The History of Murphy's Pub Rathmines
b"Just a little off the beaten track from the rush of Rathmines is the tranquillity of Murphy\\u2019s. An average exterior hides a lounge which boasts a spacious layout with a couple of interesting features. Tucked away at the back one will find an alcove akin to a living room equipped with a small library, a fire, and a glass-cabinet housing fine china. A set of curtains can be drawn making this little room private, but not snug as there\\u2019s no direct hatch to the bar. In front of this area is a greater space irradiated by a large skylight under which a sprawling iron centrepiece of water lily lamps shoot from stem to flower originating from the hub of a circular wooden table. A secret entrance from a laneway off York Road leads to a door at the back of the pub, a great way to slip away unnoticed if An Garda S\\xedoch\\xe1na invade from the front. Being a \\u2018Murphy\\u2019s\\u2019 the stout bearing the same name is noticeably absent, however Beamish is present and willingly served. A regular patron, an exclusive Guinness drinker who\\u2019s in the habit of blessing himself on entry, is called \\u2018The Boss\\u2019 by the barman. When asked \\u2018assume you\\u2019ll take a stout?\\u2019 The Boss replied: \\u2018sure I\\u2019ll try one.\\u2019 Their patented 'Wok Wednesdays' are a feature for the food-fanciers and an area of the lounge is dedicated for those busy gorging."