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Fifteen MORE of the best places in Ireland to have a sunny pint after work
You spoke, we listened. Here are 15 more suggestions for after-work drinking spots.
THE LAST BATCH of good weather saw The Daily Edge suggest a few places that you might like to head along to for a sunny pint.
A lot of you felt a bit aggrieved that your favourite drinking spots were left off the last list – and here we are going to try and amend that.
BELFAST
1. The Dirty Duck
Located in Hollywood to the north of the city, the Dirty Duck’s beer garden has a grass floor and occasionally features live music.
CLARE
2. Flanagan’s Bar
This bar was suggested by a reader as somewhere to go over the summer. It also comes highly rated on TripAdvisor.
CORK
3. The Pink Elephant
This bar and restaurant in Cork – called ‘The Pink Elephant’ after its distinctive colour – is known for its food and looks out over Courtmacsherry Bay.
DERRY
4. The Dungloe
This entry from Northern Ireland has a large beer garden and plenty of live music. Most pints cost less than €4.00.
DONEGAL
5. Smugglers Creek Inn
This watering hole in the north of the country has stunning views out onto the Atlantic Ocean.
DUBLIN
6. The Blue Light
Located on the outskirts of Dublin, The Blue Light offers some pretty amazing views of the capital.
7. The Angler’s Rest
By the banks of the Liffey, this bar offers seafood and is a great location for an after-work pint.
GALWAY
8. Tigh Neachtain
This bar is located in the heart of Galway city and is the former home of prominent animal right’s activist Richard Martin. It also has pretty great outdoor seating.
KILDARE
9. McEvoy’s
This bar has a traditional set up and has a stunning view overlooking the Grand Canal.
LIMERICK
10. Curragower Pub
Sitting on the banks of the River Shannon, this was recommended by a commenter for having “great food, drink, atmosphere and views”.
MAYO
11. Flanagan’s
“Mayo’s Original Tapas Bar” has a pretty great outdoor area if you’re looking for a sun spot after work today.
MEATH
12. O’Connells Pub
This bar located on top of the Hill of Skryne, is around 200 years old and, features in the Guinness Christmas ads. It has a sheltered outdoor area for pints in the summertime.
SLIGO
13. The Strand Bar
Looking out over the Sligo strand, one visitor on TripAdvisor describes The Strand Bar as having a “terrific setting, friendly staff and a lovely atmosphere”.
TIPPERARY
14. Larkins
Another recommendation from a reader, this gastro pub has stunning views of the surrounding Garykennedy area.
WEST MEATH
15. Murphy’s Law
As well as having a breakfast challenge, this bar in Athlone also has a pretty great beer garden. It also has a reputation for a cheap pint.
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