There’s something very Irish about ending a day on the road with a pint in a local pub. Even better when your campervan is parked just outside and your bed is only a few steps away.

For campervan travellers, pub park-ups are a brilliant way to experience more of Ireland beyond the usual campsites. You can explore during the day, pull into a local pub in the evening, enjoy some food, music or a few drinks, and settle down for the night without having to drive anywhere afterwards.

From traditional pubs in the countryside to spots overlooking the coast, there are pub stopovers dotted all around Ireland.

So, if you’re planning a campervan adventure, here are some pub park-ups worth adding to your list.

Carrick-A-Rede Bar and Restaurant

County Antrim

If you’re exploring the Causeway Coast, Carrick-A-Rede Bar and Restaurant is one to look into for your campervan itinerary.

Its location makes it a handy option for anyone keen to explore the dramatic scenery and attractions of the north coast before settling down for an evening in the pub.

It’s a great example of what makes pub park-ups so appealing: explore by day, eat and drink locally in the evening, and have your campervan close by.

Orchard Bar

County Cavan

Heading through the heart of Ireland? Put County Cavan on the map.

The Orchard Bar offers campervan travellers the opportunity to combine a countryside road trip with a stop at a local pub. Cavan is full of lakes, quiet roads and scenic spots, making it a lovely county to explore at a slower pace.

After a day on the road, there’s nothing better than parking up and enjoying a proper local pub experience.

Durty Nellys

County Clare

County Clare is made for a campervan adventure, with the Wild Atlantic Way, the Burren and the Cliffs of Moher all offering plenty to explore.

Durty Nellys is another pub stop to consider when planning your Clare route. It gives you the chance to build a little local pub time into your travels rather than simply moving on to the next attraction.

And let’s be honest — a day exploring Clare followed by a pint sounds like a pretty good itinerary.

The Point Bar and Restaurant

County Derry

For travellers exploring County Derry, The Point Bar and Restaurant is another pub stopover worth checking out.

With food and drink available on site, it can be a convenient place to finish up a day of exploring and enjoy a relaxed evening before heading to bed in your campervan.

Blazin’ Saddles Saloon

County Derry

Fancy something a little different?

Blazin’ Saddles Saloon offers a motorhome aire with electric hook-up, making it an interesting option for campervan and motorhome travellers exploring the area.

It’s a reminder that pub park-ups don’t all look the same — some are simple places to pull in for the night, while others offer additional facilities to make your stay more comfortable.

The Brown Trout Golf and Country Inn

County Derry

The Brown Trout Golf and Country Inn has multiple car parks on site, offering another option for travellers looking for somewhere to stop while exploring County Derry.

A pub, countryside setting and campervan all in one? Sounds like a solid road trip stop to us.

Caisleáin Óir Hotel

County Donegal

Located in the heart of Donegal’s Gaeltacht, Caisleáin Óir Hotel offers another stopover option for those exploring the county.

Donegal is the perfect place to slow down, take the scenic route and give yourself plenty of time to explore — exactly what campervan travel is all about.

Pádraicín’s on Furbo Beach

County Galway

Now for one with a serious location!

Pádraicín’s on Furbo Beach gives you the opportunity to combine your campervan adventure with a stay close to the coast.

Galway is full of places where you can spend the day exploring before settling into a cosy pub in the evening — and a seaside stop makes this one particularly appealing.

Climbers Inn

County Kerry

Kerry is another county that belongs on every campervan road trip list.

Located in Glencar, Climbers Inn is surrounded by some of the county’s spectacular mountain and countryside scenery. With a dedicated parking area for motorhomes, it’s a useful stop to consider when exploring the area.

Spend the day discovering Kerry’s landscapes, then park up and enjoy the atmosphere of a traditional local pub.

Saratoga Bar

County Waterford

Heading southeast?

Saratoga Bar in County Waterford is another pub stop to add to your list when planning your route.

Waterford has plenty to offer campervan travellers, from coastal drives and beaches to countryside walks and historic towns. A local pub stop can be the perfect way to finish a day of exploring.

Why we love pub park-ups

There’s something wonderfully simple about the pub park-up.

You can spend the day following your own route, stop when somewhere catches your eye and then finish the evening with a good meal, a pint and some local atmosphere.

There’s no rushing back to a hotel. No worrying about getting a taxi across town. And no need to pack up your entire trip just because you want to move on somewhere new the following morning.

Your campervan gives you the freedom to explore Ireland at your own pace.

And with so many different pub stopovers around the country, you can build an entire road trip around them.

A few things to remember

Before heading to any pub park-up, always check directly with the pub before travelling. Overnight parking arrangements, availability, charges and facilities can change, and some locations may have specific conditions for staying.

It’s also important to respect the pub and its surroundings. If you’re staying overnight, support the business by enjoying a meal or a drink, follow any rules they’ve put in place and leave your parking spot clean and tidy.

And, of course, if you’re enjoying a few drinks, your campervan means you don’t need to worry about driving anywhere afterwards.

Ready to park up and explore?

From County Antrim to Kerry, Donegal to Waterford, Ireland is full of pubs that can become part of the adventure.

So why stick to the same campsite every night?

Take the scenic route. Discover somewhere new. Find a local pub, park up and make an evening of it.

Because sometimes the best part of a campervan adventure is finding somewhere you weren’t expecting to stop.

Park up. Have a pint. Wake up somewhere new.

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