AHMAD ISKANDAR

The Irish are known more for green hills rather than making one 'green with envy' but a day at Irish Pub in Ananda Bhawan, Lazimpat may well have that effect on you. The whole of the interior is done up in green and marked with the famous shamrock leaf, the trademark of Ireland. Authenticity is no greenwash here though: even the furniture was imported from Ireland. At Irish Pub, it is all about keeping it true to tradition, and co-owner Lothar Rueck sticks to this principle zealously.

The atmosphere and drinks are not the only reasons you should visit. Alongside dishes commonly found in most restobars, authentic Irish and German dishes make an appearance, thanks to Rueck's wife Monika. Keep an eye out for Irish favourites such as fish and chips, Irish stew and shepherd's pie.

And what is an Irish pub without song and dance? While their native songs blend nicely into the background, the main musical highlight is the live man (yes, not a band, but a man).

Solo artist J. Ryan performs weekly on Wednesday and Friday nights, weaving in and out of all genres. Personal song requests are also fair game if you feel like it.

If, for some unfathomable reason, you just don't want to feel Irish, just gather your buddies and watch the live matches over good food and drinks. There's definitely more than one way to strike that pot of gold at Irish Pub.