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The Irish holy hour: the law that closed pubs | Temp
Sep 21
02

The Irish holy hour: the law that closed pubs | Temp

Imagine you are in a pub in Dublin, in the afternoon, with the conversation at its peak. And suddenly the bartender announces that everyone must leave. Not because anything has happened, nor because it’s closing time: simply because it’s two-thirty and the law requires it. For sixty years, this was not a hypothesis, but the daily routine of hundreds of establishments. It was known as the “holy hour,” and it is one of the most peculiar and revealing pages of Irish social history.

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History of Irish Coffee: Origins, Cream Science & The Perfect Recipe
Aug 24
03

History of Irish Coffee: Origins, Cream Science & The Perfect Recipe

Discover the history of Irish coffee created in Shannon, the physics of floating cream over whiskey, and the secrets behind this pub classic in Barcelona.

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From the Atlantic to the Gothic Quarter: The Secret History of Fish & Chips and the Secret to Its Perfect Batter
Aug 10
04

From the Atlantic to the Gothic Quarter: The Secret History of Fish & Chips and the Secret to Its Perfect Batter

Discover the multicultural origins of Fish & Chips, the science behind a crispy beer batter, and where to try Temple Bar's signature recipe in Barcelona.

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Octavos del Mundial 2026: los partidos confirmados
Jul 03
06

Octavos del Mundial 2026: los partidos confirmados

Resultados y goles de los octavos del Mundial 2026 y los cruces que aún quedan por jugarse. Vívelos en Temple Bar, en el centro de Barcelona.

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Mundial 2026: vive cada partido en Temple Bar
Jul 03
07

Mundial 2026: vive cada partido en Temple Bar

El Mundial más grande de la historia ya está en marcha. Te contamos cómo va el torneo y por qué Temple Bar es tu sitio para vivirlo en el centro de Barcelona.

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Arsenal vs PSG Champions final 2026 in Barcelona
May 29
08

Arsenal vs PSG Champions final 2026 in Barcelona

Arsenal vs PSG preview and where to watch the 2026 Champions League final in Barcelona with screens, atmosphere and a proper pub plan.

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Hamburg Open 2026: history, players and where to watch it
May 21
09
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Hamburg Open 2026: history, players and where to watch it

Discover the history of the Hamburg Open, who is playing on Thursday 21 May 2026, and why Temple Bar Ferran and Avinyó are great places to watch it in Barcelona.

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MotoGP and the Circuit de Catalunya: history, legends and key facts
May 14
10

MotoGP and the Circuit de Catalunya: history, legends and key facts

Discover the history of MotoGP, its most influential teams and riders, and why the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya is such a key stop in the championship.

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