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KILMORE QUAY: The Strand Inn children can amuse them selves in musicians come from the Gaeltacht
Dunmore East, Co Wexford. the playground. Drop by for the (see p233). The bar is true to its
Road map D5. Tel 051 383 174. setting and some lunch. 0 origins, with hand-painted signs
Once a renowned haunt for and traditional whiskey jars. Simple
smugglers, this hotel pub has cosy WEXFORD: Centenary Stores snacks and full lunches are served
snugs and open fires for winter, and Charlotte St, Co Wexford. from noon to 4pm. 0
a sunny seaside patio overlooking Road map D5. Tel 053 912 2303.
Hook Head Lighthouse for the Tucked away in a converted ware- CORK: Bodega
summer months. 07 house, this dimly lit pub is the most St Peter’s Market, Cornmarket St,
popular in Wexford. The friendly bar Co Cork.
LEIGHLINBRIDGE: The Lord staff and a mixed local and bohemian Road map C5. Tel 021 427 3756.
Bagenal Inn crowd chat in the wood-panelled bar. This bright, modern pub and
Co Carlow. Road map D5. Drinkers are entertained with sessions restaurant was once a warehouse.
Tel 059 972 1668. of traditional music every Sunday The high ceilings create a feeling of
This pub is a well-known stop-off morning, and it’s open until late on openness; the huge wall-spaces are
point for those travelling south Friday and Saturday nights. 07 taken up by art, much of it for sale.
from Dublin. Set in a small, peaceful Soup and sandwiches in the after-
village in County Carlow, the Lord WEXFORD: Macken’s noon give way to an interna tional
Bagenal overlooks a picturesque Bull Ring, Co Wexford. menu in the evening. On Saturdays,
marina on the River Barrow. It Road map D5. Tel 053 912 2949. the open-air market outside adds to
boasts award-winning food and has This pub has a prime location on the hustle and bustle. 07
a children’s crèche. Accommodation one of the corners of the historic bull
is available in the hotel here. 0 ring. It’s an excellent place to stop for CORK: Chateau Bar
a pint or two and watch the world 93 St Patrick’s St, Co Cork.
NEW ROSS: Corcoran’s Pub go by. If you’re lucky, there might Road map C5. Tel 021 427 0370.
Irishtown, Co Wexford. even be some live music. This bar in the heart of the city
Road map D5. Tel 051 425920. occupies a striking building that was
Head here if you crave fresh, once on the quayside. Founded in
home-made food. Having had five Cork and Kerry 1793, this elegant pub has a stylish
generations of continuous owner- Victorian interior and offers good-
ship, Corcoran’s is one of the oldest BALTIMORE: Bushes quality bar fare. 07
pubs in town and has a friendly Co Cork.
atmosphere. Card games are played Road map B6. Tel 028 20125. CORK: Clancy’s
every Monday with music sessions Famous in County Cork, this pub 15–16 Princes St, Co Cork.
on weekends, including Irish music, serves the best ales and pints in Road map C5. Tel 021 427 6097.
singing and dancing. 07 the village and is well used to One of Cork’s oldest pubs, Clancy’s
visitors dropping by. Sit outside has been open since 1824. It has
WATERFORD: Geoff’s Cafe Bar in the summer and gaze out onto one of the longest continuous
8–9 John Street, Co Waterford. the islands or watch the beautiful bars in Ireland and has live music
Road map D5. Tel 051 874787. sunset. 07 performances from May to
A funky green “hedge” on the exterior September. Food is available in the
of this Waterford institution conceals CAHIRCIVEEN: The Point Bar Lunchtime Carvery or Steak
a satisfyingly traditional pub interior. Renard Pt, Valentia Harbour, Co Kerry. Restaurant where the emph asis is
There is a buzzing atmsophere in the Road map A5. Tel 066 947 2165. on quality Irish cuisine. 07
evenings, when it becomes very Best to save this one for the summer
lively. With an eclectic selection of months. With its variety of ultra-fresh CORK: Henchy’s
bands at the weekends, it can get seafood dishes and stunning view of 40 St Luke’s, Co Cork. Road map C5.
very busy. Excellent food is served as Valentia Island, the Point Bar is Tel 021 450 7833.
well as great coffee, day and night. 0 considered by many to be one of This traditional pub dates from
Kerry’s greatest. 07 1884 and has retained much of
WATERFORD: Henry Downes its Victorian ambience, enhanced
8–10 Thomas St, Co Waterford. CASTLETOWNSHEND: Mary Ann’s by the mahogany bar and stained
Road map D5. Tel 051 874118. Co Cork. glass. It has long been associated
Dating from 1759, this unusual pub Road map B6. Tel 028 36146. with artists and is where young
located in County Waterford bottles Since opening in 1846, Mary Ann’s hopefuls come to show their
its own whiskey. It is dark and has maintained excellent service work to a largely sympathetic
cavernous with a chequered history. and a great reputation for quality audience. 7
This makes it a fine stop for a good home-made food. Full of
pint and a chat with the locals. inter esting antiques, this is one of CORK: The Long Valley
the best examples of a traditional 10 Winthrop St, Co Cork.
WATERFORD: Jack Meade’s Pub pub in Ireland. 07 Road map C5. Tel 021 427 2144.
Dunmore Rd, Co Waterford. Located just off Patrick Street, this
Road map D5. Tel 051 850950. CLONAKILTY: De Barra’s pub has a sense of the unexpected.
Situated under an old stone bridge 55 Pearse St, Co Cork. It attracts all sorts of characters from
7 km (4 miles) south of town, Jack Road map B6. Tel 023 883 3381. chancers to professionals. It is well
Meade’s provides a quiet and This is one of the best-known pubs known for its smooth pints of
quaint atmosphere. In summer, in West Cork, with a traditional folk Murphy’s, which any self-respecting
musicians play outdoors and club open most nights; many local will choose over Guinness. 0

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