Flaherty's

 

Visit any major city in the world and you’ll be hard-pressed not to stumble across a so-called ‘Irish Bar’. Unfortunately many of these ‘traditional’ venues are about as Irish as the Eiffel Tower, but thanks to the Enright family of County Cork - Barcelona is one city that is home to the real deal.

 Back in 1994, Gerry Enright left his homeland and headed to Seville to open his very own traditional Irish Pub. Named after the famous Irishman Paddy Flaherty, the bar was a huge success and it wasn’t long before the Enright family were expanding across Spain – opening venues in Zaragoza, Sotogrande and Barcelona.

Since opening in 2001, the Barcelona bar (run by Gerry’s daughter) has become somewhat of an institution in the city - transforming a small square just off Las Ramblas into a little corner of Ireland.

 

On the screens

The comprehensive calendar of live sport shown on Flaherty’s 6 projectors and TV screens has contributed significantly to the venues popularity with both Catalans and foreigners alike. A huge range of both English and Spanish football is shown every week – with Barça matches proving particularly popular with the locals.... dos pintes de Guinness si us plau

 

On the plate

Flaherty’s boasts an extensive menu of good old fashioned Irish ‘pub-grub’.If you’re nursing a hangover, Porktie recommends the Irish breakfast -bacon and sausages imported from Ireland, baked beans, fried egg, roasted tomato, fried mushrooms, hash browns, white pudding and toast. Slightly more filling than a croissant!

 

On tap

Across Barcelona, it’s a common site to see one solitary beer pump sitting all alone at the end of the bar.... well it’s fair to say that the Irish do things a little differently! With a total of 11 different beers, lagers, ciders and stouts on tap - Flaherty’s has the largest selection of draft drinks in the city. One of each please barman!

 

On the Terrace

Flaherty’s is the only bar in Plaza Joaquim Xirau – it’s just yards from Las Ramblas and the drinks are available at a fraction of the price. Thankfully the weather’s a bit better than County Cork!

 

On the Map:

• Plaza Joaquim Xirau Metro: Drassanes (L3)
• Website: http://www.pflaherty.com/