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The local pub is the center of the Irish social scene. Join
in a lively traditional music session, sample the Guinness,
enjoy some conversation and learn about the local traditions
and customs or just sit back and enjoy the cráic! (Cráic is
the Irish word for good fun.) The traditional Irish Pub has
something for everyone to enjoy. Whatever your reason for visiting
Ireland do not go home without spending an evening in a local
pub. Here we have listed our FAVORITE in Ireland.
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Pubs of Distinction website.
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| Johnny Foxes |
Johnny Foxes is the highest pub in Ireland
both in physical location and tourist attraction. The legendary
"hooley nights" are the greatest of cráic and are very well
attended, especially in the Summer. The Restaurant specializes
in marvelous Sea Food Dishes and has won a Hatfull of awards
from Egon Ronay and several others. If you want a great day
or night out you cannot go wrong here. This is one of the best
tourist pub Ireland has to offer. Great Food, Good Wines and
Beers and the best of atmospheres. One tip though, the restaurant
and pub can get very crowded please ensure you book ahead at
seasonally busy times. A great place.
The Dublin Mountains, Glencullen, County Dublin Tel: 01 295
5647 Fax: 01 295 8911
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| Nancy Hands |
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Nancy Hands Pub is located a two minute walk
from Huston Station in Dublin and offers the biggest selection
of Wines, Spirits, Cocktails and other Drinks we have ever come
across. The bar staff are all very good at their jobs and knowledgeable
about all aspects of drink. The quality of the food is excellent
and the Pub draws a large local and business community. If ever
I'm in Dublin I always call in. The Atmosphere is nice, the
layout good and the quality and quantity of drink selections
is unsurpassed. When there, try one of the wide variety of Old
Irish Whisky they have to choose from, they always seem to warm
me up! Altogether a great place to spend a few hours in in the
company of friends both old and new.
 Nancy
Hands, 30-32 Parkgate Street, Dublin 8, Telephone: 1800 400018
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| Meeting Of The Waters |
Situated in the idyllic Vale of Avoca, this
is a Pub and Restaurant, which has every facility to offer to
the visitor. Quality food is available all day, music every
weekend. During summer months there is entertainment every night.
From April to September a traditional Irish Ceili outdoors on
Sunday afternoons. Added features include Craft Shop and Bureau
de Change. This venue caters to every need of the visitor. Coach
tours very welcome.
The Meetings
Vale of Avoca, Arklow, County Wicklow, Phone Number:0402 35226
Fax Number:0402 35558
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| The Whiskey Still |
Great music, food and craic. Your host Declan
Collison will provide a warm Irish welcome. Stop by when touring
the Shannon Region for "Ceol is Ol!"
The Whiskey
Still, Dromineer Nenagh, Tipperary, Phone Number: 067 24129
or email whiskeystill@eircom.net
Visit
their website.
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| Davitts Pub |
Situated in Dungarvan, on the west Waterford
coastline, this is an ideal spot to take a break. It is in the
centre of the most spectacular scenery and a Mecca for sports
fishermen. In addition, there is excellent horse riding, golf,
tennis, sailing and yachting facilities in the area. An extensive
menu is on offer all day with something to suit every taste
and pocket while still noted for its quality and service. Regular
musical entertainment is available. This is a really great Pub.
Wheelchair accessible.
The Quay
Dungarvan, Waterford, Phone Number:058 44900, Fax Number:058
41000.
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| Bernards Pub |
Situated in the town of Skibbereen
in beautiful West Cork, this family run Pub offers you the warmest
of welcomes, and the finest of West Cork’s food with an international
drink selection. The relaxed atmosphere coupled with the highest
standards of quality and service makes this Pub a treat for
locals and visitors alike. Entertainment during summer months.
Good food served all day (excl. Sunday).
Bernards
Pub Skibbereen, Cork, Phone Number: 028 21772, Fax Number: 028
21772.
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| Tattans Pub |
Tattans fully licensed 18th century stagecoach
lodgings inn is a charming and spacious family run guesthouse
in the picturesque village of Killeagh on the N25 between Youghal
and Midleton and within 25 minutes drive of Cork city. Relax
in luxury ensuite accommodating while we serve you with quality
home cooked food with Irish hospitality at its best. Tattans
is an ideal touring base for golf, beaches, fishing and equestrian
holidays, all nearby. Private car park, beer garden and self
catering cottage available for patrons.
Killeagh,
Youghal, Cork, Phone Number:024 95173, Fax Number:024 95173.
e mail: dtattan@esatclear.ie
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| Dick Macks |
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This pub located in the center of Dingle town is a true classic.
