The Thatched Pubs of Ireland
Let's visit them all!
The Irish Thatched Pubs of 2024
Clare, Lissycasey, Fanny O'Dea's (8)
Cork, Dromina, Kings Head (1)
Cork, Killeagh, Old Thatch (23)
Cork, Ladysbridge, Kings Head (24)
Cork, Upper Glanmire Boothouse (25)
Galway, Clarinbridge, Paddy Burke's (9)
Galway, Cooke's (11)
Galway, Headford, The Thatch Pub (14)
Galway, Hole in the Wall (12)
Galway, Kilcolgan, Moran's Oyster Cottage (13)
Galway, Oranmore, McDonagh's (10)
Galway, Tuam, The Thatch Bar (15)
Kerry, Ardfert, Kate Browne's (5)
Laois, Coolrain, Hogan's (21)
Laois, Fisherstown, Fishermans Thatched Inn (18)
Laois, Greatheath, Treacy's (20)
Limerick, Ballyagran, Foley's (2)
Limerick, Boher, O'Neill's (7)
Limerick, Boher, Pa McGrath's (6)
Limerick, Castleroberts, Thatch Bar (3)
Offaly, Ballyboy, Dan and Molly's (19)
Offaly, Crinkill, George Hotel (17)
Roscommon, Ballindrehid, Anderson's Thatch Pub (16)
Tipperary, Ballycommon, Thatched Cottage (4)
Tipperary, Cloneen, The Thatch (22)
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The Irish Thatched Pubs of 2024 in order visited
Cottage Bar, Dromina
1. Cottage Bar, Main Street, Dromina, Charleville, County Cork
A quality pub that has been sympathetically and skilfully renovated.
Cottage Bar, Dromina
Foley's, Ballyagran
2. Foley's, Main Street, Ballyagran, County Limerick
Much bigger than it looks and impressively traditional throughout.
Foley's, Ballyagran
Thatch Bar, Castleroberts
3. Thatch Bar, Castleroberts, Adare, County Limerick
Truly stunning.
Thatch Bar, Castleroberts
Thatched Cottage, Ballycommon
4. Thatched Cottage, Ballycommon, Nenagh, County Tipperary
A rambling, renovated, imaginative, pub complex.
Thatched Cottage, Ballycommon
Kate Browne's, Ardfert
5. Kate Browne's, Ardfert, County Kerry
Creatively renovated to a lofty single storey.
Kate Browne's, Ardfert
Pa McGrath's, Boher
6. Pa McGrath's, Tipperary Road, Boher, Caherconlish, County Limerick
An extended pub with a very traditional heart.
Pa McGrath's, Boher
O'Neill's, Boher
7. O'Neill's, Tipperary Road, Boher, Caherconlish, County Limerick
A wonderful pub experience.
O'Neill's, Boher
Fanny O'Dea's, Lissycasey
8. Fanny O'Dea's, Lissycasey, Ennis, County Clare
Another really imaginative, full of character, pub complex.
Fanny O'Dea's, Lissycasey
Paddy Burke's, Clarinbridge
9. Paddy Burke's, Main Street, Clarinbridge, County Galway
West Coast oyster fame evolved here from 1954.
Around 1970 a spectacular change, the pub's slate roof became thatched!
Paddy Burke's, Clarinbridge
McDonagh's, Oranmore
10. McDonagh's, Main Street, Oranmore, County Galway
Spectacularly renovated with tradition in mind.
McDonagh's, Oranmore
Cooke's Thatch Bar, Galway
11. Cooke's Thatch Bar, 2 Newcastle Road, Galway
An impressive suburban local.
Hole in the Wall, Galway
12. Hole in the Wall, 17 Eyre Street, Galway
An eyecatching frontage to this fully renovated urban pub.
The interior is quirky. One room features valve radios, another elevated pianos.
Hole in the Wall, Galway
Moran's Oyster Cottage, The Weir
13. Moran's Oyster Cottage, The Weir, Kilcolgan, County Galway
A second West Coast oyster house.
Beautifully situated and significantly extended.
Moran's Oyster Cottage, The Weir
Thatch Pub, Headford
14. The Thatch Pub, The Square, Headford, County Galway
A traditional cottage pub in a town.
Great to find pubs like this.
Thatch Bar, Tuam
15. The Thatch Bar, 5 Fosters Place, Tuam, County Galway
Another welcoming urban local.
With the cheapest beer so far!
Anderson's Thatch Pub, Ballindrehid
16. Anderson's Thatch Pub, Ballindrehid, Carrick-on-Shannon, County Roscommon
A pub that goes out of its way to be traditional and totally succeeds.
With a bundle of thatching straw hanging from a ceiling, rye straw from County Donegal.
Anderson's Thatch Pub, Ballindrehid
The Thatch, Crinkill
17. The Thatch, Military Road, Crinkill, Birr, County Offaly
Another old cottage pub, now with a double porch.
The Thatch, Crinkill
Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown
18. Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown, Ballybrittas, County Laois
An exceptional pub with a fantastic welcome.
Lovely garden too.
Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown
Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy
19. Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy, Kilgolan, County Offaly
A truly exceptional village pub.
Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy
Treacy's, The Heath
20. Treacy's, The Heath, Greatheath, Portlaoise, County Laois
An extended Thatched Pub like no other but still with a traditional bar at its heart.
It's the passing trade from enormously busy roads that makes it so different.
Treacy's, The Heath
Hogan's, Coolrain
21. Hogan's, Main Street, Coolrain, County Laois
Extended, traditional and local.
A quality mix!
Hogan's, Coolrain
The Thatch, Cloneen
22. The Thatch, Cloneen, County Tipperary
A really character pub accessed from the rear.
With a cast iron feature stove that sees regular winter use.
The Thatch, Cloneen
Old Thatch, Killeagh
23. Old Thatch, Main Street, Killeagh, County Cork
Fascinating old pub with stunning interior detail and long opening hours.
Thatcher at work at the time of our visit.
Thatched Inn, Ladysbridge
24. Thatched Inn, Main Street, Ladysbridge, Castlemartyr, County Cork
The destroyed original was astonishingly reopened in 1999 as the "modern" pub of today.
A really enjoyable visit.
Thatched Inn, Ladysbridge
Boothouse, Upper Glanmire
25. Boothouse, Upper Glanmire Road, Upper Glanmire, County Cork
A slightly extended, decoratively thatched, welcoming, traditional pub
Named from coaching inn days when comfy shoes were removed for outdoor boots at the final horse change of the journey.
Boothouse, Upper Glanmire
Our Final Pub of the Year
Irish Thatched Pubs of 2025
Contents Page
Irish Thatched Pubs mapped
The Irish Thatched Pubs of 2024 in order visited
Cottage Bar, Dromina
1. Cottage Bar, Main Street, Dromina, Charleville, County Cork
A quality pub that has been sympathetically and skilfully renovated.
Cottage Bar, Dromina
Foley's, Ballyagran
2. Foley's, Main Street, Ballyagran, County Limerick
Much bigger than it looks and impressively traditional throughout.
Foley's, Ballyagran
Thatch Bar, Castleroberts
3. Thatch Bar, Castleroberts, Adare, County Limerick
Truly stunning.
Thatch Bar, Castleroberts
Thatched Cottage, Ballycommon
4. Thatched Cottage, Ballycommon, Nenagh, County Tipperary
A rambling, renovated, imaginative, pub complex.
Thatched Cottage, Ballycommon
Kate Browne's, Ardfert
5. Kate Browne's, Ardfert, County Kerry
Creatively renovated to a lofty single storey.
Kate Browne's, Ardfert
Pa McGrath's, Boher
6. Pa McGrath's, Tipperary Road, Boher, Caherconlish, County Limerick
An extended pub with a very traditional heart.
Pa McGrath's, Boher
O'Neill's, Boher
7. O'Neill's, Tipperary Road, Boher, Caherconlish, County Limerick
A wonderful pub experience.
O'Neill's, Boher
Fanny O'Dea's, Lissycasey
8. Fanny O'Dea's, Lissycasey, Ennis, County Clare
Another really imaginative, full of character, pub complex.
Fanny O'Dea's, Lissycasey
Paddy Burke's, Clarinbridge
9. Paddy Burke's, Main Street, Clarinbridge, County Galway
West Coast oyster fame evolved here from 1954.
Around 1970 a spectacular change, the pub's slate roof became thatched!
Paddy Burke's, Clarinbridge
McDonagh's, Oranmore
10. McDonagh's, Main Street, Oranmore, County Galway
Spectacularly renovated with tradition in mind.
McDonagh's, Oranmore
Cooke's Thatch Bar, Galway
11. Cooke's Thatch Bar, 2 Newcastle Road, Galway
An impressive suburban local.
Hole in the Wall, Galway
12. Hole in the Wall, 17 Eyre Street, Galway
An eyecatching frontage to this fully renovated urban pub.
The interior is quirky. One room features valve radios, another elevated pianos.
Hole in the Wall, Galway
Moran's Oyster Cottage, The Weir
13. Moran's Oyster Cottage, The Weir, Kilcolgan, County Galway
A second West Coast oyster house.
Beautifully situated and significantly extended.
Moran's Oyster Cottage, The Weir
Thatch Pub, Headford
14. The Thatch Pub, The Square, Headford, County Galway
A traditional cottage pub in a town.
Great to find pubs like this.
Thatch Bar, Tuam
15. The Thatch Bar, 5 Fosters Place, Tuam, County Galway
Another welcoming urban local.
With the cheapest beer so far!
Anderson's Thatch Pub, Ballindrehid
16. Anderson's Thatch Pub, Ballindrehid, Carrick-on-Shannon, County Roscommon
A pub that goes out of its way to be traditional and totally succeeds.
With a bundle of thatching straw hanging from a ceiling, rye straw from County Donegal.
Anderson's Thatch Pub, Ballindrehid
The Thatch, Crinkill
17. The Thatch, Military Road, Crinkill, Birr, County Offaly
Another old cottage pub, now with a double porch.
The Thatch, Crinkill
Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown
18. Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown, Ballybrittas, County Laois
An exceptional pub with a fantastic welcome.
Lovely garden too.
Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown
Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy
19. Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy, Kilgolan, County Offaly
A truly exceptional village pub.
Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy
Treacy's, The Heath
20. Treacy's, The Heath, Greatheath, Portlaoise, County Laois
An extended Thatched Pub like no other but still with a traditional bar at its heart.
It's the passing trade from enormously busy roads that makes it so different.
Treacy's, The Heath
Hogan's, Coolrain
21. Hogan's, Main Street, Coolrain, County Laois
Extended, traditional and local.
A quality mix!
Hogan's, Coolrain
The Thatch, Cloneen
22. The Thatch, Cloneen, County Tipperary
A really character pub accessed from the rear.
With a cast iron feature stove that sees regular winter use.
The Thatch, Cloneen
Old Thatch, Killeagh
23. Old Thatch, Main Street, Killeagh, County Cork
Fascinating old pub with stunning interior detail and long opening hours.
Thatcher at work at the time of our visit.
Thatched Inn, Ladysbridge
24. Thatched Inn, Main Street, Ladysbridge, Castlemartyr, County Cork
The destroyed original was astonishingly reopened in 1999 as the "modern" pub of today.
A really enjoyable visit.
Thatched Inn, Ladysbridge
Boothouse, Upper Glanmire
25. Boothouse, Upper Glanmire Road, Upper Glanmire, County Cork
A slightly extended, decoratively thatched, welcoming, traditional pub
Named from coaching inn days when comfy shoes were removed for outdoor boots at the final horse change of the journey.
Boothouse, Upper Glanmire
Our Final Pub of the Year
Irish Thatched Pubs of 2025
Contents Page
Irish Thatched Pubs mapped
Cottage Bar, Dromina
1. Cottage Bar, Main Street, Dromina, Charleville, County Cork
A quality pub that has been sympathetically and skilfully renovated.
Cottage Bar, Dromina
Foley's, Ballyagran
2. Foley's, Main Street, Ballyagran, County Limerick
Much bigger than it looks and impressively traditional throughout.
Foley's, Ballyagran
Thatch Bar, Castleroberts
3. Thatch Bar, Castleroberts, Adare, County Limerick
Truly stunning.
Thatch Bar, Castleroberts
Thatched Cottage, Ballycommon
4. Thatched Cottage, Ballycommon, Nenagh, County Tipperary
A rambling, renovated, imaginative, pub complex.
Thatched Cottage, Ballycommon
Kate Browne's, Ardfert
5. Kate Browne's, Ardfert, County Kerry
Creatively renovated to a lofty single storey.
Kate Browne's, Ardfert
Pa McGrath's, Boher
6. Pa McGrath's, Tipperary Road, Boher, Caherconlish, County Limerick
An extended pub with a very traditional heart.
Pa McGrath's, Boher
O'Neill's, Boher
7. O'Neill's, Tipperary Road, Boher, Caherconlish, County Limerick
A wonderful pub experience.
O'Neill's, Boher
Fanny O'Dea's, Lissycasey
8. Fanny O'Dea's, Lissycasey, Ennis, County Clare
Another really imaginative, full of character, pub complex.
Fanny O'Dea's, Lissycasey
Paddy Burke's, Clarinbridge
9. Paddy Burke's, Main Street, Clarinbridge, County Galway
West Coast oyster fame evolved here from 1954.
Around 1970 a spectacular change, the pub's slate roof became thatched!
Paddy Burke's, Clarinbridge
McDonagh's, Oranmore
10. McDonagh's, Main Street, Oranmore, County Galway
Spectacularly renovated with tradition in mind.
McDonagh's, Oranmore
Cooke's Thatch Bar, Galway
11. Cooke's Thatch Bar, 2 Newcastle Road, Galway
An impressive suburban local.
Hole in the Wall, Galway
12. Hole in the Wall, 17 Eyre Street, Galway
An eyecatching frontage to this fully renovated urban pub.
The interior is quirky. One room features valve radios, another elevated pianos.
Hole in the Wall, Galway
Moran's Oyster Cottage, The Weir
13. Moran's Oyster Cottage, The Weir, Kilcolgan, County Galway
A second West Coast oyster house.
Beautifully situated and significantly extended.
Moran's Oyster Cottage, The Weir
Thatch Pub, Headford
14. The Thatch Pub, The Square, Headford, County Galway
A traditional cottage pub in a town.
Great to find pubs like this.
Thatch Bar, Tuam
15. The Thatch Bar, 5 Fosters Place, Tuam, County Galway
Another welcoming urban local.
With the cheapest beer so far!
Anderson's Thatch Pub, Ballindrehid
16. Anderson's Thatch Pub, Ballindrehid, Carrick-on-Shannon, County Roscommon
A pub that goes out of its way to be traditional and totally succeeds.
With a bundle of thatching straw hanging from a ceiling, rye straw from County Donegal.
Anderson's Thatch Pub, Ballindrehid
The Thatch, Crinkill
17. The Thatch, Military Road, Crinkill, Birr, County Offaly
Another old cottage pub, now with a double porch.
The Thatch, Crinkill
Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown
18. Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown, Ballybrittas, County Laois
An exceptional pub with a fantastic welcome.
Lovely garden too.
Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown
Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy
19. Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy, Kilgolan, County Offaly
A truly exceptional village pub.
Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy
Treacy's, The Heath
20. Treacy's, The Heath, Greatheath, Portlaoise, County Laois
An extended Thatched Pub like no other but still with a traditional bar at its heart.
It's the passing trade from enormously busy roads that makes it so different.
Treacy's, The Heath
Hogan's, Coolrain
21. Hogan's, Main Street, Coolrain, County Laois
Extended, traditional and local.
A quality mix!
Hogan's, Coolrain
The Thatch, Cloneen
22. The Thatch, Cloneen, County Tipperary
A really character pub accessed from the rear.
With a cast iron feature stove that sees regular winter use.
The Thatch, Cloneen
Old Thatch, Killeagh
23. Old Thatch, Main Street, Killeagh, County Cork
Fascinating old pub with stunning interior detail and long opening hours.
Thatcher at work at the time of our visit.
Thatched Inn, Ladysbridge
24. Thatched Inn, Main Street, Ladysbridge, Castlemartyr, County Cork
The destroyed original was astonishingly reopened in 1999 as the "modern" pub of today.
A really enjoyable visit.
Thatched Inn, Ladysbridge
Boothouse, Upper Glanmire
25. Boothouse, Upper Glanmire Road, Upper Glanmire, County Cork
A slightly extended, decoratively thatched, welcoming, traditional pub
Named from coaching inn days when comfy shoes were removed for outdoor boots at the final horse change of the journey.
Boothouse, Upper Glanmire
Our Final Pub of the Year
Irish Thatched Pubs of 2025
Contents Page
Irish Thatched Pubs mapped
A quality pub that has been sympathetically and skilfully renovated.
Cottage Bar, Dromina
Foley's, Ballyagran
2. Foley's, Main Street, Ballyagran, County Limerick
Much bigger than it looks and impressively traditional throughout.
Foley's, Ballyagran
Thatch Bar, Castleroberts
3. Thatch Bar, Castleroberts, Adare, County Limerick
Truly stunning.
Thatch Bar, Castleroberts
Thatched Cottage, Ballycommon
4. Thatched Cottage, Ballycommon, Nenagh, County Tipperary
A rambling, renovated, imaginative, pub complex.
Thatched Cottage, Ballycommon
Kate Browne's, Ardfert
5. Kate Browne's, Ardfert, County Kerry
Creatively renovated to a lofty single storey.
Kate Browne's, Ardfert
Pa McGrath's, Boher
6. Pa McGrath's, Tipperary Road, Boher, Caherconlish, County Limerick
An extended pub with a very traditional heart.
Pa McGrath's, Boher
O'Neill's, Boher
7. O'Neill's, Tipperary Road, Boher, Caherconlish, County Limerick
A wonderful pub experience.
O'Neill's, Boher
Fanny O'Dea's, Lissycasey
8. Fanny O'Dea's, Lissycasey, Ennis, County Clare
Another really imaginative, full of character, pub complex.
Fanny O'Dea's, Lissycasey
Paddy Burke's, Clarinbridge
9. Paddy Burke's, Main Street, Clarinbridge, County Galway
West Coast oyster fame evolved here from 1954.
Around 1970 a spectacular change, the pub's slate roof became thatched!
Paddy Burke's, Clarinbridge
McDonagh's, Oranmore
10. McDonagh's, Main Street, Oranmore, County Galway
Spectacularly renovated with tradition in mind.
McDonagh's, Oranmore
Cooke's Thatch Bar, Galway
11. Cooke's Thatch Bar, 2 Newcastle Road, Galway
An impressive suburban local.
Hole in the Wall, Galway
12. Hole in the Wall, 17 Eyre Street, Galway
An eyecatching frontage to this fully renovated urban pub.
The interior is quirky. One room features valve radios, another elevated pianos.
Hole in the Wall, Galway
Moran's Oyster Cottage, The Weir
13. Moran's Oyster Cottage, The Weir, Kilcolgan, County Galway
A second West Coast oyster house.
Beautifully situated and significantly extended.
Moran's Oyster Cottage, The Weir
Thatch Pub, Headford
14. The Thatch Pub, The Square, Headford, County Galway
A traditional cottage pub in a town.
Great to find pubs like this.
Thatch Bar, Tuam
15. The Thatch Bar, 5 Fosters Place, Tuam, County Galway
Another welcoming urban local.
With the cheapest beer so far!
Anderson's Thatch Pub, Ballindrehid
16. Anderson's Thatch Pub, Ballindrehid, Carrick-on-Shannon, County Roscommon
A pub that goes out of its way to be traditional and totally succeeds.
With a bundle of thatching straw hanging from a ceiling, rye straw from County Donegal.
