The Pubs and bars of Westport

Westport’s friendly and varied pub scene draws people from all over Mayo, all over the country and all over the world. There are late pubs, quiet pubs, live-music pubs, famous pubs, wine bars, cocktail lounges, pubs with open fires, sports pubs, party pubs, traditional pubs and even pubs that are also corner shops. Whatever your leaning, you won’t be stuck for a watering hole that suits you.

Music

Westport’s hopping live-music scene is as varied as the town’s bars. Some bars specialise in one kind of sound – like The Jester, which has a rock vibe, or The Cobbler’s and Matt Molloy’s, which tend to stick with trad sessions. Others shake it up a bit, like McGings, where it could be folk one day, jazz the next and rock another.  

For those who want to party to the small hours there are a number of late bars and nightclubs to choose from. The Castle Late Night Venue on Castlebar Street is a regular, year round nightclub, while Cosy Joe’s on Bridge Street opens later than most of the other bars in the town and has a DJ.

Nice and quiet

Prefer a quieter sup in a pub where you can hear your buddy talk, and yourself think? Then head to Toby’s, Moran’s, McGing’s (on a week night) or MacBrides and settle yourself into a snug or onto a high stool. 

Sport

Soak up the sporting atmosphere in Henehan’s, Danny’s, the Jester, The Grainstore, The West and McBrides, all of which have screens and sports fans galore.

What’s On?

If you’re looking for something to do, a show to see, or a festival to get stuck into, explore in our events section below and start planning!

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Westport Pubs

Bench Café Bar

The Bench Café Bar in the Westport Woods Hotel is the perfect location for your dining experience. With outdoor seating to soak up the rays or the big screen to watch the matches, they have something for everyone.

Cobblers Bar

Cobbler’s is one of Westport’s top spots for bar food with it’s popular Grub Menu which offers traditionally styled Irish dishes at reasonable prices. Cobbler’s opens daily from 12noon and serves food until 9pm. The bar is a Craft Beer specialist with an extensive range of local and international brands such as Mescan, Bluemoon and many more.

Cosy Joe’s

Cosy Joe’s offers FREE entertainment with a wide variety of Live Music that ranges from traditional to the latest covers. Live music starts from 9pm – 11.30pm every Thurs, Fri & Sun night with extra nights added during the summer months & holidays. Cosy Joe’s also transforms into a mind blowing Laser Light Disco until 2am with a DJ playing all your favourites.

Danny’s

This friendly local bar hosts music sessions throughout the week – and it’s a great spot to head to if you want to catch an important match on the telly. The massive beer garden boasts outdoor pool, darts, a TV and a BBQ area. Upstairs, you’ll find a full size snooker table.

Gracy’s

Gracy’s Bar & Restaurant, conveniently located on the grounds of Westport House has something to offer everyone. Situated right beside the Pirates’ Den in the Pirate Adventure Park and an outdoor play area it offers a safe, family friendly environment for kids of all ages, along with complimentary parking, delicious food, live entertainment and craft beers.

Henehan’s

Henehan’s is a lively party pub that boasts four late-night bars, including a funky cocktail bar, well as vintage sofas and armchairs, comfortable high seating, and large, heated outdoor smoking area. Henehan’s is also renowned as a rugby venue, always drawing a big crowd for big rugby games and other sporting events.

Janey Mac’s

A gorgeous two-storey establishment with a friendly, contemporary bar at ground level, and a plush cocktail bar on the first floor. Patrons have a choice of a whopping 70 Irish whiskeys, 60 gins and 50 vodkas, rums, cognacs and tequilas – or they can choose to peruse a tantalising cocktail menu with classics drinks as well as bespoke house recipes.

MacBride’s

With it’s warm, wooden decor, low lighting and crackling fire, MacBride’s is a really lovely traditional bar offering around 100 whiskeys, a great range of craft beers and all the usuals. Whether you choose a snug or a high stool, you’ll have no problem settling in for a night out.

Madden’s Bar & Bistro

Madden’s a bustling bar and restaurant in the heart of Westport is popular with everyone, guests, locals and visitors alike to the Clew Bay Hotel. Let your taste buds test us, try seafood, traditional roasts or some continental dishes. Serving food daily from 12.30pm also have a children’s playroom available.

Matt Molloy’s

Probably Westport’s most-famous pub. The proprietor, Matt Molloy, is a flautist with one of Ireland’s most famous traditional-music bands, The Chieftains. Regular trad sessions take place in the ‘back bar’, with appreciative patrons hupping along beside a crackling fire – often with Matt himself supplying the airs. The second Yard Bar out the back is a popular concert venue.