Historically, some Irish shops in local towns and villages
served drink in addition to their main line of business. Dick
Mack's was formerly a leather and shoe repair shop. The left
side of the pub still contains the shop as it was decades
ago with a wall full of antique leather goods and tools. The
shop counter provides a comfortable seating area. The bar
on the left includes a "cozy" at either end where
ladies could enjoy a discreet drink (though of course everyone
always knew who was in there!). If you would like some good
food, go elswhere. This is a PUB.
Dick
Macks, Green St., Dingle, County Kerry
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| The Brazen Head |
The Brazen Head situated on O' Connell Street
in the heart of Limerick City is a popular attraction with everything
under one roof. The Brazen Head lounge has live music nightly.
Ireland's first Sports Bar - The Carlsberg Sports Bar and Restaurant
is also at The Brazen Head. It has 24 surround sound TVs where
you can watch any sporting event of your choice. Both bars serve
food from 12 noon to 10pm daily. A lunch menu is served until
3pm followed by an a la carte dinner menu. The Brazen Head Nightclub
is open 7 nights with its own private corporate bar. This hive
of entertainment in the centre of Limerick city, with 3 private
function rooms, 2 restaurants, 2 bars and a nightclub caters
for all ages and tastes. If you are visiting Limerick we thoroughly
recommend this pub, great craic.
The Brazen
Head, 102 O'Connell Street, Limerick, Limerick, Phone Number:061
417412, Fax Number:061 417922
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| The Quays Bar |
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The Quays Bar Galway has been dispensing the
finest food and drink since it was first licensed, legally,
back in the 1600s. Despite every attempt, the current century
will disappear into the new millennium having made very little
impact on the Quays Bar. The Quays jealously holds onto its
Old World atmosphere and style and its long tradition as a venue
for quality traditional music and good old fashioned Galway
craic. Upstairs music venue: 5 nights a week. Coach parties
catered for.
Wheelchair accessible.
Galway
City, Galway, Phone Number:091 568347, Fax Number:091 567405
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| Keenans Pub |
Keenans Pub Keenans is renowned for its excellent
food, service and standards. Situated in the picturesque village
of Tarmonbarry on the banks of the River Shannon it is an ideal
base for a fishing holiday or for touring the West and has top
class accommodation. Irish traditional music every Monday night.
Award winning Black and White Connaught Pub of the Year.
Facilities Group Bookings, Music Venue Pubs, Pubs With
Food, Music Entertainment, Accommodation.
Tarmonbarry,
Roscommon, Phone Number:043 26098.
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| Teach O'Hara |
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Teách Ó'Hora (pronounced "chock ohora",
teách means house) is one of our favorite pub in the West of
Ireland. Run for generations by the O'Hara family,. This is
superbly run public house, clean, tidy, excellent host and outstanding
service. The food on offer is basic but very good and inexpensive,
great value. The beers and wines list is extensive and the service
second to none. While there sit in the "Front Room" and relax
a while. This is a small section inside the pub which is a recreation
of an old Irish lounge, complete with mock wardrobes and a fireplace.
As typical in Ireland you could call in for a "quick one" and
stay all day. There is no nicer environment to do it in. Altogether
a great place, we love it. So will you.
Marty
O'Hora - Teách O'Hóra, Main Street, Kiltemagh, County Mayo
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| Matt Malloys |
Matt Malloys is one of those type of Pubs
that you never want to go home from. Located in the Busy town
of Westport in County Mayo this is Irelands best Traditional
Music Pub. Owned and run by one of Irelands best Musicians the
music nights are always busy and of the highest quality. The
Pub Itself is seems small when you first enter but stretches
back a long way into a Lounge and on to the Beer Garden. Traditional
Sessions take place here almost nightly in the summer and less
frequent in the other seasons, check before you travel. We thoroughly
recommend this pub to all. We have often spent great nights
here with the friendliest of crowds from all around the globe.
Do not miss it.
Matt
Malloys, Westport, County Mayo
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| The Mad Ass |
In the town of Belturbet, adjacent to the Ballinamore/Ballyconnell
canal which joins the Erne and Shannon waterways this pub is
a haven of relaxation. It has a unique character and reflects
a quality of life which is difficult to find in the modern world.
A source of local information and history, a visit here will
add greatly to the enjoyment of your holiday. Musical evenings
at weekends.
The Mad
Ass Pub Belturbet, Cavan, Phone Number:049 9522595 |
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