Ireland’s most dog-friendly bars and restaurants

The mission at the Courthouse Restaurant is simple: to provide the best, freshest cooked seasonal food with European and a little Asian flavours, served with professional, yet relaxed, friendly service. Set in an old town house situated beside the picturesque courthouse in Carrickmacross, dogs are always welcome here.

This is a chic gastro bar found in Kells Meath. Specialising in great food, drinks and handcrafted cocktails, Jacks Bar Restaurant Garden is always a popular to visit with your dog, in any season. Enjoy the sunshine with the outdoor seating when the weather is good, or take a seat by the fire so you and your pooch can warm up in the colder months.

Situated in the heart of the Cooley Peninsula at the foot of the picturesque Cooley Mountains overlooking the Irish Sea, Fitzpatrick’s Bar & Restaurant is one of the top dining pubs in Ireland. Equally popular with tourists and locals alike, Fitzpatrick’s Bar & Restaurant offers fine cuisine and dedicated hospitality, delivered by a friendly and welcoming team.

Sitting a stone’s throw away from the bank of the River Shannon, The Curragower is at the heart of Limerick’s Medieval Quarter. A relaxed and friendly bar, they’re serving up award-winning pub fare along the likes of fish tacos, baked crab pot, homemade pies, slow braised pork belly, and a variety of burgers. Dogs are more than welcome, with seating indoors and out, so you can stay comfy all year round.

In Mayo’s Westport, you’ll find The Towers; a delightful wee beer garden sitting overlooking the waterways. The sprawling green area is ideal for a day in the sun, acting as a makeshift dog park for your furry friend to make some pals. Think hearty fish and chips, Aperol spritz and beers on tap, and good vibes in the sunshine.

Looking for a lively spot serving up some top-notch nosh? Matt The Thresher in Birdhill is the spot for some bloody good scran. The award-winning gastropub is dishing up delicious plates, working with local producers and suppliers, in the heart of Munster. The team believe dogs are apart of the family, so all pooches are welcomed with open arms. Book a table and settle in for an afternoon of gastronomical excellence.

With a cracking atmosphere, 12 crafts on tap, and unreal homemade pizzas, Sullivans in Kilkenny is without a doubt one of our favourite spots to spend a lazy afternoon. The award-winning brewery has a stretching courtyard, which catches all the sun rays in the warmer months, as well as plenty of cosy nooks around the place that are covered and heated to warm up in after a dog-walk. Pups are more than welcome at Sullivans; in fact, you can bring the whole family for a wholesome time!