Yes. It's a little disconcerting, but you'll get in the swing of it.
I used to always take the 9:30 flight out of JFK, my husband prefers the 5:30 flight. I've come to see things his way.
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I used to always take the 9:30 flight out of JFK, my husband prefers the 5:30 flight. I've come to see things his way.
Just think of it as the midnight buffet on a cruise ship , minus the buffet and not on a ship.
Another great pub to visit is The Stag's Head, it's down the block and around the corner from The Green Hen
MinnieM123
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@Tiggerish -- just curious, if you ever went to Bewley's on Grafton Street in Dublin, for a casual lunch. Years ago when I visited Ireland, my friends and I went there and enjoyed it. At that time, it was just about the only place I actually found decent coffee, too! (Tea across the country is nice and all, but I'm an American and I needed my brewed coffee!)
Our dinner reservation looks a lot like your The Green Hen suggestion.P.S., while you're exploring Dublin, if you're looking for lunch, I recommend Madigan's on O'Connell Street. Excellent chicken & chips, or sausage & chips (even better). It's nearly directly across from the GPO.
Madigan's O'Connell Street · 19 O'Connell Street Upper, North City, Dublin 1, D01 E796, Ireland
★★★★☆ · Irish pubgoo.gl
If you're looking for dinner, I recommend The Green Hen. I think this is the same side of the Liffey as your hotel.
The Green Hen · 33 Exchequer St, Dublin 2, D02 A620, Ireland
★★★★☆ · Modern French restaurant
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FutureCEO
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Yes. It's a little disconcerting, but you'll get in the swing of it.
I used to always take the 9:30 flight out of JFK, my husband prefers the 5:30 flight. I've come to see things his way.
This is my first trip overseas. Facebook for the past few days is giving me Irish newpapers and websites and I'm not even going there.
But I will someday. I have a cousin that owns a business in Galway. B*****d never gave me a job.Guinness is my favorite so St James Gate has to be a stop.
Indeed, more than once! Although I think I was only in the Grafton St premises one time. The one on Westmoreland St. is the one I frequented, both for breakfast and lunch.@Tiggerish -- just curious, if you ever went to Bewley's on Grafton Street in Dublin, for a casual lunch. Years ago when I visited Ireland, my friends and I went there and enjoyed it. At that time, it was just about the only place I actually found decent coffee, too! (Tea across the country is nice and all, but I'm an American and I needed my brewed coffee!)
Bewley's Grafton St. nearly closed down for good during the pandemic, but there was an uproar and it was saved. Sadly, my Westmoreland St. Bewley's is now a TGI Fridays.
May 2020:
Bewley's café on Grafton Street set to close with loss of over 100 jobs
The closure has been blamed on the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
www.thejournal.ie
July 2020:
Historic Dublin café saved from permanent closure, will reopen next month | The Irish Post
ONE OF Dublin's landmark businesses will reopen next month after being saved from permanent closu...
www.irishpost.com
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One of the worst pints of Guinness I ever had was at the top of St. James' Gate. The tour is interesting, but it's not the be-all, end-all that my cousins made it out to be. I think they were pulling my leg when they said it's not to be missed. Also, that's not a great neighborhood, just so you know.This is my first trip overseas. Facebook for the past few days is giving me Irish newpapers and websites and I'm not even going there.
Guinness is my favorite so St James Gate has to be a stop.
I have family in Galway, too. Great town.
Where are you off to?
Connecting through Dublin is usually economical, but the best benefit is the return flight, as you go through US Customs & Immigration in Ireland and enter the US as a domestic flight. Saves lots of time standing on line in Boston, you'll get home quicker.
FutureCEO
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Where are you off to?
Connecting through Dublin is usually economical, but the best benefit is the return flight, as you go through US Customs & Immigration in Ireland and enter the US as a domestic flight. Saves lots of time standing on line in Boston, you'll get home quicker.
London. I looked at Aer Lingus and others but didn't want a connecting flight.
Ah, my bad, I thought you were on AerLingus when you replied to the meal service post.
If you're not flying them, your food experience may be different!!
(maybe it'll be better!)
Have a great time!! I visited London ten years ago and want to go back.
FutureCEO
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London should be a good time. I fly British Airways so it should be kinda of the same food wise. I was afraid of my luggage being lost because of everything going on (even though it's a direct flight) so carry on it is. No gifts though. I won't have room though I'm not much of a shopper.
My wife and daughter went to the ladies room so here is a quick photo...
We have gone thru security and are looking for food options near our gate.
Photo
from day one...
from day one...
My wifi is slow when I am out and about. Maybe I will share photos when I am at the hotel.
NYwdwfan
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Take it all in - update us later.
Trying more photos....
Still slow...just one more...
