Bars and Pubs

Enjoy famous local hospitality in one of our many pubs. From the traditional to the ultra-modern, our bars offer a warm and friendly welcome to residents and visitors alike. Sample some local brews and while the night away in comfort and style. 

The Oldest Coaching Inn in Ireland 

A bar has stood on the site of Denvir’s Coaching Inn since at least 1642. Today, it’s wooden bar is built from timbers retrieved from a ship wrecked in the nearby Irish Sea. A lot has changed in the last three hundred years, but Denvir’s still offers the same welcoming atmosphere to weary travellers. 

Head into the snug bar and warm yourself by the roaring 17th century fireplace. Sip on a pint of the black stuff, or try one of Denvir’s expertly crafted cocktails. 

Newry’s Largest Beer Garden 

Pull up a chair, and enjoy al fresco drinks in Newry City Centre. With a variety of different bar areas, the Bank is at the forefront of Newry’s nightlife scene. It’s also home to the largest beer garden in the city. 

With an extensive cocktail menu, and a wide selection of beers and wines, the Bank brings a touch of class to Newry city centre. Housed in a former bank building, it also hosts regular club nights and gigs in its two events spaces. 

Live Music in Macken’s Bar 

Music lovers will love Newcastle’s Macken’s Bar. Throughout the week, some of the top players flock to Macken’s for jam sessions, open mic nights, live performances and Irish traditional sessions. 

The bar itself has a cosy traditional interior, with bare stone walls and wooden furniture. Macken’s is also renowned for its freshly caught and prepared seafood, which you can enjoy just metres from the shore. 

A Family Run Pub in Castlewellan 

For over a hundred years, Maginn’s Bar and Bistro has been a favourite haunt in Castlewellan. Today, its grandiose wood and stone interior sits comfortably alongside modern appointments and a chic food and drinks menu. 

Sample a local craft beer from brewers like Whitewater Brewery and Beer Hut, or a gin and tonic from the nearby Shortcross distillery. Sit back and relax in a casual atmosphere, replete with early 20th century elegance. 

Casual Charm at the Percy French 

Percy French is synonymous with the region, having composed the Victorian hit ‘the Mountains of Mourne’. Today, his namesake pub at the Slieve Donard Resort & Spa offers casual dining and drinks, with unparalleled views of the mountains and the sea. 

For something really special, book yourself a Spa and Bar experience, where you’ll receive access to the Slieve Donard Resort and Spa’s leisure facilities, along with lunch and drinks in the Percy French pub. 

Warrenpoint Gastropubs 

The Whistledown Bistro in Warrenpoint was named the region’s best place to eat in 2019. With vegetarian, vegan, coeliac options, along with a wide range of locally caught seafood, it’s easy to see why. 

The adjoining Finn’s Bar is a modern classic, with a bright and quirky interior. Named after the Irish giant Finn MacCool, Finn’s offers an enormous welcome to all sorts of visitors. For a really unforgettable experience, pull up a chair on the sea-front patio. 

A Traditional Bar in the Heart of Killyleagh 

The Dufferin Arms has been at the heart of Killyleagh since 1802. Their mission is to make the world a better place, one pint at a time.  

With weekly live music, an expertly crafted menu, and a range of beers, wines and whiskeys, it’s no surprise that the Dufferin has stood the test of time. 

A Family Owned Bar in Newry City 

Situated in Newry city centre, the Railway Bar offers an authentic traditional pub experience. It’s also the centre of traditional music in the city, with top international musicians like Ed Sheeran dropping in over the years to share a tune with the local maestros. 

For something a little more competitive, head back to the pool room and test your skills on the breaks and angles. 

Traditional Music in Forkhill 

Head to the Welcome Inn, Forkhill, for a night of traditional hospitality. With weekly traditional music sessions, this quaint bar is a favourite for local musicians and revellers from around the world. 

Find yourself a corner, and sit down with a pint to enjoy some of the finest traditional music the Mourne Mountains & Ring of Gullion has to offer.