Must-see nightlife in The Burren

  • Gus O'Connor's

    Doolin

    Right on the river where it runs into the sea, this sprawling place dating from 1832 has a rollicking atmosphere when the music is in full swing. On some…

  • Roadside Tavern

    The Burren

    The Roadside offers pure Clare craic. Third-generation owner Peter Curtin proudly presides over trad sessions, which play nightly in summer and on Friday…

  • Vaughan's Pub

    The Burren

    With a big reputation in Irish music circles, Vaughan's has music in the bar every night during the summer and several times a week the rest of the year…

  • McGann's

    Doolin

    McGann's has all the classic touches of a full-on Irish music pub, with action often spilling onto the street. Inside you'll find locals playing darts in…

  • Fitz's

    Doolin

    At Hotel Doolin, relative newcomer Fitz's has trad sessions twice nightly from April to October and at least three times a week from November to March…

  • O'Donohue's

    The Burren

    You can’t miss O'Donohue's – it’s the bright blue building with a painted fish drinking a pint of Guinness on the side that’s visible for miles around. It…

  • McDermott's

    Doolin

    This red-and-white traditional pub is a rowdy favourite. Picnic tables face the street, inside renowned music sessions kick off at 9pm nightly from Easter…

  • Linnane's Pub

    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…

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