The Cock Tavern (Howth)
Address
Church Street, Howth, Co. Dublin
Howth
Features
Live Music
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.
What this pub offers
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