Anderson's Thatch Pub, Ballindrehid
The Thatch, Crinkill
17. The Thatch, Military Road, Crinkill, Birr, County Offaly
Another old cottage pub, now with a double porch.
The Thatch, Crinkill
Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown
18. Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown, Ballybrittas, County Laois
An exceptional pub with a fantastic welcome.
Lovely garden too.
Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown
Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy
19. Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy, Kilgolan, County Offaly
A truly exceptional village pub.
Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy
Treacy's, The Heath
20. Treacy's, The Heath, Greatheath, Portlaoise, County Laois
An extended Thatched Pub like no other but still with a traditional bar at its heart.
It's the passing trade from enormously busy roads that makes it so different.
Treacy's, The Heath
Hogan's, Coolrain
21. Hogan's, Main Street, Coolrain, County Laois
Extended, traditional and local.
A quality mix!
Hogan's, Coolrain
The Thatch, Cloneen
22. The Thatch, Cloneen, County Tipperary
A really character pub accessed from the rear.
With a cast iron feature stove that sees regular winter use.
The Thatch, Cloneen
Old Thatch, Killeagh
23. Old Thatch, Main Street, Killeagh, County Cork
Fascinating old pub with stunning interior detail and long opening hours.
Thatcher at work at the time of our visit.
Thatched Inn, Ladysbridge
24. Thatched Inn, Main Street, Ladysbridge, Castlemartyr, County Cork
The destroyed original was astonishingly reopened in 1999 as the "modern" pub of today.
A really enjoyable visit.
Thatched Inn, Ladysbridge
Boothouse, Upper Glanmire
25. Boothouse, Upper Glanmire Road, Upper Glanmire, County Cork
A slightly extended, decoratively thatched, welcoming, traditional pub
Named from coaching inn days when comfy shoes were removed for outdoor boots at the final horse change of the journey.
Boothouse, Upper Glanmire
Our Final Pub of the Year
Irish Thatched Pubs of 2025
Contents Page
Irish Thatched Pubs mapped
Cottage Bar, Dromina
Foley's, Ballyagran
2. Foley's, Main Street, Ballyagran, County Limerick
Much bigger than it looks and impressively traditional throughout.
Foley's, Ballyagran
Thatch Bar, Castleroberts
3. Thatch Bar, Castleroberts, Adare, County Limerick
Truly stunning.
Thatch Bar, Castleroberts
Thatched Cottage, Ballycommon
4. Thatched Cottage, Ballycommon, Nenagh, County Tipperary
A rambling, renovated, imaginative, pub complex.
Thatched Cottage, Ballycommon
Kate Browne's, Ardfert
5. Kate Browne's, Ardfert, County Kerry
Creatively renovated to a lofty single storey.
Kate Browne's, Ardfert
Pa McGrath's, Boher
6. Pa McGrath's, Tipperary Road, Boher, Caherconlish, County Limerick
An extended pub with a very traditional heart.
Pa McGrath's, Boher
O'Neill's, Boher
7. O'Neill's, Tipperary Road, Boher, Caherconlish, County Limerick
A wonderful pub experience.
O'Neill's, Boher
Fanny O'Dea's, Lissycasey
8. Fanny O'Dea's, Lissycasey, Ennis, County Clare
Another really imaginative, full of character, pub complex.
Fanny O'Dea's, Lissycasey
Paddy Burke's, Clarinbridge
9. Paddy Burke's, Main Street, Clarinbridge, County Galway
West Coast oyster fame evolved here from 1954.
Around 1970 a spectacular change, the pub's slate roof became thatched!
Paddy Burke's, Clarinbridge
McDonagh's, Oranmore
10. McDonagh's, Main Street, Oranmore, County Galway
Spectacularly renovated with tradition in mind.
McDonagh's, Oranmore
Cooke's Thatch Bar, Galway
11. Cooke's Thatch Bar, 2 Newcastle Road, Galway
An impressive suburban local.
Hole in the Wall, Galway
12. Hole in the Wall, 17 Eyre Street, Galway
An eyecatching frontage to this fully renovated urban pub.
The interior is quirky. One room features valve radios, another elevated pianos.
Hole in the Wall, Galway
Moran's Oyster Cottage, The Weir
13. Moran's Oyster Cottage, The Weir, Kilcolgan, County Galway
A second West Coast oyster house.
Beautifully situated and significantly extended.
Moran's Oyster Cottage, The Weir
Thatch Pub, Headford
14. The Thatch Pub, The Square, Headford, County Galway
A traditional cottage pub in a town.
Great to find pubs like this.
Thatch Bar, Tuam
15. The Thatch Bar, 5 Fosters Place, Tuam, County Galway
Another welcoming urban local.
With the cheapest beer so far!
Anderson's Thatch Pub, Ballindrehid
16. Anderson's Thatch Pub, Ballindrehid, Carrick-on-Shannon, County Roscommon
A pub that goes out of its way to be traditional and totally succeeds.
With a bundle of thatching straw hanging from a ceiling, rye straw from County Donegal.
Anderson's Thatch Pub, Ballindrehid
The Thatch, Crinkill
17. The Thatch, Military Road, Crinkill, Birr, County Offaly
Another old cottage pub, now with a double porch.
The Thatch, Crinkill
Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown
18. Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown, Ballybrittas, County Laois
An exceptional pub with a fantastic welcome.
Lovely garden too.
Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown
Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy
19. Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy, Kilgolan, County Offaly
A truly exceptional village pub.
Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy
Treacy's, The Heath
20. Treacy's, The Heath, Greatheath, Portlaoise, County Laois
An extended Thatched Pub like no other but still with a traditional bar at its heart.
It's the passing trade from enormously busy roads that makes it so different.
Treacy's, The Heath
Hogan's, Coolrain
21. Hogan's, Main Street, Coolrain, County Laois
Extended, traditional and local.
A quality mix!
Hogan's, Coolrain
The Thatch, Cloneen
22. The Thatch, Cloneen, County Tipperary
A really character pub accessed from the rear.
With a cast iron feature stove that sees regular winter use.
The Thatch, Cloneen
Old Thatch, Killeagh
23. Old Thatch, Main Street, Killeagh, County Cork
Fascinating old pub with stunning interior detail and long opening hours.
Thatcher at work at the time of our visit.
Thatched Inn, Ladysbridge
24. Thatched Inn, Main Street, Ladysbridge, Castlemartyr, County Cork
The destroyed original was astonishingly reopened in 1999 as the "modern" pub of today.
A really enjoyable visit.
Thatched Inn, Ladysbridge
Boothouse, Upper Glanmire
25. Boothouse, Upper Glanmire Road, Upper Glanmire, County Cork
A slightly extended, decoratively thatched, welcoming, traditional pub
Named from coaching inn days when comfy shoes were removed for outdoor boots at the final horse change of the journey.
Boothouse, Upper Glanmire
Our Final Pub of the Year
Irish Thatched Pubs of 2025
Contents Page
Irish Thatched Pubs mapped
2. Foley's, Main Street, Ballyagran, County Limerick
Much bigger than it looks and impressively traditional throughout.
Foley's, Ballyagran
Thatch Bar, Castleroberts
3. Thatch Bar, Castleroberts, Adare, County Limerick
Truly stunning.
Thatch Bar, Castleroberts
Thatched Cottage, Ballycommon
4. Thatched Cottage, Ballycommon, Nenagh, County Tipperary
A rambling, renovated, imaginative, pub complex.
Thatched Cottage, Ballycommon
Kate Browne's, Ardfert
5. Kate Browne's, Ardfert, County Kerry
Creatively renovated to a lofty single storey.
Kate Browne's, Ardfert
Pa McGrath's, Boher
6. Pa McGrath's, Tipperary Road, Boher, Caherconlish, County Limerick
An extended pub with a very traditional heart.
Pa McGrath's, Boher
O'Neill's, Boher
7. O'Neill's, Tipperary Road, Boher, Caherconlish, County Limerick
A wonderful pub experience.
O'Neill's, Boher
Fanny O'Dea's, Lissycasey
8. Fanny O'Dea's, Lissycasey, Ennis, County Clare
Another really imaginative, full of character, pub complex.
Fanny O'Dea's, Lissycasey
Paddy Burke's, Clarinbridge
9. Paddy Burke's, Main Street, Clarinbridge, County Galway
West Coast oyster fame evolved here from 1954.
Around 1970 a spectacular change, the pub's slate roof became thatched!
Paddy Burke's, Clarinbridge
McDonagh's, Oranmore
10. McDonagh's, Main Street, Oranmore, County Galway
Spectacularly renovated with tradition in mind.
McDonagh's, Oranmore
Cooke's Thatch Bar, Galway
11. Cooke's Thatch Bar, 2 Newcastle Road, Galway
An impressive suburban local.
Hole in the Wall, Galway
12. Hole in the Wall, 17 Eyre Street, Galway
An eyecatching frontage to this fully renovated urban pub.
The interior is quirky. One room features valve radios, another elevated pianos.
Hole in the Wall, Galway
Moran's Oyster Cottage, The Weir
13. Moran's Oyster Cottage, The Weir, Kilcolgan, County Galway
A second West Coast oyster house.
Beautifully situated and significantly extended.
Moran's Oyster Cottage, The Weir
Thatch Pub, Headford
14. The Thatch Pub, The Square, Headford, County Galway
A traditional cottage pub in a town.
Great to find pubs like this.
Thatch Bar, Tuam
15. The Thatch Bar, 5 Fosters Place, Tuam, County Galway
Another welcoming urban local.
With the cheapest beer so far!
Anderson's Thatch Pub, Ballindrehid
16. Anderson's Thatch Pub, Ballindrehid, Carrick-on-Shannon, County Roscommon
A pub that goes out of its way to be traditional and totally succeeds.
With a bundle of thatching straw hanging from a ceiling, rye straw from County Donegal.
Anderson's Thatch Pub, Ballindrehid
The Thatch, Crinkill
17. The Thatch, Military Road, Crinkill, Birr, County Offaly
Another old cottage pub, now with a double porch.
The Thatch, Crinkill
Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown
18. Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown, Ballybrittas, County Laois
An exceptional pub with a fantastic welcome.
Lovely garden too.
Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown
Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy
19. Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy, Kilgolan, County Offaly
A truly exceptional village pub.
Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy
Treacy's, The Heath
20. Treacy's, The Heath, Greatheath, Portlaoise, County Laois
An extended Thatched Pub like no other but still with a traditional bar at its heart.
It's the passing trade from enormously busy roads that makes it so different.
Treacy's, The Heath
Hogan's, Coolrain
21. Hogan's, Main Street, Coolrain, County Laois
Extended, traditional and local.
A quality mix!
Hogan's, Coolrain
The Thatch, Cloneen
22. The Thatch, Cloneen, County Tipperary
A really character pub accessed from the rear.
With a cast iron feature stove that sees regular winter use.
The Thatch, Cloneen
Old Thatch, Killeagh
23. Old Thatch, Main Street, Killeagh, County Cork
Fascinating old pub with stunning interior detail and long opening hours.
Thatcher at work at the time of our visit.
Thatched Inn, Ladysbridge
24. Thatched Inn, Main Street, Ladysbridge, Castlemartyr, County Cork
The destroyed original was astonishingly reopened in 1999 as the "modern" pub of today.
A really enjoyable visit.
Thatched Inn, Ladysbridge
Boothouse, Upper Glanmire
25. Boothouse, Upper Glanmire Road, Upper Glanmire, County Cork
A slightly extended, decoratively thatched, welcoming, traditional pub
Named from coaching inn days when comfy shoes were removed for outdoor boots at the final horse change of the journey.
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Foley's, Ballyagran
Thatch Bar, Castleroberts
3. Thatch Bar, Castleroberts, Adare, County Limerick
Truly stunning.
Thatch Bar, Castleroberts
Thatched Cottage, Ballycommon
4. Thatched Cottage, Ballycommon, Nenagh, County Tipperary
A rambling, renovated, imaginative, pub complex.
Thatched Cottage, Ballycommon
Kate Browne's, Ardfert
5. Kate Browne's, Ardfert, County Kerry
Creatively renovated to a lofty single storey.
Kate Browne's, Ardfert
Pa McGrath's, Boher
6. Pa McGrath's, Tipperary Road, Boher, Caherconlish, County Limerick
An extended pub with a very traditional heart.
Pa McGrath's, Boher
O'Neill's, Boher
7. O'Neill's, Tipperary Road, Boher, Caherconlish, County Limerick
A wonderful pub experience.
O'Neill's, Boher
Fanny O'Dea's, Lissycasey
8. Fanny O'Dea's, Lissycasey, Ennis, County Clare
Another really imaginative, full of character, pub complex.
Fanny O'Dea's, Lissycasey
Paddy Burke's, Clarinbridge
9. Paddy Burke's, Main Street, Clarinbridge, County Galway
West Coast oyster fame evolved here from 1954.
Around 1970 a spectacular change, the pub's slate roof became thatched!
Paddy Burke's, Clarinbridge
McDonagh's, Oranmore
10. McDonagh's, Main Street, Oranmore, County Galway
Spectacularly renovated with tradition in mind.
McDonagh's, Oranmore
Cooke's Thatch Bar, Galway
11. Cooke's Thatch Bar, 2 Newcastle Road, Galway
An impressive suburban local.
Hole in the Wall, Galway
12. Hole in the Wall, 17 Eyre Street, Galway
An eyecatching frontage to this fully renovated urban pub.
The interior is quirky. One room features valve radios, another elevated pianos.
Hole in the Wall, Galway
Moran's Oyster Cottage, The Weir
13. Moran's Oyster Cottage, The Weir, Kilcolgan, County Galway
A second West Coast oyster house.
Beautifully situated and significantly extended.
Moran's Oyster Cottage, The Weir
Thatch Pub, Headford
14. The Thatch Pub, The Square, Headford, County Galway
A traditional cottage pub in a town.
Great to find pubs like this.
Thatch Bar, Tuam
15. The Thatch Bar, 5 Fosters Place, Tuam, County Galway
Another welcoming urban local.
With the cheapest beer so far!
Anderson's Thatch Pub, Ballindrehid
16. Anderson's Thatch Pub, Ballindrehid, Carrick-on-Shannon, County Roscommon
A pub that goes out of its way to be traditional and totally succeeds.
With a bundle of thatching straw hanging from a ceiling, rye straw from County Donegal.
Anderson's Thatch Pub, Ballindrehid
The Thatch, Crinkill
17. The Thatch, Military Road, Crinkill, Birr, County Offaly
Another old cottage pub, now with a double porch.
The Thatch, Crinkill
Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown
18. Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown, Ballybrittas, County Laois
An exceptional pub with a fantastic welcome.
Lovely garden too.
Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown
Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy
19. Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy, Kilgolan, County Offaly
A truly exceptional village pub.
Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy
Treacy's, The Heath
20. Treacy's, The Heath, Greatheath, Portlaoise, County Laois
An extended Thatched Pub like no other but still with a traditional bar at its heart.
It's the passing trade from enormously busy roads that makes it so different.
Treacy's, The Heath
Hogan's, Coolrain
21. Hogan's, Main Street, Coolrain, County Laois
Extended, traditional and local.
A quality mix!
Hogan's, Coolrain
The Thatch, Cloneen
22. The Thatch, Cloneen, County Tipperary
A really character pub accessed from the rear.
With a cast iron feature stove that sees regular winter use.
The Thatch, Cloneen
Old Thatch, Killeagh
23. Old Thatch, Main Street, Killeagh, County Cork
Fascinating old pub with stunning interior detail and long opening hours.
Thatcher at work at the time of our visit.
Thatched Inn, Ladysbridge
24. Thatched Inn, Main Street, Ladysbridge, Castlemartyr, County Cork
The destroyed original was astonishingly reopened in 1999 as the "modern" pub of today.
A really enjoyable visit.
Thatched Inn, Ladysbridge
Boothouse, Upper Glanmire
25. Boothouse, Upper Glanmire Road, Upper Glanmire, County Cork
A slightly extended, decoratively thatched, welcoming, traditional pub
Named from coaching inn days when comfy shoes were removed for outdoor boots at the final horse change of the journey.
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Thatch Bar, Castleroberts
3. Thatch Bar, Castleroberts, Adare, County Limerick
Truly stunning.
Thatch Bar, Castleroberts
Thatched Cottage, Ballycommon
4. Thatched Cottage, Ballycommon, Nenagh, County Tipperary
A rambling, renovated, imaginative, pub complex.
Thatched Cottage, Ballycommon
Kate Browne's, Ardfert
5. Kate Browne's, Ardfert, County Kerry
Creatively renovated to a lofty single storey.
Kate Browne's, Ardfert
Pa McGrath's, Boher
6. Pa McGrath's, Tipperary Road, Boher, Caherconlish, County Limerick
An extended pub with a very traditional heart.
Pa McGrath's, Boher
O'Neill's, Boher
7. O'Neill's, Tipperary Road, Boher, Caherconlish, County Limerick
A wonderful pub experience.
O'Neill's, Boher
Fanny O'Dea's, Lissycasey
8. Fanny O'Dea's, Lissycasey, Ennis, County Clare
Another really imaginative, full of character, pub complex.
Fanny O'Dea's, Lissycasey
Paddy Burke's, Clarinbridge
9. Paddy Burke's, Main Street, Clarinbridge, County Galway
West Coast oyster fame evolved here from 1954.
Around 1970 a spectacular change, the pub's slate roof became thatched!
Paddy Burke's, Clarinbridge
McDonagh's, Oranmore
10. McDonagh's, Main Street, Oranmore, County Galway
Spectacularly renovated with tradition in mind.
McDonagh's, Oranmore
Cooke's Thatch Bar, Galway
11. Cooke's Thatch Bar, 2 Newcastle Road, Galway
An impressive suburban local.
Hole in the Wall, Galway
12. Hole in the Wall, 17 Eyre Street, Galway
An eyecatching frontage to this fully renovated urban pub.
The interior is quirky. One room features valve radios, another elevated pianos.
Hole in the Wall, Galway
Moran's Oyster Cottage, The Weir
13. Moran's Oyster Cottage, The Weir, Kilcolgan, County Galway
A second West Coast oyster house.
Beautifully situated and significantly extended.
Moran's Oyster Cottage, The Weir
Thatch Pub, Headford
14. The Thatch Pub, The Square, Headford, County Galway
A traditional cottage pub in a town.
Great to find pubs like this.
Thatch Bar, Tuam
15. The Thatch Bar, 5 Fosters Place, Tuam, County Galway
Another welcoming urban local.
With the cheapest beer so far!
Anderson's Thatch Pub, Ballindrehid
16. Anderson's Thatch Pub, Ballindrehid, Carrick-on-Shannon, County Roscommon
A pub that goes out of its way to be traditional and totally succeeds.
With a bundle of thatching straw hanging from a ceiling, rye straw from County Donegal.
Anderson's Thatch Pub, Ballindrehid
The Thatch, Crinkill
17. The Thatch, Military Road, Crinkill, Birr, County Offaly
Another old cottage pub, now with a double porch.
The Thatch, Crinkill
Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown
18. Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown, Ballybrittas, County Laois
An exceptional pub with a fantastic welcome.
Lovely garden too.
Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown
Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy
19. Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy, Kilgolan, County Offaly
A truly exceptional village pub.
Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy
Treacy's, The Heath
20. Treacy's, The Heath, Greatheath, Portlaoise, County Laois
An extended Thatched Pub like no other but still with a traditional bar at its heart.
It's the passing trade from enormously busy roads that makes it so different.
Treacy's, The Heath
Hogan's, Coolrain
21. Hogan's, Main Street, Coolrain, County Laois
Extended, traditional and local.
A quality mix!
