We were on a Paddywagon bus tour and we stopped behind the Frantic Chef for lunch. We had a 45 minute window. I asked our guide if there were any other restaurants in town, he said "no". While waiting in line at the Frantic Chef, I googled this place and a few more, it was only a 3 minute walk. We ordered fish and chips and the seafood chowder. The chowder and zero flavor, but was packed with fresh fish. The fish and chips were awesome, fresh as usual in Ireland, but very light and flaky, a top 3 for us. They were able to get us in and out, but we had to ask 3 times for water, and it was unseasonably warm. The decor was combo Irish pub/ Nautical. read more

Vaughan's Anchor Inn - Seafood chowder - Irish Near Me - Liscannor, CE

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Celebrated our engagement dinner here after the cliffs of Moher. Came in on a recommendation, and was not disappointed. Fabulous service and lovely food. Helped us celebrate a very special day! read more

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Great food. Party of four, three of us had chicken Kiev and one had fish and chips. All was delicious. Poured a great couple of pints of Guinness! We were there while they were serving some type of celebration but we still got good service. read more

Vaughan's Anchor Inn - Guiness recycling center. - Irish Near Me - Liscannor, CE

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SERVE LUNCH FAST ENOUGH FOR A BUS TOUR!!! We came to this town on a paddywagon bus tour where they wanted the bus group to use their sanctioned restaurant called the frantic chef. Which may be great.... Who knows. But not wanting to take a chance for the prices, we found vaughns, 3min walk, and Got the seafood chowder and fish and chips for lunch and were incredibly impressed. Served in less than 10mins. Cozy and quiet vs cattle buffet money grab. Go here for bus tour lunch! read more

So glad we found this place because it was a really excellent meal. Probably the best fish and chips I had in Ireland, and I think that had to do with it being fried in beef fat, which was obviously amazing. It's made with their heirloom yeast batter that they've been using for like 20 years. Soo good; I dream of it. They know what they're doing! Service was great. Witnessed a pretty funny exchange between the lady sitting next to me, who was a vegetarian who kept asking menu questions, and the waiter who explained that anything they fry there is not vegetarian because it's fried in beef fat lol. My dining companion had the seafood chowder and mussels, and was also extremely pleased with the food as well. Just a great meal all around, and the perfect midday interlude to some hiking on the chilly cliffs. read more

Vaughan's Anchor Inn - Fish and chips - Irish Near Me - Liscannor, CE

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Stopped in for a bite after the cliffs and OMG FISH & CHIPS Absolutely delicious 100% recommend nuff said. read more

This little shop is in a little fishing village on the west side of Ireland and has a charming Irish bar feel. BUT, the highlight was their amazing fish and chips, which was THE BEST I'VE EVER HAD IN MY LIFE. The batter is a 20 y/o (yeast starter) batter and fried in beef fat. The chips (fries) was also the best I've had as well. They hand cut the potatoes, pre-steam them (what a great idea!!), then fry them in beef fat. Result: super light, crispy fish paired with crispy fries on the outside and soft on the inside. It was a mind-blowing experience. read more

Vaughan's Anchor Inn - Irish Near Me - Liscannor, CE

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Great food. Good service. We are staying in Lahinch and this place was highly recommended. We made reservations (which is recommend). There are nightly specials. They have a full bar but are strictly No to cocktails. So we ordered wine, We had some great starters. The oysters were very cold and garnished/flavored perfectly. The seafood chowder was good. The lobster boudin was so so good (must try). The sauces, caviar and lobster.... Such a delicious melody. The fish and chips here are known to be great and for good reason! My friends had and I tried them! Very very good. The chips also very crisp and good. I had the fish special and it was superb. The fish was cooked perfect and flavor was great. The dessert platter was so good. We ordered only because we all wanted to try the sticky toffee but we ended up liking several other items also. Tip: I would recommend if you can get a seat more inside. But take whatever seat if that is the only seat. We were seated right near the front door - next time I will request a seat more inside. Not a bad seat considering the place is busy and great food! But so many people come in that you get the outside air/smells from smokers etc. plus people trying to get a table and waiting at bar is right near. read more

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Our driver recommended this place for lunch instead of eating at the cafe at the Cliffs of Moher - he was absolutely right. The fish and chips were amazing - apparently they fry it all in beef fat. And the batter on the fish was some kind of starter they've been using for years and years. We had fish and chips several times and this one was at the top of the list (right above Quinlan's). Plenty of room, very friendly and a nice cozy dining room. Definitely worth a stop after visiting the cliffs! read more

