Galway City
Often photographed for its classic two-storey black-and-white facade, Monroe's has been at the heart of local nightlife for more than 50 years. Expect a…
Must-see nightlife in Ireland
Inishowen Peninsula
This old-time pub on the east corner of the village green has a traditional atmosphere and occasional live music. Grab a table on its outdoor side terrace…
Cork City
Cork memorabilia (sporting, political and musical), a relaxed pub serving food from breakfast onward, rockin' live music and club nights make this…
County Clare
Stone floors and peat fires sit under the thatched roof of this cheerful pub on Ballina's main street. Roadside picnic tables out front are the setting…
County Clare
A wealth of period features fill this four-storey former storehouse dating from 1864, with clerks' desks, etched glass, metal pillars and nooks and…
Dublin
A small and friendly bar just off the beaten path that is home to potent and inventive cocktails. The menu is pure comfort food; baked and roast potatoes…
Cork City
A convivial bar with one of the best selections of beer in town. More than 220 varieties, both local and international, are on offer, mostly bottled but…
Cork City
'The Wandering Labourer' really clings to its old-fashioned atmosphere, with exposed brickwork, stone-flagged floors, snug corners and open fires. There…
Galway City
Stone-fronted Taaffe's is well loved for its nightly Irish music sessions beginning at 5.30pm, followed by bands belting out ballads at 9.30pm. The front…
Galway City
Rainbow flags and motifs adorn Galway's premier LGBTQ bar, where Wednesday is student night, DJs spin dance music on Friday, Saturday brings drag acts,…
County Dublin
Two dozen or so craft beers complement the usual selection of brewery beers here; add to this an excellent lunch and dinner menu and you've got one of the…
The Midlands
Stop for a pint at Craughwell's, renowned for its rollicking trad-music sessions and impromptu singalongs. Visitors and locals alike contribute to the bar…
Kilkenny City
Kilkenny's best venue for craft brews is a long, narrow beer hall of a place owned by Carlow Brewing Company, with a wide selection of ciders and ales,…
Cork City
A low-key, two-floor drinking den, whose small size contrasts with its huge beer list. There are always several beers on tap and another 300 in bottles…
County Donegal
This wonderfully old-fashioned pub with proper snugs hosts regular live music (traditional, jazz, blues and more), while the terrace is the place for a…
County Cork
You can still buy cornflakes and sugar at this time-warp grocery-pub, open since 1840. The regulars are always up for a chat, and there are occasional…
County Cork
A cosy local favourite on the waterfront known for its excellent pub grub (mains €15 to €28), which includes grilled steaks, seafood platters and a grand…
The Burren
A much-loved local hosting regular live music, including evening trad sessions most Wednesdays with Ireland’s oldest céilidh band: the Kilfenora Céilí…
Counties Wexford, Waterford, Carlow & Kilkenny
A traditional finishing point for Wicklow Way walkers, Osborne’s pub is an atmospheric low-ceilinged hostelry, with a bar-top reputedly made from coffin…
Counties Meath, Louth, Cavan & Monaghan
This wonderful old 1900 boozer is right out of a time capsule. Clarke's unrestored wooden interior features snugs and leaded-glass doors that read 'Open…
Counties Meath, Louth, Cavan & Monaghan
With low lighting and a beer garden, Cagney's is a classy spot for wines by the glass, whiskeys and over 300 gins, including locally distilled Listoke…
Inishowen Peninsula
This old-world pub is a central hub for locals and visitors and a friendly spot with live traditional music every Wednesday night (more often in summer).
County Mayo
This pub and club serves as a hub for the island, serving up decent food and Guinness, as well as some outstanding views and trad music at the weekends.
County Dublin
Malahide's best-known and best-loved pub is a huge place, spread over a number of rooms and outdoor areas. At weekends it's always packed with locals.
County Cork
For an end-of-day pint and traditional live music, nowhere beats Youghal's oldest boozer, Treacy's, aka The Nook. Enter via the side street.
Cork City
Chambers is Cork's biggest and liveliest gay bar, with DJs playing till 2am, themed entertainment nights and outrageous cocktails.
County Clare
Trad musicians perform most nights in summer and several nights a week in winter at this sociable and low-ceilinged old pub.
County Dublin
There's a fabulous local atmosphere in this lovely traditional pub, which has been a staple here for over 40 years.
Aran Islands
Informal music sessions, open fires and a broad terrace with harbour views make Tí Joe Mac's a local favourite.
County Cork
Crowley's is one of the best bars in town for live music and features traditional bands on Wednesday nights.
Temple Bar
You won't see too many Dubs ordering drinks in this bar, which is almost entirely given over to tourists who come for the carefully manufactured slice of…
Cork City
This award-winning cocktail bar has an extensive drinks menu ranging from timeless classics to unique creations, all shaken/stirred by their resident…
Dublin
Reputedly Dublin's oldest pub, the Brazen Head has been serving thirsty patrons since 1198 when it set up as a Norman tavern. It's a bit away from the…
Temple Bar
The epitome of Temple Bar's commitment to a kind of loud and wonderfully unsophisticated nightlife is this sprawling hotel bar (four bars on five floors),…
Temple Bar
Predominantly patronised by tourists, 'the Auld Foreigner', as locals have dubbed it, has a carefully manicured 'old world' charm that has been preserved …
Temple Bar
This super-pub is decorated in two completely different styles – one really gaudy, the other a recreation of LA c 1930 – and is one of the oddest and most…
Dublin
This spacious bar is filled with colourful murals to admire and snap while working your way through the extensive drink selection. Taking inspiration from…
County Mayo
The main draw of this bar (formerly called The Pub) is the memorabilia depicting the remarkable achievement of Don Allum – the first person to row across…
County Dublin
At the front is an old-style tavern frequented by a mix of locals and visitors; at the back is the venue for a nightly traditional Irish music and dance…
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