Vaughan’s Pub & Restaurant

Vaughan’s Pub & Restaurant

Review

Right beside the ever-popular Vaughan’s Pub in Kilfenora, this charming guest accommodation is a superb base for exploring both Clare and Galway. After a full day on the road, it’s exactly the kind of place you want to return to: warm, genuine, and wonderfully comfortable. With nine well-kept bedrooms, it suits couples seeking a relaxed break, small groups touring the west, and guests attending celebrations next door. What makes it stand out is its sense of place, simple, honest hospitality done properly. The added bonus is Vaughan’s ability to host intimate weddings, making this an appealing option for those wanting everything in one location. For comfort, character, and convenience in equal measure, Vaughan’s delivers a stay that really does feel personal from arrival to departure.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Vaughan’s Pub in Kilfenora has that rare, old-school confidence: no fuss, no gimmicks, just honest food done properly. Irish owned and Irish run, New owner Patrick O’Connor and his team keeps things fresh with separate weekday and weekend menus, and you can browse both online before you visit. Their location is a gift, close enough to the coast for top-class fish, close enough to rich farmland for superb local meat. The result is a menu that feels grounded, seasonal, and full of flavour. The Doonbeg Beer Battered Fish & Chips is crisp, golden comfort, while the homemade Irish Beef & Guinness Stew is deep, rich, and warming. Add a pint, settle in, and suddenly the evening disappears. It’s hospitality at its most natural and memorable.