Doolin

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"We invite you to join us and get involved in our Burren food story. We are passionate about our food, growing and producing it locally for you to enjoy."

The fertile valleys of the Burren have long been known for their quality food produce. In recent years, this food tradition has expanded through the emergence of many award-winning chef-led restaurants and high quality artisan food producers, as well as an increase in practising market gardeners and growers.

The Burren Food Trail is more than a listing of quality food establishments in the area – it aims to uncover for you the path that your food takes from field to plate. You can decide for yourself how to follow the trail – stop at every point or else dip in and out along the way, according to your taste, interest and location.

Featured Business in Doolin:
Chervil Restaurant at Hotel Doolin
Fabiola's Patisserie & Café

See 'Other information' for full member details and Burren Trail map

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Doolin Cave is one of Europe's most compelling cave attractions. It is a truly authentic experience. It is your only opportunity to see such a large free hanging stalactite anywhere in the world.

Jan 6th – Mid Feb: By appointment only
July 1st – September 30th: 10am – 5pm – Tours every half an hour
October: 11am – 4pm weekdays and 10am to 5pm weekends
Winter: 11am – 4pm Saturday and Sunday only
Dec. 11th – January 6th: 11am – 4pm everyday

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The North Clare Cycle Network, with the town of Doolin – centre of traditional Irish Music in Clare – as its hub, offers four new cycle routes varying in distance from 18km to 47km with numerous shorter alternatives.

Each cycle offers wonderful views of the local countryside with stunning coastal panoramas. There are numerous stop-off points along with the routes with excellent restaurants, pubs and other facilities and services.

Loop 1 is the shortest tour (18KM – takes 1.30-2.00 hours), it goes from Doolin south towards the Cliffs of Moher.

Loop 2 (26/39KM, takes 3 to 4 hours) visits the south west corner of North Clare taking in some amazing coastal views.

Loop 3 (43 KM, takes 4 to 4.30 hours) guides cyclists inland towards Kilfenora and the Burren Region.

Loop 4 (21/47KM, takes 4.30 to 5 hours) takes cyclist north from Doolin along the coast road with spectacular views of the Aran Islands.

Map available in 'Other Information'

Downloads:-

• Doolin Cycle Hub

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Walk the limestone pavement on the edge of the Wild Atlantic Way. Ferries to the Aran Islands run daily throughout the summer from Doolin Pier.

Doolin Pier is a Geosite.

'Experience the full force of the power of the Atlantic Ocean, as it crashes into the land, and see the massive limestone blocks that have been thrown up onto the shoreline. Imagine the great ice sheets that moved across this land between 25,000 and 12,000 years ago, plucking rocks and boulders from the landscape, carrying them along and then dropping them as the weather warmed and the ice melted. Spot these huge glacial erratics scattered around the fields of the Burren.'

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Our spacious tea rooms are located in the Doolin Cave Visitor Centre, serving home-made soups, light meals, cakes and desserts, as well as a wide selection of hot and cold drinks.

Our philosophy is simple... serving delicious, carefully prepared, simple local food that is in season therefore supporting local food producers. Traceability and integrity in our food is important to us. We use organic and free range food and ingredients where possible. Eggs are collected from our happy hens who roam freely here and we bake our own soda breads, cakes and pies.

The Garden Cafe menu changes daily depending on fresh local and in-season ingredients that are available to us.

As part of our eco-tourism policy and belief in the importance of sustainable tourism we use local ingredients including world famous smoked salmon from the Burren Smokehouse in Lisdoonvarna and beautiful home-made preserves from the Clare Jam Company. The Garden Cafe at Doolin Cave gives our visitors a real taste of the Burren.
The Garden Cafe at Doolin Cave Opening Times

Cafe open all day from 10am - 5pm for coffee, tea, cakes.
Lunch served from 12pm - 4pm

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Doolin Cave is one of Europe’s most compelling cave attractions. It is a truly authentic experience. It is your only opportunity to see such a large free hanging stalactite anywhere in the world.

