The Famous Irish Pubs Trail
Journey through the counties to reveal vista you never knew existed. Visit the seven famous Irish Pubs and ask them to stamp the passport (available at any of the pubs).
In the last one you will be presented with a handsome certificate. Apart from Biddy's (which is not in the province), the bars listed here have their own entries in the counties sections.
Sadly, just a memory now, but I still have my certificate.
THE CROSSKEYS INN
Toome, Co. Antrim.
Hundreds of years old with a thatched roof (restored after a fire), whitewashed stone walls and turf fire. It's the most famous traditional music pub in the country bar none. B&B Egon Ronay listed Wed-Sun.
O'HANLON's BAR
Mullaghbane, Co. Armagh
"Failte go Teach an Droichid" - Welcome to the Bridge Bar. 400 years old and 17 generations of the same family. Traditional music. Ringed by a river walk.
THE PONDEROSA
Glenshane Pass Co. Derry
The famous pub atop the Glenshane Pass is the highest in N. Ireland and what a view! Close to the Adventure Forest and Birren Scenic Drive It's the only pub to appear on both Holiday Ireland and Adventure Ireland. Featured in the book Harry's Game A la carte menu and fresh air postcards hours: Open every day.
BIDDY O' BARNES
Barnesmore Gap Co. Donegall
Award-winning Biddy's near Donegall town is named after a legendary landlady. It has been a refuge to the weary traveller for generations. Biddy's is located on the edge of the magnificent Barnesmore Gap. Tasty Pub Grub. Hours: Open every day.
BLAKE'S of the HOLLOW
Enniskillen Co. Fermanagh
Blake's of the Hollow is almost unique in that it is a listed building both outside and inside. When you visit, you'll see why. It's unchanged, untouched, it's a delight. The best pint of stout in the county. Hours: Open every day.
TOMNEY'S
The Moy Co. Tyrone
Tomney's in the beautiful village of Moy is a real gem. It's at least 300 years old. Stained glass windows - a compendium of little rooms, a delightful French room perhaps used by French cavalry officers attending the great Moy Horse Fair.
Hours: Open every day
GRACE NEILL's
Donaghadee Co. Down
Web: http://www.graceneills.com
Dating back to 1611 it is the oldest pub in Ireland (Guinness Book of Records). The beams are believed to be ships timbers. It has had several notable visitors including Tsar Peter the Great, Thackery and Keats. Hours: Open every Day.