Gus O'Connor's
Set in the village's main (and only) street, popular Gus O'Connor's has tables outside near a stream and live music every night after 9:30 in the summertime.
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Famous for their traditional-music sessions, Doolin's three traditional pubs can squeeze in big crowds, which means compromising comfort on busy nights. All pubs are furnished simply with timber benches and well-worn bar stools, and they serve simple bar food from midday until 9 pm. As you might imagine, the word is out about Doolin's trad scene—the pubs regularly overflow with crowds (and the video cams can get really annoying). Purists often hightail it to East Clare for serious trad sessions, except at the end of February when the Micho Russell Festival draws the best talent to Doolin.
McDermott's
Popular with locals, McDermott's is a great spot for soul-warming live music and traditional fare. They have live music nightly early spring to late autumn, and weekends in winter. Note: it's sometimes closed during the day in low season.
McGann's Pub & Restaurant
Across the road from McDermott's, McGann's is the smallest of Doolin's three famous pubs and has been run by the same family for 70 years. Breakfast is a highlight, so luckily, McGann's offers B&B, too (must book ahead).
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