A Compendium of Irish Pints

By Ali Dunworth

On page 172 of her debut book, A Compendium of Pints: The Culture, Customs and Craic, Ali Dunworth explores the role of snugs in Irish pubs, and the actions of the “Snug Cuckoo.” 

Turns out that Ali, herself, is a Snug Cuckoo: “I can’t help it. I’m drawn to the snug. If there’s one in the pub, I want to be in it. I want to settle in there. I want to pint…