With January carrying a hard-core rep for fresh starts, under-indulgence, and giving up the booze for at least a few weeks, it seems that Dublin’s inventive drinking hostelries are more than up to the challenge.
We’ve been spotting plenty of pint-and-a-pizza specials, a flurry of game nights and lots of premium sports offerings to entice regulars back across the threshold this month.
We’ve also noticed that those in search of merriment without the booze, are often to be observed making their way towards Clanbrassil Street at this time of year on a mission to while away the last of their winter evenings at Board.
This month sees the low alcohol and no alcohol stalwart offering a chance to undertake a class in Mocktail making, in addition to the regular bill of fare featuring a vast compendium of games, quizzes, and banter.
There are also plenty of folk on hand to school newcomers on the intricacies involved in mastering the ancient game of chess, with social chess sessions taking place at 7pm every Wednesday.
Let’s face it, at roughly 7,000 days long, January is the perfect time to do just that, before returning to more regular pursuits in the spring.
Words: Martina Murray
