The Stag's Head, Dublin

The Stag’s Head is a pub at the meeting point of Dame Court and Dame Lane in Dublin. Its story reaches back to 1770, when Mr. Tyson built the original premises; extensive rebuilding followed in 1895.

Look at the old clock and the exterior’s wrought iron: Tyson’s name and initials appear in both. The pub is known for retaining its Victorian interior, and a restored advertising mosaic survives on the Dame Street footpath, away from the entrance. Inside, a stuffed fox occupies the ground-floor snug, while a large stag’s head presides over the main bar.

This setting has also appeared on screen, including A Man of No Importance and Educating Rita, with filming for Penny Dreadful taking place inside and outside in February 2014. Mr. Tyson is believed to have helped create a permanent pavement over Dame Lane.