Kinvara / Ballyvaughan on the Wild Atlantic Way Guide
Food scene
One of our favourite places to eat with excellent seafood, lovely views and a relaxed informal environment.
79 locals recommend
Linnane's Lobster Bar
One of our favourite places to eat with excellent seafood, lovely views and a relaxed informal environment.
Local's favourite restaurant in Kinvara with great steaks, seafood and sea views. Outside eating in the warmer weather with stunning views over the bay.
38 locals recommend
The Pier Head Bar & Restaurant
The QuayLocal's favourite restaurant in Kinvara with great steaks, seafood and sea views. Outside eating in the warmer weather with stunning views over the bay.
Fanastic baking and of course chocolate. Tour the chocolate factory and lovely gift shop with Irish woollens.
36 locals recommend
Hazel Mountain Chocolates
Fanastic baking and of course chocolate. Tour the chocolate factory and lovely gift shop with Irish woollens.
Kinvara's farmer's market on a Friday from 10am - 2pm sells fantastic local produce and arts and crafts. Often frequented by local musicians.
9 locals recommend
Kinvara Farmers' Market
Courthouse RoadKinvara's farmer's market on a Friday from 10am - 2pm sells fantastic local produce and arts and crafts. Often frequented by local musicians.
Moran's Oyster Cottage
The WeirPerfect to sit outside on a sunny day! Fabulous seafood.
Monks Ballyvaughan
Stunning views and great seafood.
Sightseeing
Cliffs of Moher
Stunning cliffs of Moher. Best seen at sunset when it's quiet.
The Burren Perfumery makes their own pefumes, soaps and skincare products. You can tour the gardens where they forage, enjoy the tearooms, buy beautiful products and tour the perfumery - all in the heart of the Burren.
119 locals recommend
Burren Perfumery
The Burren Perfumery makes their own pefumes, soaps and skincare products. You can tour the gardens where they forage, enjoy the tearooms, buy beautiful products and tour the perfumery - all in the heart of the Burren.
Ailwee cave is Europe's largest cave and tours run all the time. The bird of prey centre is right beside it and presentations on the birds run in tandem with the tours of the cave. Children (and adults) have a chance to hold the birds and see them in hunting flight. There is also a great cheese shop here. Only 20 minutes drive from the cottage.
157 locals recommend
Aillwee Cave
Ailwee cave is Europe's largest cave and tours run all the time. The bird of prey centre is right beside it and presentations on the birds run in tandem with the tours of the cave. Children (and adults) have a chance to hold the birds and see them in hunting flight. There is also a great cheese shop here. Only 20 minutes drive from the cottage.
Gort Golf Club
A lovely golf course open to the public.
The Flaggy shore is a beautiful walk within 10 mins of the cottage. With a beach, and long walk which can be done in a loop. Near to Linnane's lobster bar and the Linnalla's ice-cream shop as well as the Russell Gallery.
40 locals recommend
Flaggy Shore
The Flaggy shore is a beautiful walk within 10 mins of the cottage. With a beach, and long walk which can be done in a loop. Near to Linnane's lobster bar and the Linnalla's ice-cream shop as well as the Russell Gallery.
Doolin is a lovely little town with ferries to the Aran Island which you can do as a day visit.
81 locals recommend
Doolin
Doolin is a lovely little town with ferries to the Aran Island which you can do as a day visit.
Galway is a vibrant and picturesque city, 30 mins from the cottage. Full of music, theatre, fantastic restaurants and pubs, it is a great city to wander around. Many festivals take place here The Galway Film Fleadh, The Galway races, The Arts Festival and many more.
153 locals recommend
Galway City
Galway is a vibrant and picturesque city, 30 mins from the cottage. Full of music, theatre, fantastic restaurants and pubs, it is a great city to wander around. Many festivals take place here The Galway Film Fleadh, The Galway races, The Arts Festival and many more.
The castle is great to walk around and is situated in Kinvara. In the summer months, they host banquets at the weekend which are a lot of fun.
60 locals recommend
Dunguaire Castle
The castle is great to walk around and is situated in Kinvara. In the summer months, they host banquets at the weekend which are a lot of fun.
Great for families, folk village museum, large play area, castle, gift shops and walks.
161 locals recommend
Bunratty Castle and Folk Park
Great for families, folk village museum, large play area, castle, gift shops and walks.
Pub
Sextons
Traditional music, friendly locals.
A family run friendly pub that has every conceivable drink on wonderfully squint shelves. A fine selection of whiskey and gin.
8 locals recommend
Greens Bar
Main StreetA family run friendly pub that has every conceivable drink on wonderfully squint shelves. A fine selection of whiskey and gin.
Connollys
The QuayTraditional music, friendly locals and outside seating.
tully's bar kinvara
3 Convent RdGreat service, fantastic beer garden.
Keogh's Bar & Restaurant, Kinvara
Main StreetGreat tented beer garden and good food.