7 Must-Visit Pub Crawls in Ireland
Nothing says Ireland like a pub. The best part of travel is experiencing what makes a place unique – the authentic food, drink or culture of place, the places filled with local history. In Ireland, that means a traditional pub. There’s whiskey, beer, the possibility of live music – and lots of local stories. Let’s grab a beer, shall we? Here are 7 must-visit pub crawls in Ireland.
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The Stags Head, Dublin City
The Stag’s Head, is a truly historic Irish pub, located a stone’s throw from busy Grafton Street. This is a gorgeous traditional pub with loads of tales to tell. So find a seat – or a lean – and order a pint. The place is known for Guinness, excellent fish and chips and a friendly, professional staff.
O’Riada’s, Kilkenny
This place is tiny and a true local hangout, dubbed by one guide book as the “place your Irish grandfather would go” There are local announcements stuck up on the walls, and a friendly, relaxed staff. As you would expect, the Guinness is exceptional.
Gus O’Connor’s, Doolin
Doolin is one of the most famous towns in the world for listening to good traditional Irish music and you couldn’t get a better selection of musicians than in Gus O’Connor’s Pub, first established in 1832. The menu is full of traditional local food. Try the Beef and Guinness stew!
Louie’s Backyard and Bar
Louie’s is a less traditional-looking bar with a less traditional-sounding name. Its chic, and great for watching sports. The bar opened in 2008 in a former Bank of Ireland branch. There are 5 plasma screen TVs, and is definitely the place to be when a match starts!
Moran’s Oyster Cottage, Galway
Do you like seafood? If so, this is the pub for you. Moran’s Oyster Cottage is a 250-year-old thatched cottage, oyster shack and bar. The liquor license (originally obtained in 1760) has been passed down by 7 generations of the Moran family. It briefly went into decline in the 1960s, but once they started serving seafood all that changed. There are oyster-shucking competitions, lots of other great seafood and perfect pints.
O’Connells, Portobello, Dublin
O’Connells is a great place with a mixed crowd and – on some nights – a karaoke machine. The menu includes wine and prosecco as well as beer, with all the traditional food choices, as well as an all day breakfast menu.
The Local, Dungarvan
The Local opened its doors in 1999 and offers up the best in Irish music. Previously Cooneys Pub, and then an electrical shop, it’s been in the same family since the 1960s. While it was an electrical shop, the owner kept the license renewed each year, which meant, legally, if someone walked in and asked for a pint he was obliged to get it for him! Now its known for food, music and sport!
Will you be traveling to Ireland anytime soon? The beer may just be worth it!
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