Gráinne's Guidebook

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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
26 locals recommend
Kenny's Bar
Main Street
26 locals recommend
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
Fab for BREAKFASTS! Great traditional food in one of Lahinch’s traditional Irish pubs
7 locals recommend
The Corner Stone Bar and Restaurant
Main Street
7 locals recommend
Fab 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.
16 locals recommend
Barrtrá Seafood Restaurant
16 locals recommend
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.
10 locals recommend
Kilshanny House
10 locals recommend
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 Road
Superb 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
9 locals recommend
Spooney’s fish & chips
Promenade
9 locals recommend
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
Included in the 2022 Michelin Guide Best Seafood Restaurants in Ireland. Family run since 1979 (now 3rd generation) in the heart of Liscannor village.
38 locals recommend
Vaughans Anchor Inn
Main Street
38 locals recommend
Included 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
6 locals recommend
Atlantic Hotel
6 locals recommend
Local family run hotel in Lahinch Main St with warm welcome and good food
Bar & restaurant on Lahinch Promenade Tues- Fri open from 3pm & Sat-Sun open from 12pm
The Edge
Promenade
Bar & 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 Road
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
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
15 locals recommend
Byrne's Ennistymon
Main Street
15 locals recommend
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

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
23 locals recommend
Lahinch Surf School
Promenade
23 locals recommend
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
Guided cliff walk from Doolin to Cliffs of Moher with knowledgeable local guide Pat Sweeney. See doolincliffwalk.com
14 locals recommend
Doolin Cliff Walks
14 locals recommend
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
26 locals recommend
Kenny's Bar
Main Street
26 locals recommend
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
Very popular Lahinch local pub next door to church at the top of Main St Lahinch. Great atmosphere & local chat
Slatterys bar
Station Road
Very popular Lahinch local pub next door to church at the top of Main St Lahinch. Great atmosphere & local chat
Main St Lahinch. Very popular local pub.
The Nineteenth Bar
Main Street
Main St Lahinch. Very popular local pub.
Main St Lahinch. Great local pub for music, watching sports, beer garden & restaurant. Tel 087 456 7427
6 locals recommend
Flanagans Bar
Main Street
6 locals recommend
Main 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 Street
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
Famous family run Liscannor pub with dining 1-9pm (no food on Tuesdays) & beautiful beer garden. Great atmosphere with music. Tel 065 708 1106
16 locals recommend
Joseph McHughs
Main Street
16 locals recommend
Famous family run Liscannor pub with dining 1-9pm (no food on Tuesdays) & beautiful beer garden. Great atmosphere with music. Tel 065 708 1106
Main St Liscannor. Popular local spot. Tel 086 102 5425
16 locals recommend
Egans Pub
14 Main St
16 locals recommend
Main 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
10 locals recommend
Pot Duggans
New Road
10 locals recommend
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
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
54 locals recommend
Gus O'Connor's Pub
Fisher Street
54 locals recommend
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

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.
63 locals recommend
Lahinch Beach
Ennistymon Road
63 locals recommend
Vast 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
556 locals recommend
Cliffs of Moher
556 locals recommend
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
6 locals recommend
Guerin's Path
Slievenagerragh
6 locals recommend
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
Beautiful gift shop & tea shop with great homemade cakes, on the way to the Cliffs of Moher. Indoor & outdoor seating with wonderful views.
24 locals recommend
The Rock Shop
24 locals recommend
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
18 locals recommend
Moher Cottage
18 locals recommend
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
6 locals recommend
Saint Brigid's Well
6 locals recommend
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….
81 locals recommend
Doolin
81 locals recommend
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
28 locals recommend
Inisheer
28 locals recommend
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
83 locals recommend
Doolin Cave
83 locals recommend
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
161 locals recommend
Bunratty Castle and Folk Park
161 locals recommend
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 St
Wonderful river fall cascades in the centre of town with beautiful riverside walk through the forest leading to The Falls Hotel & Glen walks.