From the moment you descend over 80ft into the first tunnel, with your guide, you will enter a world carved by water. Donning your hardhat, you will follow the rough-hewn route of the early explorers who first discovered the cave. When you enter the stunning, cathedral-like dome that houses the huge stalactite, you will be briefly plunged into a world of primitive darkness. Then, in a flash, you will be awed as the subtly-lit stalactite appears before you. And, far below, a magical stream carries to the hills outside, the water that carved the primeval world around you.

Perfect for families
The cave tour takes 40-45 minutes.

Opening Times:
The cave is open, 7 days per week form 10am – 5pm.

Jan 6th – Mid Feb: By appointment only
July 1st – September 30th: 10am – 5pm – Tours every half an hour
October: 11am – 4pm weekdays and 10am to 5pm weekends
Winter: Christmas: 11am – 4pm Saturday and Sunday only
Dec. 11th – January 6th: 11am – 4pm everyday

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Gus O’Connors is one of the most famous pubs in Ireland, located in the heart of Doolin, on the Wild Atlantic Way.

Open each morning for breakfast at 9am, Lunch starts at 12pm and food is served all day, last orders at 9:30pm.

The menu has a backbone of traditional Irish fare using fresh produce whether it be locally reared Irish beef or fish straight from the sea.

Music sessions kick off around 9pm each evening during the summer and last till late, and Sunday evenings at 6.00pm. All are welcome to join in!

Opening Times
Monday to Thursday: 9:00 to 23.30 hrs
Friday and Saturday: 9:00 to 00.30 hrs
Sunday: 9:00 to 23.00 hrs
Bank Holidays: 9:00 to 23.00 hrs
(Note: Gus O’Connor’s is closed on Good Friday and Christmas Day)

Reservation Office telephone line opening hours +353 65 707 4168
Monday to Friday: 09.00 to 19.00 hrs (all year)
Saturday & Sunday: 10.00 to 18.00 hrs (June to September only)

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Located in the heart of Doolin, traditional Irish Music and Cultural capital of Ireland, the contemporary Hotel Doolin elevates hotel accommodation and dining in North Clare to a new level. Set amidst the backdrop of the Cliffs of Moher, Clare’s famous 213 metre high cliffs and on the fringes of the Burren National park which is known worldwide for its’ rugged ever changing landscape and unique flora and fauna, our central location allows you to explore and discover a most beautiful part of the world.

Hotel Doolin’s “Chervil Restaurant” serves a superb fusion of Modern Irish and European cuisine and is rapidly establishing itself as one of the finest restaurants along the coastline of Clare offering both A la Carte & Table d’hote menus.

Chervil is open Thursday – Sunday from 6.30pm

Hotel Doolin are delighted to announce that we are featured in the 2013 McKenna Guide 100 Best Places to Stay.
We are also recommended in the Lucinda O’Sullivan guide, under Great Places to Stay & Eat!
Fitzpartick’s Bar

Famous for its traditional Irish music, lively sessions, thirst quenching pints and wholesome food is popular with both residents and locals alike.

Fitzpatrick’s Bar is as much a part of the vibrant experience of Doolin as it is of the hotel itself. With its polished panelling, natural stone and open fire it offers a calm and relaxed setting during the day while at night it transforms into a lively bar with entertainment. The Bar is split into two sections. Our cosy front bar with an open fire, ideal for relaxing with a cool pint whilst listening to our live Trad sessions and our much larger back bar is perfect for parties and live bands.

A treat at any time of the day or for a spot of casual dining, Fitz’s Bar (as it is known locally) offers an extensive bar food menu throughout the day and also serves carvery lunch 7 days per week from 12pm-3.30pm.