My husband and I ate here for lunch and it was absolutely delicious! We both had the fish & chips, it was the best I've ever had. So fresh and flaky! read more

OMG, today has been a very stressful day with travels. We were so hungry and made a reservation 99 min prior to arrival. We got in and got the Seafood Chowder and the Fish & Chips. Seriously the best fish and chips ever!!! I highly recommend this place. The chowder was just as amazing, as was the staff. You won't be disappointed. read more

Vaughan's Anchor Inn - Fish & Chips - Irish Near Me - Liscannor, CE

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Freshest fish and chips of my life. Found this place on the way to the cliffs of Moher read more

Vaughan's Anchor Inn - Irish Near Me - Liscannor, CE

Wonderful recommendation from a friend who heard we were visiting the area. Service was attentive, friendly and professionalional. We stareted with Oysters and some scallops. Both were top notch and the presentation on the scallops was spot on. There was little noise even with a large table of golfers near us. We had Turbo, Black Sole, Fish & Chips, Crabmeat Rissoto and Halibut. Each person said their dish was excellant. After a little sharing the Fish & Chips and Sole were top rated. The dessert sampler was both pleasing to see and eat. Every aspect of the dish was attended to in the kitchen making our time there enjoyable all around. read more

The food is great but there is no toilet for a wheelchair user . It is such a busy bar and restaurant they could well afford to build on two toilets for wheelchair users. read more

This restaurant had a great atmosphere and food. First off, the size alone of the fish and chips was "very generous". Add on top of that a delicious family batter recipe that's 20 years old. I would also highly recommend the oysters. The Thai sauce on them was amazing! read more

This restaurant was phenomenal and we ate there several times, wait staff was attentive and the food was top notch. Would highly recommend this restaurant read more

Showed up without a booking. The restaurant was empty. We were turned away! Too bad they didn't know we spent 300 euro the night before and left a 50 euro tip! read more

Stopped here for dinner after a couple of recommendations. I ordered the seafood chowder, and the fish and chips. The chowder was served in a little silver bowl with two slices of brown bread and butter. For me, the chowder wasn't what I expected but it was good. The soup base was more bouillon than creamy, but there was loads and loads of fish chunks. I didn't notice any shellfish though. The fish and chips was a really decent portion, and served with a really tasty tartare sauce. No mushy peas. The fish was coated in a really delicate and crispy batter and the inside was soft and creamy. I have to say, it was delicious. The chips were damn good. Chunky. Crispy. Glorious. I doused them in salt and vinegar. Lunch was served until 6pm, so we ate off the lunch menu. We had a look at the dinner menu, and it had several different options. The fish and chips was €4 more expensive on the dinner menu, so get there before 6pm if you can. I am deducting one stay because there was no Wifi. I think Vaughans should offer free Wifi for patrons considering most visitors are tourists. read more

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Fish n chips is a common lunch in America but holy cow....Vaughan's knocked it out of the park! I've had some good fish n chips in my day, but this is THE best I've ever had. We tried some oysters that came with lemon and a dark brown type of sauce, all I can say is it's not for us. It's fishy and slimy, but they were thick and straight from the ocean. Crispy steak cut fries that bring out the real potato flavor and plenty of them. Had a variation of the large and crispy ends, the variety was nice! Now for the fish, woah nelly it was incredible. It was refreshing and not overly fishy. Battered in the perfect crispy and crunchy shell that coated the fish like a fluffy winter coat. White, tender, and flavorful meat that you could cut with the fork alone. Huge portion size, easily split between two. However it was hard to part with the other half because it was so darn good. Lovely atmosphere and boat house that made you feel like you were right on the shore. Attentive staff and friendly customers. If I ever come back to Ireland I'm coming here again! But in the mean time I'll highly recommend it for you! read more

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The cutest local pub with all the charm of Ireland. I recommend stopping here after you work up an appetite at the Cliffs of Moher! A MUST GO! read more

I stopped by on my drive back from the Cliffs of Moher and I'm glad I did. Delicious food and friendly staff!

