Built in 1910 as Teddy O' Sullivan's pub - and still known to many as 'Teddy's' - this delightful harbourside spot has always been a family run business and the current proprietor, Helen Moriarty, is a niece of the late Teddy O' Sullivan. She has worked in the bar all her life and her welcoming presence is a big part of the charm of this cosy traditional pub which, as she says, has “a lot of history behind its walls”
About halfway between Kenmare and Castletownbere, it feels like an other-worldly hideaway and, with oodles of breathtaking scenery, a little harbour and picnic tables across from the pub on the pier wall (just over the - quiet - road), it’s one that many regulars would like to keep secret. In fine weather, delighted visitors can enjoy the famous seafood out there on the pier - open crab sandwiches, seafood platters, and especially the local mussels just harvested in the bay.
There’s loads to do too (hill walking, diving, garden visits…), so staying on in one of their traditional B&B rooms could be just the ticket – and you can be sure of a good breakfast too.
Promising ‘an unforgettable evening of good food and good craic’, they can cater for any event too, from family meals and dinner parties to weddings and funerals. A true Irish gem.
