Pubs in Howth

Tucked right underneath Howth DART station, The Bloody Stream won Best Outdoor Space in Dublin at the Irish Pub Awards 2024. The food is excellent, the atmosphere is lively, and the location could not be more convenient for a post-cliff-walk pint.

Perched at the top of Howth Hill with views that will stop you in your tracks, the Summit Inn is a traditional and cosy bar with a turf fire in the corner. It is the perfect reward after the cliff walk, and the pub grub is honest and filling.

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.

Founded in 2016, McNeill's quickly established itself as one of Howth's best spots to eat and drink. The craft beer selection is excellent, the seafood chowder is legendary, and the outdoor seating on Main Street is ideal for people-watching in the fishing village.

Sitting at the foot of the beautiful East Pier in Howth, O'Connell's is as much a restaurant as it is a pub, but the bar area is a lovely spot for a pint with harbour views. Fresh seafood is the star of the menu, as you would expect in a fishing village.

One of Howth's oldest and most storied pubs, the Cock Tavern was once the local haunt of Phil Lynott and Barney McKenna. Its heritage as a gathering place for musicians and locals alike gives it a character that newer bars cannot replicate.

A quiet Sutton local with a loyal neighbourhood following. Offley's is the sort of understated suburban pub that rarely makes the guidebooks but consistently delivers on the basics: a good pint, a warm welcome and an absence of pretension.

The Schooner Bar inside the Marine Hotel at Sutton Cross is a cosy and welcoming spot that blends seaside charm with proper pub atmosphere. It is a favourite with both hotel guests and locals, and the views over Dublin Bay are a real bonus.