Kayak Trip Ideas: Bar & Grill Getaways
Kayak Trip Ideas: Bar & Grill Getaways
There’s no better way to celebrate the day of the Irish than indulging in some unique and delicious pub food washed down with a few pints of icy cold refreshment. This week, in homage to hungry bar-hopping St. Paddy’s Day travelers, we’ve picked some of our favorite destination cities to help you celebrate!
Dublin flights | hotels | cars
If ever a city were famous for its pubs, it’s Dublin…and rightly so. Many of the pubs here have been serving the thirsty masses for over a century. Start at the Brazen Head, opened way back in 1198, when people still thought the sun revolved around the earth. Today this cozy venue offers live music, a cobblestone courtyard, and signature concoctions like beef and Guinness stew. Speaking of which, the nearby Guinness Storehouse is a no-brainer destination for beer lovers….
Boston flights | hotels | cars
In 1773, this city made its mark by throwing an unforgettable party (you know, the one involving tea), and it hasn’t stopped since. First we suggest working up an appetite by walking the historic Freedom Trail. Stroll the two-and-a-half miles at your own pace while learning about landmarks like Faneuil Hall and the Bunker Hill Memorial…
Milwaukee flights | hotels | cars
Home to Miller Brewing Company, this Great Lakes city has a history of brewing some of the nation’s best known beer brands (Schlitz and Pabst were once headquartered here). And lucky for those of us who visit, the city’s longstanding love affair with the world’s oldest alcoholic beverage has resulted in some darn fine all-American eating…
Munich flights | hotels | cars
Any discussion of beer and food would be incomplete without mention of Munich, home to Oktoberfest each fall. But throughout the year travelers can find satisfying sustenance at one of the city’s many traditional beer halls. One of the oldest is the Hofbrauhaus, founded way back in 1589. With room for up to 1,300 guests inside and another 400 in the outdoor beer garden, this venue promises a festive atmosphere for downing steins of Hofbrau beer and house specialties like beer-roasted suckling pig and dumplings…
Kayak Trip Ideas: Bar & Grill Getaways
There’s no better way to celebrate the day of the Irish than indulging in some unique and delicious pub food washed down with a few pints of icy cold refreshment. This week, in homage to hungry bar-hopping St. Paddy’s Day travelers, we’ve picked some of our favorite destination cities to help you celebrate!
Dublin flights | hotels | cars
If ever a city were famous for its pubs, it’s Dublin…and rightly so. Many of the pubs here have been serving the thirsty masses for over a century. Start at the Brazen Head, opened way back in 1198, when people still thought the sun revolved around the earth. Today this cozy venue offers live music, a cobblestone courtyard, and signature concoctions like beef and Guinness stew. Speaking of which, the nearby Guinness Storehouse is a no-brainer destination for beer lovers. Tour the facility where this famous brew was produced until 1988, learn about the brewing process, and hone your pint-pouring skills at the fifth floor bar. If your tastes tend toward the literary pull up a stool at Davy Byrnes. Founded in 1889, the pub is best known today for its association with regular patron James Joyce, whose iconic character Leopold Bloom famously visits the pub in Ulysses.
Boston flights | hotels | cars
In 1773, this city made its mark by throwing an unforgettable party (you know, the one involving tea), and it hasn’t stopped since. First we suggest working up an appetite by walking the historic Freedom Trail. Stroll the two-and-a-half miles at your own pace while learning about landmarks like Faneuil Hall and the Bunker Hill Memorial. Next, duck in for homemade sausages or veggie pot pie and golden elixirs from the tap at Allston bar Deep Ellum, whose selection of 22 daily draughts and 100 bottled beers has made it a favorite among local hops heads. Wash it all down with an afternoon tasting at either Harpoon or Sam Adams Brewery.
Milwaukee flights | hotels | cars
Home to Miller Brewing Company, this Great Lakes city has a history of brewing some of the nation’s best known beer brands (Schlitz and Pabst were once headquartered here). And lucky for those of us who visit, the city’s longstanding love affair with the world’s oldest alcoholic beverage has resulted in some darn fine all-American eating. If you hit the city during the summer, hop on one of Riverwalk Boat Tours’ weekend brewery tours, a four-hour guided trip down the Milwaukee River with stops at three microbreweries. Afterwards, indulge in the Water Street Brewery’s menu of traditional pub grub and classic bar fare. For something different, try the Scotch egg, a hardboiled egg wrapped in sausage and deep fried. It’ll take a lot of gym jaunts to work it off, but we hear it’s worth it.
Munich flights | hotels | cars
Any discussion of beer and food would be incomplete without mention of Munich, home to Oktoberfest each fall. But throughout the year travelers can find satisfying sustenance at one of the city’s many traditional beer halls. One of the oldest is the Hofbrauhaus, founded way back in 1589. With room for up to 1,300 guests inside and another 400 in the outdoor beer garden, this venue promises a festive atmosphere for downing steins of Hofbrau beer and house specialties like beer-roasted suckling pig and dumplings. For al fresco adventure, head to the 900-acre English Garden where you’ll find four beer gardens teaming with visitors munching on traditional Bavarian fare and picnic lunches. After a stroll through the park, brush up on your hops history at the Bier Oktoberfest Museum, which offers daily tours and began offering regular stout tastings this month.
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