Built between c.1925 and c.1935.
Prominently located at Crossguns Bridge, this unusual building was erected about 1930 as a garage, but served as the headquarters of Ireland's first commercial airline, Iona Airways, which operated between 1931 and 1995. The enterprise was started here by the entrepreneur, Hugh Cahill, who initially had a motor company.
Photo via GoogleConstantly changing menu of own ales, lagers and stouts with an Irish menu and folksy atmosphere.
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Opening hours
| Mon | 12:00 PM – 12:30 AM |
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| Tue | 12:00 PM – 12:30 AM |
| Wed | 12:00 PM – 12:30 AM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM – 1:30 AM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 12:30 AM |
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| Address | 18 Parliament Street, |
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| County | Pubs in Dublin |
| Revenue ref | S0106 |
Heritage-listed building
Prominently located at Crossguns Bridge, this unusual building was erected about 1930 as a garage, but served as the headquarters of Ireland's first commercial airline, Iona Airways, which operated between 1931 and 1995. The enterprise was started here by the entrepreneur, Hugh Cahill, who initially had a motor company. Aircraft were serviced here, although the aerodrome was located three miles (5km) away at Kildonan House. The building was converted to a public house in 2004 and although it…
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Heritage listed
The Porterhouse is one of 689 architecturally significant pub buildings recorded by the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage.
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