The Fianna Fail, Legacy, of Eating Out, bring your own Fucking Wooly Coat, Gloves, and Warm Cap, with you, and Candle? Wonder are the Wasters in the Dail Bar, Wearing Wooly Boxers, and Knickers??

Our man ordered a veggie burger and chips (€12.80) and a pint of Guinness (€5.50), while his friend settled for a pizza (€12.40, plus extra fries) and a gin and tonic (€7).

The total bill came to €45. But with a 20 per cent discount off the food for keeping our coats on, €6.50 was knocked off the bill, leaving it at €38.50.

The pub is owned by Offaly man Ronan Glynn and his colleague Aaron Groom, who also operate three other bars in the city, including the well-known Oscars in Smithfield.

Like all business owners around the country, Ronan is alarmed at the rising costs.

“It’s madness what is going on at the moment,” he says. “Utilities are rising along with every single other cost. However, costs are increasing exponentially for those in the hospitality industry.