Pubs and bars in Dingle are more than simply a place to grab a pint, they are character-filled pieces of history that stand as a memory of places that once supplied communities with most of their needs.
Dingle’s public houses were the centre of the town’s community with funerals, weddings and everything in between taking place inside them.
Nowadays they serve a solely hospitality role but keep all the old features that make them such a popular tourist attraction.
Along the Dingle Peninsula you’ll find a huge number of bars, we’ve picked out a few that are, according to locals, the ones you shouldn’t miss.
Dick Mack’s
Where else could you happen upon Garth Brooks leading a sing-song in a local pub on a random summers day? Dick Mack’s is the most famous of all Dingle pubs and popular with even the big names who visit the area.
The old style pub regularly has top music on display, often dependant on who walks in that door, and a traditional setting to enjoy a few pints.
Foxy John’s
Both a working hardware store and a busy pub, Foxy John’s is as unique a pub as you are likely to find and perfectly encompasses the vibe people head to Dingle to find.
Grab a pint in this cosy establishment, sit fireside and enjoy the craic and traditional music if happens to be on the day you arrive.
They now even have a cocktail bar inside so they have something for everyone.
Kennedy’s
Take a step back in time and make your way into this 1930s family-run pub which has been preserved to appear almost exactly like it did all those years ago.
Old-fashioned shelves behind the bar, a wooden interior and a friendly atmosphere inside make Kennedy’s well worth the visit.
Curran’s
Sitting along Dingle’s Main Street, Curran’s is another old style pub perfect if you want to experience what a local Irish bar is supposed to be like with friendly locals and plenty of craic.
They are known to do a great pint of Guinness and have a heated beer garden perfect for a few drinks on a nice evening.
The Dingle Pub
Home to live music seven nights a week, The Dingle Pub is considered the centre of the live entertainment scene in the town.
A traditional family run pub, this is the place to go if you’re looking for a lively atmosphere rather than just a quiet pint.
The eye-catching exterior means you won’t miss this place – make sure to sample some of their cocktails if you do give it a try.
Neligan’s
One of the main street’s newest traditional pubs, the family-run establishment is inside a building that has been in the Neligan family for generations, but just recently became a bustling pub.
It’s home to live music every day of the week, champions the Irish language and has great drink to go with it.
O’Sullivan’s Courthouse
Craft beer drinkers assemble, O’Sullivan’s is the place to go to get a taste of the region in a fun traditional setting.
Opened in 2011, the family-run public house is colourful on the outside and just as vibrant and friendly once you step inside.
Home to live music every night of the week.
McCarthys Bar
A hit with locals for the last 150 years, this small Dingle pub is steeped in history and home to live music every night of the week.
The old-fashioned bar is famed with locals for their signature cocktails and great pints of Guinness.
The Irish Pub Guide 
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