Hogan's, Coolrain
The Thatch, Cloneen
22. The Thatch, Cloneen, County Tipperary
A really character pub accessed from the rear.
With a cast iron feature stove that sees regular winter use.
The Thatch, Cloneen
Old Thatch, Killeagh
23. Old Thatch, Main Street, Killeagh, County Cork
Fascinating old pub with stunning interior detail and long opening hours.
Thatcher at work at the time of our visit.
Thatched Inn, Ladysbridge
24. Thatched Inn, Main Street, Ladysbridge, Castlemartyr, County Cork
The destroyed original was astonishingly reopened in 1999 as the "modern" pub of today.
A really enjoyable visit.
Thatched Inn, Ladysbridge
Boothouse, Upper Glanmire
25. Boothouse, Upper Glanmire Road, Upper Glanmire, County Cork
A slightly extended, decoratively thatched, welcoming, traditional pub
Named from coaching inn days when comfy shoes were removed for outdoor boots at the final horse change of the journey.
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Truly stunning.
Thatch Bar, Castleroberts
Thatched Cottage, Ballycommon
4. Thatched Cottage, Ballycommon, Nenagh, County Tipperary
A rambling, renovated, imaginative, pub complex.
Thatched Cottage, Ballycommon
Kate Browne's, Ardfert
5. Kate Browne's, Ardfert, County Kerry
Creatively renovated to a lofty single storey.
Kate Browne's, Ardfert
Pa McGrath's, Boher
6. Pa McGrath's, Tipperary Road, Boher, Caherconlish, County Limerick
An extended pub with a very traditional heart.
Pa McGrath's, Boher
O'Neill's, Boher
7. O'Neill's, Tipperary Road, Boher, Caherconlish, County Limerick
A wonderful pub experience.
O'Neill's, Boher
Fanny O'Dea's, Lissycasey
8. Fanny O'Dea's, Lissycasey, Ennis, County Clare
Another really imaginative, full of character, pub complex.
Fanny O'Dea's, Lissycasey
Paddy Burke's, Clarinbridge
9. Paddy Burke's, Main Street, Clarinbridge, County Galway
West Coast oyster fame evolved here from 1954.
Around 1970 a spectacular change, the pub's slate roof became thatched!
Paddy Burke's, Clarinbridge
McDonagh's, Oranmore
10. McDonagh's, Main Street, Oranmore, County Galway
Spectacularly renovated with tradition in mind.
McDonagh's, Oranmore
Cooke's Thatch Bar, Galway
11. Cooke's Thatch Bar, 2 Newcastle Road, Galway
An impressive suburban local.
Hole in the Wall, Galway
12. Hole in the Wall, 17 Eyre Street, Galway
An eyecatching frontage to this fully renovated urban pub.
The interior is quirky. One room features valve radios, another elevated pianos.
Hole in the Wall, Galway
Moran's Oyster Cottage, The Weir
13. Moran's Oyster Cottage, The Weir, Kilcolgan, County Galway
A second West Coast oyster house.
Beautifully situated and significantly extended.
Moran's Oyster Cottage, The Weir
Thatch Pub, Headford
14. The Thatch Pub, The Square, Headford, County Galway
A traditional cottage pub in a town.
Great to find pubs like this.
Thatch Bar, Tuam
15. The Thatch Bar, 5 Fosters Place, Tuam, County Galway
Another welcoming urban local.
With the cheapest beer so far!
Anderson's Thatch Pub, Ballindrehid
16. Anderson's Thatch Pub, Ballindrehid, Carrick-on-Shannon, County Roscommon
A pub that goes out of its way to be traditional and totally succeeds.
With a bundle of thatching straw hanging from a ceiling, rye straw from County Donegal.
Anderson's Thatch Pub, Ballindrehid
The Thatch, Crinkill
17. The Thatch, Military Road, Crinkill, Birr, County Offaly
Another old cottage pub, now with a double porch.
The Thatch, Crinkill
Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown
18. Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown, Ballybrittas, County Laois
An exceptional pub with a fantastic welcome.
Lovely garden too.
Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown
Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy
19. Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy, Kilgolan, County Offaly
A truly exceptional village pub.
Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy
Treacy's, The Heath
20. Treacy's, The Heath, Greatheath, Portlaoise, County Laois
An extended Thatched Pub like no other but still with a traditional bar at its heart.
It's the passing trade from enormously busy roads that makes it so different.
Treacy's, The Heath
Hogan's, Coolrain
21. Hogan's, Main Street, Coolrain, County Laois
Extended, traditional and local.
A quality mix!
Hogan's, Coolrain
The Thatch, Cloneen
22. The Thatch, Cloneen, County Tipperary
A really character pub accessed from the rear.
With a cast iron feature stove that sees regular winter use.
The Thatch, Cloneen
Old Thatch, Killeagh
23. Old Thatch, Main Street, Killeagh, County Cork
Fascinating old pub with stunning interior detail and long opening hours.
Thatcher at work at the time of our visit.
Thatched Inn, Ladysbridge
24. Thatched Inn, Main Street, Ladysbridge, Castlemartyr, County Cork
The destroyed original was astonishingly reopened in 1999 as the "modern" pub of today.
A really enjoyable visit.
Thatched Inn, Ladysbridge
Boothouse, Upper Glanmire
25. Boothouse, Upper Glanmire Road, Upper Glanmire, County Cork
A slightly extended, decoratively thatched, welcoming, traditional pub
Named from coaching inn days when comfy shoes were removed for outdoor boots at the final horse change of the journey.
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Thatched Cottage, Ballycommon
4. Thatched Cottage, Ballycommon, Nenagh, County Tipperary
A rambling, renovated, imaginative, pub complex.
Thatched Cottage, Ballycommon
Kate Browne's, Ardfert
5. Kate Browne's, Ardfert, County Kerry
Creatively renovated to a lofty single storey.
Kate Browne's, Ardfert
Pa McGrath's, Boher
6. Pa McGrath's, Tipperary Road, Boher, Caherconlish, County Limerick
An extended pub with a very traditional heart.
Pa McGrath's, Boher
O'Neill's, Boher
7. O'Neill's, Tipperary Road, Boher, Caherconlish, County Limerick
A wonderful pub experience.
O'Neill's, Boher
Fanny O'Dea's, Lissycasey
8. Fanny O'Dea's, Lissycasey, Ennis, County Clare
Another really imaginative, full of character, pub complex.
Fanny O'Dea's, Lissycasey
Paddy Burke's, Clarinbridge
9. Paddy Burke's, Main Street, Clarinbridge, County Galway
West Coast oyster fame evolved here from 1954.
Around 1970 a spectacular change, the pub's slate roof became thatched!
Paddy Burke's, Clarinbridge
McDonagh's, Oranmore
10. McDonagh's, Main Street, Oranmore, County Galway
Spectacularly renovated with tradition in mind.
McDonagh's, Oranmore
Cooke's Thatch Bar, Galway
11. Cooke's Thatch Bar, 2 Newcastle Road, Galway
An impressive suburban local.
Hole in the Wall, Galway
12. Hole in the Wall, 17 Eyre Street, Galway
An eyecatching frontage to this fully renovated urban pub.
The interior is quirky. One room features valve radios, another elevated pianos.
Hole in the Wall, Galway
Moran's Oyster Cottage, The Weir
13. Moran's Oyster Cottage, The Weir, Kilcolgan, County Galway
A second West Coast oyster house.
Beautifully situated and significantly extended.
Moran's Oyster Cottage, The Weir
Thatch Pub, Headford
14. The Thatch Pub, The Square, Headford, County Galway
A traditional cottage pub in a town.
Great to find pubs like this.
Thatch Bar, Tuam
15. The Thatch Bar, 5 Fosters Place, Tuam, County Galway
Another welcoming urban local.
With the cheapest beer so far!
Anderson's Thatch Pub, Ballindrehid
16. Anderson's Thatch Pub, Ballindrehid, Carrick-on-Shannon, County Roscommon
A pub that goes out of its way to be traditional and totally succeeds.
With a bundle of thatching straw hanging from a ceiling, rye straw from County Donegal.
Anderson's Thatch Pub, Ballindrehid
The Thatch, Crinkill
17. The Thatch, Military Road, Crinkill, Birr, County Offaly
Another old cottage pub, now with a double porch.
The Thatch, Crinkill
Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown
18. Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown, Ballybrittas, County Laois
An exceptional pub with a fantastic welcome.
Lovely garden too.
Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown
Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy
19. Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy, Kilgolan, County Offaly
A truly exceptional village pub.
Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy
Treacy's, The Heath
20. Treacy's, The Heath, Greatheath, Portlaoise, County Laois
An extended Thatched Pub like no other but still with a traditional bar at its heart.
It's the passing trade from enormously busy roads that makes it so different.
Treacy's, The Heath
Hogan's, Coolrain
21. Hogan's, Main Street, Coolrain, County Laois
Extended, traditional and local.
A quality mix!
Hogan's, Coolrain
The Thatch, Cloneen
22. The Thatch, Cloneen, County Tipperary
A really character pub accessed from the rear.
With a cast iron feature stove that sees regular winter use.
The Thatch, Cloneen
Old Thatch, Killeagh
23. Old Thatch, Main Street, Killeagh, County Cork
Fascinating old pub with stunning interior detail and long opening hours.
Thatcher at work at the time of our visit.
Thatched Inn, Ladysbridge
24. Thatched Inn, Main Street, Ladysbridge, Castlemartyr, County Cork
The destroyed original was astonishingly reopened in 1999 as the "modern" pub of today.
A really enjoyable visit.
Thatched Inn, Ladysbridge
Boothouse, Upper Glanmire
25. Boothouse, Upper Glanmire Road, Upper Glanmire, County Cork
A slightly extended, decoratively thatched, welcoming, traditional pub
Named from coaching inn days when comfy shoes were removed for outdoor boots at the final horse change of the journey.
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A rambling, renovated, imaginative, pub complex.
Thatched Cottage, Ballycommon
Kate Browne's, Ardfert
5. Kate Browne's, Ardfert, County Kerry
Creatively renovated to a lofty single storey.
Kate Browne's, Ardfert
Pa McGrath's, Boher
6. Pa McGrath's, Tipperary Road, Boher, Caherconlish, County Limerick
An extended pub with a very traditional heart.
Pa McGrath's, Boher
O'Neill's, Boher
7. O'Neill's, Tipperary Road, Boher, Caherconlish, County Limerick
A wonderful pub experience.
O'Neill's, Boher
Fanny O'Dea's, Lissycasey
8. Fanny O'Dea's, Lissycasey, Ennis, County Clare
Another really imaginative, full of character, pub complex.
Fanny O'Dea's, Lissycasey
Paddy Burke's, Clarinbridge
9. Paddy Burke's, Main Street, Clarinbridge, County Galway
West Coast oyster fame evolved here from 1954.
Around 1970 a spectacular change, the pub's slate roof became thatched!
Paddy Burke's, Clarinbridge
McDonagh's, Oranmore
10. McDonagh's, Main Street, Oranmore, County Galway
Spectacularly renovated with tradition in mind.
McDonagh's, Oranmore
Cooke's Thatch Bar, Galway
11. Cooke's Thatch Bar, 2 Newcastle Road, Galway
An impressive suburban local.
Hole in the Wall, Galway
12. Hole in the Wall, 17 Eyre Street, Galway
An eyecatching frontage to this fully renovated urban pub.
The interior is quirky. One room features valve radios, another elevated pianos.
Hole in the Wall, Galway
Moran's Oyster Cottage, The Weir
13. Moran's Oyster Cottage, The Weir, Kilcolgan, County Galway
A second West Coast oyster house.
Beautifully situated and significantly extended.
Moran's Oyster Cottage, The Weir
Thatch Pub, Headford
14. The Thatch Pub, The Square, Headford, County Galway
A traditional cottage pub in a town.
Great to find pubs like this.
Thatch Bar, Tuam
15. The Thatch Bar, 5 Fosters Place, Tuam, County Galway
Another welcoming urban local.
With the cheapest beer so far!
Anderson's Thatch Pub, Ballindrehid
16. Anderson's Thatch Pub, Ballindrehid, Carrick-on-Shannon, County Roscommon
A pub that goes out of its way to be traditional and totally succeeds.
With a bundle of thatching straw hanging from a ceiling, rye straw from County Donegal.
Anderson's Thatch Pub, Ballindrehid
The Thatch, Crinkill
17. The Thatch, Military Road, Crinkill, Birr, County Offaly
Another old cottage pub, now with a double porch.
The Thatch, Crinkill
Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown
18. Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown, Ballybrittas, County Laois
An exceptional pub with a fantastic welcome.
Lovely garden too.
Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown
Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy
19. Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy, Kilgolan, County Offaly
A truly exceptional village pub.
Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy
Treacy's, The Heath
20. Treacy's, The Heath, Greatheath, Portlaoise, County Laois
An extended Thatched Pub like no other but still with a traditional bar at its heart.
It's the passing trade from enormously busy roads that makes it so different.
Treacy's, The Heath
Hogan's, Coolrain
21. Hogan's, Main Street, Coolrain, County Laois
Extended, traditional and local.
A quality mix!
Hogan's, Coolrain
The Thatch, Cloneen
22. The Thatch, Cloneen, County Tipperary
A really character pub accessed from the rear.
With a cast iron feature stove that sees regular winter use.
The Thatch, Cloneen
Old Thatch, Killeagh
23. Old Thatch, Main Street, Killeagh, County Cork
Fascinating old pub with stunning interior detail and long opening hours.
Thatcher at work at the time of our visit.
Thatched Inn, Ladysbridge
24. Thatched Inn, Main Street, Ladysbridge, Castlemartyr, County Cork
The destroyed original was astonishingly reopened in 1999 as the "modern" pub of today.
A really enjoyable visit.
Thatched Inn, Ladysbridge
Boothouse, Upper Glanmire
25. Boothouse, Upper Glanmire Road, Upper Glanmire, County Cork
A slightly extended, decoratively thatched, welcoming, traditional pub
Named from coaching inn days when comfy shoes were removed for outdoor boots at the final horse change of the journey.
Boothouse, Upper Glanmire
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Kate Browne's, Ardfert
5. Kate Browne's, Ardfert, County Kerry
Creatively renovated to a lofty single storey.
Kate Browne's, Ardfert
Pa McGrath's, Boher
6. Pa McGrath's, Tipperary Road, Boher, Caherconlish, County Limerick
An extended pub with a very traditional heart.
Pa McGrath's, Boher
O'Neill's, Boher
7. O'Neill's, Tipperary Road, Boher, Caherconlish, County Limerick
A wonderful pub experience.
O'Neill's, Boher
Fanny O'Dea's, Lissycasey
8. Fanny O'Dea's, Lissycasey, Ennis, County Clare
Another really imaginative, full of character, pub complex.
Fanny O'Dea's, Lissycasey
Paddy Burke's, Clarinbridge
9. Paddy Burke's, Main Street, Clarinbridge, County Galway
West Coast oyster fame evolved here from 1954.
Around 1970 a spectacular change, the pub's slate roof became thatched!
Paddy Burke's, Clarinbridge
McDonagh's, Oranmore
10. McDonagh's, Main Street, Oranmore, County Galway
Spectacularly renovated with tradition in mind.
McDonagh's, Oranmore
Cooke's Thatch Bar, Galway
11. Cooke's Thatch Bar, 2 Newcastle Road, Galway
An impressive suburban local.
Hole in the Wall, Galway
12. Hole in the Wall, 17 Eyre Street, Galway
An eyecatching frontage to this fully renovated urban pub.
The interior is quirky. One room features valve radios, another elevated pianos.
Hole in the Wall, Galway
Moran's Oyster Cottage, The Weir
13. Moran's Oyster Cottage, The Weir, Kilcolgan, County Galway
A second West Coast oyster house.
Beautifully situated and significantly extended.
Moran's Oyster Cottage, The Weir
Thatch Pub, Headford
14. The Thatch Pub, The Square, Headford, County Galway
A traditional cottage pub in a town.
Great to find pubs like this.
Thatch Bar, Tuam
15. The Thatch Bar, 5 Fosters Place, Tuam, County Galway
Another welcoming urban local.
With the cheapest beer so far!
Anderson's Thatch Pub, Ballindrehid
16. Anderson's Thatch Pub, Ballindrehid, Carrick-on-Shannon, County Roscommon
A pub that goes out of its way to be traditional and totally succeeds.
With a bundle of thatching straw hanging from a ceiling, rye straw from County Donegal.
Anderson's Thatch Pub, Ballindrehid
The Thatch, Crinkill
17. The Thatch, Military Road, Crinkill, Birr, County Offaly
Another old cottage pub, now with a double porch.
The Thatch, Crinkill
Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown
18. Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown, Ballybrittas, County Laois
An exceptional pub with a fantastic welcome.
Lovely garden too.
Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown
Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy
19. Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy, Kilgolan, County Offaly
A truly exceptional village pub.
Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy
Treacy's, The Heath
20. Treacy's, The Heath, Greatheath, Portlaoise, County Laois
An extended Thatched Pub like no other but still with a traditional bar at its heart.
It's the passing trade from enormously busy roads that makes it so different.
Treacy's, The Heath
Hogan's, Coolrain
21. Hogan's, Main Street, Coolrain, County Laois
Extended, traditional and local.
A quality mix!
Hogan's, Coolrain
The Thatch, Cloneen
22. The Thatch, Cloneen, County Tipperary
A really character pub accessed from the rear.
With a cast iron feature stove that sees regular winter use.
The Thatch, Cloneen
Old Thatch, Killeagh
23. Old Thatch, Main Street, Killeagh, County Cork
Fascinating old pub with stunning interior detail and long opening hours.
Thatcher at work at the time of our visit.
Thatched Inn, Ladysbridge
24. Thatched Inn, Main Street, Ladysbridge, Castlemartyr, County Cork
The destroyed original was astonishingly reopened in 1999 as the "modern" pub of today.
A really enjoyable visit.
Thatched Inn, Ladysbridge
Boothouse, Upper Glanmire
25. Boothouse, Upper Glanmire Road, Upper Glanmire, County Cork
A slightly extended, decoratively thatched, welcoming, traditional pub
Named from coaching inn days when comfy shoes were removed for outdoor boots at the final horse change of the journey.
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5. Kate Browne's, Ardfert, County Kerry
Creatively renovated to a lofty single storey.
Kate Browne's, Ardfert
Pa McGrath's, Boher
6. Pa McGrath's, Tipperary Road, Boher, Caherconlish, County Limerick
An extended pub with a very traditional heart.
Pa McGrath's, Boher
O'Neill's, Boher
7. O'Neill's, Tipperary Road, Boher, Caherconlish, County Limerick
A wonderful pub experience.
O'Neill's, Boher
Fanny O'Dea's, Lissycasey
8. Fanny O'Dea's, Lissycasey, Ennis, County Clare
Another really imaginative, full of character, pub complex.
Fanny O'Dea's, Lissycasey
Paddy Burke's, Clarinbridge
9. Paddy Burke's, Main Street, Clarinbridge, County Galway
West Coast oyster fame evolved here from 1954.
Around 1970 a spectacular change, the pub's slate roof became thatched!
Paddy Burke's, Clarinbridge
McDonagh's, Oranmore
10. McDonagh's, Main Street, Oranmore, County Galway
Spectacularly renovated with tradition in mind.
McDonagh's, Oranmore
Cooke's Thatch Bar, Galway
11. Cooke's Thatch Bar, 2 Newcastle Road, Galway
An impressive suburban local.
Hole in the Wall, Galway
12. Hole in the Wall, 17 Eyre Street, Galway
An eyecatching frontage to this fully renovated urban pub.
The interior is quirky. One room features valve radios, another elevated pianos.
