Food & Drink
Traditional pubs, historic bars, craft beer and cocktail spots.
A traditional Irish pubThe Boston Bar Valentia
Quayside Knightstown tavern with waterside beer garden benches
The Lobster Waterville
Historic village tavern on Waterville promenade frequented by Charlie Chaplin
The Blasket Bar Tralee
Castle Street tavern with extensive beer garden and traditional trad sessions
Betty’s Bar Tralee
Traditional neighbourhood local on Strand Road with friendly regulars
The Castle Hotel Bar Macroom
Sustainable town-center hotel tavern on Main Street with craft ales
Wallis’ Bar Midleton
Historic 19th-century public house on Midleton Main Street with live music
The Laurel Tree Killarney
Main Street music lounge and cocktail bar with heated outdoor patio
The Welcome Inn Cork
Historic Parnell Place tavern near Cork Bus Station with trad music
Beaufort Bar Killarney
Scenic village tavern in Beaufort near the foot of Carrauntoohil
Dan Foley’s Castlemaine
Historic tavern in Castlemaine associated with the famous ballad Wild Colonial Boy
Mike Murt’s Cahersiveen
Classic Ring of Kerry local pub with genuine community spirit
Dan O’Connell’s Cahersiveen
Historic town pub honoring ‘The Liberator’ Daniel O’Connell on Main Street
The West End Bar Fenit
Maritime village pub in Fenit Harbour with fresh fish specials
The Seven Hogs Castlegregory
Lively village tavern named after the Magharee Islands
The Fertha Bar Cahersiveen
Traditional tavern on Church Street with lively sports banter and music
Griffin’s Bar Castleisland
Historic town tavern on Castleisland’s wide Main Street with sports viewing
Colbert’s Bar Midleton
Authentic Connolly Street local with open turf hearth and darts
Browne’s Bar Castleisland
Traditional market-town pub with open fire and friendly local craic
The Joshua Tree Cork
Historic Blarney Street pub dedicated to rock and alternative music
Murray’s Bar Macroom
Traditional town-center tavern on Macroom Square with open fire
Mansworth’s Bar Cobh
Classic Midleton Street pub in Cobh with traditional snugs and open fire
The Evergreen Bar Cork
Evergreen Road neighborhood local with traditional snugs and open fire
Golden’s Bar Macroom
Historic Castle Street pub in Macroom with friendly local regulars
The Harp Bar Cork
Traditional Pouladuff Road tavern with open fire and GAA banter
McSweeney’s Arms Killarney
Family-run hotel bar on College Street with steakhouse dining and snugs
O’Shea’s Bar Ballincollig
Traditional village tavern in Ballincollig with warm open fireplace
Hennessy’s Bar Youghal
Historic town pub on South Main Street in Youghal with open fire
Fitzgerald’s Castlegregory
Historic village pub in Castlegregory with open fire and sports
McSwiggan’s Galway
Sprawling multi-level historic bar and restaurant in Woodquay
PJ Flaherty’s Salthill
Traditional Lower Salthill corner tavern with friendly community locals
Guy’s Bar Clifden
Cozy Main Street gastropub with crackling open peat hearths
EJ Kings Clifden
Historic Clifden Square tavern with stone fireplace and seafood dining
The King’s Head Roundstone
Traditional fishing village local with views of Roundstone Bay
Pádraicíns Barna
Seaside tavern overlooking Galway Bay with maritime snugs and seafood
The Cobbler’s Bar Westport
Bridge Street gastropub part of the Wyatt Hotel with courtyard dining
Ted’s Bar Achill Island
Traditional crossroads tavern on Achill Island with live music and darts
Kelly’s Bar Newport
Traditional village tavern on Newport Main Street with open peat hearth
The Old Head Bar Louisburgh
Coastal tavern near Old Head beach and woodland overlooking Clew Bay
The Derrylahan Louisburgh
Traditional market town tavern in Louisburgh with open fire and roasts
Daly’s Bar Ennistymon
Traditional town tavern on Main Street with open fire and friendly locals
Cruise’s Bar Ennis
Historic 1658 public house with cobblestone courtyard and trad music
The Anchor Inn Killaloe
Traditional Shannon riverside tavern with open hearth and boating craic
Considine’s Bar Ennis
Cozy Parnell Street tavern with open fire and friendly barmen
The Greyhound Bar Kilkee
Historic O’Curry Street seaside tavern with open peat fire
The Forge Bar Donegal Town
Historic blacksmith forge converted into a cozy traditional tavern
The Sailor’s Rest Killybegs
Historic fishermen’s tavern on Killybegs Shore Road with maritime antiques
Sharkey’s Bar Annagry
Authentic village local in Annagry with open fire and sports viewing
The Bridge Bar Dungloe
Historic Main Street tavern in Dungloe overlooking the river