7 Bars To Avoid If You're Doing The 12 Pubs Of Christmas This Year

Depending on who you ask, the 12 Pubs of Christmas is the best craic ever or a scourge on society. Thankfully if wearing tacky Christmas jumpers and drinking until you vomit isn't your thing, there are some safe havens out there. Here are 7 bars that are discouraging or turning away 12 Pubs groups this year.1. The Swan, Aungier Street/York Street

The Swan was one of the first pubs to start turning away 12 Pubs crowds and they're still strict about their policy. They're all about preserving their relaxed atmosphere and keeping the locals happy.

"We don't allow them at all," they said.