Location: Doolin
Top Restaurants in Doolin
Province of Munster, Ireland Food Guide: 10 Bar food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Doolin
Find out what Bar restaurants to try in Doolin. Doolin (Irish: Dúlainn) is a coastal village in County Clare, Ireland, on the Atlantic coast. It borders the spa town of Lisdoonvarna. It is a noted centre of traditional Irish music, which is played nightly in its pubs, making it a popular tourist destination. There are numerous nearby archaeological sites, many dating to the Iron Age and earlier. Doonagore Castle and Ballinalacken Castle are also in the area. The area was officially classified as part of the West Clare Gaeltacht (an Irish-speaking community) until 1956, and, due to trade with the Aran Islands, maintained a strong connection to it until the 1990s.
Things to do in Doolin
10. The Irish Arms
Overall Ratings
4 based on 167 reviews
The Irish Arms is a Pub, Restaurant and B & B situated in Lisdoonvarna Co Clare. This landmark Pub has been owned and run by The McNamara Family since 1990. It's reputation as the best Pub in which to dine in Lisdoonvarna has been built on steadily, year
Reviewed By Moog0_4
Stopped by for a drink here and would highly recommend it . The pub is comfy and inviting , with its own little snug down the back . It also serves food , however we didnât eat there, so canât comment , but having perused the menu it looks like good value. A nice place to settle in for an evening .
9. Rathbaun Hotel
Overall Ratings
4 based on 119 reviews
Reviewed By 618iand
RARELY do I give 5 stars. Rathbaun is pretty terrific. Itâs a family owned and operated and evident through the smiles and genuine concern. The menu is simple yet covered everyone in our group including the vegetarian and vegan. Thereâs live music. Good music. Clap your hands and dance if you wish. Stay here too! Sweet little village near The Cliffs but just far enough so the crowds and prices are reasonable. When I return, Iâll stay here! I had lamb stew last night and seafood chowder tonight. DELICIOUS!
8. The Burren Storehouse
Overall Ratings
4 based on 89 reviews
The Burren Storehouse is the new food and music venue in Lisdoonvarna, a place to watch sport events and more right next door to the Roadside Tavern! Ideal for families, couples, all ages - it offers real-fire, artisan, top-notch pizzas with amazing toppi
Reviewed By Shana M
I had the hardest time picking from the menu because everything on it looked so good. I finally chose a pizza, which was absolutely delicious and filling. I would definitely recommend this place for anyone driving through this area!
7. McDermott Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By liam_mccaffrey
Dined recently in this bar. Service was informal, friendly and very good.Menu choices were also very good with something on offer to suit most tastes.Prices were reasonably and overall it was a very enjoyable experience.
6. The Roadside Tavern
Overall Ratings
4 based on 797 reviews
The pub is open all year round from 10am until late. Food is served by Kieran's Kitchen from March until beginning of November. Last orders at 8.45pm. In spring 2011, Peter Curtin embarked on a new endeavour: He set up the Burren Brewery in the Roadside T
Reviewed By shirleym7
Fabulous place to visit, food amazing, dropped in after visiting the Burren Smokehouse, a great place for lunch! Staff very friendly and attentive. My brother had bacon and cabbage, and my sister in law and I shared the platter. Fabulous pate and smoked salmon as well as cheese and meat!
5. Fitz's Pub & Eatery
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1048 reviews
Hotel Doolin's Fitzpartick's Bar, famous for it's traditional Irish music, lively sessions, thirst quenching pints and wholesome food is popular with both residents and locals alike. Fitzpatrick's Bar is as much a part of the vibrant experience of Doolin
Reviewed By VolvoGuy
Great music service was crowded. It turned out better than Gus O'Connors, which surprised me. Food was good the beer was reasonable as was wine. Will recommend everyone.
4. Gus OâConnorâs Pub
Overall Ratings
4 based on 3504 reviews
Gus O'Connor's Pub is known throughout the world as the home of Irish Traditional Music. Our authentic acoustic traditional music sessions, delicious Irish food and a warm welcome make the perfect combination for the ultimate Irish Pub experience. Music s
Reviewed By Faith P
Stopped here on a bus tour back from the Cliffs of Moher. Ordered soup and sandwich along with a Pint. The soup was roasted red pepper and very good. The sandwich was tuna with lettuce and tomato which was just so so. Total 13.00 euro
3. McDermott's Pub
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1347 reviews
Traditional irish pub owned and run by the same family since 1876. Serving home cooked meals daily from march to november 1st. Groups catered for with reservations. Traditional irish music live every night all summer long. Come and join us!!
Reviewed By G4458ORstevea
McGann's which has a higher rating than McDermott's was closed, so we went to McDermott's. We are glad we did! It was great! The atmosphere is pure Irish, the food was excellent, the beer cold and the staff friendly. I had the duck, which was maybe the best meal I've had in Ireland, and my wife had the prawns, which she also thought was outstanding. We sipped on a few beers until the entertainment started at 9:00. They were good as well and capped off a terrific evening.A very good spot!
2. The Ritz House
Overall Ratings
3 based on 106 reviews
The Ritz is a family run hotel in the heart of Lisdoonvarna. Lisdoonvarna is a gateway town to The Burren and is an ideal base from which to explore the entire Clare and Galway regions. The Ritz is the perfect location in the centre of Lisdoonvarna to sta
Reviewed By Tigue35
Four of us ate here on Saturday 24th August for lunch we were greeted by the bar lady who gave us menus and explained about the specials she was lovely very friendly and helpful a younger girl came to take our order and was very pleasant too. The food was delicious very fresh hot and tasty very reasonably priced too. It was very busy but had no problem making us fabulous baileys coffees after we ate. We went up to the counter to pay and chatted the bar lady again who told us all about the charity biker festival that was on for cancer and about the September festival and local sites. She seemed busy they both did but still took time to chat. Very welcoming place very clean and great food. 10 out of 10 in all areas especially staff. We will be back sometime to check out all the sites of Clare.Hi Tigue35,thanks for taking the time to leave us the lovely review. We are delighted that you enjoyed your visit and in particular your baileys coffees. We would be delighted to see you back again sometime in the future. Kind Regards, David.
1. Hyland's Burren Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 178 reviews
Dinning at Hylands Burren Hotel is located in picturesque village of Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare which is the mid point of the Wild Atlantic Way and is surrounded by the wonderful Burren district of Co. Clare. The hotel is family owned and managed by the Quin
Reviewed By Mike S
The owner, who also runs the shop in town, with full disclosure, sent us here when we inquired about a place in Ballyvaughan to eat. It was delightful, delicious and satisfying. A good value as well. His shop also had some treasures we brought home with us.Thank you so much Mike S for giving us a five star rating and for complimenting our food and facilities and thank you for your compliments about Mr. Quinn's shop.Looking forward to welcoming you back sometime soon again.
Where to eat Irish food in Doolin: The Best Restaurants and Bars
