Dawson Lounge | |
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General information | |
Address | 25 Dawson Street, Dublin 2 |
Town or city | Dublin |
Country | Ireland |
Coordinates | 53°20′23″N6°15′32″W / 53.33976°N 6.25887°W |
Known for | Being the smallest pub in Dublin |
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