The 10 Best Bars & Clubs in County Offaly, Province of Leinster

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The property on Kilbride Street, known today as Hugh Lynch’s, has been operating as a public house since the early 1800’s. In the early 1900’s it was bought by the Williams Group, founders of the D.E. Williams Distillery, and run as a public bar and grocery, along with many other outlets in the Irish Midlands, from which they sold their growing whiskey brand “Tullamore Dew”.Hugh and Mary Teresa Lynch took over the pub in the 1960’s and the front bar remains largely unchanged ever since. The Premises went through a major renovation in 2008 adding a stylish new Bar downstairs and a function room upstairs. It is ideal for a private party and is also used for the live gigs. In 2010 an additional party room “ROUND” in the adjoining premises.The Pub stocks over 50 Irish whiskeys, each one tagged with a short description. The staff will be more than happy for you to examine the bottles before choosing which one you want to taste, or alternatively you can opt for one of the Tasting packages on offer.Hugh Lynch’s attracts a mix of older and younger clients. There is live music in the lounge every Thursday during the Summer Months, a band every Friday and on a Saturday night a local DJ plays a mix of chart music and old favourites to a lively crowd. It has won many awards over the last few years and it’s a great place to call into for a friendly chat and good whiskey during a visit to Tullamore.

Luker's Bar, Restaurant & live music venue, a family run bar holds a mix of the old and new!The old bar dates back to the 1800's,one of Irelands best kept secrets. There are very few genuine authentic pubs like it left in Ireland. Walk through the old heritage bar with real Irish antiques. Enter a beautiful cozy back room with an open hearth Victorian fireplace dating back the the 1800s.Excellent food to be savoured while enjoying the stunning view (The Steak is a Must!) Sit down and enjoy an Irish ballad performed by whomever happens by to play that night. Banjo, guitar, mandolin and fiddle.Excellent Live music up to 6 nights a week during the summer season with some of the best bands and musicians Ireland has to offer! You have to come if you are in the vicinity of Shannonbridge and introduce yourself to the friendly pub owner and have a pint in an authentic Irish bar. Luker's also has a 'new' bar which boasts of a beer garden over looking the beautiful river Shannon. Be sure of a great pint of Guinness and a friendlily welcome when visiting this step back into the old Ireland. Recently renovated offering a fabulous panoramic views of the River through the 'Glass Wall' type gable front, only seen to be believed! PS be sure to ask John Joe, the owner for your personal tour of the old heritage pub adjoining!