DOOLANS PUBLIC HOUSE Heritage

🏭 Heritage-listed building

Built: c.1830 · NIAH rating: Regional

This building has a long commercial history and in 1850 it was in use as a dry goods store and public house. In 1862 it was occupied by John McGauran, a grocer and wine merchant. Situated close to Trinity College, this popular pub is thought to have associations with the Irish literary tradition - Oscar Wilde, James Joyce and Samuel Beckett are all linked with the building. The later terracotta detailing is of a high quality and is typical of Victorian embellishment and visually links this building to similarly-decorated neighbouring structures. The building forms a pleasing focal point at this junction and contributes to the character of this historic streetscape. Westland Row, opened in 1773 and widened in 1792, is lined with late Georgian and early Victorian buildings.

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