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The Piper’s Rest Kilcar

Traditional thatched music pub in Kilcar with stone hearth and fiddle tunes

The Piper’s Rest Kilcar

The Piper’s Rest Kilcar is a historic pubs in Kilcar, Co. Donegal. Rated 4.7/5 from 1,150 reviews.

The Piper’s Rest in textile-heritage village Kilcar is renowned for genuine traditional fiddle sessions, thatched roof decor, open peat fires, and creamy stout.

Opening hours

  • Monday12:00 PM – 1:00 AM
  • Tuesday12:00 PM – 1:00 AM
  • Wednesday12:00 PM – 1:00 AM
  • Thursday12:00 PM – 1:00 AM
  • Friday12:00 PM – 1:00 AM
  • Saturday12:00 PM – 1:00 AM
  • Sunday12:00 PM – 1:00 AM

What visitors say

Lovely local bar in Kilcar with friendly staff and customersJames Byrne · 5★
Grand cup of coffee ☕️ but no waggon wheelsFergal H · 3★
A proper place for a pint! Bartender Ken was a pleasure 5p meet too.Chris Malinowski · 5★

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