197) The Morgue of Templeogue Road, D6W

Lives up to its name.

We could have left it at that, but given its history we ought to say a little more. It’s name is so given because in the mid 1800’s it doubled as both a local pub and a makeshift mortuary (as did other Inns at the time, see: McDaid’s). In 1888 a new steam tram opened between Blessington and Dublin which passed directly outside the pub’s front door. Infamously, many a drunkard walked out only to be struck and killed by the oncoming tram, and subsequently carried back inside to be laid out in the pub.

Nowadays it demands the kind of prices one expects in the city centre. A saving grace is that Beamish bonds at €4.90. It’s a large abode with polished wood but stinks of carvery food. A charming mechanical exterior clock-tower rotates as a tram pops out of a tunnel when it chimes - a nod to yesteryear. A large beer garden is home to waves on hot days. Expect vegetables boiled, boats of gravy and bloody muddy rugby on the telly.

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