Hole in the Wall, Galway
Moran's Oyster Cottage, The Weir
13. Moran's Oyster Cottage, The Weir, Kilcolgan, County Galway
A second West Coast oyster house.
Beautifully situated and significantly extended.
Moran's Oyster Cottage, The Weir
Thatch Pub, Headford
14. The Thatch Pub, The Square, Headford, County Galway
A traditional cottage pub in a town.
Great to find pubs like this.
Thatch Bar, Tuam
15. The Thatch Bar, 5 Fosters Place, Tuam, County Galway
Another welcoming urban local.
With the cheapest beer so far!
Anderson's Thatch Pub, Ballindrehid
16. Anderson's Thatch Pub, Ballindrehid, Carrick-on-Shannon, County Roscommon
A pub that goes out of its way to be traditional and totally succeeds.
With a bundle of thatching straw hanging from a ceiling, rye straw from County Donegal.
Anderson's Thatch Pub, Ballindrehid
The Thatch, Crinkill
17. The Thatch, Military Road, Crinkill, Birr, County Offaly
Another old cottage pub, now with a double porch.
The Thatch, Crinkill
Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown
18. Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown, Ballybrittas, County Laois
An exceptional pub with a fantastic welcome.
Lovely garden too.
Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown
Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy
19. Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy, Kilgolan, County Offaly
A truly exceptional village pub.
Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy
Treacy's, The Heath
20. Treacy's, The Heath, Greatheath, Portlaoise, County Laois
An extended Thatched Pub like no other but still with a traditional bar at its heart.
It's the passing trade from enormously busy roads that makes it so different.
Treacy's, The Heath
Hogan's, Coolrain
21. Hogan's, Main Street, Coolrain, County Laois
Extended, traditional and local.
A quality mix!
Hogan's, Coolrain
The Thatch, Cloneen
22. The Thatch, Cloneen, County Tipperary
A really character pub accessed from the rear.
With a cast iron feature stove that sees regular winter use.
The Thatch, Cloneen
Old Thatch, Killeagh
23. Old Thatch, Main Street, Killeagh, County Cork
Fascinating old pub with stunning interior detail and long opening hours.
Thatcher at work at the time of our visit.
Thatched Inn, Ladysbridge
24. Thatched Inn, Main Street, Ladysbridge, Castlemartyr, County Cork
The destroyed original was astonishingly reopened in 1999 as the "modern" pub of today.
A really enjoyable visit.
Thatched Inn, Ladysbridge
Boothouse, Upper Glanmire
25. Boothouse, Upper Glanmire Road, Upper Glanmire, County Cork
A slightly extended, decoratively thatched, welcoming, traditional pub
Named from coaching inn days when comfy shoes were removed for outdoor boots at the final horse change of the journey.
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Kate Browne's, Ardfert
Pa McGrath's, Boher
6. Pa McGrath's, Tipperary Road, Boher, Caherconlish, County Limerick
An extended pub with a very traditional heart.
Pa McGrath's, Boher
O'Neill's, Boher
7. O'Neill's, Tipperary Road, Boher, Caherconlish, County Limerick
A wonderful pub experience.
O'Neill's, Boher
Fanny O'Dea's, Lissycasey
8. Fanny O'Dea's, Lissycasey, Ennis, County Clare
Another really imaginative, full of character, pub complex.
Fanny O'Dea's, Lissycasey
Paddy Burke's, Clarinbridge
9. Paddy Burke's, Main Street, Clarinbridge, County Galway
West Coast oyster fame evolved here from 1954.
Around 1970 a spectacular change, the pub's slate roof became thatched!
Paddy Burke's, Clarinbridge
McDonagh's, Oranmore
10. McDonagh's, Main Street, Oranmore, County Galway
Spectacularly renovated with tradition in mind.
McDonagh's, Oranmore
Cooke's Thatch Bar, Galway
11. Cooke's Thatch Bar, 2 Newcastle Road, Galway
An impressive suburban local.
Hole in the Wall, Galway
12. Hole in the Wall, 17 Eyre Street, Galway
An eyecatching frontage to this fully renovated urban pub.
The interior is quirky. One room features valve radios, another elevated pianos.
Hole in the Wall, Galway
Moran's Oyster Cottage, The Weir
13. Moran's Oyster Cottage, The Weir, Kilcolgan, County Galway
A second West Coast oyster house.
Beautifully situated and significantly extended.
Moran's Oyster Cottage, The Weir
Thatch Pub, Headford
14. The Thatch Pub, The Square, Headford, County Galway
A traditional cottage pub in a town.
Great to find pubs like this.
Thatch Bar, Tuam
15. The Thatch Bar, 5 Fosters Place, Tuam, County Galway
Another welcoming urban local.
With the cheapest beer so far!
Anderson's Thatch Pub, Ballindrehid
16. Anderson's Thatch Pub, Ballindrehid, Carrick-on-Shannon, County Roscommon
A pub that goes out of its way to be traditional and totally succeeds.
With a bundle of thatching straw hanging from a ceiling, rye straw from County Donegal.
Anderson's Thatch Pub, Ballindrehid
The Thatch, Crinkill
17. The Thatch, Military Road, Crinkill, Birr, County Offaly
Another old cottage pub, now with a double porch.
The Thatch, Crinkill
Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown
18. Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown, Ballybrittas, County Laois
An exceptional pub with a fantastic welcome.
Lovely garden too.
Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown
Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy
19. Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy, Kilgolan, County Offaly
A truly exceptional village pub.
Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy
Treacy's, The Heath
20. Treacy's, The Heath, Greatheath, Portlaoise, County Laois
An extended Thatched Pub like no other but still with a traditional bar at its heart.
It's the passing trade from enormously busy roads that makes it so different.
Treacy's, The Heath
Hogan's, Coolrain
21. Hogan's, Main Street, Coolrain, County Laois
Extended, traditional and local.
A quality mix!
Hogan's, Coolrain
The Thatch, Cloneen
22. The Thatch, Cloneen, County Tipperary
A really character pub accessed from the rear.
With a cast iron feature stove that sees regular winter use.
The Thatch, Cloneen
Old Thatch, Killeagh
23. Old Thatch, Main Street, Killeagh, County Cork
Fascinating old pub with stunning interior detail and long opening hours.
Thatcher at work at the time of our visit.
Thatched Inn, Ladysbridge
24. Thatched Inn, Main Street, Ladysbridge, Castlemartyr, County Cork
The destroyed original was astonishingly reopened in 1999 as the "modern" pub of today.
A really enjoyable visit.
Thatched Inn, Ladysbridge
Boothouse, Upper Glanmire
25. Boothouse, Upper Glanmire Road, Upper Glanmire, County Cork
A slightly extended, decoratively thatched, welcoming, traditional pub
Named from coaching inn days when comfy shoes were removed for outdoor boots at the final horse change of the journey.
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Pa McGrath's, Boher
6. Pa McGrath's, Tipperary Road, Boher, Caherconlish, County Limerick
An extended pub with a very traditional heart.
Pa McGrath's, Boher
O'Neill's, Boher
7. O'Neill's, Tipperary Road, Boher, Caherconlish, County Limerick
A wonderful pub experience.
O'Neill's, Boher
Fanny O'Dea's, Lissycasey
8. Fanny O'Dea's, Lissycasey, Ennis, County Clare
Another really imaginative, full of character, pub complex.
Fanny O'Dea's, Lissycasey
Paddy Burke's, Clarinbridge
9. Paddy Burke's, Main Street, Clarinbridge, County Galway
West Coast oyster fame evolved here from 1954.
Around 1970 a spectacular change, the pub's slate roof became thatched!
Paddy Burke's, Clarinbridge
McDonagh's, Oranmore
10. McDonagh's, Main Street, Oranmore, County Galway
Spectacularly renovated with tradition in mind.
McDonagh's, Oranmore
Cooke's Thatch Bar, Galway
11. Cooke's Thatch Bar, 2 Newcastle Road, Galway
An impressive suburban local.
Hole in the Wall, Galway
12. Hole in the Wall, 17 Eyre Street, Galway
An eyecatching frontage to this fully renovated urban pub.
The interior is quirky. One room features valve radios, another elevated pianos.
Hole in the Wall, Galway
Moran's Oyster Cottage, The Weir
13. Moran's Oyster Cottage, The Weir, Kilcolgan, County Galway
A second West Coast oyster house.
Beautifully situated and significantly extended.
Moran's Oyster Cottage, The Weir
Thatch Pub, Headford
14. The Thatch Pub, The Square, Headford, County Galway
A traditional cottage pub in a town.
Great to find pubs like this.
Thatch Bar, Tuam
15. The Thatch Bar, 5 Fosters Place, Tuam, County Galway
Another welcoming urban local.
With the cheapest beer so far!
Anderson's Thatch Pub, Ballindrehid
16. Anderson's Thatch Pub, Ballindrehid, Carrick-on-Shannon, County Roscommon
A pub that goes out of its way to be traditional and totally succeeds.
With a bundle of thatching straw hanging from a ceiling, rye straw from County Donegal.
Anderson's Thatch Pub, Ballindrehid
The Thatch, Crinkill
17. The Thatch, Military Road, Crinkill, Birr, County Offaly
Another old cottage pub, now with a double porch.
The Thatch, Crinkill
Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown
18. Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown, Ballybrittas, County Laois
An exceptional pub with a fantastic welcome.
Lovely garden too.
Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown
Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy
19. Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy, Kilgolan, County Offaly
A truly exceptional village pub.
Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy
Treacy's, The Heath
20. Treacy's, The Heath, Greatheath, Portlaoise, County Laois
An extended Thatched Pub like no other but still with a traditional bar at its heart.
It's the passing trade from enormously busy roads that makes it so different.
Treacy's, The Heath
Hogan's, Coolrain
21. Hogan's, Main Street, Coolrain, County Laois
Extended, traditional and local.
A quality mix!
Hogan's, Coolrain
The Thatch, Cloneen
22. The Thatch, Cloneen, County Tipperary
A really character pub accessed from the rear.
With a cast iron feature stove that sees regular winter use.
The Thatch, Cloneen
Old Thatch, Killeagh
23. Old Thatch, Main Street, Killeagh, County Cork
Fascinating old pub with stunning interior detail and long opening hours.
Thatcher at work at the time of our visit.
Thatched Inn, Ladysbridge
24. Thatched Inn, Main Street, Ladysbridge, Castlemartyr, County Cork
The destroyed original was astonishingly reopened in 1999 as the "modern" pub of today.
A really enjoyable visit.
Thatched Inn, Ladysbridge
Boothouse, Upper Glanmire
25. Boothouse, Upper Glanmire Road, Upper Glanmire, County Cork
A slightly extended, decoratively thatched, welcoming, traditional pub
Named from coaching inn days when comfy shoes were removed for outdoor boots at the final horse change of the journey.
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An extended pub with a very traditional heart.
Pa McGrath's, Boher
O'Neill's, Boher
7. O'Neill's, Tipperary Road, Boher, Caherconlish, County Limerick
A wonderful pub experience.
O'Neill's, Boher
Fanny O'Dea's, Lissycasey
8. Fanny O'Dea's, Lissycasey, Ennis, County Clare
Another really imaginative, full of character, pub complex.
Fanny O'Dea's, Lissycasey
Paddy Burke's, Clarinbridge
9. Paddy Burke's, Main Street, Clarinbridge, County Galway
West Coast oyster fame evolved here from 1954.
Around 1970 a spectacular change, the pub's slate roof became thatched!
Paddy Burke's, Clarinbridge
McDonagh's, Oranmore
10. McDonagh's, Main Street, Oranmore, County Galway
Spectacularly renovated with tradition in mind.
McDonagh's, Oranmore
Cooke's Thatch Bar, Galway
11. Cooke's Thatch Bar, 2 Newcastle Road, Galway
An impressive suburban local.
Hole in the Wall, Galway
12. Hole in the Wall, 17 Eyre Street, Galway
An eyecatching frontage to this fully renovated urban pub.
The interior is quirky. One room features valve radios, another elevated pianos.
Hole in the Wall, Galway
Moran's Oyster Cottage, The Weir
13. Moran's Oyster Cottage, The Weir, Kilcolgan, County Galway
A second West Coast oyster house.
Beautifully situated and significantly extended.
Moran's Oyster Cottage, The Weir
Thatch Pub, Headford
14. The Thatch Pub, The Square, Headford, County Galway
A traditional cottage pub in a town.
Great to find pubs like this.
Thatch Bar, Tuam
15. The Thatch Bar, 5 Fosters Place, Tuam, County Galway
Another welcoming urban local.
With the cheapest beer so far!
Anderson's Thatch Pub, Ballindrehid
16. Anderson's Thatch Pub, Ballindrehid, Carrick-on-Shannon, County Roscommon
A pub that goes out of its way to be traditional and totally succeeds.
With a bundle of thatching straw hanging from a ceiling, rye straw from County Donegal.
Anderson's Thatch Pub, Ballindrehid
The Thatch, Crinkill
17. The Thatch, Military Road, Crinkill, Birr, County Offaly
Another old cottage pub, now with a double porch.
The Thatch, Crinkill
Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown
18. Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown, Ballybrittas, County Laois
An exceptional pub with a fantastic welcome.
Lovely garden too.
Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown
Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy
19. Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy, Kilgolan, County Offaly
A truly exceptional village pub.
Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy
Treacy's, The Heath
20. Treacy's, The Heath, Greatheath, Portlaoise, County Laois
An extended Thatched Pub like no other but still with a traditional bar at its heart.
It's the passing trade from enormously busy roads that makes it so different.
Treacy's, The Heath
Hogan's, Coolrain
21. Hogan's, Main Street, Coolrain, County Laois
Extended, traditional and local.
A quality mix!
Hogan's, Coolrain
The Thatch, Cloneen
22. The Thatch, Cloneen, County Tipperary
A really character pub accessed from the rear.
With a cast iron feature stove that sees regular winter use.
The Thatch, Cloneen
Old Thatch, Killeagh
23. Old Thatch, Main Street, Killeagh, County Cork
Fascinating old pub with stunning interior detail and long opening hours.
Thatcher at work at the time of our visit.
Thatched Inn, Ladysbridge
24. Thatched Inn, Main Street, Ladysbridge, Castlemartyr, County Cork
The destroyed original was astonishingly reopened in 1999 as the "modern" pub of today.
A really enjoyable visit.
Thatched Inn, Ladysbridge
Boothouse, Upper Glanmire
25. Boothouse, Upper Glanmire Road, Upper Glanmire, County Cork
A slightly extended, decoratively thatched, welcoming, traditional pub
Named from coaching inn days when comfy shoes were removed for outdoor boots at the final horse change of the journey.
Boothouse, Upper Glanmire
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O'Neill's, Boher
7. O'Neill's, Tipperary Road, Boher, Caherconlish, County Limerick
A wonderful pub experience.
O'Neill's, Boher
Fanny O'Dea's, Lissycasey
8. Fanny O'Dea's, Lissycasey, Ennis, County Clare
Another really imaginative, full of character, pub complex.
Fanny O'Dea's, Lissycasey
Paddy Burke's, Clarinbridge
9. Paddy Burke's, Main Street, Clarinbridge, County Galway
West Coast oyster fame evolved here from 1954.
Around 1970 a spectacular change, the pub's slate roof became thatched!
Paddy Burke's, Clarinbridge
McDonagh's, Oranmore
10. McDonagh's, Main Street, Oranmore, County Galway
Spectacularly renovated with tradition in mind.
McDonagh's, Oranmore
Cooke's Thatch Bar, Galway
11. Cooke's Thatch Bar, 2 Newcastle Road, Galway
An impressive suburban local.
Hole in the Wall, Galway
12. Hole in the Wall, 17 Eyre Street, Galway
An eyecatching frontage to this fully renovated urban pub.
The interior is quirky. One room features valve radios, another elevated pianos.
Hole in the Wall, Galway
Moran's Oyster Cottage, The Weir
13. Moran's Oyster Cottage, The Weir, Kilcolgan, County Galway
A second West Coast oyster house.
Beautifully situated and significantly extended.
Moran's Oyster Cottage, The Weir
Thatch Pub, Headford
14. The Thatch Pub, The Square, Headford, County Galway
A traditional cottage pub in a town.
Great to find pubs like this.
Thatch Bar, Tuam
15. The Thatch Bar, 5 Fosters Place, Tuam, County Galway
Another welcoming urban local.
With the cheapest beer so far!
Anderson's Thatch Pub, Ballindrehid
16. Anderson's Thatch Pub, Ballindrehid, Carrick-on-Shannon, County Roscommon
A pub that goes out of its way to be traditional and totally succeeds.
With a bundle of thatching straw hanging from a ceiling, rye straw from County Donegal.
Anderson's Thatch Pub, Ballindrehid
The Thatch, Crinkill
17. The Thatch, Military Road, Crinkill, Birr, County Offaly
Another old cottage pub, now with a double porch.
The Thatch, Crinkill
Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown
18. Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown, Ballybrittas, County Laois
An exceptional pub with a fantastic welcome.
Lovely garden too.
Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown
Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy
19. Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy, Kilgolan, County Offaly
A truly exceptional village pub.
Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy
Treacy's, The Heath
20. Treacy's, The Heath, Greatheath, Portlaoise, County Laois
An extended Thatched Pub like no other but still with a traditional bar at its heart.
It's the passing trade from enormously busy roads that makes it so different.
Treacy's, The Heath
Hogan's, Coolrain
21. Hogan's, Main Street, Coolrain, County Laois
Extended, traditional and local.
A quality mix!
Hogan's, Coolrain
The Thatch, Cloneen
22. The Thatch, Cloneen, County Tipperary
A really character pub accessed from the rear.
With a cast iron feature stove that sees regular winter use.
The Thatch, Cloneen
Old Thatch, Killeagh
23. Old Thatch, Main Street, Killeagh, County Cork
Fascinating old pub with stunning interior detail and long opening hours.
Thatcher at work at the time of our visit.
Thatched Inn, Ladysbridge
24. Thatched Inn, Main Street, Ladysbridge, Castlemartyr, County Cork
The destroyed original was astonishingly reopened in 1999 as the "modern" pub of today.
A really enjoyable visit.
Thatched Inn, Ladysbridge
Boothouse, Upper Glanmire
25. Boothouse, Upper Glanmire Road, Upper Glanmire, County Cork
A slightly extended, decoratively thatched, welcoming, traditional pub
Named from coaching inn days when comfy shoes were removed for outdoor boots at the final horse change of the journey.
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A wonderful pub experience.
O'Neill's, Boher
Fanny O'Dea's, Lissycasey
8. Fanny O'Dea's, Lissycasey, Ennis, County Clare
Another really imaginative, full of character, pub complex.
Fanny O'Dea's, Lissycasey
Paddy Burke's, Clarinbridge
9. Paddy Burke's, Main Street, Clarinbridge, County Galway
West Coast oyster fame evolved here from 1954.
Around 1970 a spectacular change, the pub's slate roof became thatched!
Paddy Burke's, Clarinbridge
McDonagh's, Oranmore
10. McDonagh's, Main Street, Oranmore, County Galway
Spectacularly renovated with tradition in mind.
McDonagh's, Oranmore
Cooke's Thatch Bar, Galway
11. Cooke's Thatch Bar, 2 Newcastle Road, Galway
An impressive suburban local.
Hole in the Wall, Galway
12. Hole in the Wall, 17 Eyre Street, Galway
An eyecatching frontage to this fully renovated urban pub.
The interior is quirky. One room features valve radios, another elevated pianos.
Hole in the Wall, Galway
Moran's Oyster Cottage, The Weir
13. Moran's Oyster Cottage, The Weir, Kilcolgan, County Galway
A second West Coast oyster house.
