7th Wonder of the Hostel World!

Barnacles Hostel in Temple Bar has scooped one of the industry's top awards in September achieving 7th Best Hostel in the World! The only Irish Hostel to feature in the line up, Barnacles are delighted to have won this award as voted by Hostelworld.com customers. This award will be added to Barnacles Hostels collection as last year we won Dublin's Best Hostel 2009! Definitely moving in the right direction we won't stop until we reach number 1!

What has made us one of the Best? Customers ranked each hostel on 6 categories: Location, Character, Security, Staff, Fun and Cleanliness. With over 20,000 customers booking daily through the hostelworld website this is the top award to achieve in the industry. A variety of nationalities come through Barnacles doors everyday - Barnacles provides a great way to meet new people in a fun atmosphere.

Our central location is one of the aspects our customers rank most highly. Staying in Temple Bar you're close to everything - major tourist attractions, public transport, and of course the bustling atmosphere of Temple Bar!! With countless festivals taking place through out the year, Barnacles Hostel simply soaks up the atmosphere!!

We know our customers are our VIP's!! Everything is about them! That's why we try and make their stay at Barnacles THE BEST EVER!! So no matter what time of day (or night) we're on hand to help our guests. Our guests love our in-house parties and themed nights as there is always loads of craic to be had :) Team all this with our top knotch security, professional cleaning team and of course our fantastic staff........what do you get?? A place on the Top 10 Hostels in the World!

A big thank you to all of our customers who voted for us! We're really chuffed!

Introducing the Full Irish Breakfast cocktail!!

Here at Barnacles Hostels we encourage our guests to try new things and here is our latest.....

Have you ever tried a meat based cocktail?? Does the thought of one make your tummy flip and not in a good way?? Hold on ...don't stop reading just yet...this one is going to be interesting!!

Anyone can eat bacon for breakfast but can you drink bacon for breakfast!

The Full Irish Breakfast Cocktail is a totally new and unusual experience. In England, Michelin-starred chef Heston Blumenthal has had a hit on his hands with bacon and egg ice-cream (Gasp!!) so why not a bacon and egg cocktail??

For many, many years the Bloody Mary has been a great friend to those looking for something the morning after the night before. Maybe in years to come the Full Irish Breakfast will be too!

Ready to give it a try?? Here is what you will need.....

1.5 shots of pancetta infused Jameson's Irish Whiskey

1 shot of Advocatt egg liquer (if egg liquer is not your thing you can add a shot of egg white instead)

0.5 shot of maple syrup

0.5 shot of lemon juice

How to get the Pancetta infused Jameson?

Pan fry 3 slices of pancetta and when it is cooked, dry it with a paper napkin to remove excess grease (you see we're being healthy here). After the Pancetta has cooled down, put it into a jar with 0.5 litre of Jameson's. Let the mixture sit in the refrigerator for 2 days. Scoop out the fat which will have settled at the top of the jar and fine strain the mixture with a cloth napkin or a coffee filter. Once strained, you can store the infused pancetta in the fridge for a long time.

Directions:

Fill up your martini glass with ice so it will be chilled and ready for your drink

Put ice cubes in your cocktail glass and add all ingredients mentioned above

Shake vigorously

Fine strain the cocktail mixture into your chilled martini glass

Garnish with a lemon twist

Followed all the steps? All that's left to do is drink it! Best of luck and if you try this cocktail please let us know what you thought....is it the cure to all hangovers?

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