Exceptional authentic bar with the best views of Dublin Bay

The Blue Light Pub was established around 1870 and is located 700 feet above sea level. Its name originates from a story of smuggling. During the mid-1800s, goods coming into and out of Dublin had to pass through the British customs officers in Dun Laoghaire Harbour. Sometimes however the officers clocked off for the night and when this was noticed a light would be shone in the direction of the Dublin Mountains. On receiving this signal an old blue ship’s lantern would be lit which signaled that ‘the coast was clear’. Illegal booty such as rum, tobacco, wine, and brandy would then be safely landed and I’m sure some made it made its way to this spot. Barnacullia is 700 feet above sea level and its name translates to mean ‘top of the woods’ in Irish. The area has a long and proud tradition of quarrying and stone cutting. This bar has the perfect balance to make it one of the great bars of Ireland. To top it off – it also has the best views of Dublin Bay.