A pint of Guinness or a glass of authentic Irish whiskey in an Irish pub is always a good idea. But there’s something even better: enjoying the visit in an Irish pub with a great view – especially in the summer. All of the countless pubs in the country invite you for great food and drinks and craic and often live music. However, some of them top it off with a jaw-dropping view of the Irish scenery. In this post, we’ll let you know about the best Irish pubs with a view.
The Beach Bar – Aughris, Co. Sligo
County Sligo has some of the most impressive views the country has to offer. Rough cliffs, green hills, and beautiful beaches can be admired all around the area. And sometimes you can admire the view right from your table at an Irish pub. One of those pubs is the Beach Bar in Aughris. The old Irish pub is also a bed and breakfast and has a beer garden, where you can enjoy the stunning view as well as the cold Atlantic breeze on your face in the summer.
Tigh T.P. Bar – Dingle Peninsula, Co. Kerry
Tigh T.P. Bar sits right on the edge of Ballydavid Harbour on the Dingle Peninsula. There, it offers unspoiled views of the Atlantic and you can even spot the peaks of the Three Sisters. The family-run pub right at the water is known for its cosy atmosphere, top-notch seafood, and unbeatable sunset views over the water.
Gus O’Connor’s – Doolin, Co. Clare
The small town of Doolin is always worth a stop, especially when you’re on your way to the Cliffs of Moher. And this pub, Gus O’Connor’s, perfectly captures the serene atmosphere of the town near the Atlantic. Enjoy a pint in the pub’s beer garden and soak in the tranquility of the green hills surrounding it. It’s also a great place to eat and regain some energy before or after you go on the Cliffs of Moher Walking Trail.
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J. O’Connell’s Pub – Skryne, Co. Meath
This pub has the ancient Ireland right outside its door: J. O’Connell’s Pub on the hill of Skryne not only offers views of ancient ruins, but it was also featured in the famous Guinness Christmas Ad. The pub is also a great stop during a Boyne Valley day trip from Dublin, as it’s only a one-hour drive from the capital.
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O’Sullivan’s Bar – Crookhaven, Co. Cork
Perched at the edge of one of Ireland’s most southerly villages, O’Sullivan’s Bar overlooks Crookhaven Harbour. The calm inlet reflects the surrounding hills and the evening sun, inviting for a relaxed end to a beautiful summer day. O’Sullivan’s Bar has been run by four generations of one family and was founded in 1933. Authentically Irish.
Smugglers Creek Inn – Rossnowlagh, Co. Donegal
In Donegal, right on the Wild Atlantic Way, Smugglers Creek Inn invites you for a stop on your road trip, for great food and drinks and for stunning views. Perched on a cliffside above Rossnowlagh Beach, you can watch the waves of the Atlantic crashing in from the outside seating area of the pub and its big window front. Smugglers Creek Inn is also a bed and breakfast, if you’re looking for a place to stay over night.
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Visit these Irish pubs with a view
As Ireland offers stunning landscapes and untouched nature, it also offers cozy Irish Pubs overlooking exactly that. The pubs and bars in this post are some of the best examples. However, there are of course more. Just head out to your adventures and when you are looking for a pub with a view, make sure that it’s quite remote and has a beer garden or a big window front.
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