10 Nightlife in Ireland's Hidden Heartlands That You Shouldn't Miss

May 17, 2022 Marissa Gamble

Discover the best top things to do in Ireland's Hidden Heartlands, Ireland including Pedal Power Galway, O'Connors Pub, Friel's Pub, The Malt House, Salt House, Ireland's Smallest Comedy Club, Connemara Pub Tours, Green's Bar, Irish Crafts, Doolin Music House.
Restaurants in Ireland's Hidden Heartlands

1. Pedal Power Galway

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5.0 based on 185 reviews

Pedal Power Galway

Pedal Power has two 15 seaters bikes & a 6 seater bike for historical & pub crawl tour around Galway city. Stop off at one or two bars on the route, depending upon which tour duration you pick, where you (get a free shot in each bar, when you order drinks).

2. O'Connors Pub

135 Upper Salthill, Galway Ireland +353 91 523 468 http://www.oconnorsbar.com/
Excellent
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5.0 based on 330 reviews

O'Connors Pub

Reviewed By 17jasonh - Elmvale, Canada

We managed to get seats near the fireplace. Beer was great. Friendly people and great entertainment. A fantastic night!

3. Friel's Pub

The Square Mullagh Rd, Miltown Malbay Ireland +353 65 708 5883 [email protected] http://www.frielspub.ie
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5.0 based on 64 reviews

Friel's Pub

Old fashioned traditional Irish music pub dating back to 1895, rich in tradition and culture with a lovely atmosphere. Music every Friday and Saturday during the winter and every Wednesday Friday Saturday and Sunday during the summer, Famous for its trad sessions with some of Ireland finest having played here. Friels is a listed building a still has some of the old structural fittings in place which is worth seeing.

Reviewed By jakewJ2091NW - Dublin, Ireland

Hidden Gem in Milltown Malbay. Great pub all round. Cosy with natural fire, very friendly staff, lovely pints of Guinness, topped off with trad session.

4. The Malt House

41 Church Street, Athlone Ireland +353 90 647 7728 http://www.facebook.com/pages/the-malt-house
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5.0 based on 80 reviews

The Malt House

5. Salt House

4 Raven Terrace, Galway Ireland +353 91 441 550 http://galwaybaybrewery.com/salthouse/
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5.0 based on 43 reviews

Salt House

6. Ireland's Smallest Comedy Club

The Dew Drop Inn, Maingard Street, Galway H91 V066 Ireland +353 86 174 3025 [email protected] http://www.facebook.com/Irelandssmallestcomedyclub
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5.0 based on 166 reviews

Ireland's Smallest Comedy Club

In the heart of Galway's Latin Quarter, the best up-and-coming acts from Ireland and beyond, every Thursday. Doors 9pm, Show 9:30pm Free Pizza included. Online booking available through EventBrite (See Facebook page!).

Reviewed By Amyjeanos

My boyfriend and I visited this comedy club and it really was tiny! I would recommend coming early enough to make sure you have a comfy seat, as it really is small! The place was full and the atmosphere was great. The free pizza was from supermacs along with sausages and wedges (my boyfriend and I are vegan and were delighted to see wedges!) The host was absolutely hilarious, along with all the acts. Great value!

7. Connemara Pub Tours

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5.0 based on 129 reviews

Connemara Pub Tours

Connemara Pub Tours offers visitors to Galway, Connemara or Westport an opportunity to visit the beautiful scenic Connemara region while stopping off and sampling 4 of the best pubs in the area. A Food & Beverage voucher to the value of 5 Euro is included for each of the pubs thus offering tremendous value for money coupled with spectacular views and scenery on route. We also operate a combination tour to Connemara and the Aran Islands with return flights from Connemara to Aran included. We operate from Galway and Westport. Food Tours are also available through where you will visit places such as Connemara Abalone, Connemara Organic Seaweeds, Pearse's Heritage Centre, Power's Thatched Pub and McGeough's Air Dried Meats.

8. Green's Bar

Main Street, Kinvara Ireland +353 91 637 110 https://www.facebook.com/pages/Greens-Bar-Kinvara/522610324468536
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5.0 based on 37 reviews

Green's Bar

Reviewed By H6669JYdavids

Great place for a pint of Guinness and a great variety of wiskey. Good company with Mary and Colette

9. Irish Crafts

Doolin V95 W9N2 Ireland +353 65 707 5836 [email protected] http://www.irishcraftsonline.com
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5.0 based on 130 reviews

Irish Crafts

The perfect stop for stress free shopping and a relaxing cuppa & cake! Huge selection of Crafts, Design & Textiles. Free Parking, Tax Free Shopping, Worldwide Shipping , Expert Advice. Carrying brands including McConnell,Enibas, Solvar, Wild Goose, Foxford Woolen Mills, Mucross Weavers, Studio Donegal, Ireland’s Eye, Castle Arch pottery, Irish Handmade Glass & Aran Woollen Mills, Aran Crafts, Lee River as well as many more!

Reviewed By murphytravels3210 - San Francisco, United States

We purchased several blankets and sweaters on our visit to the shop. Everything was top notch quality and the shipping arrived exactly when scheduled! You can't go wrong here....and the people?? They are super helpful with shopping and so nice and fun!! Natalie even gave us a ride to the Pub in the pouring rain!!! This is a shop not to be missed!

10. Doolin Music House

R478, Aughiska More, Ireland, Doolin V95 WY06 Ireland +353 86 824 1085 [email protected] http://www.doolinmusichouse.com/
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5.0 based on 107 reviews

Doolin Music House

Christy Barry and his partner Sheila have entertained friends and musicians at their home for many years, sitting around the fire playing music and telling stories. Although the pub sessions are extremely popular they realized that many of their visitors preferred to listen to traditional music in the intimate environment of their home. As a result of this they decided to open up their atmospheric home to visitors so they can experience local Irish music in the relaxed surroundings of their home. Christy talks and discusses the history of traditional Irish music and plays great tunes. Visitors can enjoy the experience of visiting a local home, enjoying local company and listening to a good traditional music session around the fire. Sheila is an artist and her works surround the rooms in the house creating a truly art home atmosphere.

Reviewed By J639BOjackier - Montreal, Canada

What could be more authentic than to be welcomed into an Irish musician's home and treated to an evening of music and stories? Christy and Shelagh welcomed us warmly and treated us to trad music, wonderful stories of days gone by, and some smoked salmon, delicious local cheeses and wine. Thanks for one of the most authentic experiences I've enjoyed so far in Ireland. Not to be missed!

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