Maguires Bar & Lounge

Listen up, because Maguires Bar & Lounge in Ashbourne is about to become your new favorite spot for nights that start with "just one drink" and end with stories you'll be telling for weeks. This isn't just another pub in Ashbourne - it's where memories are made and boring evenings go to die!

You know that feeling when you walk into a place and instantly know you're exactly where you need to be? That's Maguires. The moment you step through those doors, you're hit with this perfect mix of classic Irish pub charm and electric atmosphere that makes you want to text everyone you know with "GET HERE NOW!"

The live music here? ABSOLUTE GAME CHANGER. Picture yourself, pint in hand, surrounded by friends (or soon-to-be friends, because that's just how it goes at Maguires Bar & Lounge), while the band kicks into that one song that always gets everyone singing. And trust me, by the end of the night, you'll be on first-name terms with half the pub, including that group that just had to share their taxi story from Dublin.

Speaking of pints - holy moly, the Guinness here! The kind of perfect pour that makes you want to take a picture (go on, we all do it). But it's not just about the black stuff at Maguires Ashbourne. Their entire drink selection is like a greatest hits album of everything you want in your glass, served by staff who treat you like you're the reason they opened the doors today.

Let's talk about that outdoor seating situation, because summer evenings here are what dreams are made of. Picture this: you're sitting outside on a warm evening, the buzz of conversation all around you, someone's telling a story that has the whole table in stitches, and you're thinking "THIS is what they mean by 'craic'."

For sports fans? Oh buddy, you're in for a treat! When the big games are on, Maguires transforms into the kind of place where strangers become best friends over penalty shootouts and last-minute tries. The energy is UNREAL - think championship atmosphere without having to remortgage your house for tickets.

The parking situation? SORTED. Free parking right there - which means more money for another round! And speaking of money matters, they've got every payment option you could want. Tap your card, flash your phone, whatever works - they're living in 2024 and we love them for it.

But here's what really sets Maguires Bar & Lounge apart from every other spot in Ashbourne: it's got that impossible-to-fake, authentic atmosphere that makes every night feel special. Whether you're popping in for a quiet pint or gearing up for a full-on celebration, the vibe adapts perfectly. It's like the pub equivalent of that friend who always knows exactly what kind of night you need.

And the PEOPLE! From the regulars who'll welcome you like an old friend to the staff who remember your usual after just one visit - this is where Ashbourne's heart beats strongest. Every night here is like a masterclass in how to run the perfect Irish pub, and you've got a front-row seat.

Fair warning though: "just nipping into Maguires for one" is the biggest lie you'll ever tell yourself. One drink turns into two, turns into meeting a group of tourists from America, turns into teaching them Irish drinking songs, turns into "how is it midnight already?"

Looking for the perfect spot to kick off your weekend in Ashbourne? Start here. Want to show visiting friends what a real Irish pub feels like? Bring them here. Need a place where the craic is guaranteed and the welcome is warmer than your granny's kitchen? You guessed it - get yourself to Maguires Bar & Lounge.

Located right in the heart of Ashbourne, it's basically impossible to miss - and trust me, you really don't want to. So grab your mates, cancel your other plans (they weren't as good anyway), and get down to Maguires. Because right now, someone's starting their best night out of the year here... why shouldn't it be you?