Gráinne's Guidebook
Food scene
Great food in one Lahinch’s oldest traditional local bars with the best welcome, wonderful service & great upbeat atmosphere. Fri - Mon 12.30 - 20.30
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Kenny's Bar
Main StreetGreat food in one Lahinch’s oldest traditional local bars with the best welcome, wonderful service & great upbeat atmosphere. Fri - Mon 12.30 - 20.30
Fab for BREAKFASTS! Great traditional food in one of Lahinch’s traditional Irish pubs
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The Corner Stone Bar and Restaurant
Main StreetFab for BREAKFASTS! Great traditional food in one of Lahinch’s traditional Irish pubs
Very popular local seafood & steak restaurant just 7mins drive past Lahinch village. Spectacular sea views & sunsets. Open Weds - Sun. Booking essential. Tel 065 708 1280.
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Barrtrá Seafood Restaurant
Very popular local seafood & steak restaurant just 7mins drive past Lahinch village. Spectacular sea views & sunsets. Open Weds - Sun. Booking essential. Tel 065 708 1280.
Rustic country gastro pub with superb food, just 7mins drive away. Open Weds - Sun from 6pm for Jul & Aug 22. See kilshannyhouse.ie for bookings.
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Kilshanny House
Rustic country gastro pub with superb food, just 7mins drive away. Open Weds - Sun from 6pm for Jul & Aug 22. See kilshannyhouse.ie for bookings.
Superb food in beautiful hotel restaurant just 2mins walk from Lahinch village Tues - Sat. Booking essential. Tel 065 708 1111
Vaughan Lodge Hotel
Ennistymon RoadSuperb food in beautiful hotel restaurant just 2mins walk from Lahinch village Tues - Sat. Booking essential. Tel 065 708 1111
Great fish & chips and homemade local dairy ice cream to take away. Their restaurant ‘Vaughan’s on the Prom’ is next door overlooking the ocean & Vaughans Anchor Inn is in nearby Liscannor
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Spooney’s fish & chips
PromenadeGreat fish & chips and homemade local dairy ice cream to take away. Their restaurant ‘Vaughan’s on the Prom’ is next door overlooking the ocean & Vaughans Anchor Inn is in nearby Liscannor
Included in the 2022 Michelin Guide Best Seafood Restaurants in Ireland. Family run since 1979 (now 3rd generation) in the heart of Liscannor village.
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Vaughans Anchor Inn
Main StreetIncluded in the 2022 Michelin Guide Best Seafood Restaurants in Ireland. Family run since 1979 (now 3rd generation) in the heart of Liscannor village.
Local family run hotel in Lahinch Main St with warm welcome and good food
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Atlantic Hotel
Local family run hotel in Lahinch Main St with warm welcome and good food
The Edge
PromenadeBar & restaurant on Lahinch Promenade Tues- Fri open from 3pm & Sat-Sun open from 12pm
Beautiful hotel on corner of Main St Lahinch opp church. Aberdeen Bar & Restaurant 12noon-9pm offers wonderful cocktails & Gastro Style Menu to non-residents as well. Walk-in or tel 065 708 1100
Lahinch Coast Hotel
Station RoadBeautiful hotel on corner of Main St Lahinch opp church. Aberdeen Bar & Restaurant 12noon-9pm offers wonderful cocktails & Gastro Style Menu to non-residents as well. Walk-in or tel 065 708 1100
In Ennistymon town overlooking scenic river and falls. Open Tues - Sun from 10am for coffee, lunch & evening meals. See www.byrnes-ennisymon.ie or tel 065 707 1080
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Byrne's Ennistymon
Main StreetIn Ennistymon town overlooking scenic river and falls. Open Tues - Sun from 10am for coffee, lunch & evening meals. See www.byrnes-ennisymon.ie or tel 065 707 1080
Things to do
Learn to surf with our neighbour & local championship surfer John McCarthy who has been teaching us all for the last 20yrs. The stunning beach in Lahinch is one of THE best beaches in Ireland for surfing. Located in the Beach Hut on the promenade, Lahinch Surf School is open for lessons, surfing camps & rentals. Call 0879609667 or see lahinchsurfschool.com
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Lahinch Surf School
PromenadeLearn to surf with our neighbour & local championship surfer John McCarthy who has been teaching us all for the last 20yrs. The stunning beach in Lahinch is one of THE best beaches in Ireland for surfing. Located in the Beach Hut on the promenade, Lahinch Surf School is open for lessons, surfing camps & rentals. Call 0879609667 or see lahinchsurfschool.com
Guided cliff walk from Doolin to Cliffs of Moher with knowledgeable local guide Pat Sweeney. See doolincliffwalk.com
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Doolin Cliff Walks
Guided cliff walk from Doolin to Cliffs of Moher with knowledgeable local guide Pat Sweeney. See doolincliffwalk.com
