Seven iconic Irish pubs up for sale across the country
For generations, the Irish pub has been the heartbeat of our local communities. It’s the place where we gather to catch up with friends, share stories, celebrate special occasions. It's the home of laughter and song, but also lively debate, the table quiz and the community lotto.
While the trade has suffered its hardships in more recent times, a great Irish pub is still something to be celebrated. With that in mind, here are seven of the top public houses currently on the market at MyHome.ie.
Gartlan’s, The Thatch, Lower Main Street, Kingscourt, Co Cavan
Asking price: €550,000
A landmark thatched pub, Gartan's has been part of Kingscourt life for over two centuries. Featured in Turtle Bunbury's bestselling book “The Irish Pub”, it has featured in Aer Lingus catalogues, along with postcards worldwide.
Rich in history, recent accolades include being voted Pub of the Year (Ulster) in 2017, 2018 and 2019 from The Irish Restaurant Awards.
The Abbey Tavern, Quin, Co Clare
Asking price: POA
Just steps from the famous Quin Abbey, this offers food, drink and B&B accommodation. Only 15 minutes from Ennis and 30 minutes from Shannon Airport, with Dromoland Castle nearby, it has been carefully refurbished and extended over the years.
Also renowned for its food, this is an excellent opportunity to acquire a thriving business.
Sean Tierney’s Bar & Restaurant, 13 O’Connell Street, Clonmel, Co Tipperary
Asking price: €450,000
An award-winning pub in the heart of Clonmel town centre, Tierney's has picked up numerous pub and eatery awards.
A striking feature of the welcoming interior of this multi-award-winning pub is the split-level bar, which is impeccably decorated in both modern and traditional styles.
Mauretania Pub, Casement Square, Cobh, Co Cork
Asking price: POA
One of Cobh's most iconic pubs, the Mauretania enjoys an excellent location in the harbour town. It is a four-storey building with an active cellar underneath to store the kegs and drinks. Indeed, you can access the cellar from the building, but also from the road.
The pub itself is like a semi-circle inside, cosy, charismatic and charming, while original features such as the stained glass windows, counter top and flooring are just some of the treats.
PJ Byrne’s Pub, Main Street, Castlebellingham, Co Louth
Asking price: €375,000
PJ Byrnes occupies a prominent location with frontage onto Main Street in Castlebellingham, Co Louth, approximately 13km south of Dundalk town centre and 24km north of Drogheda town centre, just off the M1 motorway.
With overhead accommodation and a proximity to Bellingham Castle wedding venue, it oozes character and charm, and features a large beer garden to the rear.
The South Pole Inn, Annascaul, Co Kerry
Asking price: €450,000
Once the home of legendary explorer Tom Crean, The South Pole Inn is situated in the heart of Annascaul, on the renowned Wild Atlantic Way, 15km from Dingle. This landmark public house and restaurant.
It was the home to Crean, until he died in 1938. Sitting on a magnificent riverside site, this turnkey premises offers character and charm with a strong local, tourist and hill walking clientele.
Sexton’s Bar, Main Street, Kinvara, Co Galway
Asking price: €595,000
Sexton’s is a long-established, family-owned licensed premises which is located on a prominent corner of the busy and popular seaside village of Kinvara. The pub commands a superb street presence overlooking Kinvara Bay with front and side access.
Sextons has its own distinct personality with a stellar reputation within the community, renowned for frequent impromptu trad music sessions, great conversation and songs and is also known as the local sports bar, making it popular with tourists and locals.
