Run by a Dubliner and his Australian partner, the Irish Times aims to provide true Dublin culture, as opposed to what masquerades for "Irish" in some chain pubs.
The decor has a well-worn simplicity (the floorboards come from a 110-year-old bakery) with a touch of originality (stained-glass windows advertise Guinness).
The ground level has a collection of booths leading to a small fireplace.
An open area upstairs is full of tables and chairs for lunch and dinner, but is cleared during other times.
A small stage hosts performances drawing upon the better known Irish writers including Wilde, Yeats and Joyce (ask the staff what's on when).
Catering to city workers, the Irish Times is open for a limited time on weekends, but is busy until the wee hours on Friday nights.
The pub focuses on lunches weekdays - and if you're interested you usually have to book.
The kitchen tries hard to give Melburnians a taste of contemporary Irish cuisine (it's not all stew and potatoes).
Me - 13/12/08
3/5 rachel - 28/08/06 if you like comfy and a place with character then its the right place for you.The food is delicious but huge servings, make sure you dont eat to much during the day. Loved it guys, nice work! 4/5
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