Pubs
Main St Lahinch. Hugely popular local family pub for 4 generations. Famous for live music. Beer garden, great food, speciality coffees, cocktails & mocktails! Food served Fri - Mon 12.30-20.30 Live music only (no dining) Tues, Weds, Thurs. Live music all other nights. See Kennys Bar Facebook page for menu & all music events throughout the week. Tel 065 708 1433
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Kenny's Bar
Main StreetMain St Lahinch. Hugely popular local family pub for 4 generations. Famous for live music. Beer garden, great food, speciality coffees, cocktails & mocktails! Food served Fri - Mon 12.30-20.30 Live music only (no dining) Tues, Weds, Thurs. Live music all other nights. See Kennys Bar Facebook page for menu & all music events throughout the week. Tel 065 708 1433
Very popular Lahinch local pub next door to church at the top of Main St Lahinch. Great atmosphere & local chat
Slatterys bar
Station RoadVery popular Lahinch local pub next door to church at the top of Main St Lahinch. Great atmosphere & local chat
The Nineteenth Bar
Main StreetMain St Lahinch. Very popular local pub.
Main St Lahinch. Great local pub for music, watching sports, beer garden & restaurant. Tel 087 456 7427
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Flanagans Bar
Main StreetMain St Lahinch. Great local pub for music, watching sports, beer garden & restaurant. Tel 087 456 7427
As you enter Lahinch village on the right hand side. Long established original local bar dating back from over 100yrs, with beer garden. Tel 083 101 4532
P frawleys bar
Kettle StreetAs you enter Lahinch village on the right hand side. Long established original local bar dating back from over 100yrs, with beer garden. Tel 083 101 4532
Famous family run Liscannor pub with dining 1-9pm (no food on Tuesdays) & beautiful beer garden. Great atmosphere with music. Tel 065 708 1106
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Joseph McHughs
Main StreetFamous family run Liscannor pub with dining 1-9pm (no food on Tuesdays) & beautiful beer garden. Great atmosphere with music. Tel 065 708 1106
Egans Pub
14 Main StMain St Liscannor. Popular local spot. Tel 086 102 5425
Ennistymon riverside location with beer garden overlooking the river for drinks & outdoor dining in summer months. Original characterful bar, music venue & dining. See potduggans.com or tel 065 707 1480
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Pot Duggans
New RoadEnnistymon riverside location with beer garden overlooking the river for drinks & outdoor dining in summer months. Original characterful bar, music venue & dining. See potduggans.com or tel 065 707 1480
Famous for it’s traditional music sessions and great pub grub from 12.30pm - 9pm. Ideal stop off when in Doolin or perhaps on the way home after a day trip to the Aran Islands. See gusoconnorsdoolin.com or tel 065 707 4168
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Gus O'Connor's Pub
Fisher StreetFamous for it’s traditional music sessions and great pub grub from 12.30pm - 9pm. Ideal stop off when in Doolin or perhaps on the way home after a day trip to the Aran Islands. See gusoconnorsdoolin.com or tel 065 707 4168
Places to Visit
Vast sandy blue flag beach with wonderful promenade walkways, situated on edge of Lahinch village which is packed with interesting shops, pubs & restaurants.
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Lahinchin ranta
Ennistymon RoadVast sandy blue flag beach with wonderful promenade walkways, situated on edge of Lahinch village which is packed with interesting shops, pubs & restaurants.
World famous Cliffs of Moher. Spectacular views! See App Store for new free Cliffs of Moher Apps for info & audio guides, or see website for booking. Tel 065 708 6141
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Cliffs of Moher
World famous Cliffs of Moher. Spectacular views! See App Store for new free Cliffs of Moher Apps for info & audio guides, or see website for booking. Tel 065 708 6141
Alternative way to see the Cliffs of Moher. Parking & great pathway to the Cliffs with spectacular views & one of the highest viewing
points on the Cliffs of Moher. Avoid the crowds and traffic. See www.guerinspath.com for info & new all weather 360 degree views picnic pod. Tel 0872337811
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Guerin's Path
SlievenagerraghAlternative way to see the Cliffs of Moher. Parking & great pathway to the Cliffs with spectacular views & one of the highest viewing
points on the Cliffs of Moher. Avoid the crowds and traffic. See www.guerinspath.com for info & new all weather 360 degree views picnic pod. Tel 0872337811
Beautiful gift shop & tea shop with great homemade cakes, on the way to the Cliffs of Moher. Indoor & outdoor seating with wonderful views.
