Ireland is renowned worldwide for its lively pubs and the enchanting melodies of traditional music. To help you dive deep into this quintessential Irish experience, we’ve assembled a comprehensive list of must-visit pubs where the spirit of Ireland truly comes alive.
There’s nothing quite like the authentic experience of a trad session, where talented musicians gather to play the hauntingly beautiful tunes of fiddles, bodhráns, and tin whistles.
As you peruse our list, you’ll notice that any pub name followed by this emoji 🎵 indicates live music, setting the stage for an unforgettable night.
Imagine yourself nestled in a cozy corner, a pint in hand, surrounded by the warm sounds and vibrant atmosphere of a traditional Irish pub.
Choose your favorite spots from our curated selection and prepare to be swept away by the rich musical traditions that make Ireland’s pubs world-famous.
- Alcock & Brown Bar, Clifden
- Ravi’s Bar and Restaurant, Clifden 🎵
- Griffin’s Bar Live Music & Bar Food, Clifden 🎵
- Mullarkeys Bar, Clifden 🎵
- McGrath’s Bar, Clifden 🎵
- Tom King’s Bar And Snug, Clifden
- Ardagh Bar and Restaurant, Clifden
- The Lamplight Wines, Clifden
- Signal Bar, Clifden 🎵
- Mannions Seafood Bar & Restaurant, Clifden
- E J Kings Bar & Restaurant, Clifden 🎵
- Lowry’s Music & Whiskey Bar, Clifden 🎵
- Connemara Sands Bar and Restaurant, Ballyconneely
- Keoghs, Ballconneely 🎵
- Kings Bar, Roundstone
- O’Dowd’s Seafood Bar and Restaurant, Roundstone
- Joyce’s Bar, Recess
- Paddy Coynes Pub, Tullycross
- Veldons Seafarer Bar & Restaurant, Letterfrack 🎵
- Olivers Seafood Bar, Cleggan
- Anglers Rest Bar And Restaurant, Tullycross
- Sweeney’s Strand Bar, Claddaghduff
- The Pier Bar Cleggan
- Coyne’s Gastropub, Cill Chiaráin
- Tigh Mheaic, Carna 🎵
- Tigh Mhorain, Carna
- Tigh ‘n Tailliura, Carraroe
- The 814 Restaurant & Bar, Leenane
- Gaynor’s Bar, Leenane
- Tigh Plunkett, Lettermullen
- O’Gradys on the Pier, Spiddal
- Powers Thatch, Bar And Restaurant, Oughterard
