It is said to be haunted by the lock keeper from the adjacent lock next to the Portobello Bar in Dublin. Since his mistake cost the life of someone on the crossing, he has been rumored to be in the area.
In the heart of Dublin, where the Grand Canal flows peacefully past brick facades and dilapidated bridges, lies the Portobello Bar, which is one of the pubs to put on your haunted pub checklist.
Portobello has seen much of Dublin's turbulent past. Once known as Davy's, it became an unlikely stronghold during the 1916 Easter Rising. The rebels captured the building due to its strategic location near the bridge and used it to fire at British troops trying to advance from nearby Portobello Barracks. Shots rang out across the canal and blood spilled onto the pavement just outside the pub's doors.
A ghost haunting a Portobello bar
At first glance it looks like any classic Irish pub, balmy and inviting, with the clinking of glasses and the serene murmur of laughter spilling into the night. Portobello has stood here since 1793, offering shelter and rest to residents and travelers alike. However, thanks to its long history, the pub has attracted more than just regular patrons. Some say it still hosts a guest who never left.
But it's not just the ghosts of war that haunt the Portobello Bar. Locals tell of a restless soul tied to a lock just outside the pub. It is said that in the 19th century, a lock keeper caused the sinking of a horse-drawn carriage passing through the canal through negligence or drunken rage.
Ghost of the Castle Guard
Some say he couldn't live with the guilt and shame of being fired from his job and taking his own life on the seashore. Some even claim that it was not a suicide at all, but that his death occurred in mysterious and suspicious circumstances.
On serene nights, when the music in the bar fades away and the ripples on the canal peaceful down, those walking along the towpath claim to see it. A shadowy figure stands by the castle, hushed and watching. It is said that his spirit does not have the gentlest energy, some even call him vengeful. Some even report feeling disoriented and dizzy, almost falling into the frigid sewer.
In a pub, sometimes glasses clink for no reason, doors open on their own, and staff report a sudden chill in the air, even when the fire is burning scorching. The customers saw their reflection in the window, but right behind them, they saw another figure disappearing when they turned around.
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Portobello Bar: Spirits on the canal
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