WESTPORT PUB CRAWL FIELD GUIDE
Two Hours of Story, Song and Spirits: Westport’s Guided Pub Tour
A 2-hour guided wander from Pats Bar through Westport’s best-loved pubs, sampling local beers and Connaught whiskey while an expert guide spins folklore and local history.
Two Hours of Story, Song and Spirits: Westport’s Guided Pub Tour.
This compact, two-hour guided walk threads through Westport’s slate-and-brick streets, stopping at traditional public houses where local brews, a rare Connaught whiskey and old‑world stories form the evening’s core.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Pats Bar — A Cozy Slice of Westport History
Begin at Pats Bar, hailed for its cozy atmosphere and for featuring Westport locals in the famous Guinness advert; here you’ll savour a taste of local lore beside a turf fire and try Potion (Irish moonshine).
Mescan Brewery’s Local Beer at The Porter House
At The Porter House — recognised as Ireland’s best music pub — the tour includes a sample of a Westport‑brewed Belgian‑style craft beer from Mescan Brewery, brewed on the slopes of Croagh Patrick.
Connaught Whiskey at The Old Grain Store
The route concludes at the Old Grain Store with a sample of premium Irish whiskey from the Connaught distillery — the first whiskey distilled in County Mayo in more than 150 years.
What the day feels like
What the Tour Feels Like
This is a casual, informative wander rather than a boisterous pub crawl: over two hours your guide moves the group between select pubs, pausing to relate tall tales and folklore, and arranging brief tastings of local beer, moonshine and Connaught whiskey along the way.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The guided experience runs for 2 hours.
The tour starts at Pats Bar in Westport.
No special equipment is required; expect a short, casual walk between pubs and dress for the weather. (Private-group add‑ons such as pouring or tasting platters are extra.)
A minimum of six confirmed bookings is required for the tour to operate; the operator may cancel with 24 hours' notice if numbers are insufficient and will provide a full refund.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Is this a pub crawl?
No. The operator describes this as an informative, casual wander through Westport’s pubs rather than a pub crawl, and it is not suitable for stag parties.
How long is the tour?
The tour lasts approximately 2 hours.
What is the minimum group size?
A minimum of six bookings must be confirmed for the tour to operate.
Are drinks included?
The itinerary includes sampling: a taste of Potion (Irish moonshine), a glass of a local special and a Mescan Brewery craft beer, and a sample of Connaught distillery whiskey.
Can we book private add‑ons like pulling our own pint or whiskey tasting platters?
Pulling your own pint and whiskey tasting platters are not included in the standard tour but can be arranged for private group bookings at extra cost.
What is the cancellation policy if the tour doesn’t run?
The operator may cancel the tour with 24 hours' notice if there are insufficient numbers; a full refund will be provided in that case.
Is there an age restriction?
Participants must be 18 years or older.