The IRISH PUB Experience is a phenomenon

The IRISH PUB Experience in self catering Algarve is a great experience.  They are some great Irish pubs there such as The Black Stove in Alvor. Typically Irish friendly staff great atmosphere. During day sport coverage given preference over music. They even have their own self-catering accommodation.  Marina Bar in Lagos it has very much a  nautical theme but they run it in an Irish fashion loads of sport  good food and drink albeit that Derry can be uniquely cranky at times.Its also has a great sun set.  No better place to watch sport on TV big screens good sound system.  Near holiday rental and self catering accommodation.

Jacks in Praia da Luz is more English themed and can be a very relaxing place to sit and chat with friends.   Friendly staff  great location to watch a match they don't play music during important matches. Chances are you ll meet John Aldridge there from time to time.   He is not renting a holiday he has his own villa in Praia da Luz

If you live in Ireland you take the Irish pub scene some what for granted. Though the phenomenon of the Irish pub maybe in decline the overall concept is very much alive.  Yes it is a phenomenon because the good ones and impressive and extraordinary.  The bad ones are simply awful.

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For me their uniqueness and their attention to comfort and detail in the goal to attract entertain and retain clientele.  Many get make overs every few years where the old sometimes change from Art Deco to Modernist not always a fan of these makes because sometimes atmosphere is lost.  But the majority have food drink and good food in common.

Have to say the English put experience can be particularly  attractive.  On the downside they have lost a certain uniqueness.   The huge pub chains like Wetherspoons, Yeats Tobys and others just give the feeling of being copied.  Watch out Ireland Wetherspoons are there to stay.  On the other hand these large pub chains certainly give value for money and bring completion to the market.

But here I have to put my verbal foot down  the idea of a slot machine in a pub sitting clumsily in a corner adds nothing to the culture or atmosphere or enjoyment.  English pubs have them but glaring colour techno lights and pinging bells sound do nothing to create and atmosphere.

But in the interest of fairness I must mention the Wetherspoons Breakfast.   Its excellent and the efficient way they serve it is second to none.  I have being eating them for a few years and always very impressed.  In centre city Birmingham could purchase a breakfast for £2.69 how good is that for value.

Here is what they have to offer.  

Oats, blueberries, smoothies, bagels – there are healthy options galore on our morning menu.

The Wetherspoon traditional breakfast continues to be a number-one seller, at pubs across the UK and in the Republic of Ireland, with 200,000 breakfasts being served every week.

We like our breakfast served with a steaming cup of freshly-ground Lavazza coffee. Selling over 50 million cups of coffee a year, our staff are carefully trained to deliver you the perfect cuppa. Lavazza is Italy’s favourite coffee, and is Rainforest Alliance certified. We even offer free refills until 2pm.*

Offering quality ingredients and great value for money, it is little wonder that the award-winning dish is such a popular choice. For the most important meal of the day, we only use the highest-quality ingredients. 

However, if a combination of free-range British eggs, award-winning Lincolnshire sausages, bacon, tomato, hash browns, Heinz beans and poppy seed bloomer toast is not to your taste, there are plenty of other options available for breakfast at your local.

For a nutritional, healthy and filling breakfast, our MOMA! Porridge, now made with no gluten, offers a tasty alternative start to your day.  

Now guys just get rid of the slot machines. Goholidaylets has some excellent self-catering accommodation nearby.