One cannot visit Fitzpatrick’s Bar without tasting our very own Dooliner Beer, a creamy, smooth traditional Irish red ale brewed for us by master brewer Cuilan Loughnane. We also serve a number of local and Irish beers including:

Eight Degree – Sunburnt Irish Red
Eight Degree – Knockmealdown porter
Eight Degree – Howling Gale Ale
Galway Hooker
Helvick Gold blonde Ale
Blackrock Irish Stout
Copper Coast Red Ale


Chervil Restaurant is a member of Burren Food Trail, map and details available in 'Other Information'


The Hotel Doolin village streetscape consists of a boutique style hotel with deluxe bedrooms, Chervil Restaurant, Fitzpatrick’s Bar, Cafe Sonas, Pizza Cafe, a 140 seater Banqueting Suite, Atrium Bar, Shaggy Sheep Gift Shop and Gallery, a selection of retail outlets, outdoor terraces and a Tourist Information Bureau.

Hotel Doolin is the ideal venue for your Wedding Banquet. From a simple reception to an elaborate banquet or an outdoor marquee wedding, our services and facilities can be tailored to your requirements. The Hotel has a new range of Wedding Packages Wedding Packages at Hotel Doolin.

The hotel is just a 3-minute walk from the shops, cafés, restaurants and bars in Doolin village where there is always a lively atmosphere. Hotel Doolin is just a 10 minute drive from Lisdoonvarna, Ireland’s only Spa Town and 20 mins from Lahinch.

In Hotel Doolin we are committed to delivering original and inventive food, using as many local, home-grown, home-made & organic foods as possible on our menus.

Downloads:-

• Burren Food Trail Map
• Burren Food Trail Members

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StoneCutters is a 100-year-old traditional stone built cottage with a flag stone roof, tastefully transformed into a small, unique mid price range, family oriented restaurant. Everything on our menu is home-made with the emphasis on good food, excellent service & good value for money.

The restaurant specialises in catering for families with children, serving delicious home-cooked meals,full children's menu, toys for the kids to play with and a playground in the garden.

Open Easter – October

April, May & Sept 12.30 - 20.00
June 11.30 - 20.30
July & Aug 11 - 21.00

Hours may vary off season so contact us to check

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Hostel / B&B + Coffee Shop in the centre of Doolin at the Bus Stop, at the start of the Cliffs of Moher hiking trail, 100m to O'Connors Pub, 1km for Aran Island Ferries.

In the heart of Doolin, overlooking the village and out to Sea. Located at the Bus Stop and at the start of the Cliffs of Moher Coastal Hiking Trail. A 2 minute walk to the famous O'Connors Pub, a 15 minute walk for the Aran Island Ferries and Cliffs of Moher cruises. An ideal location for exploring the Burren with its lunar landscape, megalithic tombs, forts and castles or taking part in one of the many great adventures that await you.

-Free Breakfast
-Free Wifi throughout buildings
-Free Internet access (printing available)
-Free Car Parking and Secure Bicycle storage
-We are the Bus Eireann Bus Stop and Ticket Office for Doolin
-Large self catering kitchens, dining areas
-Living room with stove fire
-Self service laundry, drying room
-Outdoor wash area with steel clothes line for activity equipment
-Gardens with seating areas overlooking the village and out to sea
-Café (April to October) with great coffee, home baking and Irish Craft Beers.
-Convenience Store with all the essentials
-Tourist information, Free Maps and guidance on what to do in the area
-Separate group facilities available (all meals can be provided) catering up to 85 person
-We do not accept Stag, Hens or similar parties.
-Luggage Storage on day of departure if required for our guests.
-Extra storage available for large activity equipment.
-Standard and Superior rooms, ideal for individual explorers, families and adventurers.



Run by Anthony and Deirdre Moloney who live on site and who returned home in February 2012 after many years of hotel management experience both in Ireland and around the world to undertake major renovations to the family business of 30 years. Doolin Hostel was one of the first hostels in the west of Ireland and the first Failte Ireland approved hostel in Ireland. We strive to improve our business every day and are continuously increasing standards such as adding superior rooms and services such as a Cafe and self service laundry while developing it with an environmentally conscious ethos. With an aim of Doolin Hostel offering top quality comfort and services, by taking the best from all accommodation types such as:

-Superior Double rooms ensuite with king beds
-Family rooms that can cater for 2 adults and 2-4 kids
-Small comfortable dorm rooms for the individual traveller on a budget
-An area to wash those muddy boots after a days hiking
-A stove fire and a glass of wine to recant your days adventures over.
-Feel like beans on toast our kitchen awaits your culinary genius or pick up a snack in our cafe.
-Feel like eating out then just walk down to the local pubs or restaurants that are on our doorstep.



