3 Best Nightlife in County Clare, Galway, and the Aran Islands, Ireland

Set in the village's main (and only) street, popular Gus O'Connor's has tables outside near a stream and live music every night after 9:30 in the summertime.

Popular with locals, McDermott's is a great spot for soul-warming live music and traditional fare. They have live music nightly early spring to late autumn, and weekends in winter. Note: it's sometimes closed during the day in low season.

Across the road from McDermott's, McGann's is the smallest of Doolin's three famous pubs and has been run by the same family for 70 years. Breakfast is a highlight, so luckily, McGann's offers B&B, too (must book ahead).