Dalton's Bar, Kinsale: Hours, Address, Dalton's Bar Reviews: 4.5/5
Dalton's Bar
Dalton's Bar
4.5
17:00 - 00:00
Monday
17:00 - 00:00
Tuesday
17:00 - 00:00
Wednesday
17:00 - 00:00
Thursday
17:00 - 00:00
Friday
17:00 - 00:00
Saturday
17:00 - 00:00
Sunday
17:00 - 00:00
About
Daltons Bar is a friendly local establishtment that welcomes all visitors from close and afar. We offer authentic Irish Trad Music during summer week nights and encourage all who are are brave enough to sing along, to do so. Daltons offers a large independant apartment which sleeps four people.This is two floors over the bar and features a king bed on the top floor with extra sleeping space on the first floor. There is a kitchen/dining with seperate sittingroom to relax in. The shower w/c is on the first floor. We are centraly located so shops and restaurants are all close by. bike rentals and walking trails abound.
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Aussie47
Sydney, Australia283 contributions
May 2019
We called in after dinner to sample the local music.
It is quite a small place and can get crowded, especially around the bar. Our group were a bit noisy and received dirty looks from the licensee and some of the customers who were interested in listening to the music.
Can't blame them really - this is a serious music pub.
We had a couple of drinks and left. There are more "open" music pubs in Kinsale!
It is quite a small place and can get crowded, especially around the bar. Our group were a bit noisy and received dirty looks from the licensee and some of the customers who were interested in listening to the music.
Can't blame them really - this is a serious music pub.
We had a couple of drinks and left. There are more "open" music pubs in Kinsale!
Written 25 November 2019
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Trish A
Grand Blanc, MI218 contributions
Sep 2019
Not a large place but went before dinner for a drink. Later that night we went to a different pub and wished we had gone back to Dalton's. It was packed and the music was pumping. Staff was great. Struck up a conversation with some locals and had quite a few laughs.
Written 25 November 2019
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Pauline F
Dayton, OH19 contributions
Sep 2019
When I thought about Ireland I pictured friendly people in a warm pub with wonderful Irish music. Dalton's was all of that! I loved that the locals were singing and playing instruments - not professionals! A man sitting next to me stood up and sang the most beautiful song that brought us all to tears! What a memory for our family.
Written 21 October 2019
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Bryan B
Melbourne, Australia205 contributions
Oct 2019 • Couples
Visited twice and found it to be a friendly place to have adrink with locals. Young musicians playing second time added to a good experience
Written 9 October 2019
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Jim G
Saint Louis, MO598 contributions
Jun 2019
We were walking through Kinsale looking for Traditional Irish music and hit the jackpot at Dalton’s Bar. The Bar is a small establishment with a bar and tables and chairs with a corner reserved for musicians. The night we were there two young men and a young woman enthusiastically brought Ireland’s musical heritage to life. We enjoyed every minute.
I had rad that, if you go into an Irish bar the locals will start a conversation with you, but I thought it would never happen but in Dalton’s Bar it did. A man asked if we were on vacation. We talked off and on during the evening about Kinsale and its music scene. He told me that you will know when the locals arrive because you will not be able to hear the music. When that happened we left, confident that we had enjoyed a genuine Irish pub experience shared by locals and tourists alike.
I had rad that, if you go into an Irish bar the locals will start a conversation with you, but I thought it would never happen but in Dalton’s Bar it did. A man asked if we were on vacation. We talked off and on during the evening about Kinsale and its music scene. He told me that you will know when the locals arrive because you will not be able to hear the music. When that happened we left, confident that we had enjoyed a genuine Irish pub experience shared by locals and tourists alike.
Written 14 September 2019
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Di G
Mount Sterling, IL4 contributions
May 2019
The music was so much fun. Enjoyed every bit of it.Dalton's is quaint and cozy, with a really nice owner.
Written 3 July 2019
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Margie M
Kinsale, Ireland128 contributions
Jun 2019
When first visiting Kinsale we wanted to hear traditional Irish music. And more than a few locals told us that Dalton's Bar is the place to go. Whether for a beer, Irish coffee or soda, the evenings have a great buzz in the air at this local pub.
Written 2 July 2019
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1_M_L_e_
Gahanna, OH73 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
A local gave us the hint to come here. A large group of local musicians played a variety of songs. Locals were invited, and did sing songs, unlike many other trad sessions we went to, where musicians were pros, with amps and mic.s and forgot that the songs were more important than their performance. Kinsale appears to be a popular retirement town, and locals seemed to outnumber tourists, which I like. People of all ages packed the small bar. Try to get seats closer to bar, rather than back door to smoking patio.
Written 24 June 2019
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Daniel G
20 contributions
May 2019 • Friends
On a quiet Wednesday night the place was alive with quality music from excellent young musicians. well worth a visit.
Written 16 May 2019
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Isabel K
14 contributions
Apr 2019 • Couples
Went here on the recommendation of a local taxi driver and we had a great evening. Live music started around 9.30 and there was a great atmosphere. The locals were all very friendly.
Written 27 April 2019
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AuldTriangle
1 contribution
What is the name of the group who plays there. They are shown in the photos on trip advisor and they are awesome. I want to get there CD.
jeananddave
Richmond, Va32 contributions
Can't help, sorry. The Sunday afternoon we were there it was just local folks singing individually and unaccompanied. Still a great place isn't it,
richard w
King's Lynn, UK108 contributions
My wife and I fly into Cork 3oth March to spend a week in Ireland, we will have a car for the week. My sole intention in visiting Ireland is to visit and participate in Traditional Singalong Irish music nights. Can anyone offer some suggestions please? Must be singalong, with all the old favourites.
Thanks in anticipation
wildwomenonwine
rural montana262 contributions
I found it most helpful to research on tripadvisor and plan our journey accordingly. We found it took us a lot longer to get from place to place as we chose the trails versus the main roads and found ourselves lost a lot, even with 2 maps and a garmin. But a wonderful adventure. Every village is different so do some research and see what the reviews are. We wisely chose not to drive after dark.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dalton's Bar
- Dalton's Bar is open:
- Sun - Sat 17:00 - 00:00
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