The Turks Head, Parliment Street

So we were going to review Church this weekend. Unfortunately, we went for a pint in the Porterhouse first, and ended up talking to some very nice Norweigian men, and one pint quickly became 3, and then we were pretty much locked in.
So when we eventually made our way to Church, the bouncers probably fairly sensibly decided not to admit us. (Actually, the last time I went there, I was told I was "too casual for tonight" so I suppose be warned: The bouncers at church have Standards.)

So rather than leave everyone reviewless, I'm gonna review the Turks Head, which I was at tonight. As I approached, the doors opened and three women clad only in fur bikinis exited. This seemed somehow a good omen, though on entering, there seemed to be a substantial drop off in the amount of hairy knickers. (Turns out it was some sort of Lynx promotion, not a fantastic new fashion trend.)

Inside, the bar is quite spacious and well furnished. The clientelle are generally young and apparently pretty cheerful. The selection of drinks is pretty much bog standard, and the prices are on the high side for Dublin (4.95 for a Guinness.). The music was a pretty acceptable mix of country and rock, slightly loud where I was sitting near the speakers but pretty tolerable elsewhere.

Probably the most notable thing was the promotion that was going on for Bud Light. Women clad in skintight jumpsuits were passing out free bottles of this foul tasting brew. I know I shouldn't complain when an attractive woman gives me free beer, but man, I wish they'd promo something tastier. Still, the ladies in question were happy to provide us with several bottles each, and sitting listening to Johnny Cash and sipping awful mass produced light lager did give the place a certain US Redneck ambience which I reckon it'd be hard to find anywhere else in Dublin.

All in all, I quite liked the Turks Head, even though it was a wee bit pricey. It's got a pretty good atmosphere and I reckon I could have a good conversation in there, and free beer always cheers me up, even if it's terrible.