Beautifully situated and significantly extended.
Moran's Oyster Cottage, The Weir
Thatch Pub, Headford
14. The Thatch Pub, The Square, Headford, County Galway
A traditional cottage pub in a town.
Great to find pubs like this.
Thatch Bar, Tuam
15. The Thatch Bar, 5 Fosters Place, Tuam, County Galway
Another welcoming urban local.
With the cheapest beer so far!
Anderson's Thatch Pub, Ballindrehid
16. Anderson's Thatch Pub, Ballindrehid, Carrick-on-Shannon, County Roscommon
A pub that goes out of its way to be traditional and totally succeeds.
With a bundle of thatching straw hanging from a ceiling, rye straw from County Donegal.
Anderson's Thatch Pub, Ballindrehid
The Thatch, Crinkill
17. The Thatch, Military Road, Crinkill, Birr, County Offaly
Another old cottage pub, now with a double porch.
The Thatch, Crinkill
Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown
18. Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown, Ballybrittas, County Laois
An exceptional pub with a fantastic welcome.
Lovely garden too.
Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown
Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy
19. Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy, Kilgolan, County Offaly
A truly exceptional village pub.
Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy
Treacy's, The Heath
20. Treacy's, The Heath, Greatheath, Portlaoise, County Laois
An extended Thatched Pub like no other but still with a traditional bar at its heart.
It's the passing trade from enormously busy roads that makes it so different.
Treacy's, The Heath
Hogan's, Coolrain
21. Hogan's, Main Street, Coolrain, County Laois
Extended, traditional and local.
A quality mix!
Hogan's, Coolrain
The Thatch, Cloneen
22. The Thatch, Cloneen, County Tipperary
A really character pub accessed from the rear.
With a cast iron feature stove that sees regular winter use.
The Thatch, Cloneen
Old Thatch, Killeagh
23. Old Thatch, Main Street, Killeagh, County Cork
Fascinating old pub with stunning interior detail and long opening hours.
Thatcher at work at the time of our visit.
Thatched Inn, Ladysbridge
24. Thatched Inn, Main Street, Ladysbridge, Castlemartyr, County Cork
The destroyed original was astonishingly reopened in 1999 as the "modern" pub of today.
A really enjoyable visit.
Thatched Inn, Ladysbridge
Boothouse, Upper Glanmire
25. Boothouse, Upper Glanmire Road, Upper Glanmire, County Cork
A slightly extended, decoratively thatched, welcoming, traditional pub
Named from coaching inn days when comfy shoes were removed for outdoor boots at the final horse change of the journey.
Boothouse, Upper Glanmire
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O'Neill's, Boher
Fanny O'Dea's, Lissycasey
8. Fanny O'Dea's, Lissycasey, Ennis, County Clare
Another really imaginative, full of character, pub complex.
Fanny O'Dea's, Lissycasey
Paddy Burke's, Clarinbridge
9. Paddy Burke's, Main Street, Clarinbridge, County Galway
West Coast oyster fame evolved here from 1954.
Around 1970 a spectacular change, the pub's slate roof became thatched!
Paddy Burke's, Clarinbridge
McDonagh's, Oranmore
10. McDonagh's, Main Street, Oranmore, County Galway
Spectacularly renovated with tradition in mind.
McDonagh's, Oranmore
Cooke's Thatch Bar, Galway
11. Cooke's Thatch Bar, 2 Newcastle Road, Galway
An impressive suburban local.
Hole in the Wall, Galway
12. Hole in the Wall, 17 Eyre Street, Galway
An eyecatching frontage to this fully renovated urban pub.
The interior is quirky. One room features valve radios, another elevated pianos.
Hole in the Wall, Galway
Moran's Oyster Cottage, The Weir
13. Moran's Oyster Cottage, The Weir, Kilcolgan, County Galway
A second West Coast oyster house.
Beautifully situated and significantly extended.
Moran's Oyster Cottage, The Weir
Thatch Pub, Headford
14. The Thatch Pub, The Square, Headford, County Galway
A traditional cottage pub in a town.
Great to find pubs like this.
Thatch Bar, Tuam
15. The Thatch Bar, 5 Fosters Place, Tuam, County Galway
Another welcoming urban local.
With the cheapest beer so far!
Anderson's Thatch Pub, Ballindrehid
16. Anderson's Thatch Pub, Ballindrehid, Carrick-on-Shannon, County Roscommon
A pub that goes out of its way to be traditional and totally succeeds.
With a bundle of thatching straw hanging from a ceiling, rye straw from County Donegal.
Anderson's Thatch Pub, Ballindrehid
The Thatch, Crinkill
17. The Thatch, Military Road, Crinkill, Birr, County Offaly
Another old cottage pub, now with a double porch.
The Thatch, Crinkill
Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown
18. Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown, Ballybrittas, County Laois
An exceptional pub with a fantastic welcome.
Lovely garden too.
Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown
Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy
19. Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy, Kilgolan, County Offaly
A truly exceptional village pub.
Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy
Treacy's, The Heath
20. Treacy's, The Heath, Greatheath, Portlaoise, County Laois
An extended Thatched Pub like no other but still with a traditional bar at its heart.
It's the passing trade from enormously busy roads that makes it so different.
Treacy's, The Heath
Hogan's, Coolrain
21. Hogan's, Main Street, Coolrain, County Laois
Extended, traditional and local.
A quality mix!
Hogan's, Coolrain
The Thatch, Cloneen
22. The Thatch, Cloneen, County Tipperary
A really character pub accessed from the rear.
With a cast iron feature stove that sees regular winter use.
The Thatch, Cloneen
Old Thatch, Killeagh
23. Old Thatch, Main Street, Killeagh, County Cork
Fascinating old pub with stunning interior detail and long opening hours.
Thatcher at work at the time of our visit.
Thatched Inn, Ladysbridge
24. Thatched Inn, Main Street, Ladysbridge, Castlemartyr, County Cork
The destroyed original was astonishingly reopened in 1999 as the "modern" pub of today.
A really enjoyable visit.
Thatched Inn, Ladysbridge
Boothouse, Upper Glanmire
25. Boothouse, Upper Glanmire Road, Upper Glanmire, County Cork
A slightly extended, decoratively thatched, welcoming, traditional pub
Named from coaching inn days when comfy shoes were removed for outdoor boots at the final horse change of the journey.
Boothouse, Upper Glanmire
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8. Fanny O'Dea's, Lissycasey, Ennis, County Clare
Another really imaginative, full of character, pub complex.
Fanny O'Dea's, Lissycasey
Paddy Burke's, Clarinbridge
9. Paddy Burke's, Main Street, Clarinbridge, County Galway
West Coast oyster fame evolved here from 1954.
Around 1970 a spectacular change, the pub's slate roof became thatched!
Paddy Burke's, Clarinbridge
McDonagh's, Oranmore
10. McDonagh's, Main Street, Oranmore, County Galway
Spectacularly renovated with tradition in mind.
McDonagh's, Oranmore
Cooke's Thatch Bar, Galway
11. Cooke's Thatch Bar, 2 Newcastle Road, Galway
An impressive suburban local.
Hole in the Wall, Galway
12. Hole in the Wall, 17 Eyre Street, Galway
An eyecatching frontage to this fully renovated urban pub.
The interior is quirky. One room features valve radios, another elevated pianos.
Hole in the Wall, Galway
Moran's Oyster Cottage, The Weir
13. Moran's Oyster Cottage, The Weir, Kilcolgan, County Galway
A second West Coast oyster house.
Beautifully situated and significantly extended.
Moran's Oyster Cottage, The Weir
Thatch Pub, Headford
14. The Thatch Pub, The Square, Headford, County Galway
A traditional cottage pub in a town.
Great to find pubs like this.
Thatch Bar, Tuam
15. The Thatch Bar, 5 Fosters Place, Tuam, County Galway
Another welcoming urban local.
With the cheapest beer so far!
Anderson's Thatch Pub, Ballindrehid
16. Anderson's Thatch Pub, Ballindrehid, Carrick-on-Shannon, County Roscommon
A pub that goes out of its way to be traditional and totally succeeds.
With a bundle of thatching straw hanging from a ceiling, rye straw from County Donegal.
Anderson's Thatch Pub, Ballindrehid
The Thatch, Crinkill
17. The Thatch, Military Road, Crinkill, Birr, County Offaly
Another old cottage pub, now with a double porch.
The Thatch, Crinkill
Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown
18. Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown, Ballybrittas, County Laois
An exceptional pub with a fantastic welcome.
Lovely garden too.
Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown
Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy
19. Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy, Kilgolan, County Offaly
A truly exceptional village pub.
Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy
Treacy's, The Heath
20. Treacy's, The Heath, Greatheath, Portlaoise, County Laois
An extended Thatched Pub like no other but still with a traditional bar at its heart.
It's the passing trade from enormously busy roads that makes it so different.
Treacy's, The Heath
Hogan's, Coolrain
21. Hogan's, Main Street, Coolrain, County Laois
Extended, traditional and local.
A quality mix!
Hogan's, Coolrain
The Thatch, Cloneen
22. The Thatch, Cloneen, County Tipperary
A really character pub accessed from the rear.
With a cast iron feature stove that sees regular winter use.
The Thatch, Cloneen
Old Thatch, Killeagh
23. Old Thatch, Main Street, Killeagh, County Cork
Fascinating old pub with stunning interior detail and long opening hours.
Thatcher at work at the time of our visit.
Thatched Inn, Ladysbridge
24. Thatched Inn, Main Street, Ladysbridge, Castlemartyr, County Cork
The destroyed original was astonishingly reopened in 1999 as the "modern" pub of today.
A really enjoyable visit.
Thatched Inn, Ladysbridge
Boothouse, Upper Glanmire
25. Boothouse, Upper Glanmire Road, Upper Glanmire, County Cork
A slightly extended, decoratively thatched, welcoming, traditional pub
Named from coaching inn days when comfy shoes were removed for outdoor boots at the final horse change of the journey.
Boothouse, Upper Glanmire
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Fanny O'Dea's, Lissycasey
Paddy Burke's, Clarinbridge
9. Paddy Burke's, Main Street, Clarinbridge, County Galway
West Coast oyster fame evolved here from 1954.
Around 1970 a spectacular change, the pub's slate roof became thatched!
Paddy Burke's, Clarinbridge
McDonagh's, Oranmore
10. McDonagh's, Main Street, Oranmore, County Galway
Spectacularly renovated with tradition in mind.
McDonagh's, Oranmore
Cooke's Thatch Bar, Galway
11. Cooke's Thatch Bar, 2 Newcastle Road, Galway
An impressive suburban local.
Hole in the Wall, Galway
12. Hole in the Wall, 17 Eyre Street, Galway
An eyecatching frontage to this fully renovated urban pub.
The interior is quirky. One room features valve radios, another elevated pianos.
Hole in the Wall, Galway
Moran's Oyster Cottage, The Weir
13. Moran's Oyster Cottage, The Weir, Kilcolgan, County Galway
A second West Coast oyster house.
Beautifully situated and significantly extended.
Moran's Oyster Cottage, The Weir
Thatch Pub, Headford
14. The Thatch Pub, The Square, Headford, County Galway
A traditional cottage pub in a town.
Great to find pubs like this.
Thatch Bar, Tuam
15. The Thatch Bar, 5 Fosters Place, Tuam, County Galway
Another welcoming urban local.
With the cheapest beer so far!
Anderson's Thatch Pub, Ballindrehid
16. Anderson's Thatch Pub, Ballindrehid, Carrick-on-Shannon, County Roscommon
A pub that goes out of its way to be traditional and totally succeeds.
With a bundle of thatching straw hanging from a ceiling, rye straw from County Donegal.
Anderson's Thatch Pub, Ballindrehid
The Thatch, Crinkill
17. The Thatch, Military Road, Crinkill, Birr, County Offaly
Another old cottage pub, now with a double porch.
The Thatch, Crinkill
Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown
18. Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown, Ballybrittas, County Laois
An exceptional pub with a fantastic welcome.
Lovely garden too.
Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown
Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy
19. Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy, Kilgolan, County Offaly
A truly exceptional village pub.
Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy
Treacy's, The Heath
20. Treacy's, The Heath, Greatheath, Portlaoise, County Laois
An extended Thatched Pub like no other but still with a traditional bar at its heart.
It's the passing trade from enormously busy roads that makes it so different.
Treacy's, The Heath
Hogan's, Coolrain
21. Hogan's, Main Street, Coolrain, County Laois
Extended, traditional and local.
A quality mix!
Hogan's, Coolrain
The Thatch, Cloneen
22. The Thatch, Cloneen, County Tipperary
A really character pub accessed from the rear.
With a cast iron feature stove that sees regular winter use.
The Thatch, Cloneen
Old Thatch, Killeagh
23. Old Thatch, Main Street, Killeagh, County Cork
Fascinating old pub with stunning interior detail and long opening hours.
Thatcher at work at the time of our visit.
Thatched Inn, Ladysbridge
24. Thatched Inn, Main Street, Ladysbridge, Castlemartyr, County Cork
The destroyed original was astonishingly reopened in 1999 as the "modern" pub of today.
A really enjoyable visit.
Thatched Inn, Ladysbridge
Boothouse, Upper Glanmire
25. Boothouse, Upper Glanmire Road, Upper Glanmire, County Cork
A slightly extended, decoratively thatched, welcoming, traditional pub
Named from coaching inn days when comfy shoes were removed for outdoor boots at the final horse change of the journey.
Boothouse, Upper Glanmire
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9. Paddy Burke's, Main Street, Clarinbridge, County Galway
West Coast oyster fame evolved here from 1954.
Around 1970 a spectacular change, the pub's slate roof became thatched!
Paddy Burke's, Clarinbridge
McDonagh's, Oranmore
10. McDonagh's, Main Street, Oranmore, County Galway
Spectacularly renovated with tradition in mind.
McDonagh's, Oranmore
Cooke's Thatch Bar, Galway
11. Cooke's Thatch Bar, 2 Newcastle Road, Galway
An impressive suburban local.
Hole in the Wall, Galway
12. Hole in the Wall, 17 Eyre Street, Galway
An eyecatching frontage to this fully renovated urban pub.
The interior is quirky. One room features valve radios, another elevated pianos.
Hole in the Wall, Galway
Moran's Oyster Cottage, The Weir
13. Moran's Oyster Cottage, The Weir, Kilcolgan, County Galway
A second West Coast oyster house.
Beautifully situated and significantly extended.
Moran's Oyster Cottage, The Weir
Thatch Pub, Headford
14. The Thatch Pub, The Square, Headford, County Galway
A traditional cottage pub in a town.
Great to find pubs like this.
Thatch Bar, Tuam
15. The Thatch Bar, 5 Fosters Place, Tuam, County Galway
Another welcoming urban local.
With the cheapest beer so far!
Anderson's Thatch Pub, Ballindrehid
16. Anderson's Thatch Pub, Ballindrehid, Carrick-on-Shannon, County Roscommon
A pub that goes out of its way to be traditional and totally succeeds.
With a bundle of thatching straw hanging from a ceiling, rye straw from County Donegal.
Anderson's Thatch Pub, Ballindrehid
The Thatch, Crinkill
17. The Thatch, Military Road, Crinkill, Birr, County Offaly
Another old cottage pub, now with a double porch.
The Thatch, Crinkill
Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown
18. Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown, Ballybrittas, County Laois
An exceptional pub with a fantastic welcome.
Lovely garden too.
Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown
Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy
19. Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy, Kilgolan, County Offaly
A truly exceptional village pub.
Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy
Treacy's, The Heath
20. Treacy's, The Heath, Greatheath, Portlaoise, County Laois
An extended Thatched Pub like no other but still with a traditional bar at its heart.
It's the passing trade from enormously busy roads that makes it so different.
Treacy's, The Heath
Hogan's, Coolrain
21. Hogan's, Main Street, Coolrain, County Laois
Extended, traditional and local.
A quality mix!
Hogan's, Coolrain
The Thatch, Cloneen
22. The Thatch, Cloneen, County Tipperary
A really character pub accessed from the rear.
With a cast iron feature stove that sees regular winter use.
The Thatch, Cloneen
Old Thatch, Killeagh
23. Old Thatch, Main Street, Killeagh, County Cork
Fascinating old pub with stunning interior detail and long opening hours.
Thatcher at work at the time of our visit.
Thatched Inn, Ladysbridge
24. Thatched Inn, Main Street, Ladysbridge, Castlemartyr, County Cork
The destroyed original was astonishingly reopened in 1999 as the "modern" pub of today.
A really enjoyable visit.
Thatched Inn, Ladysbridge
Boothouse, Upper Glanmire
25. Boothouse, Upper Glanmire Road, Upper Glanmire, County Cork
A slightly extended, decoratively thatched, welcoming, traditional pub
Named from coaching inn days when comfy shoes were removed for outdoor boots at the final horse change of the journey.
Boothouse, Upper Glanmire
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Paddy Burke's, Clarinbridge
McDonagh's, Oranmore
10. McDonagh's, Main Street, Oranmore, County Galway
Spectacularly renovated with tradition in mind.
McDonagh's, Oranmore
Cooke's Thatch Bar, Galway
11. Cooke's Thatch Bar, 2 Newcastle Road, Galway
An impressive suburban local.
Hole in the Wall, Galway
12. Hole in the Wall, 17 Eyre Street, Galway
An eyecatching frontage to this fully renovated urban pub.
The interior is quirky. One room features valve radios, another elevated pianos.
Hole in the Wall, Galway
Moran's Oyster Cottage, The Weir
13. Moran's Oyster Cottage, The Weir, Kilcolgan, County Galway
A second West Coast oyster house.
Beautifully situated and significantly extended.
Moran's Oyster Cottage, The Weir
Thatch Pub, Headford
14. The Thatch Pub, The Square, Headford, County Galway
A traditional cottage pub in a town.
Great to find pubs like this.
Thatch Bar, Tuam
15. The Thatch Bar, 5 Fosters Place, Tuam, County Galway
Another welcoming urban local.
With the cheapest beer so far!
Anderson's Thatch Pub, Ballindrehid
16. Anderson's Thatch Pub, Ballindrehid, Carrick-on-Shannon, County Roscommon
A pub that goes out of its way to be traditional and totally succeeds.
With a bundle of thatching straw hanging from a ceiling, rye straw from County Donegal.
Anderson's Thatch Pub, Ballindrehid
The Thatch, Crinkill
17. The Thatch, Military Road, Crinkill, Birr, County Offaly
Another old cottage pub, now with a double porch.
The Thatch, Crinkill
Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown
18. Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown, Ballybrittas, County Laois
An exceptional pub with a fantastic welcome.
Lovely garden too.
Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown
Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy
19. Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy, Kilgolan, County Offaly
A truly exceptional village pub.
Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy
Treacy's, The Heath
20. Treacy's, The Heath, Greatheath, Portlaoise, County Laois
An extended Thatched Pub like no other but still with a traditional bar at its heart.
It's the passing trade from enormously busy roads that makes it so different.
Treacy's, The Heath
Hogan's, Coolrain
21. Hogan's, Main Street, Coolrain, County Laois
Extended, traditional and local.
A quality mix!
Hogan's, Coolrain
The Thatch, Cloneen
22. The Thatch, Cloneen, County Tipperary
A really character pub accessed from the rear.
With a cast iron feature stove that sees regular winter use.
The Thatch, Cloneen
Old Thatch, Killeagh
23. Old Thatch, Main Street, Killeagh, County Cork
Fascinating old pub with stunning interior detail and long opening hours.
Thatcher at work at the time of our visit.
Thatched Inn, Ladysbridge
24. Thatched Inn, Main Street, Ladysbridge, Castlemartyr, County Cork
The destroyed original was astonishingly reopened in 1999 as the "modern" pub of today.
