Connemara Pub Tours
Experience some of the best pubs in the world for hospitality and fun
Connemara Pub Tours
A beautiful pub by a beach. Sit outside and enjoy stunning sea view on our Connemara Pub Tours stop-off
There's no rush on our Connemara Pub Tours
Connemara Pub Tours
The pubs we take you to visit are the keymark pubs in the region, popular among visitors and locals alike for their character and reputation. Below is a brief introduction to each of them.
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Powers Thatch Pub, Oughterard
First stop on the tour is Powers Thatch Pub in the centre of the village at our gateway to Connemara. Run by local man Rory Clancy, this pub has a truly local feel about it. Serving locally produced food and offering a wide range of drinks, you will truly feel at home under the warmth of the thatch and sitting by the open turf fires. Powers Thatch Bar has ample space both inside and when the weather permits outside in their beer garden where you can mingle with the locals and your fellow visitors. A great start to the Connemara Pub Tour.
Keane's Pub, Maam Valley
Keane`s Bar, one of the most distinctive buildings in Connemara, is one of the oldest licenced premises in Ireland. Built by Alexander Nimmo in the early 1820`s as his residence while he was designing and building the roads of Connemara. After his death the house became an inn and was known as "Maam Hotel". It accommodated such diverse clientele from British aristocracy to Padraic Pearse, who wrote a message in the hotel`s visitors book. It was bought by the Kenae family in 1969. Today the bar is very popular with tourists, walkers and locals alike. The bar has often been compared to " a very cosy sitting room" with a large open fire and plenty of home comforts. Looking forward to serving customers for many years to come.
Tigh Darby, Beladangan
As we venture south to the Gaeltacht our next port of call is Tigh Darby in the village of Beladangan. The village is the gateway to the Connemara isles and is situated with commanding views of Great Man's Bay just east of the first bridge linking the islands. Once a well-known dance venue run by the late Dermot Nestor, better known as Seamus from the Irish-language soap opera, Ros na Rún. Tigh Darby is very much a local pub where the conversation flows and laughter abounds. With a wide array of attractions such as pool and darts, you're guaranteed to be entertained and well looked after. Irish is the spoken word here, but don't worry we will help you out!
Tigh Chualáin, Inverin
Tigh Chualáin is a family run business for more than a few generations where the emphasis is on Connemara hospitality, ceol agus craic. While warm turf fires greet you in winter, the stunning views and palm trees in the beer garden during the summer months will allow you to soak up the fresh clean Connemara air. Traditional music and chat abounds in Cualáin's where locals and visitors are encouraged to partake in a song or a tune at a moment's notice. Colm and his team will make sure your Connemara Pub Tour will continue in high spirits as we head back towards the bright city lights.
Tigh PhadraicÃn's, Furbo
PádraicÃn's is a renowned seafood bar and restaurant located on one of Connemara's most picturesque coastal routes right on Furbo beach. A mere 10-minute drive from the hustle and bustle of Galway city, Furbo beach and PádraicÃn's is a must-stop on the coast road to Connemara. Famous for its excellent seafood, creamy pints of Guinness and of course the friendliness of its staff and clientele, the McCrudden family will ensure your visit will be an enjoyable and memorable one, whether sitting outdoors above the beach or relaxing indoors by the fireside.