Mick Byrnes Bar
Mick Byrnes Bar
4.9
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Paul G
Dublin, Ireland11 contributions
Nov 2024 • Friends
Unique. It is heaven for a Guinness drinker. It is full of locals as they know the town and the best bars. Mick is always on hand brings out the most unusual food platers on Friday evenings (I will say no more - you just need to go and see and taste)
Written 2 December 2024
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keeperlitlad
County Cavan, Ireland135 contributions
May 2024 • Friends
We went to Mick Byrne's bar in Castlebar on a Friday night in mid May before a football match in the town. The bar is on the Main street in the town. On the night in question the main man, Mick, was on duty and certainly knows how to run a bar. He was very witty and had time for everyone. The drinks were very good as was the ambience. Snacks, black and white pudding and cheese were also served free of charge, which is a great touch. The bar is very clean and tidy as were the toilets. We had a very enjoyable night, added to by the "man himself" and I would highly recommend. We'el be back.
Written 20 May 2024
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TheFarkman
Vancouver, Canada230 contributions
Aug 2023
If you want to visit an old, authentic, Irish pub in a small town with locals, this is the place. It is not a big place and there were about 6 gentleman in the pub watching the horse races. Very friendly people and Mick was very friendly. Good luck understanding half of what they say once they get going, the accent is thick and they talk very fast. This is a cash only bar. If you want to feel Irish for a few hours, go hang out at Byrnes.
Written 7 August 2023
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Joe-Ford
South Shields, UK45 contributions
Aug 2022 • Couples
Searched this bar out because of the great reviews.
Really pleased we did as we spent some time here every night of our short break.
Michael, the owner, was a fantastic host and we were genuinely welcomed every time. His other barmen were also spot on!
To top the experience off the bar serves the best Guinness in town with some great locals drinking there too, the craic was top draw.
We hope to return in the future.
Really pleased we did as we spent some time here every night of our short break.
Michael, the owner, was a fantastic host and we were genuinely welcomed every time. His other barmen were also spot on!
To top the experience off the bar serves the best Guinness in town with some great locals drinking there too, the craic was top draw.
We hope to return in the future.
Written 19 August 2022
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GalwaayGalwaygirl34
Galway, Ireland406 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
Found this bar and loved it. The man that runs this bar is just so lovely . What a great welcome . We had great fun and drinks were generous , got some free shots and free vodka and even got a gift of a teacup coming home . Theres a lovely atmosphere and all locals make you feel very welcome. Will definitely return .
Written 5 January 2020
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Stay58750
Castletown Geoghegan, Ireland3 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
Visited this bar recently and can not praise enough. The Fear an Tí, Mick was on duty himself and was the perfect host. Chat, Drinks, Snacks, Taxi organised. This man is a rarity, has a welcome and a word for everyone! Will definitely visit again when we are down that way. Don’t miss out if in Castlebar…
Written 18 July 2023
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Odyssey782780
4 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
This is a little gem in Castlebar. Mick is the best host ever. He made us feel so welcome as soon as we arrived and gave us lots of tips on places to go for the following day. Also serves the best pint!! A real authentic Irish bar. Thanks Mick.
Written 18 August 2023
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Quietman70
Reading, UK988 contributions
Nov 2014 • Friends
A few years ago I got off a plane on rugby tour and was brought to this pub where the landlord Mick Byrnes certainly made us feel welcome with a feast of puddings, and countless pints of Guinness. It was a perfect start to a great tour. A few years later I returned to Castlebar for a wedding and once again had the great pleasure of returning to this bar. It is a typical Irish bar which is always well frequented but it is Mick that makes it special. He loves his sport and supports local sports teams (even if he is a QPR supporter). He is happy to engage in banter and made me feel welcome each time I have been in here. The night before the wedding he gave the stag and his party some shots and the day after the wedding he toasted the newlyweds with whiskey. Top pub, top man and will give him my business any time I am in the area.
Written 9 November 2014
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oldtowngalway
Galway21 contributions
Nov 2014 • Friends
This is now my 3rd visit to Mick Byrnes bar in Castlebar (living in Galway). We seem to arrive there everytime we have a birthday to celebrate. After a 3yr break Mick still knew us and bought us a few welcome back drinks. He is a gentleman and a legend!! We always have a great time there....looking forward to a couple of more baby Guinness in March.....thanks Mick for looking after us all so well, Pauline, Colette, Erica & Michelle
Written 18 November 2014
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Daire
Berlin, Germany15 contributions
Feb 2020 • Friends
The best cream in all of Castletown. Up the Dubs, champions again have you know. Good craic, even better pints lads
Written 1 February 2020
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Hi were coming over next week n would like to know which is best night/nights from Sunday to Wednesday plz, were staying at harlequin hotel
Written 11 August 2016
Sorry, I just saw your message. We stayed at the Harlequin and loved it and were there the same days as you so I hope it all worked out!
Written 7 October 2016
meganzzzzz
Boston, Massachusetts
Hello
My parents met Mick at The Laurels in Killarney roughly 30! years ago. My Dad is STILL talking about the experience and now trying to plan a trip back to see him again. At 88 years young, as we reminisce about highlights over the years, Mick keeps coming up. We were wondering if we could get in touch with him and see if by any chance he remembers the experience. They were visiting from the US and he invited them to his pub, but they were not able to make it. If he was interested in reaching out to my dad, and has email, my Dad would love it.
We hope it works out!
Enjoy your day!
Megan & Pat Doyle daughters of Joe and Lee Doyle (from Weymouth, MA, USA)
Written 31 March 2016
Hi the pubs email address is mickbyrnesbar@gmail. He would love to get in touch!!
Written 2 June 2016
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