McGing’s

McGing’s, Westport’s oldest pub, is popular with visitors, blow-ins and locals alike. Step through the welcoming blue and yellow façade and you could be met with a jazz band, a folk band, a quiet scene with a roaring fire, a loud pub with dancing locals, a tray of free sandwiches or a DJ in an ice-cream van. Or some strange and wonderful combination of all of the above.

Park Terrace Wine Bar

The Wyatt Hotel are delighted to introduce their brand new Park Terrace Wine Bar. The newly appointed multifunctional space features a mix of formal dining seated area with tables, a selection of chairs & couches as well as the fabulous new outdoor terrace area with tables.

Petie Joes

Petie Joe’s is the perfect place to entertain friends or enjoy a quiet drink. A popular local Westport pub with live music every night to suit all tastes, you’ll find excellent service and somewhere you can dance your cares away in the 4 star surroundings of the Westport Hotels Resort.

The Brehon Bar

A place to relax, dine and drink, guests are welcome to visit The Brehon Bar in Knockranny House Hotel. From early morning coffees and scones, to long lunches overlooking the views of Clew Bay, the delights of afternoon tea, sipping Ireland’s best cocktails, rolling into the buzz of dinner and drinks under the stars.

The Castle Late Night Venue

The Castle Late Night Venue is a large versatile space occupying 4 different rooms each with their own individual style. It is home to a state of the art acoustics sound system, lighting system and a continuously diverse cross section of music events throughout the year. With lavish interior design and expertly mixed cocktails, The Castle Late Night Venue is the only place to be seen every weekend.

The Clock Tavern

The Clock Tavern is a popular haunt with a younger clientele. This cavernous pub hosts live rock, alt-rock and alt-pop acts most weekend nights, as well as the occasional stand-up comic. Watch out too for special concerts in its upstairs venue, a gorgeous wood-panelled room with its own bar.

The Coast Bar

The Coast Bar has very quickly become the hotspot for bar food in Westport. On any night of the week, the place is positively bussing with visitors and locals alike. Situated on the stunning setting of the Harbour, the Coast Bar serves food daily from 12.30pm – 9.30pm with specials changing for both lunch and evening service. Live Music on selected nights.

The Jester

The Jester is a lively bar right in the heart of bustling Bridge Street. A live music venue, it often has DJs cranking out the tunes or bands rocking through blazing ballads. This friendly pub attracts a really mixed crowd – but everyone shares one thing: a love of rock.

The Maple Bar

Sit back and relax in the cosy Maple Bar, a stylish place to meet during the day or evening. Serving an extensive Bar Menu and Daily Specials from 12 – 9pm or sample something from the Cocktail Menu, with their very own in house specialty Cocktail.  Also showing all major sporting events on the Big Screen and nightly entertainment in season too.

The Old Grainstore

As its name suggests, this traditional bar once operated as a grainstore and general merchant’s. Now it stocks over 80 premium whiskeys and gins, as well as local craft beer and a large selection of wines from around the world. With three large screens, it shows major sporting events too.

The Plaza Bar

Whether you’re looking for a quick bite before heading out, or meeting for pre-dinner drinks with friends, the Plaza Bar is the perfect place to linger a while. Sip cocktails or choose from our carefully selected food and wine menu. Food served daily from 12 – 9.30pm.

The Porter House

The Porter House bar is unpretentious and comes with a rustic character with its wooden floors, low ceilings and comfortable seating areas, creating a very cosy atmosphere. To the rear of the premises it has a heated outdoor bear garden. Local and visiting musicians alike find a warm and welcoming atmosphere day and night summer and winter in The Porter House.

The West

First opened in 1901, The West is located on the corner of South Mall and Bridge Street, with lovely views over the Carrowbeg River, especially from its upstairs rooms. The extensive food menu is a major puller for hungry (including vegetarians), who can dine on top-notch fare while enjoying the West’s signature modern, monochrome décor.

Toby’s Bar

One of Westport’s oldest pubs, Toby’s has been pouring pints for its appreciative patrons on The Fairgreen since 1856. This pub’s cheerful green, red and gold exterior is a fitting gateway to a warm and welcoming interior, complete with a roaring fire. A favourite amongst local and visiting anglers.

Uncle Sam’s bar

Organizing an event in Westport for family and friends, Uncle Sam’s Cafe Bar is the perfect spot, with a relaxed & vibrant setting, courteous & professional staff, heated Beer garden, quality food at the right price and live music every weekend. You will truly be looked after.