09 January 2024 , 15:42
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A day-tripper to Dublin was shocked to fork out for one of the city's most notorious tourist hotspots.
Rebecca Hough headed over to the Irish capital on a whim for a day out with friends last week. The group was left aghast when they received their bill from the famous Temple Bar pub.
The bill totalled 78.60 euros, the equivalent of £67.68 for the round of drinks purchased by the group. Approximately half of the bill was made up by the price of four shots of baby Guinness - which cost an eye-watering £8.49 for the coffee liqueur and Irish cream drink.
An image of the scrunched-up receipt shows the name of the world-famous Temple Bar at the top along with the transaction number.
The group headed into the atmosphere of the bar just before 4pm and ordered one round of drinks consisting of two gin and tonics, one bottle of Coors Light and a 7 Up, along with the four shots.
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Rebecca shared a picture of the receipt
They had been enjoying a big night out on Temple Bar (Ben Jacobs / SWNS)The gin and tonics worked out at just under £12 each and the single bottle of Coors Light cost £7.10. Rebecca shared a picture of the bill yesterday with the caption: "An expensive day in Dublin."
Her post received over 270 likes with more than 200 comments from social media users who were quick to offer their thoughts on the pricing of Temple Bar. Kim Dalton said: "I'm from Dublin and would never drink in Temple Bar because of this reason."
Trish Tuohy added: "This is typical of a city tourist trap, avoid." Kimya Jasmine said: "Four baby Guinness for 40 euro, absolute robbery."
Daytrips to Dublin can cost as little as £30 from most UK airports including from both Edinburgh and London. However, the cost of a big weekend out once you get there may make the cheap cost of flights seem like less of a good deal.
Temple Bar and its namesake street are named after Sir William Temple, a diplomat, politician and writer. The pub first opened its doors in 1819 and has been serving customers for over 200 years.
If you are looking for a genuinely cheap European minibreak, then Lisbon may be the place to go. The holiday hotspot has topped a list of Europe's cheapest city breaks, in a boost for Brits who already flock there for its world-famous nightlife, amazing beaches, gorgeous views and delicious food.
From a tourist's perspective prices in the Portuguese capital are largely unaffected by inflation and the cost of living crunch, rising just 2% from last summer, with a weekend minibreak costing around £225.
New rankings from the Post Office looked at costs such as accommodation, a meal for two, range of drinks, sightseeing and transport, and Lisbon impressed. Two nights in a three-star hotel averaged £121, only 5.2% up on 2022, compared with rises of over 30% in every other city surveyed. In fact, prices in Lisbon were less than a third of those in Europe’s most expensive cities such as Venice and Amsterdam.
The Mirror has reached out to Temple Bar for comment.