Murphy the Pub Door
Come In and Stay a While
Murphy likes pubs where people talk to each other. He’ll sit at the bar, ask what’s happening nearby, and end up hearing a story that wouldn’t appear in a guidebook.
He prefers older pubs, neighborhood places, and rooms where live music starts without much fuss. The drinks matter, but Murphy is really there for the people and the conversation.
Did You Find Murphy?
How fun—you found Murphy!
Murphy isn’t lost. We leave him near friendly pubs and local gathering places for someone new to find. If you found him, take a photo and tell us where he was.
You can take Murphy to a neighborhood pub, listen to some live music, or bring him on your next trip. When you’re ready, leave him somewhere safe for another traveler to find.
Follow @latitudebuddiesHow to Share Murphy’s Adventure
- Take a photo of Murphy.
- Tell us where you found him or where you took him.
- Tag @latitudebuddies
- Use #MurphyThePubDoor
Tell us about the pub—and anyone interesting you met there.
Murphy Pulls Up a Chair
See the pubs, music rooms, and neighborhood gathering places Murphy has visited.
He usually stays long enough to hear a good story.
About Murphy
Murphy looks for places where visitors are welcomed and regulars are willing to talk. He likes an old pub with some history, but he likes it even more when someone tells him the story behind it.
Vibe
Welcoming and conversational
Loves
Old pubs, local stories, live music, and meeting people at the bar
Catchphrase
“Pull up a chair.”
Known For
Finding the place where strangers start talking
Murphy’s Travel Style
Murphy spends time in neighborhood pubs, small music venues, and locally owned places where people gather. He prefers walking through town and stopping when somewhere looks interesting instead of following a list of highly rated bars.
Murphy gravitates toward
- Old pubs where regulars talk to visitors
- Neighborhood bars with live music
- Historic inns with stories behind them
- Walkable towns with several local gathering places
- Evenings that begin with one drink and end with new friends
Where Murphy Has Been
- Listening to pub stories in Ireland.
- Finding old neighborhood bars in Scotland.
- Sitting down for a drink in Portugal.
- Staying out late with the locals in Spain.
Travel Tips Murphy Loves
- Moose’s Tooth Pub
- Frozen Daiquiris
- Joey’s Sweet Escape
- Kaia Rocks Karaoke Night
Who will Murphy meet next?
Maybe a musician in Ireland, a bartender in Scotland, or a couple at the next table in Portugal. Murphy will pull up a chair and start talking.
Part of the Latitude Buddies — travel companions designed to bring every journey to life.
