The Brazen Head
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| Established | 1198[1][2] |
| Food type | Gastropub |
| Street address | 20 Bridge Street Lower |
| City | Dublin |
| County | County Dublin |
| State | Leinster |
| Postal/ZIP Code | Dublin 8 |
| Country | Ireland |
| Other locations | Foggy Dew, M O'Briens |
| Website | www |
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The Brazen Head is a pub in Dublin, Ireland.
History
The origin of The Brazen Head can be traced back to a coach house established in 1198; however, it is unsure how much of that original structure remains in place today.[1][2][3][4] This is a matter of dispute, with some sources stating the date of establishment as late as 1613-1775.[4][5][6]
A number of famous patrons are known to have visited the establishment, including author James Joyce, who mentioned the pub in his novel Ulysses; Jonathan Swift, author of Gulliver's Travels; Robert Emmet also lived there for some time; others include Brendan Behan, Wolfe Tone and Daniel O'Connell.[1][3][5][7] According to NBC News, some have claimed that the folkloric English outlaw Robin Hood drank here.[8]
The pub features live music and has hosted some famous musicians, including The Dubliners, Van Morrison, Paolo Nutini and Tom Jones.[3][9][10]
See also
References
- ^ a b c Hayes, Cathy (2011-05-15). "IrishCentral's top five historic pubs in Dublin City - Photos". IrishCentral. Retrieved 2013-04-12.
- ^ a b "Ireland to restrict alcohol ads". USA Today. Associated Press. 2003-05-19. Retrieved 2013-04-12.
- ^ a b c Krause, Nick (2012-03-27). "Dublin: A trip to the bright side". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 2013-04-12.
- ^ a b Carroll, James R. (2011-03-13). "Always worth a go". The Boston Globe. Boston.com. Retrieved 2013-04-12.
- ^ a b Kennedy, Joe (2009-06-15). "Bloomin' typical". Irish Independent. Retrieved 2013-04-12.
- ^ Williamson, Judy (1984-08-11). "Dublin's pubs: How to find your way to the best of them". The Montreal Gazette. Google News. p. E-1. Retrieved 2013-04-12.
- ^ Legge, Charles (2007-08-30). "Answers To Correspondents; Rare ould times: A tavern has existed on the site of The Brazen Head since 1198 and even housed Robert Emmet, but it isn't Ireland's oldest". The Daily Mail. HighBeam Research. (subscription required)
- ^ McDonald, Tim (2006-09-29). "Dublin's best pubs". NBC News. Retrieved 2013-04-12.
- ^ "Tom Jones leads Arthur's Day celebrations". Hot Press. 2009-09-25. Retrieved 2013-04-12.
- ^ Lyons, Beverley (2011-09-24). "Scots singer Paolo Nutini goes walking in bid to get back in shape". Daily Record. Retrieved 2013-04-12.