<P> There are an estimated 7,000 Irish themed pubs worldwide . They have been criticised for a lack of authenticity . They are particularly prevalent wherever expatriate communities are found, arguably due to a sense of connection to the Irish diaspora . </P> <P> While pubs run by Irish emigrants have existed for centuries, the Irish theme pub is estimated to date from 1991, when the Irish Pub Company opened its first outlet in a scheme backed by the brewer Guinness . The Irish Pub Company opened 2,000 pubs across Europe between 1992 and 1999 . They have establishments in over 53 countries around the world . </P> <P> Pubs in tourist - oriented areas are also more likely to serve food to their customers, a recent phenomenon dating from the 1970s . Prior to this time, food was not served in the vast majority of Irish pubs, as eating out was uncommon in Ireland (except in "eating - houses" set up on market days) and most towns and villages had at least one commercial hotel where food was available throughout the day . </P>

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