Cahir’s town-centre pubs and bars include venues on the Square and Castle Street. Whether you are looking for food or an evening out, check the venue’s current menu and event listings before making plans.
The Galtee Inn: the Square
The Galtee Inn is a pub and restaurant on the Square, E21 Y670. Its Tipperary Tourism listing includes steak dishes and bar food.
Call 052 744 1247 for food service times and table enquiries. The link above opens its Tipperary Tourism listing.
W.H. Irwins Yard: the Square
W.H. Irwins Yard is at 4/5 the Square, E21 CT96. Its Tipperary Tourism listing describes a pub that hosts themed music nights, including house music and 1980s events.
Check the venue’s latest announcements for individual event dates, admission details and times. The tourism listing gives 089 433 6581 as its contact number.
Shamrock Lounge: Castle Street
Shamrock Lounge is at 15 Castle Street, E21 WF59. Its tourism listing includes food, a function room and live entertainment.
For current food service, events or group enquiries, call 086 273 1002.
O’Brien’s Bar: Cahir House Hotel
O’Brien’s Bar is at Cahir House Hotel on the Square, E21 H244. The hotel’s dining page has a bar menu alongside information about the Butler Room restaurant.
Call 052 744 3000 to check dining arrangements or to ask about a table.
The Punters Rest: the Square
The Punters Rest is at 11 the Square. Check directly with the bar for opening times and any events planned for the evening you visit.
Finding live music
For music or a traditional session, look for an announcement with a specific date and venue. Ask about the start time, tickets and any age restrictions before travelling; a venue’s history of hosting music does not guarantee a session on a particular night.
Planning your evening
Our restaurants guide covers more places to eat, while cafes in Cahir covers daytime coffee stops.
For buses, trains and parking, see getting to Cahir. Check return services for your travel date, or arrange your lift or taxi before heading out.
Listings last updated 19th October 2026