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“We dined here on 2 nights”
Review of Joe Watty's Bar

Joe Watty's Bar
Ranked #2 of 6 Restaurants in Inishmore
Cuisines: Pub
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Good for: Groups, Romantic, Bar Scene, Child-friendly, Special Occasion Dining, Local cuisine
Dining options: Dinner, Breakfast, After-hours, Lunch, Reservations
Description: Joe Watty’s Bar is a welcoming local bar with good food, music & craic. The bar is well placed in Kilronan Village, at the cross-roads to Dún Aengus and the Seal Colony. When you drink at Joe Watty’s, you drink with the locals. We offer you a ‘Ceád Milé Failté’ to Joe Watty’s, one of the Islands Oldest and most Traditional Pubs, where you may relax and unwind in front of a warm open fire with a pint of Guinness or Irish Coffee. Located at the cross-roads that lead to Dún Aengus Fort and the Seal Colony, and only 300 metres from the Pier.You may wish to sample our ‘Traditional Island Bar Food’ of locally caught Lobster, Crab, Mussels, Fresh Fish, a variety of Meat & Vegetarian Dishes and Homemade Desserts.Watty’s Is Famous For Its Live Music Sessions.Live Music Nightly: May - September And At Week-Ends All Year.Bar Food Daily 12.30 – 21.00hrs.So for the best of Craic, Food & Drinks its got to be Watty’s.
Reviewed 30 August 2020 via mobile

We dined here on 2 nights during our stay on inis mór and both nights were fab. We had a bit of a wait outside which we didn’t mind as they are keeping all covid regulations in place. The staff were so lovely and welcoming when we got a table. The food was absolutely fabulous and the pints of Guinness were 10/10. Highly recommend for some lovely food and great atmosphere!!

Date of visit: August 2020
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pjf186, Owner at Joe Watty's Bar, responded to this reviewResponded 5 September 2020

Hi Lauren,

Thank you for your review, we are glad you enjoyed your meals here as well as the Guinness! We hope you enjoyed your trip to the island. Slán go fóill

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Reviewed 29 August 2020 via mobile

Popped in for lunch after our bike ride around the island. There was 9 of us in total, 3 kids & 6 adults. We had to wait a few mins for a table but that was fine as we were a large group. The lady who seated us gave us such a warm welcome she was just lovely. I had the goats cheese & it was divine. Everyone loved their lunch. The guiness looked good but we didn't have time for a pint. All covid regulations were very up to a very high standard. Just a great spot

Date of visit: August 2020
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pjf186, Owner at Joe Watty's Bar, responded to this reviewResponded 5 September 2020

Hi Em777,
Thank you very much for your review, we are glad you enjoyed your meal and we hope you enjoyed your trip to the island. slán go fóill,

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Reviewed 28 August 2020

Food was really good specially the vegetable lasagna. Good food is really imp for a good trip.And it really made our trip complete.highly recommended 👍🏻

Date of visit: August 2020
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pjf186, Owner at Joe Watty's Bar, responded to this reviewResponded 5 September 2020

Hi Arshla, thank you very much for your review, we are glad you enjoyed your meal and we hope you enjoyed your trip to the island. slán go fóill,

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Reviewed 27 August 2020

Stopped here for Lunch after a bike ride. Restaurant had a que due to being popular, but we got seated quickly. Restaurant meets all the COVID guidelines but still keeps its charm.

I had the Seafood chowder which was excellent, and my partner had the fish of the day which was very succulent and tasty.

Would highly recommend

Date of visit: August 2020
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pjf186, Owner at Joe Watty's Bar, responded to this reviewResponded 28 August 2020

Andy A Chara.
Many thanks for your positive comments and rating and we are happy to have played a part of you having an enjoyable experience on Árainn.
Slán agus beannacht.
Joe Watty's.

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Reviewed 20 August 2020

Bhíomar ann cúpla uar ó shin, sa bhliain 2013 ar dtús ceapim agus arís i 2018.
Chumar ag rothaíoicht inniú , ar an slí abhaile bhí Watty's mar ceann scríbe againn.
Bhí an anraith x 4 go breá. Fuaramar dha burgar mairteola agus an meád ceanna curaí sicín. Bhí siad ana bhlasta.

Mholfainn an teach seo go mór - is léir go bhfúil ceighdeán rí ard anseo i measc na foireann cairdiúil, gairmiúil seo.

Date of visit: August 2020
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pjf186, Owner at Joe Watty's Bar, responded to this reviewResponded 5 September 2020

A Mhicheál a chara,

Go raibh míle maith agat as do áthbhreithniú, tá áthas orainn gur bhain tú sás as do bhéile agus do trip go hÁrainn. Feicfidh muid arís thú an chéad uair eile le cúnamh dé!

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