THE IRISH PUB is a celebration of the greatest institution in Irish society, the pub or more specifically the traditional Irish publicans who run them. The characters in this exceptionally endearing film all run and own pubs that have been in their families for generations and it is through their warmth, wit and wisdom that we gain an insight into the heart and soul of THE IRISH PUB.

There’s a sweet simplicity to the life of an Irish publican. It’s the slowness of life in Ireland coupled with the small town and quaint feel you get across the whole of the island. There’s also the Guinness, whiskey, and pub grub that makes Irish pubs some of the best places to tip back the ol’ tipple on the planet. The Irish Pub takes its time to talk with pub owners about their life, work, and devotion to not just getting people drunk but providing the neighborhood with an escape from the doldrums of day-to-day life. Watching this one is a grand way to spend an afternoon, then head on down to your local pub.

“The Irish Pub, a lovingly laid-back documentary about the charms, liquid and otherwise, of the traditional Irish watering hole.” – The Washington Post

“If you love Ireland or if you love pubs, and I’m guessing that covers just about everyone, you’re going to want to see Alex Fegan’s disarmingly modest documentary “The Irish Pub.” – The Boston Herald

Running time 1 hour 16 minutes.

Part of The Center’s BIG IDEA project At the Table: Kitchen as Home