Lahinch Tourist Advice!

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Hi Folks,

Looking for some tourism advice for Lahinch.

Heading down to Lahinch this weekend. I heard the Prom etc is re-opened, and we want to go down for a weekend to help support the Local economy get back on it's feet.

We're staying in the Atlantic. We will arrive @ Cliffs of Moher around 2pm tomorrow, and aim to get back to Lahinch for around 5pm.

We both love seafood, can you recommend a good place for dinner tomorrow night?

Also, we are looking for activities for Sunday morning, thinking Ailwee caves unless I can get some other suggestions?

Many thanks!
BH

Henry Ford III

Food in the bar in the Atlantic itself is pretty good.

For something upmarket try Vaughan Lodge in the village itself, or Bartra (out towards Miltown) or The Village Inn (Vaughans) in Liscannor.

If the weather is good Sunday what about taking the cliff walk from Liscannor to the cliffs or even Doolin?

Ailwee Caves are ok (once is enough) but again if the weather is good the Birds of Prey flying is brilliant.

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Hi Henry,

Many thanks for your response.

I've read the same about the Atlantic. The plan is to get back to the hotel in time for the Liverpool match, so maybe some drinks and snacks there, and off for dinner around 8 or 9.

That cliff walk sounds magic, just googled it. Defo gonna do that on Sunday if the weather is clear.

Thank so much, can't wait for my weekend away!

cgarvey

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we want to go down for a weekend to help support the Local economy get back on it's feet.

Fair play, that attitude is commendable and we could do with lots more of it. Hope you enjoy the trip!

Shapey Fiend

Food wise I'm partial to Kenny's Bar in Lahinch. http://www.yelp.ie/biz/kennys-bar-lahinch-2

Colser

Lucky you OP..I love that area and holiday there every year..Aliwee caves are beautiful as are the birds of prey and the coffee shop is reasonable with some tasty snacks...We also LOVE Doolin...hope that the pier isnt too badly damaged as saw some photos after the storm and it seemed to be very badly hit..we always eat in McCanns bar there and the food is always lovely..You will be spoilt for choice as the whole area is lovely ...enjoy your weekend...I cant wait to head back for our summer hols..:)

haybob

The Wild Honey Inn in Lisdoonvarna beats them all in my opinion

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Had a great day up on the cliffs today.

Asked the receptionist in the visitor centre about food, told her that I wanted to go to Bartra, but apparently it's a summer place. She recommended Vaughans in Liscannor. A hidden gem! Loads of awards, and amazing fresh fish. She had the best fish and chips I've ever tasted, and I'm a connoisseur I had cod with leeks and pancetta, it was unreal.

Stuffed and back in the hotel now with a bottle of Jameson, before we hit the local bars!

Thanks for all the replies. The OH is a florist, and has spotted a perfumery on the way home, so that's the plan for tomorrow.

Cheers,
BH

dee_mc

The perfumery is lovely, if nearby Cassidy's pub and restaurant is open it's a great spot for lunch, nice view too.

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Had a great day up on the cliffs today.

Asked the receptionist in the visitor centre about food, told her that I wanted to go to Bartra, but apparently it's a summer place. She recommended Vaughans in Liscannor. A hidden gem! Loads of awards, and amazing fresh fish. She had the best fish and chips I've ever tasted, and I'm a connoisseur I had cod with leeks and pancetta, it was unreal.

Stuffed and back in the hotel now with a bottle of Jameson, before we hit the local bars!

Thanks for all the replies. The OH is a florist, and has spotted a perfumery on the way home, so that's the plan for tomorrow.

Cheers,
BH

Shapey Fiend

The perfumery is fantastic. Got my girlfriend something there for valentines and she loved it. Nice food there as well although I'm not sure if the cafe has opened up for Spring yet.

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Cafe is closed so open to suggestions for a really nice lunch on way home..thanks!

Mr. G

haybob wrote: »

The Wild Honey Inn in Lisdoonvarna beats them all in my opinion

You know what, everytime I've been there it has been awful.

We actually had to leave the first time, and on numerous occasions I have had bad experiences there. I must be unlucky!

finbarrk

Mr. G wrote: »

You know what, everytime I've been there it has been awful.

We actually had to leave the first time, and on numerous occasions I have had bad experiences there. I must be unlucky!

I haven't been there yet. Heard great reports about it. How come you kept going back there if it was as bad as you say?

bonerjams03

Hi - sorry for the bump. Can anyone recommend just a good old fashioned chipper in Lahinch - I'm entertaining a group of tourists for a few days and one day I think it would be fun to get a traditional chipper. Nothing fancy - I know the good places in town so far.

irish coldplayer

IRcolm wrote: »

Hi - sorry for the bump. Can anyone recommend just a good old fashioned chipper in Lahinch - I'm entertaining a group of tourists for a few days and one day I think it would be fun to get a traditional chipper. Nothing fancy - I know the good places in town so far.

Liscannor Bay fish and chips just out the road in Liscannor is some of the best fish and chips I've ever had. well worth the drive out!
nowhere in lahinch that I'm aware of comes close

colm_mcm

irish coldplayer wrote: »

Liscannor Bay fish and chips just out the road in Liscannor is some of the best fish and chips I've ever had. well worth the drive out!
nowhere in lahinch that I'm aware of comes close

Is that open this year though?

Clareman

Is that the same as the chipper that has opened in Ennis in the Market?

Jim Martin

Or if you head the other way, the Sugar Island Cafe in Quilty do lovely fresh cod & home made chips at a very reasonable price!