It was one of my best meal in Ireland!! We walked in at around 6pm, without a reservation, we were so lucky to have a table. The restaurant was full!!! I sat at a spot that can see the kitchen, I could see they constantly cooking fish and chips, and I could see why. The piece of fish was huuuuuuuge!!! Bf ordered fish and chips, and I ordered a cod dish. Too bad because we didn't have enough time, we didn't order appetizer or desserts. The bread basket consists of two slices of brown soda bread, one slice of banana bread (that was the best), and one slice of sourdough bread. With a piece of super tasty butter. We even got a small cup (like espresso cup size) soup "service" ;) The soup was tasty. It was some kind of potage. Both dishes came about 40 min after we ordered. Yes it took a while but it's all worth it!! The piece of fish in the fish and chips was huge!! Very nicely seasoned and super crispy. The potato was wedges so it's not our fav, but the potato tasted way better than North American ones. My cod was cooked to the perfection with lagostine sauce etc. the mashed potato was to die for. If I come back to this area, I definitely will make a reservation and reserve more time to have appetizer and dessert. read more

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Not at all Michelin quality but a nice meal. Cool area and loved the quaint bar up front. Had the fish and chips and they were solid and came in huge portions. Service was poor at best and nothing about the food was exceptional. We had equally good fish at pubs. read more

Nice room, friendly and helpful staff and a very nice restaurant where we had breakfast in the morning.

Decided to stop by this establishment after trekking the Cliffs of Moher. Had a craving for seafood and this looked like the perfect location. I started off with the seafood chowder. It was full of fish meat in a nice semi-thick broth. It was perfect for the cold day. We also had the perfectly battered fish and chips and boy do they give you chips! The garlic mussels were also delicious and cooked to perfection. The service was really good and the interior had a nice warm ambience. Thumbs up and fist bumps!! read more

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Best fish & chips! Great oysters. Delicious salmon. Scallions in their mashed was a nice touch. A great stop after The Cliffs of Moher. Clean bathrooms. read more

Vaughan's Anchor Inn - Fish & chips, salmon - Irish Near Me - Liscannor, CE

Chowda and seafood and mashed sweet potatoes, oh my! Vaughn's Anchor Inn, located in Liscannor was a sleeper for my wife and I, as newlyweds, while driving around the southern region of Ireland. Having left Galway and on our way to Cork, our appetites had found us in a bind; this was not as n issue as we did stumble upon a fantastic mom and pop, local, Irish seafood delight that is Vaughn's. The pub-like feel to this restaurant and bar was so cozy and real, and yet the efficiency might be able to revival large city line chefs. Of course, Vaughn's is certainly not a chai or line chef driven place. The minimal menu contained perfect option for both my wife's thirst for authentic Shepard's Pie, as well as my love for seafood, specifically, salmon. Oh boy did Vaughn's deliver and then some. The salmon was so fresh and flaky, one mig be able to assume it was caught just hours before. Surely not farm raised and not frozen. Not at all. My wife opted for Shepard's Pie, which she had tried days before and was in hope for something as good as what was presented in front of her on this stop. Along with entree, I was surprised to also receive a hearty portion of mashed sweet potatoes, which I now have a great fondness for and am looking forward to trying them again when back in the USA or other places abroad. All in all, I was so pleased with the options and fare we were presented with and would suggest Vaughn's as a great stop off to anyone with a seafood or meat craving. Cheers. read more

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Yummy Galway oysters, accompanied with fresh shallot vinaigrette which is such a great combo. Seafood chowder was different, lots of fish, lighter than the typical cream-based kind but a bit fishier Mussels- lots of them!! Fresh, decent flavor. A good staple The banana bread pudding was absolutely amazing! read more

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What an awesome place for seafood! Best oysters I've ever had, fresh! Order the octopus and leave room for desert for two. read more

Great little pub to grab a feed of seafood if you find yourself in the vicinity. The scampi and chips I had were so good - light and fresh and cripsy, I doused them in lemon juice and dunked them in the lovely homemade tartare sauce (so good I needed a second one). Definitely on my list of places in Clare to re-visit. *Tip: They do take-away portions of fish 'n' chips and scampi 'n' chips if you want to grab a bite to eat in a more scenic spot (the outdoor area is basically a car park...still lovely on a sunny day though!) read more

