A youth hostel with a bar - not a common combination! Generator are an internal brand of "trendy" youth hostels, but the presence of a bar predates them operating here as this was once Chief O'Neills Hotel and briefly a Park Inn. When Chief O'Neills, they operated sightseeing trips up the adjoining chimney which was once part of the Jameson Distillery, but this no longer operates as the chimney is apparently no longer safe
The Jameson connection is reflected in the decor inside - there are chandeliers made from Jameson bottles - but it does feel a bit like you're drinking in a school dining room at times (which I've actually done at an event in Portugal...) but without the kid sized chairs.
Its an interesting addition to the drinking venues of the city none the less; and they do definitely invite custom from outside - there were massive signs advertising their burgers, which I unfortunately didn't get to try as I'd had one some hours beforehand.
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