Famous boutique beer maker BrewDog has made it across the Irish Sea to open its first Irish pub in Dublin.
The popular craft brewer is launching BrewDog Outpost Dublin on the ground floor of the Capital Dock Building in Grand Canal Dock this week.
It's the company's 100th 'BrewPub' to be opened worldwide and BrewDog admits that "of all the cities on our hit-list, Dublin has been waiting the longest".
The Scottish brewer officially opened the new bar today, Friday, the 13th December at midday.
The sprawling boozer includes an on-site microbrewery, Olympic-sized shuffleboards, an outside terrace, heated roof garden and two bars, each featuring 30 taps.
The pub will offer the usual craft beers as well as nibbles like pizza and wings, but also a 'beer school' where you can try different styles and learn more about the brewing process.
The bar will also be serving up brunch every morning, featuring classics such as chicken and waffles or pickle spiced Bloody Marys. Those after a pick-me-up can bag coffee made from beans roasted at their brewery in Scotland.
The outlet also promises to allow pets, with dog treats and "dog-friendly" beer available.
The first 100 customers through the doors on Friday will be in with the chance of winning prizes including a year’s supply of beer, a trip to the BrewDog brewery in Scotland and tickets to the bar’s Beer Schools.
Interestingly, anyone who asks for a Guinness throughout the remainder of December will get a free pint of the brewery’s own Jet Black Heart oatmeal stout.
The site is among a number of the company's bars opening around the world this year, including new pubs in St Andrews and Cambridge in the UK and Indianapolis, Cincinnati and Pittsburgh in the US, as well as Shanghai in China, Dubai in the UAE, Brisbane in Australia and Bangkok in Thailand.
Brewdog's James Watt said: "BrewDog Outpost Dublin has been a long time coming; we first wanted to open a BrewDog Bar in Dublin over four years ago.
"In the spirit of good things coming to those who wait, we are pushing the boat out and opening only our fourth ever Outpost Brewpub for the people of Ireland.
"Dublin is one of Europe’s most historic brewing cities so we can’t wait to arrive there and begin some brewing of our own.
"As well as our own craft beer and those we love from across Ireland, we are going to cook up a series of exclusive beers to bolster one of the most exciting craft beer scenes in Europe.
"So although Dublin has been on our list of cities for years, we are finally ticking it off in the biggest way possible – and all wrapped up in time for Christmas. Dublin, your early present is ready to open."
