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There’s nothing like a good Irish pub. The burst of warmth and conversation hitting your face as you duck out of the cold winter night, into a cosy pub filled with friendly faces – that’s a feeling money can’t buy. Or how about sitting under the spring sunshine, surrounded by laughter and good vibes.
These are the places where friendships are formed and memories are made. And no matter where you go on the island of Ireland, that sense of hospitality never falters.
Oh, to be a fly on the wall. Dublin's oldest pub got its start in the 12th century – and has served the likes of James Joyce and Jonathan Swift
Condé Nast Travel: The Brazen Head, Dublin
P Egan's Bar, County Westmeath
'There's a pub for that': Ireland's unusual pubs
Interested in Titanic? How about meeting a ghost? Whatever you’re in to, in Ireland, there’s a pub for that.
What makes an Irish pub special? It’s simple, the people. Go to any pub around the island, and each pub will have its own group of characters. Sit at the bar, and it won’t be long until someone strikes up a conversation, and you’re given a real sense of the wit and charm of the Irish people.
Feel the infectious rhythm of traditional Irish music at The Celt on Talbot Street in Dublin city. Cosy up to an open fire in the charming Sean's Bar, which dates back to 900AD, right in the heart of Ireland's Ancient East. Or soak up the idyllic surroundings of the Crosskeys Inn in County Antrim, one of the oldest thatched pubs in Northern Ireland.
If truth be told, you'll find great pubs everywhere, from scenic stretches of the Wild Atlantic Way to cosmopolitan city hubs. And if you’re feeling peckish, inside many serve up delicious food, ranging from steaming hot soup and homemade brown bread in Kyteler’s Inn, Kilkenny, and Best Food Pub title holder, Murph’s Gastro Pub at the Derragarra Inn in Buttersbridge, County Cavan, to the culinary delights of The Wild Honey Inn, County Clare, the first pub in Ireland to be awarded a Michelin Star.
And one thing unites them – that sense of community, tradition and a love of storytelling is always present. So sit yourself down, order in a round and enjoy the island of Ireland's pubs.
L-R: Johnnie Fox's, County Dublin; The Brazen Head, Dublin city; Crown Liquor Saloon, Belfast; The White House, Kinsale, County Cork
Fitzpatrick's Bar & Lounge
Found in the heart of Wicklow Town, Fitzpatrick's Bar & Lounge is a favourite among locals and visitors alike. It serves bar food daily and features a beer garden and large screen TV.
Wicklow
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Paddy Cullen's Pub
Paddy Cullen’s Pub and Mary Mac’s located in the heart of Ballsbridge on Merrion Road, just minutes from Dublin City centre.
Dublin
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Peter's Pub
Peter's Pub is a cosy, friendly, authentic family run pub in the heart of Dublin City. Food is served everyday. Teas, coffees and sandwiches available until closing.
Dublin
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Mulligans Pub
Mulligans Pub of Poolbeg Street is a two minute walk from the main thoroughfare of O'Connell Street. It has been at the core of the city's cultural and imbibing life for nearly 300 years.
Dublin
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The Duke Pub
A traditional Dublin pub, The Duke Pub is centrally located off Grafton Street, the main south city shopping area and very close to St. Stephen's Green, Trinity College and all city transport links.
Dublin
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Fureys Pub
Located a stone’s throw from the Garavogue River in the heart of Sligo town, Furey’s is a tradition...
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Caitins Pub & Accommodation
Caitins Pub & Accommodation is ideally situated over the sea at Kells, midway between Cahersiveen and Glenbeigh on the N70 road. Caitins provides very high quality accommodation, with wonderful sea views and friendly staff.
Kerry
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Neary's Bar & Lounge
Neary's Bar & Lounge is in the heart of Dublin City centre, just off Grafton Street. Neary's consists of the main bar plus an upstairs lounge. Food is served daily.
Dublin
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