The Hi-B: Cork’s Phone-Free Pub Experience

October 26, 2025

Right, so this is the Hi-B (short for Hibernian Bar), and it’s become genuinely famous for one simple rule: no mobile phones allowed inside. That glowing red and gold Art Deco-style entrance practically screams “we’re doing things our own way,” and the “est 1791” proudly displayed tells you this pub has survived long enough to have opinions about modern technology.

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4 responses to “The Hi-B: Cork’s Phone-Free Pub Experience”

October 26, 2025

boxxbeidl

@donncha Ah good old Hi-B. You knew there’s a good story to be had when somebody starts with „I was at the Hi-B last night…“

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October 26, 2025

Dadbod AntiFa

@donncha Do you have to surrender your phone as you enter? We need something like that here.

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October 26, 2025

Dave Polaschek (he/him)

@donncha Spent an evening (which I don’t exactly remember) in the Hi-B back when the year started with a 1. Glad to hear it’s still going strong! Sláinte!

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October 27, 2025

Iwillyeah

@beckett @donncha no, but the owner has no problem asking you to leave. My experience is that they are rather liberal with that request.

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