Ma Murphy's Bar
Ma Murphy's Bar
4.5
12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Monday
12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday
12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday
12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Thursday
12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Friday
12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sunday
12:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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If you want a genuine and untouched traditional Irish pub with real Irish character and the warmest of friendly welcomes, you need look no further than Ma Murphy’s in the middle of Bantry’s main thoroughfare. It's one of the most wonderful places for a night-out in the whole of West Cork! Ma Murphy's receives many great plaudits, mainly because it has maintained its original guise. This is a credit to the previous proprietors of the bar, (which dates back as far as the eighteenth century) and is also very much appreciated by the local community and visitors to West Cork. Ma Murphy's Traditional Bar oozes charm and class and is a complete manifestation of all things Irish. When visiting West Cork, make sure you call to Ma Murphy's traditional bar, off licence and beer garden. We even have a wonderful old snug and beautiful music venue "The Forge". You’ll be guaranteed a tremendous welcome and a unique experience! Ma Murphy's – the only one of its kind in Bantry...
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JMcK62
Perth, UK24 contributions
Apr 2024 • Couples
Great wee bar with snug through the back. Great staff and a cracking pint of Murphy's. Don't be scared just walk in. You won't regret it.
Written 29 April 2024
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Jacintaos
Bray, Ireland66 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Great spot. Really enjoyed a few drinks and chats with the bar staff. Definitely recommend if your in the area.
Written 17 October 2023
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Dylan S
7 contributions
Apr 2022 • Couples
Lovely pints of Murphy’s, great experience all round, bar staff were great, thanks for the lollipops 😂
Written 1 May 2022
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Claire O
26 contributions
Nov 2021 • Couples
What a lovely pub!! Such a perfect old Irish bar. Our visit was made all the more enjoyable by the lovely Rebecca, so so nice, lit the fire for us and pours a fantastic pint! She is a credit to the pub. Wonderful experience.
Written 10 November 2021
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AnnetteOBrien101
Dublin, Ireland41 contributions
Aug 2021 • Friends
Great beer garden out the back of this pub. Super friendly and helpful staff and their cocktails are yum! Will call again soon!
Written 21 August 2021
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HMGC96
1 contribution
Aug 2021 • Couples
EXCEPTIONALLY nice staff. Especially the lady who seemed to be the manager (I didn’t ask). The venue is beautiful, everything is eclectic but has a definite place. It’s just beautiful and so nice to experience that level of warmth after the cold winter that is Covid.
Written 13 August 2021
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Cici
5 contributions
Aug 2021 • Couples
Has lovely atmosphere, very friendly staff and great outdoor area with plenty of seating and shelter from rain! 👍👍👍👍👍👍
Written 8 August 2021
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lovetotravel2874
74 contributions
Aug 2020 • Couples
What a lucky find we had with this bar when in Bantry. From the outside it looks like a really old small bar. As you enter its like walking into an old shop. It's so cute.
We booked a table here for dinner. It's a small limited menu and I'm presuming this the chippers next door are providing the food.
The food was lovely. The nicest chip's I've ever tasted.
The staff were so nice. The girl who sat us was just so lovely. She sat us way out the back in what was once an old forge. We found this out as the girl who took our order is the owner and gave us a little bit of history on the place. Another really nice girl.
This place is a gem. Don't be fooled by it looking small from the outside. It meanders on and on.
Just a great place.
We booked a table here for dinner. It's a small limited menu and I'm presuming this the chippers next door are providing the food.
The food was lovely. The nicest chip's I've ever tasted.
The staff were so nice. The girl who sat us was just so lovely. She sat us way out the back in what was once an old forge. We found this out as the girl who took our order is the owner and gave us a little bit of history on the place. Another really nice girl.
This place is a gem. Don't be fooled by it looking small from the outside. It meanders on and on.
Just a great place.
Written 23 August 2020
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ClioM11
London, UK125 contributions
Oct 2019 • Friends
A lovely old bar and friendly staff. We visited for a drink before dinner and enjoyed ourselves so much we came back after dinner and to our delight there was a band playing in the back bar. A great fun evening.
Written 9 November 2019
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Chriss G
Farnham, UK8 contributions
Sept 2019 • Friends
This was the highlight of our trip to Bantry The lovely landlady introduced us to the fridge ( oldest appliance in Ireland ) Our friend won a free pint by undoing and redoing the puzzles Then onto the back room where we had a joyful musical experience, group of musicians just jamming and chatting and playing beautiful music
Written 21 September 2019
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