Guidebook for Doolin
Food Scene
Traditional Irish pub with a great choice of food.
If you like Seafood Chowder...you have to try it here!
Cosy open fire in the Winter months, you won't want to leave it.
54 locals recommend
Gus O'Connor's Pub
Fisher StreetTraditional Irish pub with a great choice of food.
If you like Seafood Chowder...you have to try it here!
Cosy open fire in the Winter months, you won't want to leave it.
McGann's Pub
Main StreetTraditional Irish pub with a great choice of food.
A family run restaurant in a 100-year-old traditional stone built cottage. Great selection of food for lunch and dinner. Ample parking.
7 locals recommend
Stonecutters Kitchen
A family run restaurant in a 100-year-old traditional stone built cottage. Great selection of food for lunch and dinner. Ample parking.
Parks & Nature
This place is Magical...there is so much to see in terms of archaeology, plants, wildlife and culture. Many great walking routes.
Any time of the year is beautiful but you'll see more of a selection of plants in May.
I'd highly recommend taking a local expert guide as you'll definitely discover more. 'Heart of Burren Walks' by Tony Kirby is one of them.
24 locals recommend
Burren National Park Information Point
This place is Magical...there is so much to see in terms of archaeology, plants, wildlife and culture. Many great walking routes.
Any time of the year is beautiful but you'll see more of a selection of plants in May.
I'd highly recommend taking a local expert guide as you'll definitely discover more. 'Heart of Burren Walks' by Tony Kirby is one of them.
A very scenic hike to the cliffs led by our local, expert guide, Pat Sweeney. He is so passionate about this trail and his enthusiasm is contagious. You won't regret doing this!
14 locals recommend
Doolin Cliff Walks
A very scenic hike to the cliffs led by our local, expert guide, Pat Sweeney. He is so passionate about this trail and his enthusiasm is contagious. You won't regret doing this!
Totally recommend Tony Kirby to guide you through the Burren. He shares his extensive knowledge of the landscape in a fun way and connects with you.
Walks available by appoint all year.
No appoint needed for June, July and August
Heart of Burren Walks
Totally recommend Tony Kirby to guide you through the Burren. He shares his extensive knowledge of the landscape in a fun way and connects with you.
Walks available by appoint all year.
No appoint needed for June, July and August
6km hike at Lough Avalla Loop walk. Beautiful place. Great for a hike. Harry the owner is very friendly and the place is a credit to him and his family, a man with a real love for the landscape that he lives in. The treat of fresh apple pie, brownies and tea in the farmhouse after is the icing on the cake!
Goats Farm Coffee
6km hike at Lough Avalla Loop walk. Beautiful place. Great for a hike. Harry the owner is very friendly and the place is a credit to him and his family, a man with a real love for the landscape that he lives in. The treat of fresh apple pie, brownies and tea in the farmhouse after is the icing on the cake!
Essentials
Aran View Filling Station
This is my nearest petrol station and convenience store.
Greg's Laundry
Sightseeing
A must see!! Spectacular views. It can get very busy in July and August so if you don't like crowds try to avoid it mid-day and visit in the morning or the evening instead.
556 locals recommend
Cliffs of Moher
A must see!! Spectacular views. It can get very busy in July and August so if you don't like crowds try to avoid it mid-day and visit in the morning or the evening instead.
Doolin Cave has the longest free-hanging stalactite in Europe. Since you'll be underground, you'll be able to escape the rain here!!
It also has a really nice cafe serving local produce.
Fabulous nature trail with amazing views of Ballinalacken Castle
83 locals recommend
Doolin Cave
Doolin Cave has the longest free-hanging stalactite in Europe. Since you'll be underground, you'll be able to escape the rain here!!
It also has a really nice cafe serving local produce.
Fabulous nature trail with amazing views of Ballinalacken Castle
Shopping
Ekotree studio is Ireland's only knitwear visitor centre & working knitwear studio
They also have an exhibition tracing the history of the Irish knitwear, the Irish Aran sweater and Irish stitch structures.
Ekotree Cashmere & Visitor Centre Ireland
Ekotree studio is Ireland's only knitwear visitor centre & working knitwear studio
They also have an exhibition tracing the history of the Irish knitwear, the Irish Aran sweater and Irish stitch structures.
Free workshop presentations on everyday during May-Sep.
All homemade food in cafe...so delicious!! We have voted the chocolate chip cookies as the best in Ireland!
Great gifts to return home with.
119 locals recommend
Burren Perfumery
Free workshop presentations on everyday during May-Sep.
All homemade food in cafe...so delicious!! We have voted the chocolate chip cookies as the best in Ireland!
Great gifts to return home with.
Entertainment & Activities
A friendly, safe and fun introduction to the exhilarating art of surfing. It's run by former Irish Surf Champion John McCarthy and his crew of surf-dude instructors.
Something fun to do...even on a rainy day!!
23 locals recommend
Lahinch Surf School
PromenadeA friendly, safe and fun introduction to the exhilarating art of surfing. It's run by former Irish Surf Champion John McCarthy and his crew of surf-dude instructors.
Something fun to do...even on a rainy day!!
Lahinch Golf Club