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The pubs and bars of Westport

Irish pubs are famous the world over for their atmosphere and entertainment and Westport’s bars and pubs deliver this in spades. For the majority of people “a bit of craic” in one of the local pubs a must-do item on any visit to Westport.

There are an abundance of hostelries for you to enjoy, from the larger, better-known bars such as Matt Molloy’s which is world famous for Irish music, to smaller, traditional establishments like Moran’s on Bridge Street which still has a grocer’s shop in the front bar. Whatever your idea of a good night out, Westport has something to suit you.

Music

If it’s music you’re after, Matt Molloy’s is best known for traditional Irish gigs and sessions. Petie Joe’s at the Castlecourt Hotel, T Bourke’s, The Clock Tavern and the Porterhouse have regular music throughout the year, while McGing’s hosts a monthly jazz gig and other, more sedate concerts and sessions.

Television

Most Westport pubs have televisions for big sporting occasions although, if you’d prefer not to watch, there are still a few like McGing’s that steadfastly refuse to allow televisions in. Blouser’s was used as the location for the famous “Pat’s bar” Guinness ad, where the publican threw out the TV, although if you go there now you’ll find the TV is back!

Late bars and nightclubs

For those who want to party to the small hours there are a number of late bars and nightclubs to choose from. C2 on Castlebar Street is a regular, year round nightclub, while Cosy Joe’s and Heneghan’s on Bridge Street open later than most of the other bars in the town and both usually have a DJ.

What’s on in Westport

We’ve built a complete What’s on in Westport guide into this site. If you’re looking for something to do, a show to see, or a festival to get stuck into, start below.

Westport pubs on the map

Westport pubs

The Asgard
The Quay
098 25319

Bench Café Bar
Westport Woods Hotel, Quay Road
098 25811
www.westportwoodshotel.com

The Big Tree
Lr Peter Street
098 28790

Blousers
James Street
098 24983

Bould Biddies
Mill Street

T Bourkes
Castlebar Street
098 29643

The Brehon Bar
Knockranny House Hotel, Knockranny

C2 Nightclub
Castlebar Street

The Clock Tavern
The Clock, High Street
098 26870
www.theclocktavern.ie

Cobblers Bar
The Wyatt Hotel
The Octagon
098 25027
wyatthotel.com

Conways
Bridge Street
098 26145

Cosy Joe’s
Bridge Street
098 28004/29403
www.cosyjoesbar.ie

Dunning’s
The Octagon
098 25161
www.dunningspub.com

Fishworks Café Bar
Carlton Atlantic Coast Hotel, The Quay

Gracy’s
Westport House

The Helm
The Quay
098 26194
www.thehelm.ie

Henehan’s
Upper Bridge Street
098 25561

Hoban’s
The Octagon
098 27249

The Islander Bar
Mill Street

The Jester
Bridge Street
098 29255
www.thejesterwestport.com

Lavelle’s Bar
Bridge Street
098 26049

Madden’s
Clew Bay Hotel, James Street
098 28088
www.clewbayhotel.com

The Maple Bar
Hotel Westport, The Demesne
098 25122
www.hotelwestport.ie

Matt Molloy’s
Bridge Street
098 27663
www.mattmolloy.com

McCarthy’s
Quay Road
098 27050
www.mccarthyslodge.com

McGing’s
High Street

Moran’s
Bridge Street
098 26320

Shane Moran
Mill Street
098 50896

O’Gradys Bar
Castlebar Street
098 25483

JJ O’Malley
Bridge Street
098 27307 / 098 27308

Petie Joes
The Castlecourt Hotel, Castlebar Street
098 55088
www.castlecourthotel.ie

The Plaza Bar
Westport Plaza Hotel, Castlebar Street

The Porter House
Bridge Street
098 28014
www.theporterhousewestport.ie

The Quays Bar
The Quay

The Sheebeen
Rosbeg

The Spinning Wheel
Castlebar Street
098 26667

The Tavern Bar & Restaurant
Murrisk
098 64060
www.tavernmurrisk.com

Toby’s Bar
The Fairgreen
098 27041

The Towers Bar and Restaurant
The Quay
098 26534

Uncle Sam’s Bar
Mill Times Hotel Westport, Mill Street
098 29200
www.milltimeshotel.ie

The West Bar
Bridge Street
098 25886
www.thewest.ie