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Traditional pubs, historic bars, craft beer and cocktail spots.

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Traditional Pubs · Knightstown, Co. Kerry

The Boston Bar Valentia

Quayside Knightstown tavern with waterside beer garden benches

Historic Pubs · Waterville, Co. Kerry

The Lobster Waterville

Historic village tavern on Waterville promenade frequented by Charlie Chaplin

Traditional Pubs · Tralee, Co. Kerry

The Blasket Bar Tralee

Castle Street tavern with extensive beer garden and traditional trad sessions

Traditional Pubs · Tralee, Co. Kerry

Betty’s Bar Tralee

Traditional neighbourhood local on Strand Road with friendly regulars

Traditional Pubs · Macroom, Co. Cork

The Castle Hotel Bar Macroom

Sustainable town-center hotel tavern on Main Street with craft ales

Traditional Pubs · Midleton, Co. Cork

Wallis’ Bar Midleton

Historic 19th-century public house on Midleton Main Street with live music

Cocktail Lounges · Killarney, Co. Kerry

The Laurel Tree Killarney

Main Street music lounge and cocktail bar with heated outdoor patio

Traditional Pubs · Cork

The Welcome Inn Cork

Historic Parnell Place tavern near Cork Bus Station with trad music

Traditional Pubs · Killarney, Co. Kerry

Beaufort Bar Killarney

Scenic village tavern in Beaufort near the foot of Carrauntoohil

Historic Pubs · Castlemaine, Co. Kerry

Dan Foley’s Castlemaine

Historic tavern in Castlemaine associated with the famous ballad Wild Colonial Boy

Traditional Pubs · Cahersiveen, Co. Kerry

Mike Murt’s Cahersiveen

Classic Ring of Kerry local pub with genuine community spirit

Historic Pubs · Cahersiveen, Co. Kerry

Dan O’Connell’s Cahersiveen

Historic town pub honoring ‘The Liberator’ Daniel O’Connell on Main Street

Traditional Pubs · Fenit, Co. Kerry

The West End Bar Fenit

Maritime village pub in Fenit Harbour with fresh fish specials

Traditional Pubs · Castlegregory, Co. Kerry

The Seven Hogs Castlegregory

Lively village tavern named after the Magharee Islands

Traditional Pubs · Cahersiveen, Co. Kerry

The Fertha Bar Cahersiveen

Traditional tavern on Church Street with lively sports banter and music

Traditional Pubs · Castleisland, Co. Kerry

Griffin’s Bar Castleisland

Historic town tavern on Castleisland’s wide Main Street with sports viewing

Traditional Pubs · Midleton, Co. Cork

Colbert’s Bar Midleton

Authentic Connolly Street local with open turf hearth and darts

Traditional Pubs · Castleisland, Co. Kerry

Browne’s Bar Castleisland

Traditional market-town pub with open fire and friendly local craic

Traditional Pubs · Cork

The Joshua Tree Cork

Historic Blarney Street pub dedicated to rock and alternative music

Traditional Pubs · Macroom, Co. Cork

Murray’s Bar Macroom

Traditional town-center tavern on Macroom Square with open fire

Traditional Pubs · Cobh, Co. Cork

Mansworth’s Bar Cobh

Classic Midleton Street pub in Cobh with traditional snugs and open fire

Traditional Pubs · Cork

The Evergreen Bar Cork

Evergreen Road neighborhood local with traditional snugs and open fire

Traditional Pubs · Macroom, Co. Cork

Golden’s Bar Macroom

Historic Castle Street pub in Macroom with friendly local regulars

Traditional Pubs · Cork

The Harp Bar Cork

Traditional Pouladuff Road tavern with open fire and GAA banter

Traditional Pubs · Killarney, Co. Kerry

McSweeney’s Arms Killarney

Family-run hotel bar on College Street with steakhouse dining and snugs

Traditional Pubs · Ballincollig, Co. Cork

O’Shea’s Bar Ballincollig

Traditional village tavern in Ballincollig with warm open fireplace

Traditional Pubs · Youghal, Co. Cork

Hennessy’s Bar Youghal

Historic town pub on South Main Street in Youghal with open fire

Traditional Pubs · Castlegregory, Co. Kerry

Fitzgerald’s Castlegregory

Historic village pub in Castlegregory with open fire and sports

Traditional Pubs · Galway

McSwiggan’s Galway

Sprawling multi-level historic bar and restaurant in Woodquay

Traditional Pubs · Galway

PJ Flaherty’s Salthill

Traditional Lower Salthill corner tavern with friendly community locals

Historic Pubs · Clifden, Co. Galway

Guy’s Bar Clifden

Cozy Main Street gastropub with crackling open peat hearths

Traditional Pubs · Clifden, Co. Galway

EJ Kings Clifden

Historic Clifden Square tavern with stone fireplace and seafood dining

Traditional Pubs · Roundstone, Co. Galway

The King’s Head Roundstone

Traditional fishing village local with views of Roundstone Bay

Traditional Pubs · Barna, Co. Galway

Pádraicíns Barna

Seaside tavern overlooking Galway Bay with maritime snugs and seafood

Traditional Pubs · Westport, Co. Mayo

The Cobbler’s Bar Westport

Bridge Street gastropub part of the Wyatt Hotel with courtyard dining

Traditional Pubs · Achill Island, Co. Mayo

Ted’s Bar Achill Island

Traditional crossroads tavern on Achill Island with live music and darts

Traditional Pubs · Newport, Co. Mayo

Kelly’s Bar Newport

Traditional village tavern on Newport Main Street with open peat hearth

Traditional Pubs · Louisburgh, Co. Mayo

The Old Head Bar Louisburgh

Coastal tavern near Old Head beach and woodland overlooking Clew Bay

Traditional Pubs · Louisburgh, Co. Mayo

The Derrylahan Louisburgh

Traditional market town tavern in Louisburgh with open fire and roasts

Traditional Pubs · Ennistymon, Co. Clare

Daly’s Bar Ennistymon

Traditional town tavern on Main Street with open fire and friendly locals

Historic Pubs · Ennis, Co. Clare

Cruise’s Bar Ennis

Historic 1658 public house with cobblestone courtyard and trad music

Traditional Pubs · Killaloe, Co. Clare

The Anchor Inn Killaloe

Traditional Shannon riverside tavern with open hearth and boating craic

Traditional Pubs · Ennis, Co. Clare

Considine’s Bar Ennis

Cozy Parnell Street tavern with open fire and friendly barmen

Traditional Pubs · Kilkee, Co. Clare

The Greyhound Bar Kilkee

Historic O’Curry Street seaside tavern with open peat fire

Historic Pubs · Donegal Town, Co. Donegal

The Forge Bar Donegal Town

Historic blacksmith forge converted into a cozy traditional tavern

Historic Pubs · Killybegs, Co. Donegal

The Sailor’s Rest Killybegs

Historic fishermen’s tavern on Killybegs Shore Road with maritime antiques

Traditional Pubs · Annagry, Co. Donegal

Sharkey’s Bar Annagry

Authentic village local in Annagry with open fire and sports viewing

Traditional Pubs · Dungloe, Co. Donegal

The Bridge Bar Dungloe

Historic Main Street tavern in Dungloe overlooking the river