According to locals, this is the purest Guinness you can get. Small pub, great atmosphere, dark and…read moreIrish. And I must say it's the best Guinness I've had. Really fun to try new places that the locals recommend and this is one of them. They don't serve food so Guinness is what you get.

Friels is a traditional Irish pub in the center of Miltown Malbay. The sign over the door out…read morefront says LYNCH. Friels interior has a lovely old pub feel with two bars ( hopping on weekends ), a fireplace, wooden benches. Comfy and cozy. It is well known as a venue for traditional Irish music. When we were there on a winter Thursday, three musicians came in to play, as much for their own enjoyment, as for everyone else. Great ! The pub is run by the charming Jonny and his father. Jon also owns the Townhouse, a lodging with 5 or 6 en-suite bedrooms, down on Main Street. Excellent value.

Imagine an Irish wake, but with no body on display. That's a compliment, by the way…read more The old sheds out the back are perfect for sessions. Milltown Malbay -- most underappreciated town in the West.

If you're looking for a true Irish pub experience in Doolin, this is it…read more It's a typical, unassuming pub that fills up quickly with both locals and tourists, creating that perfect lively Irish atmosphere. The service was incredibly attentive and welcoming. The fish and chips? Hands down the BEST I've ever had -- perfectly crisp on the outside, flaky and tender inside. And the seafood chowder was beyond words. Rich, flavorful, and packed with seafood. Of course, the beer was fresh and delicious, just as it should be. An awesome, cozy spot that delivers on everything you hope for in a great Irish pub. We'll be back.

A true Irish Pub experience, bravo!…read more Our tour guide/ bus driver chose this location for us and gloated on how they have the best fish and chips in all Ireland here, as you can expect I was pretty eager to get on and try them. The fish and chips did not disappoint and the portion size was very generous. If I had to pick a flaw I suppose I would mention the size of the container of the tartar sauce that comes with the meal is very small, about three smears worth. Also, omg, look at the chips! Those are some unique shaped chips, at first I thought they were potato chips that were fried but no, they were French fries that looked like a potato chip. We stopped here after visiting the cliffs of Moher, the restaurant is located in Doolin County, which I believe has a cave you can visit if you want to get some more adventures in after a great meal at a terrific authentic Irish Pub. As always people SYOY!!!

No food here. It's a private house with a public house in the front room. If you're looking to…read moretravel back in time to simple, rural Irish imbibing, this is the place for you. No bells and whistles, the owner and bartender here is a fierce and fiery woman by the name of Deirdre. Make no mistakes about it, this woman pours a fine drink, dishes out the best craic, and has some of the best insults to spare in County Clare. Pony up to the bar and she'll entertain you for hours with her crude candor. Make sure you're a Chelsea fan. They don't make many places like The Malbay anymore. You're either a fan or you're not. The Guinness is ok. The bantor is the delight.

Super cool place. Our server was very nice…read more Fish and chips were fresh and delicious. Wife got the braised beef. Also super good

What a wonderful find this restaurant was for us. It has a lovely warm friendly atmosphere & the…read moreowner & staff were very friendly, attentive & welcoming. Although we just popped in for a small lunch, the plate of mussels was delicious as was the seafood chowder accompanied with fresh brown bread & butter.

Great food at excellent price, fantastic soundtrack in a humble setting. Fish and chips were also…read moreexcellent.

You will never find a more authentic person or Irish experience in dropping into this vastly…read moreunderrated space. Just spent a rainy, sunny, hailing, windy,balmy afternoon with the finest bartender (Joan) and delicious drinks to warm the soul after the winds of the cliffs nearly swept us off to sea. I first visited in 1994, and though there have been several owners since, it remains a magical place. By the way, Joan got kicked out of her Facebook account, but is wishing all her American friends a very happy Thanksgiving!

We were visiting family and stopped in for dinner. The staff was very friendly and our food was…read moredelicious! It has a great atmosphere and local vibe feel.

From the owner: Good wholesome freshly made food, fresh fish & shellfish. Freshly brewed coffee. Live music &…read moretraditional music sessions

Tig Coili is everything you expect of an Irish pub. Bartenders are friendly & so are the patrons…read more Drinks are reasonably priced and the selection is good. First things first, no food here, just drinks. Second, live trad music at 6pm & 10pm when I went in early October. Seating is tight so get there early & grab a few beers and find yourself a spot. This was a fun pub and the beers and music were just what I wanted. I plan to come back the next time I'm in Galway.

We stopped in to enjoy the live music session and it didn't disappoint. We wound up getting some…read morespots upfront to see the musicians. What a treat! Classic Irish pub experience! When you walk in, the smell of fresh ground coffee hit me. I should have ordered an Irish coffee, as I'm sure it would have been top tier, if they cared enough to grind the beans. I ordered and Jameson and ginger, my go to for this trip. The service was quick and friendly and the atmosphere was exactly what you want for an Irish pub.

I cannot say enough how much I enjoyed eating and listening to live music at Kenny's Bar! We were…read morelucky enough to dine there on a night they had a trad session, but it seems like they have live music very frequently. There's plenty of seating inside, and even an outdoor beer garden. For food, they have a fairly simple menu, though in addition they have quite a few daily specials, but they are limited in supply. We had the lamb curry and it was one of the best British-style curries I've had. Definitely worth stopping in at Kenny's if you're visiting Lahinch!

Great stop for drink, food, and live music. Our first visit the kitchen was closed but the drinks…read morewere excellent. We went back for live music later the next day and then stopped for lunch on another occasion. Very cute outside patio area. We stopped in a few times during our stay in Lahinch. Mussels were excellent. Cottage Pie was also very tasty. Very very clean place. I was surprised that all the frames, flags, decorations were also so clean.

Amazing dinner! Food was fantastic. I had the curry with chicken and my husband had the halibut…read moreafter the seafood chowder to start. It's a lovely cozy restaurant and the staff are warm and friendly.

Good and friendly service. Good fish and chips and stouts and ales from a brewery in Limerick (I…read morethink?). Cozy setting inside the cottage, and there looked to be lots of outside seating when the weather is nice.