While many a London pub may claim names such as Charles Dickens or Dylan Thomas as former customers, The Dublin Castle touts its connection to Suggs and Amy Winehouse. The pub got its start in 1856 as a meeting place for Irish immigrants. It was one of several north London pubs specifically catering to people from Ireland, Scotland, and Wales, an effort to quell sectarian conflicts. Then in 1979, the pub, which also houses a live music space, offered a residency to the up-and-coming local band, Madness. This kicked off…
