Established
Built between c.1890 and c.1895.
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From the record · Verified background
Independent reporting and heritage records on this pub, drawn from a curated list of Irish news outlets, Revenue Commissioners, NIAH, and the Dictionary of Irish Architects. Every claim links to its primary source.
Revenue's renewed-liquor-licence register lists licence ref N0175 as a Publican's Licence (7-Day Ordinary) for THE AUTOBAHN at 73/75 GLASNEVIN AVENUE AND, GROUND FLOOR OF 77 GLASNEVIN AVENUE in DUBLIN CITY with ROMONT LIMITED as licensee.[1]
NIAH records the associated building as a Regional-rated former Belfast Bank building dated 1890-1895, designed by William Lynn and later converted to a public house.[2]
Reviewed pub lore
Established
Built between c.1890 and c.1895.
Architecture
This especially exuberant bank building was constructed for the Belfast Bank to the designs of William Lynn. The height of the building is emphasized by the Scots-Baronial-style turret attached to the east end, and the steeply hipped roof. The banking hall has survived relatively intact, despite its conversion to a public house.
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