A really enjoyable visit.
Thatched Inn, Ladysbridge
Boothouse, Upper Glanmire
25. Boothouse, Upper Glanmire Road, Upper Glanmire, County Cork
A slightly extended, decoratively thatched, welcoming, traditional pub
Named from coaching inn days when comfy shoes were removed for outdoor boots at the final horse change of the journey.
Boothouse, Upper Glanmire
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10. McDonagh's, Main Street, Oranmore, County Galway
Spectacularly renovated with tradition in mind.
McDonagh's, Oranmore
Cooke's Thatch Bar, Galway
11. Cooke's Thatch Bar, 2 Newcastle Road, Galway
An impressive suburban local.
Hole in the Wall, Galway
12. Hole in the Wall, 17 Eyre Street, Galway
An eyecatching frontage to this fully renovated urban pub.
The interior is quirky. One room features valve radios, another elevated pianos.
Hole in the Wall, Galway
Moran's Oyster Cottage, The Weir
13. Moran's Oyster Cottage, The Weir, Kilcolgan, County Galway
A second West Coast oyster house.
Beautifully situated and significantly extended.
Moran's Oyster Cottage, The Weir
Thatch Pub, Headford
14. The Thatch Pub, The Square, Headford, County Galway
A traditional cottage pub in a town.
Great to find pubs like this.
Thatch Bar, Tuam
15. The Thatch Bar, 5 Fosters Place, Tuam, County Galway
Another welcoming urban local.
With the cheapest beer so far!
Anderson's Thatch Pub, Ballindrehid
16. Anderson's Thatch Pub, Ballindrehid, Carrick-on-Shannon, County Roscommon
A pub that goes out of its way to be traditional and totally succeeds.
With a bundle of thatching straw hanging from a ceiling, rye straw from County Donegal.
Anderson's Thatch Pub, Ballindrehid
The Thatch, Crinkill
17. The Thatch, Military Road, Crinkill, Birr, County Offaly
Another old cottage pub, now with a double porch.
The Thatch, Crinkill
Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown
18. Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown, Ballybrittas, County Laois
An exceptional pub with a fantastic welcome.
Lovely garden too.
Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown
Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy
19. Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy, Kilgolan, County Offaly
A truly exceptional village pub.
Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy
Treacy's, The Heath
20. Treacy's, The Heath, Greatheath, Portlaoise, County Laois
An extended Thatched Pub like no other but still with a traditional bar at its heart.
It's the passing trade from enormously busy roads that makes it so different.
Treacy's, The Heath
Hogan's, Coolrain
21. Hogan's, Main Street, Coolrain, County Laois
Extended, traditional and local.
A quality mix!
Hogan's, Coolrain
The Thatch, Cloneen
22. The Thatch, Cloneen, County Tipperary
A really character pub accessed from the rear.
With a cast iron feature stove that sees regular winter use.
The Thatch, Cloneen
Old Thatch, Killeagh
23. Old Thatch, Main Street, Killeagh, County Cork
Fascinating old pub with stunning interior detail and long opening hours.
Thatcher at work at the time of our visit.
Thatched Inn, Ladysbridge
24. Thatched Inn, Main Street, Ladysbridge, Castlemartyr, County Cork
The destroyed original was astonishingly reopened in 1999 as the "modern" pub of today.
A really enjoyable visit.
Thatched Inn, Ladysbridge
Boothouse, Upper Glanmire
25. Boothouse, Upper Glanmire Road, Upper Glanmire, County Cork
A slightly extended, decoratively thatched, welcoming, traditional pub
Named from coaching inn days when comfy shoes were removed for outdoor boots at the final horse change of the journey.
Boothouse, Upper Glanmire
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McDonagh's, Oranmore
Cooke's Thatch Bar, Galway
11. Cooke's Thatch Bar, 2 Newcastle Road, Galway
An impressive suburban local.
Hole in the Wall, Galway
12. Hole in the Wall, 17 Eyre Street, Galway
An eyecatching frontage to this fully renovated urban pub.
The interior is quirky. One room features valve radios, another elevated pianos.
Hole in the Wall, Galway
Moran's Oyster Cottage, The Weir
13. Moran's Oyster Cottage, The Weir, Kilcolgan, County Galway
A second West Coast oyster house.
Beautifully situated and significantly extended.
Moran's Oyster Cottage, The Weir
Thatch Pub, Headford
14. The Thatch Pub, The Square, Headford, County Galway
A traditional cottage pub in a town.
Great to find pubs like this.
Thatch Bar, Tuam
15. The Thatch Bar, 5 Fosters Place, Tuam, County Galway
Another welcoming urban local.
With the cheapest beer so far!
Anderson's Thatch Pub, Ballindrehid
16. Anderson's Thatch Pub, Ballindrehid, Carrick-on-Shannon, County Roscommon
A pub that goes out of its way to be traditional and totally succeeds.
With a bundle of thatching straw hanging from a ceiling, rye straw from County Donegal.
Anderson's Thatch Pub, Ballindrehid
The Thatch, Crinkill
17. The Thatch, Military Road, Crinkill, Birr, County Offaly
Another old cottage pub, now with a double porch.
The Thatch, Crinkill
Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown
18. Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown, Ballybrittas, County Laois
An exceptional pub with a fantastic welcome.
Lovely garden too.
Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown
Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy
19. Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy, Kilgolan, County Offaly
A truly exceptional village pub.
Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy
Treacy's, The Heath
20. Treacy's, The Heath, Greatheath, Portlaoise, County Laois
An extended Thatched Pub like no other but still with a traditional bar at its heart.
It's the passing trade from enormously busy roads that makes it so different.
Treacy's, The Heath
Hogan's, Coolrain
21. Hogan's, Main Street, Coolrain, County Laois
Extended, traditional and local.
A quality mix!
Hogan's, Coolrain
The Thatch, Cloneen
22. The Thatch, Cloneen, County Tipperary
A really character pub accessed from the rear.
With a cast iron feature stove that sees regular winter use.
The Thatch, Cloneen
Old Thatch, Killeagh
23. Old Thatch, Main Street, Killeagh, County Cork
Fascinating old pub with stunning interior detail and long opening hours.
Thatcher at work at the time of our visit.
Thatched Inn, Ladysbridge
24. Thatched Inn, Main Street, Ladysbridge, Castlemartyr, County Cork
The destroyed original was astonishingly reopened in 1999 as the "modern" pub of today.
A really enjoyable visit.
Thatched Inn, Ladysbridge
Boothouse, Upper Glanmire
25. Boothouse, Upper Glanmire Road, Upper Glanmire, County Cork
A slightly extended, decoratively thatched, welcoming, traditional pub
Named from coaching inn days when comfy shoes were removed for outdoor boots at the final horse change of the journey.
Boothouse, Upper Glanmire
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11. Cooke's Thatch Bar, 2 Newcastle Road, Galway
An impressive suburban local.
Hole in the Wall, Galway
12. Hole in the Wall, 17 Eyre Street, Galway
An eyecatching frontage to this fully renovated urban pub.
The interior is quirky. One room features valve radios, another elevated pianos.
Hole in the Wall, Galway
Moran's Oyster Cottage, The Weir
13. Moran's Oyster Cottage, The Weir, Kilcolgan, County Galway
A second West Coast oyster house.
Beautifully situated and significantly extended.
Moran's Oyster Cottage, The Weir
Thatch Pub, Headford
14. The Thatch Pub, The Square, Headford, County Galway
A traditional cottage pub in a town.
Great to find pubs like this.
Thatch Bar, Tuam
15. The Thatch Bar, 5 Fosters Place, Tuam, County Galway
Another welcoming urban local.
With the cheapest beer so far!
Anderson's Thatch Pub, Ballindrehid
16. Anderson's Thatch Pub, Ballindrehid, Carrick-on-Shannon, County Roscommon
A pub that goes out of its way to be traditional and totally succeeds.
With a bundle of thatching straw hanging from a ceiling, rye straw from County Donegal.
Anderson's Thatch Pub, Ballindrehid
The Thatch, Crinkill
17. The Thatch, Military Road, Crinkill, Birr, County Offaly
Another old cottage pub, now with a double porch.
The Thatch, Crinkill
Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown
18. Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown, Ballybrittas, County Laois
An exceptional pub with a fantastic welcome.
Lovely garden too.
Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown
Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy
19. Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy, Kilgolan, County Offaly
A truly exceptional village pub.
Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy
Treacy's, The Heath
20. Treacy's, The Heath, Greatheath, Portlaoise, County Laois
An extended Thatched Pub like no other but still with a traditional bar at its heart.
It's the passing trade from enormously busy roads that makes it so different.
Treacy's, The Heath
Hogan's, Coolrain
21. Hogan's, Main Street, Coolrain, County Laois
Extended, traditional and local.
A quality mix!
Hogan's, Coolrain
The Thatch, Cloneen
22. The Thatch, Cloneen, County Tipperary
A really character pub accessed from the rear.
With a cast iron feature stove that sees regular winter use.
The Thatch, Cloneen
Old Thatch, Killeagh
23. Old Thatch, Main Street, Killeagh, County Cork
Fascinating old pub with stunning interior detail and long opening hours.
Thatcher at work at the time of our visit.
Thatched Inn, Ladysbridge
24. Thatched Inn, Main Street, Ladysbridge, Castlemartyr, County Cork
The destroyed original was astonishingly reopened in 1999 as the "modern" pub of today.
A really enjoyable visit.
Thatched Inn, Ladysbridge
Boothouse, Upper Glanmire
25. Boothouse, Upper Glanmire Road, Upper Glanmire, County Cork
A slightly extended, decoratively thatched, welcoming, traditional pub
Named from coaching inn days when comfy shoes were removed for outdoor boots at the final horse change of the journey.
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Hole in the Wall, Galway
12. Hole in the Wall, 17 Eyre Street, Galway
An eyecatching frontage to this fully renovated urban pub.
The interior is quirky. One room features valve radios, another elevated pianos.
Hole in the Wall, Galway
Moran's Oyster Cottage, The Weir
13. Moran's Oyster Cottage, The Weir, Kilcolgan, County Galway
A second West Coast oyster house.
Beautifully situated and significantly extended.
Moran's Oyster Cottage, The Weir
Thatch Pub, Headford
14. The Thatch Pub, The Square, Headford, County Galway
A traditional cottage pub in a town.
Great to find pubs like this.
Thatch Bar, Tuam
15. The Thatch Bar, 5 Fosters Place, Tuam, County Galway
Another welcoming urban local.
With the cheapest beer so far!
Anderson's Thatch Pub, Ballindrehid
16. Anderson's Thatch Pub, Ballindrehid, Carrick-on-Shannon, County Roscommon
A pub that goes out of its way to be traditional and totally succeeds.
With a bundle of thatching straw hanging from a ceiling, rye straw from County Donegal.
Anderson's Thatch Pub, Ballindrehid
The Thatch, Crinkill
17. The Thatch, Military Road, Crinkill, Birr, County Offaly
Another old cottage pub, now with a double porch.
The Thatch, Crinkill
Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown
18. Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown, Ballybrittas, County Laois
An exceptional pub with a fantastic welcome.
Lovely garden too.
Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown
Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy
19. Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy, Kilgolan, County Offaly
A truly exceptional village pub.
Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy
Treacy's, The Heath
20. Treacy's, The Heath, Greatheath, Portlaoise, County Laois
An extended Thatched Pub like no other but still with a traditional bar at its heart.
It's the passing trade from enormously busy roads that makes it so different.
Treacy's, The Heath
Hogan's, Coolrain
21. Hogan's, Main Street, Coolrain, County Laois
Extended, traditional and local.
A quality mix!
Hogan's, Coolrain
The Thatch, Cloneen
22. The Thatch, Cloneen, County Tipperary
A really character pub accessed from the rear.
With a cast iron feature stove that sees regular winter use.
The Thatch, Cloneen
Old Thatch, Killeagh
23. Old Thatch, Main Street, Killeagh, County Cork
Fascinating old pub with stunning interior detail and long opening hours.
Thatcher at work at the time of our visit.
Thatched Inn, Ladysbridge
24. Thatched Inn, Main Street, Ladysbridge, Castlemartyr, County Cork
The destroyed original was astonishingly reopened in 1999 as the "modern" pub of today.
A really enjoyable visit.
Thatched Inn, Ladysbridge
Boothouse, Upper Glanmire
25. Boothouse, Upper Glanmire Road, Upper Glanmire, County Cork
A slightly extended, decoratively thatched, welcoming, traditional pub
Named from coaching inn days when comfy shoes were removed for outdoor boots at the final horse change of the journey.
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An eyecatching frontage to this fully renovated urban pub.
The interior is quirky. One room features valve radios, another elevated pianos.
Hole in the Wall, Galway
Moran's Oyster Cottage, The Weir
13. Moran's Oyster Cottage, The Weir, Kilcolgan, County Galway
A second West Coast oyster house.
Beautifully situated and significantly extended.
Moran's Oyster Cottage, The Weir
Thatch Pub, Headford
14. The Thatch Pub, The Square, Headford, County Galway
A traditional cottage pub in a town.
Great to find pubs like this.
Thatch Bar, Tuam
15. The Thatch Bar, 5 Fosters Place, Tuam, County Galway
Another welcoming urban local.
With the cheapest beer so far!
Anderson's Thatch Pub, Ballindrehid
16. Anderson's Thatch Pub, Ballindrehid, Carrick-on-Shannon, County Roscommon
A pub that goes out of its way to be traditional and totally succeeds.
With a bundle of thatching straw hanging from a ceiling, rye straw from County Donegal.
Anderson's Thatch Pub, Ballindrehid
The Thatch, Crinkill
17. The Thatch, Military Road, Crinkill, Birr, County Offaly
Another old cottage pub, now with a double porch.
The Thatch, Crinkill
Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown
18. Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown, Ballybrittas, County Laois
An exceptional pub with a fantastic welcome.
Lovely garden too.
Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown
Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy
19. Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy, Kilgolan, County Offaly
A truly exceptional village pub.
Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy
Treacy's, The Heath
20. Treacy's, The Heath, Greatheath, Portlaoise, County Laois
An extended Thatched Pub like no other but still with a traditional bar at its heart.
It's the passing trade from enormously busy roads that makes it so different.
Treacy's, The Heath
Hogan's, Coolrain
21. Hogan's, Main Street, Coolrain, County Laois
Extended, traditional and local.
A quality mix!
Hogan's, Coolrain
The Thatch, Cloneen
22. The Thatch, Cloneen, County Tipperary
A really character pub accessed from the rear.
With a cast iron feature stove that sees regular winter use.
The Thatch, Cloneen
Old Thatch, Killeagh
23. Old Thatch, Main Street, Killeagh, County Cork
Fascinating old pub with stunning interior detail and long opening hours.
Thatcher at work at the time of our visit.
Thatched Inn, Ladysbridge
24. Thatched Inn, Main Street, Ladysbridge, Castlemartyr, County Cork
The destroyed original was astonishingly reopened in 1999 as the "modern" pub of today.
A really enjoyable visit.
Thatched Inn, Ladysbridge
Boothouse, Upper Glanmire
25. Boothouse, Upper Glanmire Road, Upper Glanmire, County Cork
A slightly extended, decoratively thatched, welcoming, traditional pub
Named from coaching inn days when comfy shoes were removed for outdoor boots at the final horse change of the journey.
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Hole in the Wall, Galway
Moran's Oyster Cottage, The Weir
13. Moran's Oyster Cottage, The Weir, Kilcolgan, County Galway
A second West Coast oyster house.
Beautifully situated and significantly extended.
Moran's Oyster Cottage, The Weir
Thatch Pub, Headford
14. The Thatch Pub, The Square, Headford, County Galway
A traditional cottage pub in a town.
Great to find pubs like this.
Thatch Bar, Tuam
15. The Thatch Bar, 5 Fosters Place, Tuam, County Galway
Another welcoming urban local.
With the cheapest beer so far!
Anderson's Thatch Pub, Ballindrehid
16. Anderson's Thatch Pub, Ballindrehid, Carrick-on-Shannon, County Roscommon
A pub that goes out of its way to be traditional and totally succeeds.
With a bundle of thatching straw hanging from a ceiling, rye straw from County Donegal.
Anderson's Thatch Pub, Ballindrehid
The Thatch, Crinkill
17. The Thatch, Military Road, Crinkill, Birr, County Offaly
Another old cottage pub, now with a double porch.
The Thatch, Crinkill
Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown
18. Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown, Ballybrittas, County Laois
An exceptional pub with a fantastic welcome.
Lovely garden too.
Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown
Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy
19. Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy, Kilgolan, County Offaly
A truly exceptional village pub.
Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy
Treacy's, The Heath
20. Treacy's, The Heath, Greatheath, Portlaoise, County Laois
An extended Thatched Pub like no other but still with a traditional bar at its heart.
It's the passing trade from enormously busy roads that makes it so different.
Treacy's, The Heath
Hogan's, Coolrain
21. Hogan's, Main Street, Coolrain, County Laois
Extended, traditional and local.
A quality mix!
Hogan's, Coolrain
The Thatch, Cloneen
22. The Thatch, Cloneen, County Tipperary
A really character pub accessed from the rear.
With a cast iron feature stove that sees regular winter use.
The Thatch, Cloneen
Old Thatch, Killeagh
23. Old Thatch, Main Street, Killeagh, County Cork
Fascinating old pub with stunning interior detail and long opening hours.
Thatcher at work at the time of our visit.
Thatched Inn, Ladysbridge
24. Thatched Inn, Main Street, Ladysbridge, Castlemartyr, County Cork
The destroyed original was astonishingly reopened in 1999 as the "modern" pub of today.
A really enjoyable visit.
Thatched Inn, Ladysbridge
Boothouse, Upper Glanmire
25. Boothouse, Upper Glanmire Road, Upper Glanmire, County Cork
A slightly extended, decoratively thatched, welcoming, traditional pub
Named from coaching inn days when comfy shoes were removed for outdoor boots at the final horse change of the journey.
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Moran's Oyster Cottage, The Weir
13. Moran's Oyster Cottage, The Weir, Kilcolgan, County Galway
A second West Coast oyster house.
Beautifully situated and significantly extended.
Moran's Oyster Cottage, The Weir
Thatch Pub, Headford
14. The Thatch Pub, The Square, Headford, County Galway
A traditional cottage pub in a town.
Great to find pubs like this.
Thatch Bar, Tuam
15. The Thatch Bar, 5 Fosters Place, Tuam, County Galway
Another welcoming urban local.
With the cheapest beer so far!
Anderson's Thatch Pub, Ballindrehid
16. Anderson's Thatch Pub, Ballindrehid, Carrick-on-Shannon, County Roscommon
A pub that goes out of its way to be traditional and totally succeeds.
With a bundle of thatching straw hanging from a ceiling, rye straw from County Donegal.
Anderson's Thatch Pub, Ballindrehid
The Thatch, Crinkill
17. The Thatch, Military Road, Crinkill, Birr, County Offaly
Another old cottage pub, now with a double porch.
The Thatch, Crinkill
Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown
18. Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown, Ballybrittas, County Laois
An exceptional pub with a fantastic welcome.
Lovely garden too.
Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown
Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy
19. Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy, Kilgolan, County Offaly
A truly exceptional village pub.
Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy
Treacy's, The Heath
20. Treacy's, The Heath, Greatheath, Portlaoise, County Laois
An extended Thatched Pub like no other but still with a traditional bar at its heart.
It's the passing trade from enormously busy roads that makes it so different.
Treacy's, The Heath
Hogan's, Coolrain
21. Hogan's, Main Street, Coolrain, County Laois
Extended, traditional and local.
A quality mix!
