The building was initially erected in 1907 and has been a bar since the ’50s, first opening as Blackthorn Tavern in 1993. With its backyard patio, pool tables and horseshoe bar, Blackthorn is a ...

It's one of the easiest and tasiest drinks to make at home - but first you'll need to forage a key ingredient.

On Friday night we headed for the Shamrock bar to see how everyone who was at the Blackthorn Shoes Closing Down party was getting on and by the time we arrived there was no one there.