The Abbey Tavern
Address
Abbey Street, Howth, Co. Dublin
Howth
Features
Live Music, Trad Sessions, Food Served
A world-famous traditional Irish pub with original stone walls, flagged floors and blazing turf fires. The Abbey Tavern in Howth has been hosting live traditional music sessions for decades, and the atmosphere on a good session night is genuinely unforgettable.
What this pub offers
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