Heading to the pub for beer is a tradition for many Brits, and has been around for hundreds of years, 700 years ago. It's like a British institution, with an estimated 45,000 pubs across the country. That is, there are all kinds of preferences. Whether you're looking for a scenic beer garden and enjoying a pint of cold in the sun, there's one pub with a rather impressive history that's hard to compete, whether you like to turn your head anywhere that has the best selection of ales on tap.
England has one of the most mysterious pubs, with one Devon pub being the best selected in the country, but in fact it is not in the UK, so you will need to bring your passport to visit the oldest watering hole in the world. Discover Ferry revealed some of the most scenic pubs sinking one or two pints. A pilgrimage to this historic facility dating back to the Viking Times can be done simply by jumping on a ferry to Ireland.
Reimagined as Ireland's oldest pub, many believe it is the oldest pub in the world, and Athlone's Shawns Bar dates back to the 900AD.
A visit to the pub near the ruins of Norman Castle in the 12th century is truly a journey back in time, officially recognized by the Guinness World Records as Ireland's oldest public home.
But it is not just the oldest pub in Ireland, but renovations made in the 1970s revealed the walls of magic and wicker dating back to the 9th century, before the defeat and decline of the Irish Vikings.
One TripAdvisor, who has been frequented by locals and visitors from all over the world, said, “Rumours suggest this is either the oldest bar in the world or the oldest bar in Ireland. There are other places that make similar claims, so this place is old and very cool!”
Another user wrote: “I've been to this pub many times, and it's one of the best, if not the best pub in Ireland.”
Having undergone several changes since the 900AD, the pub features a beer garden overlooking Ford in Luain and produces its own whiskey with bottles available for sale.
The pubs can be accessed by riding a ferry to Ireland on an Irish ferry or a Stenaline, with car and driver prices starting at £119. The Althorne is an hour and 45 minutes' drive from Dublin and can be reached by train.
