Monks Ballyvaughan
A seafood pub on the Ballyvaughan harbour, known for its seafood chowder served with Irish brown bread, with views over Galway Bay.
Located on the harbour in Ballyvaughan, the pub has long ranked first on TripAdvisor in the village. Its most famous dish is the seafood chowder served with two slices of Irish brown bread, which many diners say is the best chowder in the Burren. The fried fish and catch of the day also get good reviews. The pub has a fireplace inside, with views of the harbour and Galway Bay outside. Queues can be long in peak season, and food service can be uneven at times. Expect around €20–40 per person; it makes a convenient lunch stop while touring the Burren.
Opening hours
Food served daily from lunch through dinner (hours vary by season)
Nearby sights
- Ballyvaughan
- Aillwee Cave
- Poulnabrone Dolmen
- Flaggy Shore
- Caherconnell Stone Fort
- Corcomroe Abbey
- Black Head Coast Road (R477)
- Burren Perfumery