Hogan's, Coolrain
The Thatch, Cloneen
22. The Thatch, Cloneen, County Tipperary
A really character pub accessed from the rear.
With a cast iron feature stove that sees regular winter use.
The Thatch, Cloneen
Old Thatch, Killeagh
23. Old Thatch, Main Street, Killeagh, County Cork
Fascinating old pub with stunning interior detail and long opening hours.
Thatcher at work at the time of our visit.
Thatched Inn, Ladysbridge
24. Thatched Inn, Main Street, Ladysbridge, Castlemartyr, County Cork
The destroyed original was astonishingly reopened in 1999 as the "modern" pub of today.
A really enjoyable visit.
Thatched Inn, Ladysbridge
Boothouse, Upper Glanmire
25. Boothouse, Upper Glanmire Road, Upper Glanmire, County Cork
A slightly extended, decoratively thatched, welcoming, traditional pub
Named from coaching inn days when comfy shoes were removed for outdoor boots at the final horse change of the journey.
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A second West Coast oyster house.
Beautifully situated and significantly extended.
Moran's Oyster Cottage, The Weir
Thatch Pub, Headford
14. The Thatch Pub, The Square, Headford, County Galway
A traditional cottage pub in a town.
Great to find pubs like this.
Thatch Bar, Tuam
15. The Thatch Bar, 5 Fosters Place, Tuam, County Galway
Another welcoming urban local.
With the cheapest beer so far!
Anderson's Thatch Pub, Ballindrehid
16. Anderson's Thatch Pub, Ballindrehid, Carrick-on-Shannon, County Roscommon
A pub that goes out of its way to be traditional and totally succeeds.
With a bundle of thatching straw hanging from a ceiling, rye straw from County Donegal.
Anderson's Thatch Pub, Ballindrehid
The Thatch, Crinkill
17. The Thatch, Military Road, Crinkill, Birr, County Offaly
Another old cottage pub, now with a double porch.
The Thatch, Crinkill
Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown
18. Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown, Ballybrittas, County Laois
An exceptional pub with a fantastic welcome.
Lovely garden too.
Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown
Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy
19. Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy, Kilgolan, County Offaly
A truly exceptional village pub.
Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy
Treacy's, The Heath
20. Treacy's, The Heath, Greatheath, Portlaoise, County Laois
An extended Thatched Pub like no other but still with a traditional bar at its heart.
It's the passing trade from enormously busy roads that makes it so different.
Treacy's, The Heath
Hogan's, Coolrain
21. Hogan's, Main Street, Coolrain, County Laois
Extended, traditional and local.
A quality mix!
Hogan's, Coolrain
The Thatch, Cloneen
22. The Thatch, Cloneen, County Tipperary
A really character pub accessed from the rear.
With a cast iron feature stove that sees regular winter use.
The Thatch, Cloneen
Old Thatch, Killeagh
23. Old Thatch, Main Street, Killeagh, County Cork
Fascinating old pub with stunning interior detail and long opening hours.
Thatcher at work at the time of our visit.
Thatched Inn, Ladysbridge
24. Thatched Inn, Main Street, Ladysbridge, Castlemartyr, County Cork
The destroyed original was astonishingly reopened in 1999 as the "modern" pub of today.
A really enjoyable visit.
Thatched Inn, Ladysbridge
Boothouse, Upper Glanmire
25. Boothouse, Upper Glanmire Road, Upper Glanmire, County Cork
A slightly extended, decoratively thatched, welcoming, traditional pub
Named from coaching inn days when comfy shoes were removed for outdoor boots at the final horse change of the journey.
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Moran's Oyster Cottage, The Weir
Thatch Pub, Headford
14. The Thatch Pub, The Square, Headford, County Galway
A traditional cottage pub in a town.
Great to find pubs like this.
Thatch Bar, Tuam
15. The Thatch Bar, 5 Fosters Place, Tuam, County Galway
Another welcoming urban local.
With the cheapest beer so far!
Anderson's Thatch Pub, Ballindrehid
16. Anderson's Thatch Pub, Ballindrehid, Carrick-on-Shannon, County Roscommon
A pub that goes out of its way to be traditional and totally succeeds.
With a bundle of thatching straw hanging from a ceiling, rye straw from County Donegal.
Anderson's Thatch Pub, Ballindrehid
The Thatch, Crinkill
17. The Thatch, Military Road, Crinkill, Birr, County Offaly
Another old cottage pub, now with a double porch.
The Thatch, Crinkill
Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown
18. Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown, Ballybrittas, County Laois
An exceptional pub with a fantastic welcome.
Lovely garden too.
Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown
Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy
19. Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy, Kilgolan, County Offaly
A truly exceptional village pub.
Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy
Treacy's, The Heath
20. Treacy's, The Heath, Greatheath, Portlaoise, County Laois
An extended Thatched Pub like no other but still with a traditional bar at its heart.
It's the passing trade from enormously busy roads that makes it so different.
Treacy's, The Heath
Hogan's, Coolrain
21. Hogan's, Main Street, Coolrain, County Laois
Extended, traditional and local.
A quality mix!
Hogan's, Coolrain
The Thatch, Cloneen
22. The Thatch, Cloneen, County Tipperary
A really character pub accessed from the rear.
With a cast iron feature stove that sees regular winter use.
The Thatch, Cloneen
Old Thatch, Killeagh
23. Old Thatch, Main Street, Killeagh, County Cork
Fascinating old pub with stunning interior detail and long opening hours.
Thatcher at work at the time of our visit.
Thatched Inn, Ladysbridge
24. Thatched Inn, Main Street, Ladysbridge, Castlemartyr, County Cork
The destroyed original was astonishingly reopened in 1999 as the "modern" pub of today.
A really enjoyable visit.
Thatched Inn, Ladysbridge
Boothouse, Upper Glanmire
25. Boothouse, Upper Glanmire Road, Upper Glanmire, County Cork
A slightly extended, decoratively thatched, welcoming, traditional pub
Named from coaching inn days when comfy shoes were removed for outdoor boots at the final horse change of the journey.
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14. The Thatch Pub, The Square, Headford, County Galway
A traditional cottage pub in a town.
Great to find pubs like this.
Thatch Bar, Tuam
15. The Thatch Bar, 5 Fosters Place, Tuam, County Galway
Another welcoming urban local.
With the cheapest beer so far!
Anderson's Thatch Pub, Ballindrehid
16. Anderson's Thatch Pub, Ballindrehid, Carrick-on-Shannon, County Roscommon
A pub that goes out of its way to be traditional and totally succeeds.
With a bundle of thatching straw hanging from a ceiling, rye straw from County Donegal.
Anderson's Thatch Pub, Ballindrehid
The Thatch, Crinkill
17. The Thatch, Military Road, Crinkill, Birr, County Offaly
Another old cottage pub, now with a double porch.
The Thatch, Crinkill
Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown
18. Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown, Ballybrittas, County Laois
An exceptional pub with a fantastic welcome.
Lovely garden too.
Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown
Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy
19. Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy, Kilgolan, County Offaly
A truly exceptional village pub.
Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy
Treacy's, The Heath
20. Treacy's, The Heath, Greatheath, Portlaoise, County Laois
An extended Thatched Pub like no other but still with a traditional bar at its heart.
It's the passing trade from enormously busy roads that makes it so different.
Treacy's, The Heath
Hogan's, Coolrain
21. Hogan's, Main Street, Coolrain, County Laois
Extended, traditional and local.
A quality mix!
Hogan's, Coolrain
The Thatch, Cloneen
22. The Thatch, Cloneen, County Tipperary
A really character pub accessed from the rear.
With a cast iron feature stove that sees regular winter use.
The Thatch, Cloneen
Old Thatch, Killeagh
23. Old Thatch, Main Street, Killeagh, County Cork
Fascinating old pub with stunning interior detail and long opening hours.
Thatcher at work at the time of our visit.
Thatched Inn, Ladysbridge
24. Thatched Inn, Main Street, Ladysbridge, Castlemartyr, County Cork
The destroyed original was astonishingly reopened in 1999 as the "modern" pub of today.
A really enjoyable visit.
Thatched Inn, Ladysbridge
Boothouse, Upper Glanmire
25. Boothouse, Upper Glanmire Road, Upper Glanmire, County Cork
A slightly extended, decoratively thatched, welcoming, traditional pub
Named from coaching inn days when comfy shoes were removed for outdoor boots at the final horse change of the journey.
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Thatch Bar, Tuam
15. The Thatch Bar, 5 Fosters Place, Tuam, County Galway
Another welcoming urban local.
With the cheapest beer so far!
Anderson's Thatch Pub, Ballindrehid
16. Anderson's Thatch Pub, Ballindrehid, Carrick-on-Shannon, County Roscommon
A pub that goes out of its way to be traditional and totally succeeds.
With a bundle of thatching straw hanging from a ceiling, rye straw from County Donegal.
Anderson's Thatch Pub, Ballindrehid
The Thatch, Crinkill
17. The Thatch, Military Road, Crinkill, Birr, County Offaly
Another old cottage pub, now with a double porch.
The Thatch, Crinkill
Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown
18. Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown, Ballybrittas, County Laois
An exceptional pub with a fantastic welcome.
Lovely garden too.
Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown
Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy
19. Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy, Kilgolan, County Offaly
A truly exceptional village pub.
Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy
Treacy's, The Heath
20. Treacy's, The Heath, Greatheath, Portlaoise, County Laois
An extended Thatched Pub like no other but still with a traditional bar at its heart.
It's the passing trade from enormously busy roads that makes it so different.
Treacy's, The Heath
Hogan's, Coolrain
21. Hogan's, Main Street, Coolrain, County Laois
Extended, traditional and local.
A quality mix!
Hogan's, Coolrain
The Thatch, Cloneen
22. The Thatch, Cloneen, County Tipperary
A really character pub accessed from the rear.
With a cast iron feature stove that sees regular winter use.
The Thatch, Cloneen
Old Thatch, Killeagh
23. Old Thatch, Main Street, Killeagh, County Cork
Fascinating old pub with stunning interior detail and long opening hours.
Thatcher at work at the time of our visit.
Thatched Inn, Ladysbridge
24. Thatched Inn, Main Street, Ladysbridge, Castlemartyr, County Cork
The destroyed original was astonishingly reopened in 1999 as the "modern" pub of today.
A really enjoyable visit.
Thatched Inn, Ladysbridge
Boothouse, Upper Glanmire
25. Boothouse, Upper Glanmire Road, Upper Glanmire, County Cork
A slightly extended, decoratively thatched, welcoming, traditional pub
Named from coaching inn days when comfy shoes were removed for outdoor boots at the final horse change of the journey.
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Another welcoming urban local.
With the cheapest beer so far!
Anderson's Thatch Pub, Ballindrehid
16. Anderson's Thatch Pub, Ballindrehid, Carrick-on-Shannon, County Roscommon
A pub that goes out of its way to be traditional and totally succeeds.
With a bundle of thatching straw hanging from a ceiling, rye straw from County Donegal.
Anderson's Thatch Pub, Ballindrehid
The Thatch, Crinkill
17. The Thatch, Military Road, Crinkill, Birr, County Offaly
Another old cottage pub, now with a double porch.
The Thatch, Crinkill
Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown
18. Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown, Ballybrittas, County Laois
An exceptional pub with a fantastic welcome.
Lovely garden too.
Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown
Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy
19. Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy, Kilgolan, County Offaly
A truly exceptional village pub.
Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy
Treacy's, The Heath
20. Treacy's, The Heath, Greatheath, Portlaoise, County Laois
An extended Thatched Pub like no other but still with a traditional bar at its heart.
It's the passing trade from enormously busy roads that makes it so different.
Treacy's, The Heath
Hogan's, Coolrain
21. Hogan's, Main Street, Coolrain, County Laois
Extended, traditional and local.
A quality mix!
Hogan's, Coolrain
The Thatch, Cloneen
22. The Thatch, Cloneen, County Tipperary
A really character pub accessed from the rear.
With a cast iron feature stove that sees regular winter use.
The Thatch, Cloneen
Old Thatch, Killeagh
23. Old Thatch, Main Street, Killeagh, County Cork
Fascinating old pub with stunning interior detail and long opening hours.
Thatcher at work at the time of our visit.
Thatched Inn, Ladysbridge
24. Thatched Inn, Main Street, Ladysbridge, Castlemartyr, County Cork
The destroyed original was astonishingly reopened in 1999 as the "modern" pub of today.
A really enjoyable visit.
Thatched Inn, Ladysbridge
Boothouse, Upper Glanmire
25. Boothouse, Upper Glanmire Road, Upper Glanmire, County Cork
A slightly extended, decoratively thatched, welcoming, traditional pub
Named from coaching inn days when comfy shoes were removed for outdoor boots at the final horse change of the journey.
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16. Anderson's Thatch Pub, Ballindrehid, Carrick-on-Shannon, County Roscommon
A pub that goes out of its way to be traditional and totally succeeds.
With a bundle of thatching straw hanging from a ceiling, rye straw from County Donegal.
Anderson's Thatch Pub, Ballindrehid
The Thatch, Crinkill
17. The Thatch, Military Road, Crinkill, Birr, County Offaly
Another old cottage pub, now with a double porch.
The Thatch, Crinkill
Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown
18. Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown, Ballybrittas, County Laois
An exceptional pub with a fantastic welcome.
Lovely garden too.
Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown
Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy
19. Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy, Kilgolan, County Offaly
A truly exceptional village pub.
Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy
Treacy's, The Heath
20. Treacy's, The Heath, Greatheath, Portlaoise, County Laois
An extended Thatched Pub like no other but still with a traditional bar at its heart.
It's the passing trade from enormously busy roads that makes it so different.
Treacy's, The Heath
Hogan's, Coolrain
21. Hogan's, Main Street, Coolrain, County Laois
Extended, traditional and local.
A quality mix!
Hogan's, Coolrain
The Thatch, Cloneen
22. The Thatch, Cloneen, County Tipperary
A really character pub accessed from the rear.
With a cast iron feature stove that sees regular winter use.
The Thatch, Cloneen
Old Thatch, Killeagh
23. Old Thatch, Main Street, Killeagh, County Cork
Fascinating old pub with stunning interior detail and long opening hours.
Thatcher at work at the time of our visit.
Thatched Inn, Ladysbridge
24. Thatched Inn, Main Street, Ladysbridge, Castlemartyr, County Cork
The destroyed original was astonishingly reopened in 1999 as the "modern" pub of today.
A really enjoyable visit.
Thatched Inn, Ladysbridge
Boothouse, Upper Glanmire
25. Boothouse, Upper Glanmire Road, Upper Glanmire, County Cork
A slightly extended, decoratively thatched, welcoming, traditional pub
Named from coaching inn days when comfy shoes were removed for outdoor boots at the final horse change of the journey.
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Anderson's Thatch Pub, Ballindrehid
The Thatch, Crinkill
17. The Thatch, Military Road, Crinkill, Birr, County Offaly
Another old cottage pub, now with a double porch.
The Thatch, Crinkill
Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown
18. Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown, Ballybrittas, County Laois
An exceptional pub with a fantastic welcome.
Lovely garden too.
Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown
Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy
19. Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy, Kilgolan, County Offaly
A truly exceptional village pub.
Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy
Treacy's, The Heath
20. Treacy's, The Heath, Greatheath, Portlaoise, County Laois
An extended Thatched Pub like no other but still with a traditional bar at its heart.
It's the passing trade from enormously busy roads that makes it so different.
Treacy's, The Heath
Hogan's, Coolrain
21. Hogan's, Main Street, Coolrain, County Laois
Extended, traditional and local.
A quality mix!
Hogan's, Coolrain
The Thatch, Cloneen
22. The Thatch, Cloneen, County Tipperary
A really character pub accessed from the rear.
With a cast iron feature stove that sees regular winter use.
The Thatch, Cloneen
Old Thatch, Killeagh
23. Old Thatch, Main Street, Killeagh, County Cork
Fascinating old pub with stunning interior detail and long opening hours.
Thatcher at work at the time of our visit.
Thatched Inn, Ladysbridge
24. Thatched Inn, Main Street, Ladysbridge, Castlemartyr, County Cork
The destroyed original was astonishingly reopened in 1999 as the "modern" pub of today.
A really enjoyable visit.
Thatched Inn, Ladysbridge
Boothouse, Upper Glanmire
25. Boothouse, Upper Glanmire Road, Upper Glanmire, County Cork
A slightly extended, decoratively thatched, welcoming, traditional pub
Named from coaching inn days when comfy shoes were removed for outdoor boots at the final horse change of the journey.
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Anderson's Thatch Pub, Ballindrehid
The Thatch, Crinkill
17. The Thatch, Military Road, Crinkill, Birr, County Offaly
Another old cottage pub, now with a double porch.
The Thatch, Crinkill
Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown
18. Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown, Ballybrittas, County Laois
An exceptional pub with a fantastic welcome.
Lovely garden too.
Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown
Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy
19. Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy, Kilgolan, County Offaly
A truly exceptional village pub.
Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy
Treacy's, The Heath
20. Treacy's, The Heath, Greatheath, Portlaoise, County Laois
An extended Thatched Pub like no other but still with a traditional bar at its heart.
It's the passing trade from enormously busy roads that makes it so different.
Treacy's, The Heath
Hogan's, Coolrain
21. Hogan's, Main Street, Coolrain, County Laois
Extended, traditional and local.
A quality mix!
Hogan's, Coolrain
The Thatch, Cloneen
22. The Thatch, Cloneen, County Tipperary
A really character pub accessed from the rear.
With a cast iron feature stove that sees regular winter use.
The Thatch, Cloneen
Old Thatch, Killeagh
23. Old Thatch, Main Street, Killeagh, County Cork
Fascinating old pub with stunning interior detail and long opening hours.
Thatcher at work at the time of our visit.
Thatched Inn, Ladysbridge
24. Thatched Inn, Main Street, Ladysbridge, Castlemartyr, County Cork
The destroyed original was astonishingly reopened in 1999 as the "modern" pub of today.
A really enjoyable visit.
Thatched Inn, Ladysbridge
Boothouse, Upper Glanmire
25. Boothouse, Upper Glanmire Road, Upper Glanmire, County Cork
A slightly extended, decoratively thatched, welcoming, traditional pub
Named from coaching inn days when comfy shoes were removed for outdoor boots at the final horse change of the journey.
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The Thatch, Crinkill
17. The Thatch, Military Road, Crinkill, Birr, County Offaly
Another old cottage pub, now with a double porch.
The Thatch, Crinkill
Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown
18. Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown, Ballybrittas, County Laois
An exceptional pub with a fantastic welcome.
Lovely garden too.
Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown
Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy
19. Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy, Kilgolan, County Offaly
A truly exceptional village pub.
Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy
Treacy's, The Heath
20. Treacy's, The Heath, Greatheath, Portlaoise, County Laois
An extended Thatched Pub like no other but still with a traditional bar at its heart.
It's the passing trade from enormously busy roads that makes it so different.
Treacy's, The Heath
Hogan's, Coolrain
21. Hogan's, Main Street, Coolrain, County Laois
Extended, traditional and local.
A quality mix!
Hogan's, Coolrain
The Thatch, Cloneen
22. The Thatch, Cloneen, County Tipperary
A really character pub accessed from the rear.
With a cast iron feature stove that sees regular winter use.
The Thatch, Cloneen
Old Thatch, Killeagh
23. Old Thatch, Main Street, Killeagh, County Cork
Fascinating old pub with stunning interior detail and long opening hours.
Thatcher at work at the time of our visit.
Thatched Inn, Ladysbridge
24. Thatched Inn, Main Street, Ladysbridge, Castlemartyr, County Cork
The destroyed original was astonishingly reopened in 1999 as the "modern" pub of today.
A really enjoyable visit.
