Seán's Bar in the Irish city of Athlone is the oldest pub in Ireland, based on the site of an old tavern, where travelers and merchants have stayed for holidays since 900. e. Not only is 1119 years of existence making Seán's the oldest pub in Ireland, it is also considered the oldest pub on the entire European continent. The bar even has a certificate from the Guinness Book of Records confirming this status.
Not enthusiastic about conquering only Europe, the pub, which is located in the heart of Ireland, on the banks of the longest river in the country, the Shannon River, is in the process of establishing its status as the oldest pub in the world. With the help of historical documents and with the support of the National Museum of Ireland, the pub has a lot of chances to get the coveted title.
History in sight
The pub is open to all, and for many years it has attracted and continues to attract a huge number of visitors. Sometimes crowds of tourists try to squeeze into its old-fashioned room with an almost unchanged interior.
Those who were fortunate enough to visit this historic place seemed to have gone back in time, or rather, stood in the backyard of the passage of time and were able to observe how this pub changed over the course of its history. Its walls are decorated with photographs of visitors of past decades and even centuries.
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The pub proudly shows its story. The owners even opened a part of the bearing wall to demonstrate its original wicker structure.
