Temple Bar, a photo from Dublin, South

Photographer's Note

Temple Bar has been shown on TE before, here is my version.

The Temple Bar is one of the most famous pubs in Dublin. Its history goes back to 1599 when Sir William Temple (the portrait on the left), a renowned teacher, and philosopher, built his house and gardens here on newly reclaimed land around Temple Bar.

The term 'Temple Bar' strictly refers to a notional bar or barrier across the route, but it is also commonly used to refer to the 17th century ornamental Baroque arched gateway designed by Sir Christopher Wren, which spanned the road until its removal in 1878.

The Temple Bar area is promoted as Dublin's 'cultural quarter' and as a centre of Dublin's nightlife and a tourist destination.
(Various sources)

Reading the choice of food that is painted on the window, it all sounds delicious and worth a visit; something that we did not take advantage of when we visited.

Thanks for looking.

ikeharel, jhm, Fis2, pierrefonds, COSTANTINO, Royaldevon, clic, alvaraalto, ricardomattos, PaulVDV, adramad, NickVu has marked this note useful

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holmertz (95912) 2020-12-16 9:34

Hello Jean,
I wonder if this is a place where locals still go, or if it has the level of reputation where it's only visited by tourists. In any case this bar has a façade that absolutely needs to be photographed. Such colours, paintings and not least flowers can't be ignored. Ireland didn't strike me as a country of exquisite food on my only visit (but the beer was good), but maybe there have been improvements in recent decades. Or maybe my purse was just too thin when I was 21. ;-)
Kind regards,
Gert

jhm (206437) 2020-12-16 9:51

Hello Jean,

The frontage of the temple bar is old but pleasant to look at.
Very nice with the man and woman and nice advertisement for whiskey.
Splendid colourful also the flowers are a nice addition.
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards,
John.

Fis2 (159951) 2020-12-16 9:57

Witaj Jean!
Red Bar!
Very nice view.
Good POV, composition and light.
Well done.
Good evening.
Krzysztof

Tue (85138) 2020-12-16 10:28

Hello Jean,
A really famous place in Dublin. The red parts are a real eye-catcher, but also the paintings on either side, the other signs and the flowers are really attractive. Well captured in a narrow composition.
Lars

Silvio1953 (210487) 2020-12-16 13:24

Ciao Jean, great perspective on original shop, fine details, excellent clarity, splendid light and wonderful colors, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

lousat (132367) 2020-12-16 14:47

Hi Jean,not the first time for this pub on TE, but always nice to see,typical irish and very very lovely,a great gift for a barman like me! Have a nice day and thanks,Luciano

pierrefonds (106836) 2020-12-16 15:49

Hi Jean,

The flowers are eyecatching. The point of view is shwoing the details of the facade of the Temple bar. The light is making the colors to stand out. Have a nice day.

Pierre

emka (153610) 2020-12-16 18:25

Hello Jean, Nice view of this most famous pub in Dublin. I was there in October, all pubs were closed, it was a rather sad view. Nice presentation.
Best regards Malgo

ifege (37151) 2020-12-16 20:15

Hi Jean
I must admit to not visiting it either - in fact we walked through that area in the morning when all the mess from the previous nights drinking hadn't been cleaned up.
A good photo of the famous bar with everything immaculately clean.
cheers
Ian

COSTANTINO (107336) 2020-12-16 23:25

Hello dear friend and have a nice day
this red shop draws everybody s attention..
a temple bar so impressive but according
to your useful notes the temple Bar is one
of the most famous pubs in Dublin
thanks
regards
Costantino

jemaflor (138827) 2020-12-16 23:35

Hi Jean,
A famous Bar, well photographed, good quality and nice result with this red colors well rendered, tfs and cheers !

Royaldevon (79728) 2020-12-17 1:54

Hello Jean,

I was going to ask you about the interior but, your notes explain that you didn't take advantage of the bar.

This is such a colourful facade that it it demands attention.
You have taken an excellent close-up, showing the whole frontage, with details of the 15th century patrons and some smaller details suggesting that this a place where typical Irish music can be enjoyed.

Have a good day,
Bev :-)

clic (24510) 2020-12-17 6:48

Hello Jean
Thanks for showing so beautifully such an appealing bar of the Dublin "cultural quarter". It constitutes a strong attraction for tourists given the captivating color enhanced by the welcoming invitation on behalf of the characters filling the giant vertical windows.
When in Dublin, I consider it would be a sin to overlook this splendid 'temple'.
Cheers

ChrisJ (164606) 2020-12-17 9:29

Hello Jean,

A couple of other people are posting Irish pubs and venues at the moment and this is an excellent addition to the series. I like the angled pov and the painted figures either end. Good sharpness & the flowers at the top enhance the scene. Tfs!

alvaraalto (42410) 2020-12-18 1:56

Hello Jean,
A very eye-catching façade of "The Temple Bar" which definitely invites you to visit if you are in Dublin.
Unfortunately, we can't read the menu from this distance, otherwise we already could have picked something.
Excellent work
Have a good weekend, groet Rob

ricardomattos (16246) 2020-12-18 18:19

Bonito e pitoresca esta fachada. Faz lembra as famosas cabines telefonicas porem bem mais sofisticada e bem decorada. Linda foto !

Parabens

Ricardo

abmdsudi (90789) 2020-12-18 19:34

Hi Jean
This is a rather bold colourful warm bar irresistible to a photographer! Sure is bright, well seen not that you could miss it and taken. Well done
Best regards

PaulVDV (57141) 2020-12-19 14:47

Hello Jean,
I remember this very striking red facade in Dublin.
But I haven't been inside either.
Nor can I remember the many colourful flowers.
Maybe I was distracted by so much fiery red ...
Excellent capture!
Best regards, Paul

adramad (68830) 2020-12-21 11:57

Hi Jean.
A great composition with this Temple Bar, the red color of its façade and the two paintings of the innkeepers enliven the visitor, the flowery window on the PUB is also very beautiful.
Magnificent composition and color.
Well done. I love the picture.
Have a good week.
Very best regards.
Luis.

mkamionka (64796) 2020-12-23 2:04

Hi Jean,
it seems you lost the chance to present the Brodsworth Hall as the first person on TrekEarth :)
It is a beautiful place now, worth to visit.

When I opened this photo I also wanted to say that I lived not so fat from Temple Bar, but it wouldn't be precise. I lived in the south of Dublin in one of the modern areas but I worked at Trinity College for three years.
Temple Bar is clearly the most colorful and the most representative of all pubs tin Dublin. One could argue this is the most important Irish Pub in the world.
And yet I don't think I have it in my TE gallery. Maybe if you live there nearby you apply different selection criteria for photos. Double standards.
Excellent reportage,
M