Vaughan's Anchor Inn - Scampi and proper chips - Irish Near Me - Liscannor, CE

Absolutely Delish! I'm a huge fan. When I travelled across Ireland last year, a guy on the plane gave us two tips: stay at the Moyhouse and dine at the Anchor Inn. And so we did. Best. Decision. Ever. Vaughan's cute litte Pub, which is also a restaurant, serves seriously awesome food. We hadn't been to Ireland before and were quite amazed how good the food in pubs was across the country. But this one topped it all! Seated in the rear, with not many other people, we drank a bottle of great wine (they have a decent selection) and got some appetizers. I got a the Roasted Black Pudding, Scotch Egg, Caramelized Red Onion and Piquillo pepper. And my +1 the O Connell's Liscannor Bay Crab with Tasting of Beetroots. Both dishes were served on a slate plate. Really awesome! (check out the photos) As a main dish we got the 21 day dry aged Chateaubriand of Donald Russell Beef for two people, Triple Cooked Chips, Tempura of Onion Rings and Béarnaise Sauce. And again, it was so good! The meat was tender and juicy, and perfectly cooked. The fried were really special, there were like three huge pieces of triple fried potatoes, so they were still were soft inside which I don't like too much. But it was okay, as we couldn't eat all of them just because of the amount of meat! Then we shared a dessert, a selection of different goodies, from caked to crèmes, it was again absolutely delicious! Vaughan's has won several awards and this doesn't surprise me. It's not just a pub or a restaurant, but it's a gourmet place. Everybody who drives by and loves good food must stop by. I heart this space and I wouldn't hesitate for a second to go there again if I were in the region. Totally worth a drive! My recommendation for nearby accomodation: Moy House (http://www.yelp.com/biz/moy-house-lahinch) read more

Vaughan's Anchor Inn - Roasted Black Pudding, Scotch Egg, Caramelized Red Onion and Piquillo pepper - Irish Near Me - Liscannor, CE

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The waiters were really ice and on top of their job. The soup of the day was so delicious I which I got a full portion of it instead of just a tasting of it complimentary from the chef! My husband enjoyed his fish and chips. We also enjoyed our side of onion rings. Really cute place. First too Is completely different from third room. Really interesting! read more

I started off with the seafood chowder with brown bread. It was delicious. Big chunks of salmon and white fish. My main meal was the fish and chips. The flaky white fish was fried to perfection. Batter was not too think. The wait staff was super attentive and the atmosphere was like you were dining in someone parlor. read more

Good selection great servers and a nice location. We were with a big group and even when we had the same dishes each person had a different experience. Some of the fish were not fully cooked for the fish and chips and some were too cooked but it was a good experience read more

Vaughan's Anchor Inn - Half lobster salad - Irish Near Me - Liscannor, CE

Really lovely rooms with good sized comfy beds. Really relaxed feel in the bar/hotel. Received a lovely basket of goodies after we'd checked in with peanuts, tea, biscuits, and water. Lovely touch. Breakfast was delicious! Only downside was the room could have been warmer- but the bed it's self was warm and cosy. Would definitely recommend here as a place to stay read more

Vaughan's Anchor Inn - Nice spot- food is slightly over priced but nice place for a few drinks - Irish Near Me - Liscannor, CE

We ordered the salmon lunch dish. It came with mash and seasonal vegies. The sauce was delightful and complimented the salmon nicely. The meal would have been perfect but it arrived to us warm, not hot. The wait was longer than expected so I think the wait staff missed an opportunity to deliver a hot meal meal to us. Other than that, can't fault the meal itself. The salmon tasted fresh and perfectly cooked. read more

Just stopped by after the Cliffs and had some wonderful fish and chips and Nick had seafood risotto that was to die for. read more

Vaughan's Anchor Inn - Fish n chips - Irish Near Me - Liscannor, CE

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Absolutely Amazing! People told me to go there for the award winning Sea Food Chowder and yes I did and it was delicious.. What the secret is? I can't tell you besides of that the soup had all kind of fish in it and the broth seemed to be made of potato soup rather than cream.. it is worth a try! For main I decided for the Lobster and Prawn Risotto, the seafood for this dish comes from a guy called Michael, who lives in the area and provides the restaurant also with Crab for their starters. No cream here again, very original made :) All in all, I am very very happy - with service and quality of the food to affordable prices. read more

Vaughan's Anchor Inn - Prawn and Lobster Risotto - Irish Near Me - Liscannor, CE

Holy crap. Day 9 of eating local fish n chips and this place knocks it out of the park! I was beginning to think this fried fish craze was overrated, but alas...they're done so right. Do NOT skip! Even for a super touristy area, this is awesome. Service is slow, but that's just the way it seems to be in Ireland. read more

Vaughan's Anchor Inn - So flavorful and flaky fresh! - Irish Near Me - Liscannor, CE

Just going to add on to the many times it's been said in prior reviews- Vaughan's has the absolute best fish and chips I have ever had in my life. My wife and children all agree with this statement. We visited off season, and while not packed they were doing a good business for dinner on a Monday night. The food was absolutely amazing- juicy and delicious fish, and while fried, was not greasy or heavy. Truly amazing. Great staff as well! read more