Established
Built between c.1790 and c.1810.
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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 1009700 as a Publican's Licence (7-Day Ordinary) for THE SNUG BAR at 15 UPPER STEPHEN STREET, TOGETHER WITH ADJOINING PREMISES SITUATE AT, NO. 79 AUNGIER STREET in DUBLIN CITY with PAUL CLINTON as licensee.[1]
NIAH records the associated building as a Regional-rated structure dated 1790-1810, and its appraisal identifies late Georgian fabric, graduated fenestration, Victorian interior detailing, and contribution to the historic streetscape.[2]
Reviewed pub lore
Established
Built between c.1790 and c.1810.
Architecture
Its form and massing contribute to the historic streetscape. It has Victorian interior detailing, including a simple, but decorative cornice. Although altered, the building retains many small decorative details and makes an important contribution to this historic street.
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