Starting From
2 Hours
20 People
Ages 18+
Seeking the real Irish pub experience in one of Ireland’s prettiest towns? Our Pub Tours Ireland experience in Westport is a night out plus—a tour of history, music, storytelling, and the local best flavors. If you’d like to sample the best of Irish beverages surrounded by the spirit of genuine traditional Irish pubs, this tour awaits!
Westport is renowned for its friendly warmth, traditional tunes, and ancient pubs, making it the ideal choice for a pub tour. Our guided tour does more than simply order you a pint; it’s an in-depth experience into Ireland’s pub culture, where you will be introduced to warm locals, learn interesting stories, and experience some of the finest Irish drinks en route.
As opposed to a standard pub crawl, this is a laid-back and fun walking tour, where we go to carefully selected pubs famous for their charm, character, and amazing drinks. It’s the ideal combination of history, local flavours, and an irreplaceable atmosphere.
Our first stop is Pats Bar, one of the coziest pubs in Ireland. This isn’t just any pub—it’s where a famous Guinness advert was filmed, featuring Westport locals as actors. You’ll feel the history in every corner of this traditional Irish pub, with its roaring turf fire, warm wooden interiors, and friendly crowd.
There, we’ll invite you to experience Potion, traditional Irish moonshine that gives the taste of yesteryear. As you drink this uncommon beverage in front of the fire, you get a feel of what Irish pub life used to be like—all simple, inclusive, and rife with convivial company.
Our adventure continues along Westport’s historic streets as we relate tall tales, legends, and behind-the-scenes stories from the town’s favorite drinking establishments.
Then we drop into The Porter House Westport, formally declared Ireland’s Best Music Pub. This fabled venue is the epicentre of live Irish music in Westport, where skilled musicians bring the pub alive with traditional ballads. There’s no finer way to experience the enchantment of an Irish pub than to the sound of a fiddle, a bodhrán drum, and a couple of lively reels circulating in the air.
Of course, no trip here is complete without trying some of the best local beers. We’ll treat you to a special Westport craft beer from Mescan Brewery. This Belgian-style beer is brewed at the base of Croagh Patrick, Ireland’s sacred mountain, by traditional methods that yield an unparalleled taste. If you like a rich, full-bodied stout or a refreshing, golden ale, this stop is a real indulgence for beer enthusiasts.
For whiskey lovers, our next destination is a gem you won’t want to miss. We head to one of the locals’ favorite spots—The Old Grain Store Westport. This beautifully refurbished pub, located in a historic stone building, is famous for its large choice of Irish whiskeys and cozy, friendly atmosphere.
Here, we present to you Connaught Distillery’s Fine Irish Whiskey, a whiskey that is steeped in history. It is the first whiskey distilled in County Mayo in more than 150 years. With its rich, smooth tastes and deep Irish roots, it’s just the thing to raise to a night to remember.
If you don’t know whiskey, don’t worry – our experienced guides will take you through the tasting and guide you to the distinctive notes and scents that make Irish whiskey globally famous.
This tour is not a crazy pub crawl and is not for stag parties. Rather, it’s a leisurely, immersive experience perfect for those who wish to experience Ireland’s pub culture. You won’t be dashing from one pub to the next; rather, you’ll have time to absorb the atmosphere, good chat, and learn what makes Irish pubs special.
For a more personalized experience, we have private group bookings that can be enhanced with additional activities like:
These private experiences incur an extra charge and must be booked in advance.
Ready to feel the magic of Ireland’s top pubs? Whether you’re a beer aficionado, whiskey connoisseur, or simply seeking an unforgettable night out in Westport, this tour is ideal for you.
Come join us for an evening of tales, tunes, and amazing cocktails! Reserve your place now and be prepared to toast to good friends, good cocktails, and the real spirit of Ireland. ????
rayski236323 June 2025Verified Fun in Westport Ireland Moirin was our tour guide. The weather was less than stellar but the tour was great! She took her time to explain the city from the standpoint of a local. Her stories made the trip fun and personal! We followed up on her recommendations for evening activities and had a blast. We also ran into her at the mansion the next day and she greeted us like old friends. I’d highly recommend Moirin for your tour needs while visiting Westport! TheresaPal23 June 2025Verified Moirin was awesome We had an excellent tour of Westport even though it was raining. Moirin was our guide and never took her smile off her face. We loved every minute of the walking tour even in the rain. Westport is beautiful. I’d highly recommend the tour w Moirin Mae B21 June 2025Verified One of The Best Our Guide, Ed was excellent. We got a perfect mixture of history , culture, commercial and social life as we strolled through this most beautiful, unspoilt town. We were pleasantly surprised by the inclusion of tastes of chocolate, fudge and salt. Plenty of pubs were described, and whetted our appetites for a wee visit. Walter and Mae Burke Nicola B13 June 2025Verified Great walking tour We had a fabulous tour with Maureen around Westport. She gve us more than enough insight for an hours walk and we thoroughly enjoyed the walk with her. She was extremely knowledgeable and funny! Would highly recommend. Tango6 June 2025Verified Brilliant, highly recommend Fantastic tour full of interesting & fun facts. Stephen has mastered the art of storytelling, and the tour is very interactive with shop owners around the town. LucieBelfast31 May 2025Verified A great introduction to Westport A great walking tour with Eamon that brightened up a damp rainy morning. He was very knowledgeable and friendly , giving us lots of information on the economic history and development of Westport and the lasting legacy of the Browne family. He proceeded at a leisurely pace and patiently answered our many questions . I would thoroughly recommend it , many thanks Eamon. KirwanLondon30 May 2025Verified Great guided walk in Westport Great walk through Westport on a showery and blustery day. Perfect mix of history, humour and top tips to get the most of the stay in this beautiful town. Would highly recommend Jenny P30 May 2025Verified Insight into Westport Steve gives a great researched insight into Westports history, clearly a passionate local with a generational connection to the town. Highly recommend this tour. Emu28 May 2025Verified Great quick introduction to Westport Great tour very informative and interesting & included not only historical information but current details as well. Highly recommend Dee P17 May 2025Verified A great way to learn about Westport past and present. In 90 minutes we enjoyed a most informative, entertaining and insightful tour of Westport, including visits to three local stores to sample some of the local produce. Our guide, Stephen had a great sense of humour and we would thoroughly recommend this tour.
Walking Tour – 1.5 hrs | Mon–Fri 10am & 12pm, Sat 12pm
Pub Tour – 2 hrs | Mon & Wed 3:30pm (min. 6 people, booking required)
Food Tour – 2.5 hrs | Tue & Thu 3pm (min. 6 people, booking required)
Sweet Treats Tour – 2 hrs | Sat 3pm (min. 6 people, booking required)
Food Tour: €80 pp
Pub Tour: €60 pp
Walking Tour: €20 pp
Book online. Walking Tour can be joined without booking. Full refund if tour is canceled (min. numbers not met).
Great for families, solo travelers, groups, and locals!
Pub Tour is adults only (no stags).
Guided storytelling, tastings, fun & local culture
Bring comfy shoes, appetite & good vibes
Alcohol extras need private group booking (6+)
Yes! Private and custom tours available for groups of 6+.
Email: westportwalkingtours@gmail.com
You’ll be notified 24 hrs in advance and fully refunded.
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