As it looks like we will have to continue with outdoor dining in Doolin this summer, we have decided to compile a list of all the outdoor dining options in Doolin. Doolin has been evolving over the last year and there are now an additional six places to eat in Doolin.
Fisherstreet, Doolin
Anthony’s Doolin
Located next door to The Lodges @ Sea View House, Anthony’s opened their restaurant in 2020. Here you can experience a taste of the Burren and enjoy some of the freshest taste experiences around, with local artisanal produce being at the core of their food ethos. Outdoor dining is available on the terrace with a glass windbreak and in the outdoor snug.
WEB: Anthony’s
LOCATION: Fisherstreet, Doolin
The Ivy Cottage Doolin
Across the road from Sea View House and set by the river in beautiful surroundings the Ivy Cottage is a great place for lunch or dinner.
They are best known for their chowder and fresh locally sourced fish and hand-cut chips.
There is lots of space for outdoor dining under canvas with gas heaters if needed.
WEB: The Ivy Cottage
LOCATION: Fisherstreet, Doolin

Gus O’Connor’s Pub Doolin
Just a 3-minute walk from Sea View House, Gus O’Connor’s is one of the more famous of Doolin’s four pubs.
They serve breakfast lunch and dinner along with cocktails and pints in their new outdoor dining area beside the pub and across the road.
WEB: Gus O’Connors Pub
LOCATION: Fisherstreet, Doolin
The Old Village Deli
Yvonne Fitzgerald’s Old Village Deli on Fisherstreet offers breakfast and lunch. Specializing in home baking and also sell fresh delicious sandwiches, soups, and paninis.
In addition to picnic tables on the terrace to the rear, they have just built a small deck and outdoor seating area to the front of the cafe.
LOCATION: Fisherstreet, Doolin
Fitz’s Cross, Doolin
Cupan @ Irish Crafts
Serving great coffee & cakes from their Cupán van instore, Irish Crafts have installed a number of accessible outdoor pods where you can Sit. Stand or Lean while you enjoy your coffee and cake.
WEB: Irish Crafts Doolin
LOCATION: Fitz’s Cross Doolin. A 5-minute walk from Sea View House.
Fitz’s Pub
There is now a large covered outdoor dining area, outside Fitz’s Bar along with plenty of benches and tables.
WEB: Fitz’s Pub & Eatery
LOCATION: Fitz’s Cross Doolin. A 7-minute walk from The Lodges @Sea View House.
Stone Wall Café
Serving a selection of made-to-order gourmet wraps, baps, and sandwiches during the day, Stone Wall turns into an Italian-style pizzeria in the evenings.
Here you will find crispy gourmet pizzas, cooked in their new wood-fired pizza oven, all served in the covered and heated outdoor terrace with bar.
WEB: Stone Wall Cafe
LOCATION: Fitz’s Cross Doolin. A 7-minute walk from The Lodges @Sea View House.
Cheese Press Doolin
Doolin’s newest offering foodie offering. Offering natural food, locally roasted coffee, organic sourdough, local cheese, and much much more.
WEB: Cheese Press
LOCATION: Fitz’s Cross Doolin. A 7-minute walk from The Lodges @Sea View House.
Russells Fish Shop
Russells serve a bouillabaisse, lobster rolls fresh from the Atlantic, and real homemade hand-cut chips from Clare potatoes.
Dine outside on the picnic tables, or in the weatherproof booths.
WEB: Russels Fishshop
LOCATION: An 8-minute walk from Sea View House.
Russells Bar + Meadow
Located at Fiddle +Bow enjoy coffee, drinks and outdoor dining by day and night under stretch tents. Be sure to check out the J.J Corry Whiskey Tent.
WEB: Russels Bar
LOCATION: An 8-minute walk from The Lodges @Sea View House.
Roadford Doolin
Mc’Gann’s Bar Doolin
McGann’s Pub have built a lovely Pavillion in the garden at the back of the pub to facilitate outdoor dining and drinking and some music this year.
WEB: mcgannspubdoolin.com
LOCATION: Just a 14-minute walk or 3-minute drive from Sea View House.
The Doolin Cafe
A locals favourite, the Doolin Cafe has reopened and is now serving breakfast and lunch in the garden and out front.
With Deirdre back in the cafe kitchen, you are guaranteed dishes full of flavor, including amazing seafood chowder, Panang Curry, Doolin crab claws, or Deirdres blue cheese pasta bake.
LOCATION: Roadford Doolin. An 16-minute walk from Sea View House.
Mc’Dermott’s Bar Doolin
Serving traditional pub fare McDermotts have a number of outdoor dining areas around the pub where you can enjoy good food a pint and traditional music.
WEB: mcdermottspub.com
LOCATION: Just a 15-minute walk or 3-minute drive from Sea View House.
Just a little outside Doolin
Wild Cafe @Doolin Cave
Located at Doolin Cave, Wild offers seasonal salads, artisanal sandwiches, baked goods, and much more.
WEB: Wild Catering
LOCATION: Doolin Cave. A 5-minute drive from Sea View House