1 Best Bar in Bunratty Castle, County Clare, Galway, and the Aran Islands

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Durty Nelly's Pub

Brimming with character, the low ceilings and stone flooring of this popular haunt next to Bunratty Castle draw back to earlier centuries. The pub was formerly known as "the Pike" (short for "turnpike") due to its role as the tollgate for the arched stone bridge that connects it to the other side of the Ratty River. Clients clamor at the small bar for service where bar food and heartier restaurant-style portions are available. Recent additions include a large canopied dining area on the local bridge.

Durty Nelly's is bang in the middle of the well-beaten tourist trail, so expect as many visitors as locals.

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