McCourt, author of Angela's Ashes, takes the viewer on a walking tour of Dublin, stopping in 13 of Dublin's oldest and most famous pubs, some of which he frequented when he was a grad student at Trinity College. He also visits the Jameson Distillery and the Guinness Factory/Store, walks across the Ha'Penny Bridge and meanders through St. Stephen's Green. The video packs a lot into its 55 minutes, moves at a good pace and keeps things entertaining with traditional Irish pub music.
from connect-123.com 
The pubs I'm most excited to visit in our one evening in Dublin are the Brazen Head (the oldest pub in Dublin!), Kehoe's (pictured above- this place hasn't changed much since it opened in 1803, except that women are now allowed to order Guinness and they're not required to sit in a "snug" - more on that later), and The Stag's Head - complete with its mosaic sign built into the sidewalk out front. An interior shot of The Stag's Head, borrowed from their website, is shown here. Note the stag's head in the stained glass windows. The stag features prominently in the decor, apparently! Below is an exterior shot of the Brazen Head, which opened for business in 1198 AD. The walls of the Brazen Head have overheard the conversations of Ireland's major literary figures and their most famous political revolutionaries who gathered here to plot insurrections against the British government. We don't plan to do anything so dramatic.. just enjoy a good pint and feel the spirit of the place.
www.brazenhead.com photo
After we visit these three pubs, assuming time permits, and if we can keep drinking more Guinness, we'll check out some of the other pubs featured in the documentary. They're all amazing, with too much history to wrap one's head around.
I really enjoyed this video. If you're looking for some good armchair travel, pour yourself a pint and rent this video on Netflix!
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