A snug, my friend, is a small private room in a pub generally used by women, policemen, priests and others that didn’t want to be seen drinking at a bar. The Dublin Lounge's snug has been outfitted with cathedral amber glass, creating quite an atmosphere for anyone wishing to drink their pints in private.

And, yes, there is food: The menu consists of traditional Irish dishes with a modern twist. Kilkenny battered haddock, Irish stew, Sheppard’s pie and chicken curry are some of the signature highlights. The entire space can accommodate groups as large as 100 and will be available to private parties and corporate functions. There are also several plasma televisions broadcasting sports and stock tickers. European soccer and rugby fans will be happy to know that they can catch their all their favorite teams.

The lounge’s proximity to Bay St ensures that there will be no shortage of brokers popping in after work for post-work drinks. It also has the luxury of being reasonably close to the ACC. And there’s no better way to forget another Maple Leaf loss than some rare Irish whiskey.

The Dublin Lounge, combined with the already established Irish Embassy, forms a formidable set of pubs that any Irishman would be proud of, while providing some catnip allure for the hipster types. R.C.