Restaurants and Pubs

West Clare - One of Ireland's Best Kept Secrets

Kelly's Bar and Restaurant

Ian and Ginny Forbes, 26 Henry Street, Kilrush, Co. Clare.

Kelly's Bar and Restaurant awarded Premier Dining Pub of the Year 2003 for Best Bar Food 3 years running by the Dining Pub Guide.

Located in the commercial centre of Kilrush Heritage and Maritime Town.

Open 7 days a week all year round.

Lunches served from 11.30am -6pm

Dinners served from 6pm-9.30pm

Substantial wine list available.

You'll find our bar and restaurant inviting with its dark wood, stain glass and walls decorated with pictures and memorabilia from the past.

Warm yourself by our fires as you enjoy a variety of fresh home cooked meals. Our seafood, meats and vegetables are locally supplied.

Sheppard's pie, fillet and sirloin steaks, crab claws, prawns, Atlantic salmon and more are just a sample of some of the food we offer on our extensive menu. Vegetarian meals are available on request. We have daily lunch and dinner specials.

Visa, MasterCard, Laser and Maestro accepted.

Tel:+353 (0) 65 905 1811.

E-mail: Kellys Bar & Restaurant

Web: www.westclare.com

Member of Kilrush Chamber of Commerce 2007

Buggle's Pub

Carmel and Tony McCarthy, Moore Street, Kilrush, Co. Clare.

Buggle's Pub was built in 1808 and this historic Pub retains all its `Olde Worlde' charm consequent to being run by the same family for three generations. Renowned for their welcome and creamy pint of Guinness, served with a Shamrock atop, Buggle's also boasts an excellent variety of drinks.

Impromptu sing-songs occur regularly while Traditional Music is featured during the summer months. A visit will ensure that one captures all that is great of a traditional Irish hostelry.

Buggle's Accommodation is adjacent to the pub and overlooking both Kilrush Square and Moore Street.

All rooms offer a splendid view of the town and the Shannon Estuary. Each spacious en-suite features high airy ceilings with the following included gratis:

television, power showers, hairdryers, tea and coffee making facilities. Full Irish or Continental Breakfast served in the elegant dining room. Beautifully refurbished, this accommodation combines the best of the old with modern luxury.

Local Amenities: within a radius of 10km are Kilkee, Doonbeg and Kilrush Golf Clubs while Lahinch Golf links is a 30 minute drive away. On offer from Kilrush Marina are sailing, dolphin watching, sea-angling and visits to historic Scattery Island. Pitch n' Putt, estuary and woodland walks with a visit to the Vandeleur Walled Gardens are a must. Shore and lake fishing, horse riding, swimming and surfing are also available. Open: All year.

Tel:+353 (0) 65 905 1839.

E-mail: bugglesofkilrush@eircom.net

Web: http://homepage.eircom.net/~bugglesbedandbreakfast/

Member of Kilrush Chamber of Commerce 2007