However, Moby Dick's pub, which played a role in the making of the movie has shut. Today, there are just seven pubs left and Moby Dick's, one of its most famed establishments, is up for sale. This upstairs room in Moby Dick's pub in Youghal served as John Huston's office when he was making the movie in 1954. Youghal is no different to other county towns which have seen a gradual decline in pub numbers. Thousands of sailors spent a lot of money in the town’s pubs, some of which doubled as brothels.

Source: Irish Examiner January 03, 2026 21:15 UTC