Hugh's Bar

atherts
atherts
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4 out of 5
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Hughs Bar

  • May 13, 2004
  • Rated 4 of 5 by atherts from Portland, Oregon
Hughs Bar

Easy to find. Right across from the church as you enter the town. The building was painted yellow when I last visited. I believe there is a Spar market across the street on the other side.


It is a casual atmosphere with lots of locals. Go for the traditional music, craic (conversation) and beer. A busy gathering place on the weekends and evenings for live music. The bar is also famous as a recording location and hangout of Mike Scott and The Waterboys during the Fisherman's Blues and Room to Roam album years.


When we visited a woman's football match was in progress on the television. The locals crowded around with much alcoholic enthusiasm. It was quite noisy, but entertaining. My wife had a adventure when visiting the ladies room. Evidently the gender specific assignment was irrelevant to the gentleman (loosely applied term) who barged in. Either the men's room was full, the sign was misread (usually a tourist error) or he was too drunk or distracted to care. Profuse apologies ensued and no harm was done other than the shock.

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