Originally posted by jofice:[..]
Well as treasure pointed out above Lagoona seems like a good spot to get into a U2 mood, although never been there myself. You're in a nice spot in Ballsbridge, but stay away from Temple Bar, its just a spot for publicans to squeeze tourists of their money. Visit the Trabant in the Hard Rock Cafe though
Pubs wont be empty midweek, but obviousky wont be as busy as a weekend. Reasonable prices are hard to come by, you're looking at anywhere from 4.60 to almost 6 euro per pint, with the odd exception of course. Places will do specials on pitchers or multiple bottles. The Living Room is a massive bar at the end of O'Connell St and would do decent prices. And The Central on O'Connell St also is a nice spot.
Taxi to Ballsbridge from City Centre would probably be around a tenner, but hopefully not more than fifteen euro, with the weather as it is at the moment you'll probably find that walking isnt too appealing. Sorry, I wouldn't know those kind of rates too accurately though.
I suppose "a pint" in Dublin is a 50cl-pint? In that case prices of 5 euro are still ""ok"" because in Belgium a 25cl-beer also costs 2-2,5 euro in touristic area's.
Lagoona bar will be on the schedule to have some pre-concert drinks on Tuesday, but that bar looks a little bit to fancy/trendy to be there all time, so on Monday night we prefer some more "authentic" pubs. But as long there is a good ambience and pubs doesn't looks too empty, every pub is fine for me.