Enjoy the convenience and meeting others in a hostel atmosphere, the individual attention given by a B&B, the comfort of a quality hotel mattress and a great cup of coffee from your favourite coffee shop in the morning.

Doolin Hostel is also a haven for activity enthusiasts and a great base for Rock Climbing, Bouldering, Caving, Sea Kayaking, Mountain biking, Hiking the Burren Way, Cycling the Doolin Cycle Hub, Coastal Walks, Horse riding over the Burren and much much more..

Open February - November 8am - 9pm

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Located in the heart of Doolin, traditional Irish Music and Cultural capital of Ireland, the contemporary Hotel Doolin elevates hotel accommodation and dining in North Clare to a new level. Set amidst the backdrop of the Cliffs of Moher, Clare’s famous 213 metre high cliffs and on the fringes of the Burren National park which is known worldwide for its’ rugged ever changing landscape and unique flora and fauna, our central location allows you to explore and discover a most beautiful part of the world.

The Hotel Doolin village streetscape consists of a boutique style hotel with deluxe bedrooms, Chervil Restaurant, Fitzpatrick’s Bar, Cafe Sonas, Pizza Cafe, a 140 seater Banqueting Suite, Atrium Bar, Shaggy Sheep Gift Shop and Gallery, a selection of retail outlets, outdoor terraces and a Tourist Information Bureau.

The hotel is just a 3-minute walk from the shops, cafés, restaurants and bars in Doolin village where there is always a lively atmosphere. Hotel Doolin is just a 10 minute drive from Lisdoonvarna, Ireland’s only Spa Town and 20 mins from Lahinch.

Open all Year.

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Sea View House in Doolin is unique bed and breakfast where you can enjoy luxurious accommodation and surroundings, superb food along with natural and warm hospitality.

Sea View House offers a retreat from the hustle of everyday life. Open decks, pastoral and ocean views form a setting for relaxation or lively conversations.

Our Location:
Our home is perched on the side of a hill in Doolin village over looking the Atlantic Ocean and the Aran Islands.

Located on the Burren Way and over looking the Atlantic Ocean and the Aran Islands, we are right in the middle of Doolin village allowing you to stroll across the bridge to Gus O’Connor’s pub where you can enjoy wonderful traditional live Irish music and great food.

The spectacular coastal walking trail linking the village of Doolin to the Cliffs of Moher and on to Hags Head starts right outside Sea View House.

Our Accommodation:
We can offer you peaceful accommodation in one of our four spacious and elegant non-smoking guest rooms. Each stylish bedroom is finished to the highest standard and all rooms feature classic hand-made mahogany furniture.

Complementary WiFi is available in our bedrooms and throughout our home.

Our guest rooms are complemented by our guest lounge and large deck both where you can soak up the glorious views of the Atlantic ocean, Allie river and Doolin Village, take time to watch a passing ship or enjoy the evening sunset.

Free off-road private parking

Our Food:
Sea View House has gained recognition for our use of locally sourced and homegrown ingredients for our breakfasts. You can choose from our sumptuous breakfast buffet of home-poached fruit’s, artisan cheese, home made yoghurt and much more before being served a low food mile dish prepared to order from our kitchen.

We source as much locally as we can. Our cheese comes from the Cliffs of Moher and Buren Geopark. We grow our own tomatoes; bake all our breads, and all our eggs come from our flock of chickens.

By sourcing as much of our food as possible from local producers and our gardens, we reduce the food miles (the distance that food must travel to get from farm to fork) of the food we serve. Our menu indicates the food miles of every dish we serve.

Open February to November

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In an emergency, dial 112 or 999 and ask for the Coast Guard

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Open from April to October.