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31 Late Bars in the Wild Atlantic Way Open Past Midnight
The the Wild Atlantic Way pubs that keep pouring after midnight, grouped by how late they actually go — 2am licences first, then 1am, then the ones that just clear midnight. Closing times come from each pub's own hours, and locals rate the pint, not the queue.
Opening hours are on record for 44 of 89 the Wild Atlantic Way pubs. A pub whose hours we don't hold yet won't appear here, however late it runs.
31 Late Bars in the Wild Atlantic Way Open Past Midnight
Open past 2am
The latest licences in town — sort the taxi before you settle in.
Tatler Jack
Killarney's live music pub and guesthouse — great burgers & singer-guitarist every evening.
Taylor's Bar & Beer Garden
Dog-friendly West End pub — live music 7 nights, best spice bag in Galway & heated beer garden.
An Púcán
Galway's premier sports pub — massive beer garden screens, trad in front, 200+ whiskeys.
Latin QuarterThe Front Door Pub
Latin Quarter stalwart — five bars, open fire, great stew & late bar from 10:30am.
Open past 1am
Still pouring long after the last bus has gone.
Bierhaus
Galway's finest craft beer bar — stylish, rotating microbrews & outstanding tacos.
The Blue Note
The West End's eclectic music bar — craft beer, local vibes & good sessions.
Latin QuarterTigh Neachtain
Galway's benchmark traditional pub since 1894 — 130 whiskeys, great chowder & an open fire.
Murphy's Bar
Wild Atlantic Way's most scenic pub — Mount Brandon views, turf fire & legendary hake.
Open past midnight
A pint the far side of midnight, mostly at the weekend.
Lowry's Music & Whiskey Bar
Clifden's most loved pub — 4.7 stars, authentic décor, great whiskey & live folk music.
The Dingle Pub
Live trad & Irish dancing 7 nights in summer — two bands nightly from 6pm & 9pm.
MurriskCampbell's at the Reek
The post-Croagh Patrick pub — cosy fires, mountain views & Richie's famous welcome.
O'Dowd's Seafood Bar & Restaurant
Roundstone harbour legend — fresh hake, exceptional chowder & the finest Irish coffee in Connemara.
Bridge StreetMatt Molloy's
Opened by Chieftains flautist Matt Molloy — world-class trad nightly & Matt often joins in.
Neligan's Bar
Dingle's most spontaneous pub — pool, dancing, trad & regulars who make you feel at home.
Killarney TownThe Laurels
Killarney's most welcoming family pub — outstanding chowder, great Guinness & warm staff.
Rouse's Bar
Ballina's legendary local since 1947 — Saturday trad sessions & Pat's unforgettable welcome.
Dingle TownJohn Benny's Pub
Dingle Pier's trad pub — fresh seafood, music from John & Éilís & legendary craic.
PF McCarthy's
Kenmare's beloved local — the McCarthy sisters play live & the salmon is unmissable.
Hole in the Wall
Galway's most festively decorated pub — perfect wings, snugs & weekend live music.
Joe Watty's Pub & Seafood Bar
The Aran Islands pub — Singer-base tables, exceptional chowder & live music in Kilronan.
LisdoonvarnaRoadside Tavern
Ireland's #1 Seafood Restaurant 2025 — own nano-brewery & wagyu burger in the Burren.
The Strand Bar
Strandhill's beating heart — surf village pub on the beach road with real fire & Stoked upstairs.
Dingle TownFoxy John's
Pub meets hardware store — trad sessions, peat fire & a sheepdog in the courtyard.
O'Flaherty's Bar
Dingle's greatest trad pub — Fergus plays everything & sessions that feel truly alive.
Sligo TownHargadon Bros
Sligo's Victorian gastropub institution — original grocery drawers, great oysters & warm staff.
Tigh Joe Mac (The Bar)
Inis Mór's harbour pub — outstanding beef stroganoff, island history on the walls & Atlantic views.
The Porterhouse
Best Music Pub 2022 — live music 7 days, afternoon sessions & a fairy-lit beer garden.
Flanagan's Bar
Lahinch's surf town gem — local craft beer, great whiskey list & trad sessions by a kind host.
McLynn's Bar
A fourth-generation Sligo music pub since 1889 — mahogany interior & glorious Saturday trad.
Sligo TownThomas Connolly Bar
Sligo's finest heritage pub — Paul & Godfrey's welcome, great whiskey & 150 years of character.
McDermott's Pub
Doolin's 4.7-star upper village gem — exceptional cottage pie, live trad & warm welcome.
Late Bars in the Wild Atlantic Way — FAQs
- Which pubs in the Wild Atlantic Way serve after midnight?
- Every pub on this page has at least one night a week with a late licence. Closing times vary by night, so check the pub's hours before you rely on it.
- Which pubs in the Wild Atlantic Way are open past 2am?
- Tatler Jack (02:00 Fri), Taylor's Bar & Beer Garden (02:00 Fri–Sat), An Púcán (02:00 Fri–Sat) and The Front Door Pub (02:00 Mon–Sat). Late licences are night-specific, so check the pub's own hours before you count on one.
- What time do late bars in the Wild Atlantic Way close?
- On this page closing times run from 00:01 to 02:00, depending on the pub and the night. Most late licences apply at the weekend rather than midweek.
- Are any pubs in the Wild Atlantic Way open late on a Sunday?
- Yes — Tatler Jack, The Front Door Pub and Tigh Joe Mac (The Bar) serve past midnight on Sundays.