued attraction – it was a favoured haunt of the likes of Patrick Kavanagh, Flann O’Brien, JP Donleavy and Liam O’Flaherty throughout the years. The bar also offers a gimmicks free drinks list and a legendary ham and cheese toastie. Once you try it, you’ll know why…