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The Rock Shop
Beautiful gift shop & tea shop with great homemade cakes, on the way to the Cliffs of Moher. Indoor & outdoor seating with wonderful views.
Popular spot with the locals when Lahinch beach is just too busy. Lots of little roads down by the shore, dotted with traditional & newly renovated Irish cottages. Ideal for swimming when conditions allow, but no lifeguards & very rocky so be careful!
Clahane Shore Area
Popular spot with the locals when Lahinch beach is just too busy. Lots of little roads down by the shore, dotted with traditional & newly renovated Irish cottages. Ideal for swimming when conditions allow, but no lifeguards & very rocky so be careful!
Beautiful little gift shop with great coffee, fudge & outside seating with spectacular views. Favourite spot for local musicians to stop off and play. On the way to the Cliffs of Moher & opposite St Brigid’s Well. Open Fri - Mon 10am-4pm
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Moher Cottage
Beautiful little gift shop with great coffee, fudge & outside seating with spectacular views. Favourite spot for local musicians to stop off and play. On the way to the Cliffs of Moher & opposite St Brigid’s Well. Open Fri - Mon 10am-4pm
Liscannor, on the way to the Cliffs of Moher. One of Ireland’s oldest wells & grotto, with a natural spring of holy water rumoured to have healing powers
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Saint Brigid's Well
Liscannor, on the way to the Cliffs of Moher. One of Ireland’s oldest wells & grotto, with a natural spring of holy water rumoured to have healing powers
Wonderful views at shoreline where the boats leave for the Aran Islands. Famous for Irish music pubs, restaurants & gift shops. Where the limestone landscape of the Burren begins & the Cliffs of Moher end….
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Doolin
Wonderful views at shoreline where the boats leave for the Aran Islands. Famous for Irish music pubs, restaurants & gift shops. Where the limestone landscape of the Burren begins & the Cliffs of Moher end….
Aran Islands - the smallest & most unspoilt of the Aran Islands. Inis Oírr is just a 15min ferry ride from Doolin Harbour. Home of the Fr Ted ‘Craggy Island’ shipwreck, white sandy beaches & the jaunting cart! A must see for a sunny day! See www.doolin2aranferries.com for further details
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Inisheer
Aran Islands - the smallest & most unspoilt of the Aran Islands. Inis Oírr is just a 15min ferry ride from Doolin Harbour. Home of the Fr Ted ‘Craggy Island’ shipwreck, white sandy beaches & the jaunting cart! A must see for a sunny day! See www.doolin2aranferries.com for further details
Doolin Caves with its breathtaking stalactites - including the largest one in Europe! See doolincaves.ie
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Doolin Cave
Doolin Caves with its breathtaking stalactites - including the largest one in Europe! See doolincaves.ie
Ideal stop off 1 hour’s drive away if coming from or going to Limerick or Shannon airport. Explore the 15th century castle and walk in and out of over 30 different shops and houses in the 19th century Bunratty Village to fully experience everyday life in Ireland as it was over 100yrs ago. Set in a beautiful 26acres of unspoilt Clare gardens, parklands and countryside, this is a must see for families of all ages
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Bunrattyn linna ja kansanpuisto
Ideal stop off 1 hour’s drive away if coming from or going to Limerick or Shannon airport. Explore the 15th century castle and walk in and out of over 30 different shops and houses in the 19th century Bunratty Village to fully experience everyday life in Ireland as it was over 100yrs ago. Set in a beautiful 26acres of unspoilt Clare gardens, parklands and countryside, this is a must see for families of all ages
Sightseeing
Wonderful river fall cascades in the centre of town with beautiful riverside walk through the forest leading to The Falls Hotel & Glen walks.
Ennistymon Cascades
8 Main StWonderful river fall cascades in the centre of town with beautiful riverside walk through the forest leading to The Falls Hotel & Glen walks.