Thatched Inn, Ladysbridge
Boothouse, Upper Glanmire
25. Boothouse, Upper Glanmire Road, Upper Glanmire, County Cork
A slightly extended, decoratively thatched, welcoming, traditional pub
Named from coaching inn days when comfy shoes were removed for outdoor boots at the final horse change of the journey.
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Another old cottage pub, now with a double porch.
The Thatch, Crinkill
Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown
18. Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown, Ballybrittas, County Laois
An exceptional pub with a fantastic welcome.
Lovely garden too.
Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown
Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy
19. Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy, Kilgolan, County Offaly
A truly exceptional village pub.
Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy
Treacy's, The Heath
20. Treacy's, The Heath, Greatheath, Portlaoise, County Laois
An extended Thatched Pub like no other but still with a traditional bar at its heart.
It's the passing trade from enormously busy roads that makes it so different.
Treacy's, The Heath
Hogan's, Coolrain
21. Hogan's, Main Street, Coolrain, County Laois
Extended, traditional and local.
A quality mix!
Hogan's, Coolrain
The Thatch, Cloneen
22. The Thatch, Cloneen, County Tipperary
A really character pub accessed from the rear.
With a cast iron feature stove that sees regular winter use.
The Thatch, Cloneen
Old Thatch, Killeagh
23. Old Thatch, Main Street, Killeagh, County Cork
Fascinating old pub with stunning interior detail and long opening hours.
Thatcher at work at the time of our visit.
Thatched Inn, Ladysbridge
24. Thatched Inn, Main Street, Ladysbridge, Castlemartyr, County Cork
The destroyed original was astonishingly reopened in 1999 as the "modern" pub of today.
A really enjoyable visit.
Thatched Inn, Ladysbridge
Boothouse, Upper Glanmire
25. Boothouse, Upper Glanmire Road, Upper Glanmire, County Cork
A slightly extended, decoratively thatched, welcoming, traditional pub
Named from coaching inn days when comfy shoes were removed for outdoor boots at the final horse change of the journey.
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Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown
18. Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown, Ballybrittas, County Laois
An exceptional pub with a fantastic welcome.
Lovely garden too.
Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown
Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy
19. Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy, Kilgolan, County Offaly
A truly exceptional village pub.
Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy
Treacy's, The Heath
20. Treacy's, The Heath, Greatheath, Portlaoise, County Laois
An extended Thatched Pub like no other but still with a traditional bar at its heart.
It's the passing trade from enormously busy roads that makes it so different.
Treacy's, The Heath
Hogan's, Coolrain
21. Hogan's, Main Street, Coolrain, County Laois
Extended, traditional and local.
A quality mix!
Hogan's, Coolrain
The Thatch, Cloneen
22. The Thatch, Cloneen, County Tipperary
A really character pub accessed from the rear.
With a cast iron feature stove that sees regular winter use.
The Thatch, Cloneen
Old Thatch, Killeagh
23. Old Thatch, Main Street, Killeagh, County Cork
Fascinating old pub with stunning interior detail and long opening hours.
Thatcher at work at the time of our visit.
Thatched Inn, Ladysbridge
24. Thatched Inn, Main Street, Ladysbridge, Castlemartyr, County Cork
The destroyed original was astonishingly reopened in 1999 as the "modern" pub of today.
A really enjoyable visit.
Thatched Inn, Ladysbridge
Boothouse, Upper Glanmire
25. Boothouse, Upper Glanmire Road, Upper Glanmire, County Cork
A slightly extended, decoratively thatched, welcoming, traditional pub
Named from coaching inn days when comfy shoes were removed for outdoor boots at the final horse change of the journey.
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An exceptional pub with a fantastic welcome.
Lovely garden too.
Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown
Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy
19. Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy, Kilgolan, County Offaly
A truly exceptional village pub.
Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy
Treacy's, The Heath
20. Treacy's, The Heath, Greatheath, Portlaoise, County Laois
An extended Thatched Pub like no other but still with a traditional bar at its heart.
It's the passing trade from enormously busy roads that makes it so different.
Treacy's, The Heath
Hogan's, Coolrain
21. Hogan's, Main Street, Coolrain, County Laois
Extended, traditional and local.
A quality mix!
Hogan's, Coolrain
The Thatch, Cloneen
22. The Thatch, Cloneen, County Tipperary
A really character pub accessed from the rear.
With a cast iron feature stove that sees regular winter use.
The Thatch, Cloneen
Old Thatch, Killeagh
23. Old Thatch, Main Street, Killeagh, County Cork
Fascinating old pub with stunning interior detail and long opening hours.
Thatcher at work at the time of our visit.
Thatched Inn, Ladysbridge
24. Thatched Inn, Main Street, Ladysbridge, Castlemartyr, County Cork
The destroyed original was astonishingly reopened in 1999 as the "modern" pub of today.
A really enjoyable visit.
Thatched Inn, Ladysbridge
Boothouse, Upper Glanmire
25. Boothouse, Upper Glanmire Road, Upper Glanmire, County Cork
A slightly extended, decoratively thatched, welcoming, traditional pub
Named from coaching inn days when comfy shoes were removed for outdoor boots at the final horse change of the journey.
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Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown
Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy
19. Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy, Kilgolan, County Offaly
A truly exceptional village pub.
Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy
Treacy's, The Heath
20. Treacy's, The Heath, Greatheath, Portlaoise, County Laois
An extended Thatched Pub like no other but still with a traditional bar at its heart.
It's the passing trade from enormously busy roads that makes it so different.
Treacy's, The Heath
Hogan's, Coolrain
21. Hogan's, Main Street, Coolrain, County Laois
Extended, traditional and local.
A quality mix!
Hogan's, Coolrain
The Thatch, Cloneen
22. The Thatch, Cloneen, County Tipperary
A really character pub accessed from the rear.
With a cast iron feature stove that sees regular winter use.
The Thatch, Cloneen
Old Thatch, Killeagh
23. Old Thatch, Main Street, Killeagh, County Cork
Fascinating old pub with stunning interior detail and long opening hours.
Thatcher at work at the time of our visit.
Thatched Inn, Ladysbridge
24. Thatched Inn, Main Street, Ladysbridge, Castlemartyr, County Cork
The destroyed original was astonishingly reopened in 1999 as the "modern" pub of today.
A really enjoyable visit.
Thatched Inn, Ladysbridge
Boothouse, Upper Glanmire
25. Boothouse, Upper Glanmire Road, Upper Glanmire, County Cork
A slightly extended, decoratively thatched, welcoming, traditional pub
Named from coaching inn days when comfy shoes were removed for outdoor boots at the final horse change of the journey.
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19. Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy, Kilgolan, County Offaly
A truly exceptional village pub.
Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy
Treacy's, The Heath
20. Treacy's, The Heath, Greatheath, Portlaoise, County Laois
An extended Thatched Pub like no other but still with a traditional bar at its heart.
It's the passing trade from enormously busy roads that makes it so different.
Treacy's, The Heath
Hogan's, Coolrain
21. Hogan's, Main Street, Coolrain, County Laois
Extended, traditional and local.
A quality mix!
Hogan's, Coolrain
The Thatch, Cloneen
22. The Thatch, Cloneen, County Tipperary
A really character pub accessed from the rear.
With a cast iron feature stove that sees regular winter use.
The Thatch, Cloneen
Old Thatch, Killeagh
23. Old Thatch, Main Street, Killeagh, County Cork
Fascinating old pub with stunning interior detail and long opening hours.
Thatcher at work at the time of our visit.
Thatched Inn, Ladysbridge
24. Thatched Inn, Main Street, Ladysbridge, Castlemartyr, County Cork
The destroyed original was astonishingly reopened in 1999 as the "modern" pub of today.
A really enjoyable visit.
Thatched Inn, Ladysbridge
Boothouse, Upper Glanmire
25. Boothouse, Upper Glanmire Road, Upper Glanmire, County Cork
A slightly extended, decoratively thatched, welcoming, traditional pub
Named from coaching inn days when comfy shoes were removed for outdoor boots at the final horse change of the journey.
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Dan and Molly's, Ballyboy
Treacy's, The Heath
20. Treacy's, The Heath, Greatheath, Portlaoise, County Laois
An extended Thatched Pub like no other but still with a traditional bar at its heart.
It's the passing trade from enormously busy roads that makes it so different.
Treacy's, The Heath
Hogan's, Coolrain
21. Hogan's, Main Street, Coolrain, County Laois
Extended, traditional and local.
A quality mix!
Hogan's, Coolrain
The Thatch, Cloneen
22. The Thatch, Cloneen, County Tipperary
A really character pub accessed from the rear.
With a cast iron feature stove that sees regular winter use.
The Thatch, Cloneen
Old Thatch, Killeagh
23. Old Thatch, Main Street, Killeagh, County Cork
Fascinating old pub with stunning interior detail and long opening hours.
Thatcher at work at the time of our visit.
Thatched Inn, Ladysbridge
24. Thatched Inn, Main Street, Ladysbridge, Castlemartyr, County Cork
The destroyed original was astonishingly reopened in 1999 as the "modern" pub of today.
A really enjoyable visit.
Thatched Inn, Ladysbridge
Boothouse, Upper Glanmire
25. Boothouse, Upper Glanmire Road, Upper Glanmire, County Cork
A slightly extended, decoratively thatched, welcoming, traditional pub
Named from coaching inn days when comfy shoes were removed for outdoor boots at the final horse change of the journey.
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Treacy's, The Heath
20. Treacy's, The Heath, Greatheath, Portlaoise, County Laois
An extended Thatched Pub like no other but still with a traditional bar at its heart.
It's the passing trade from enormously busy roads that makes it so different.
Treacy's, The Heath
Hogan's, Coolrain
21. Hogan's, Main Street, Coolrain, County Laois
Extended, traditional and local.
A quality mix!
Hogan's, Coolrain
The Thatch, Cloneen
22. The Thatch, Cloneen, County Tipperary
A really character pub accessed from the rear.
With a cast iron feature stove that sees regular winter use.
The Thatch, Cloneen
Old Thatch, Killeagh
23. Old Thatch, Main Street, Killeagh, County Cork
Fascinating old pub with stunning interior detail and long opening hours.
Thatcher at work at the time of our visit.
Thatched Inn, Ladysbridge
24. Thatched Inn, Main Street, Ladysbridge, Castlemartyr, County Cork
The destroyed original was astonishingly reopened in 1999 as the "modern" pub of today.
A really enjoyable visit.
Thatched Inn, Ladysbridge
Boothouse, Upper Glanmire
25. Boothouse, Upper Glanmire Road, Upper Glanmire, County Cork
A slightly extended, decoratively thatched, welcoming, traditional pub
Named from coaching inn days when comfy shoes were removed for outdoor boots at the final horse change of the journey.
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An extended Thatched Pub like no other but still with a traditional bar at its heart.
It's the passing trade from enormously busy roads that makes it so different.
Treacy's, The Heath
Hogan's, Coolrain
21. Hogan's, Main Street, Coolrain, County Laois
Extended, traditional and local.
A quality mix!
Hogan's, Coolrain
The Thatch, Cloneen
22. The Thatch, Cloneen, County Tipperary
A really character pub accessed from the rear.
With a cast iron feature stove that sees regular winter use.
The Thatch, Cloneen
Old Thatch, Killeagh
23. Old Thatch, Main Street, Killeagh, County Cork
Fascinating old pub with stunning interior detail and long opening hours.
Thatcher at work at the time of our visit.
Thatched Inn, Ladysbridge
24. Thatched Inn, Main Street, Ladysbridge, Castlemartyr, County Cork
The destroyed original was astonishingly reopened in 1999 as the "modern" pub of today.
A really enjoyable visit.
Thatched Inn, Ladysbridge
Boothouse, Upper Glanmire
25. Boothouse, Upper Glanmire Road, Upper Glanmire, County Cork
A slightly extended, decoratively thatched, welcoming, traditional pub
Named from coaching inn days when comfy shoes were removed for outdoor boots at the final horse change of the journey.
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Hogan's, Coolrain
21. Hogan's, Main Street, Coolrain, County Laois
Extended, traditional and local.
A quality mix!
Hogan's, Coolrain
The Thatch, Cloneen
22. The Thatch, Cloneen, County Tipperary
A really character pub accessed from the rear.
With a cast iron feature stove that sees regular winter use.
The Thatch, Cloneen
Old Thatch, Killeagh
23. Old Thatch, Main Street, Killeagh, County Cork
Fascinating old pub with stunning interior detail and long opening hours.
Thatcher at work at the time of our visit.
Thatched Inn, Ladysbridge
24. Thatched Inn, Main Street, Ladysbridge, Castlemartyr, County Cork
The destroyed original was astonishingly reopened in 1999 as the "modern" pub of today.
A really enjoyable visit.
Thatched Inn, Ladysbridge
Boothouse, Upper Glanmire
25. Boothouse, Upper Glanmire Road, Upper Glanmire, County Cork
A slightly extended, decoratively thatched, welcoming, traditional pub
Named from coaching inn days when comfy shoes were removed for outdoor boots at the final horse change of the journey.
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21. Hogan's, Main Street, Coolrain, County Laois
Extended, traditional and local.
A quality mix!
Hogan's, Coolrain
The Thatch, Cloneen
22. The Thatch, Cloneen, County Tipperary
A really character pub accessed from the rear.
With a cast iron feature stove that sees regular winter use.
The Thatch, Cloneen
Old Thatch, Killeagh
23. Old Thatch, Main Street, Killeagh, County Cork
Fascinating old pub with stunning interior detail and long opening hours.
Thatcher at work at the time of our visit.
Thatched Inn, Ladysbridge
24. Thatched Inn, Main Street, Ladysbridge, Castlemartyr, County Cork
The destroyed original was astonishingly reopened in 1999 as the "modern" pub of today.
A really enjoyable visit.
Thatched Inn, Ladysbridge
Boothouse, Upper Glanmire
25. Boothouse, Upper Glanmire Road, Upper Glanmire, County Cork
A slightly extended, decoratively thatched, welcoming, traditional pub
Named from coaching inn days when comfy shoes were removed for outdoor boots at the final horse change of the journey.
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Hogan's, Coolrain
The Thatch, Cloneen
22. The Thatch, Cloneen, County Tipperary
A really character pub accessed from the rear.
With a cast iron feature stove that sees regular winter use.
The Thatch, Cloneen
Old Thatch, Killeagh
23. Old Thatch, Main Street, Killeagh, County Cork
Fascinating old pub with stunning interior detail and long opening hours.
Thatcher at work at the time of our visit.
Thatched Inn, Ladysbridge
24. Thatched Inn, Main Street, Ladysbridge, Castlemartyr, County Cork
The destroyed original was astonishingly reopened in 1999 as the "modern" pub of today.
A really enjoyable visit.
Thatched Inn, Ladysbridge
Boothouse, Upper Glanmire
25. Boothouse, Upper Glanmire Road, Upper Glanmire, County Cork
A slightly extended, decoratively thatched, welcoming, traditional pub
Named from coaching inn days when comfy shoes were removed for outdoor boots at the final horse change of the journey.
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The Thatch, Cloneen
22. The Thatch, Cloneen, County Tipperary
A really character pub accessed from the rear.
With a cast iron feature stove that sees regular winter use.
The Thatch, Cloneen
Old Thatch, Killeagh
23. Old Thatch, Main Street, Killeagh, County Cork
Fascinating old pub with stunning interior detail and long opening hours.
Thatcher at work at the time of our visit.
Thatched Inn, Ladysbridge
24. Thatched Inn, Main Street, Ladysbridge, Castlemartyr, County Cork
The destroyed original was astonishingly reopened in 1999 as the "modern" pub of today.
A really enjoyable visit.
Thatched Inn, Ladysbridge
Boothouse, Upper Glanmire
25. Boothouse, Upper Glanmire Road, Upper Glanmire, County Cork
A slightly extended, decoratively thatched, welcoming, traditional pub
Named from coaching inn days when comfy shoes were removed for outdoor boots at the final horse change of the journey.
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A really character pub accessed from the rear.
With a cast iron feature stove that sees regular winter use.
The Thatch, Cloneen
Old Thatch, Killeagh
23. Old Thatch, Main Street, Killeagh, County Cork
Fascinating old pub with stunning interior detail and long opening hours.
Thatcher at work at the time of our visit.
Thatched Inn, Ladysbridge
24. Thatched Inn, Main Street, Ladysbridge, Castlemartyr, County Cork
The destroyed original was astonishingly reopened in 1999 as the "modern" pub of today.
A really enjoyable visit.
Thatched Inn, Ladysbridge
Boothouse, Upper Glanmire
25. Boothouse, Upper Glanmire Road, Upper Glanmire, County Cork
A slightly extended, decoratively thatched, welcoming, traditional pub
Named from coaching inn days when comfy shoes were removed for outdoor boots at the final horse change of the journey.
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Old Thatch, Killeagh
23. Old Thatch, Main Street, Killeagh, County Cork
Fascinating old pub with stunning interior detail and long opening hours.
Thatcher at work at the time of our visit.
Thatched Inn, Ladysbridge
24. Thatched Inn, Main Street, Ladysbridge, Castlemartyr, County Cork
The destroyed original was astonishingly reopened in 1999 as the "modern" pub of today.
A really enjoyable visit.
Thatched Inn, Ladysbridge
Boothouse, Upper Glanmire
25. Boothouse, Upper Glanmire Road, Upper Glanmire, County Cork
A slightly extended, decoratively thatched, welcoming, traditional pub
Named from coaching inn days when comfy shoes were removed for outdoor boots at the final horse change of the journey.
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23. Old Thatch, Main Street, Killeagh, County Cork
Fascinating old pub with stunning interior detail and long opening hours.
Thatcher at work at the time of our visit.
Thatched Inn, Ladysbridge
24. Thatched Inn, Main Street, Ladysbridge, Castlemartyr, County Cork
The destroyed original was astonishingly reopened in 1999 as the "modern" pub of today.
A really enjoyable visit.
Thatched Inn, Ladysbridge
Boothouse, Upper Glanmire
25. Boothouse, Upper Glanmire Road, Upper Glanmire, County Cork
A slightly extended, decoratively thatched, welcoming, traditional pub
Named from coaching inn days when comfy shoes were removed for outdoor boots at the final horse change of the journey.
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Thatched Inn, Ladysbridge
24. Thatched Inn, Main Street, Ladysbridge, Castlemartyr, County Cork
The destroyed original was astonishingly reopened in 1999 as the "modern" pub of today.
A really enjoyable visit.
Thatched Inn, Ladysbridge
Boothouse, Upper Glanmire
25. Boothouse, Upper Glanmire Road, Upper Glanmire, County Cork
A slightly extended, decoratively thatched, welcoming, traditional pub
Named from coaching inn days when comfy shoes were removed for outdoor boots at the final horse change of the journey.
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The destroyed original was astonishingly reopened in 1999 as the "modern" pub of today.
A really enjoyable visit.
Thatched Inn, Ladysbridge
Boothouse, Upper Glanmire
25. Boothouse, Upper Glanmire Road, Upper Glanmire, County Cork
A slightly extended, decoratively thatched, welcoming, traditional pub
Named from coaching inn days when comfy shoes were removed for outdoor boots at the final horse change of the journey.
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Boothouse, Upper Glanmire
25. Boothouse, Upper Glanmire Road, Upper Glanmire, County Cork
A slightly extended, decoratively thatched, welcoming, traditional pub
Named from coaching inn days when comfy shoes were removed for outdoor boots at the final horse change of the journey.
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25. Boothouse, Upper Glanmire Road, Upper Glanmire, County Cork
A slightly extended, decoratively thatched, welcoming, traditional pub
Named from coaching inn days when comfy shoes were removed for outdoor boots at the final horse change of the journey.
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