If you had to pick one pub in this pretty town, this soothingly dark atmospheric one would do very nicely - not least because it is owned by Matt Molloy of The Chieftains, a man who clearly has respect for the real pub: no TV (and no children after 9 pm).
Musical memorabilia add to the interest, but there’s also the real thing as traditional music is a major feature in the back room - or out at the back in fine weather. Matt is often away on tour but, with sons Peter and James now running the bar, it's in good hands. And Matt’s a real local when he’s back - he takes great pride in this smashing town of Westport.
It’s worth noting that normal pub hours don’t apply, this is an afternoon into evening place, not somewhere for morning coffee.
