Best Bars & Pubs in Co. Down
Ranked by Google ratings — updated 25 October 2026
As of 25 October 2026, LocallyIrish.ie ranks 40 bars & pubs in Co. Down by customer rating. The top-rated is Shortcross Gin & Irish Whiskey, Rademon Estate Distillery, with 4.9 stars from 126 Google ratings. Fearons bar ..Henrys follows with 4.9 from 120 Google ratings.
How we rank
Each business is scored on its average rating weighted by how many ratings it has, so a handful of perfect scores cannot outrank hundreds of near-perfect ones. Reviews left on LocallyIrish.ie and the business's Google rating are counted together; the rating shown on each entry is labelled with its source. A Google rating needs at least 5 ratings to count. Businesses without enough ratings are listed separately, unranked. Paid listings cannot buy a higher position. The list refreshes hourly.
Shortcross Gin & Irish Whiskey, Rademon Estate Distillery
Gold · 2026 Top RatedFearons bar ..Henrys
Silver · 2026 Top RatedMinny Doyles
Bronze · 2026 Top Rated
Laverty's Bar
The Hole in the Wall
New Railway Bar
Greenans, The Square
The Old Commercial Bar (Mannies)
Dorans
M.C. Larkins Bar
Doyle's Bar
The Dufferin Arms
McBrides on the Square
The Oaks Bar & Restaurant
The Smuggler's Table
Gamekeepers Lodge Equestrian Centre
Keenan's Bar
Gilmores Bar
The Forge Bar & Lounge
Kilkeel Golf Club
The Windmill Bar
The Ivy Bar
The Cable Bar
Minerstown Tavern
The Corner Inn
Coach Inn
The Lep Bar
Avenue Bar
The Three Steps Bar & Lounge
Daft Eddy's
The Poachers Pocket
Primrose
Mourne Seafood Bar
The Parlour Bar & Restaurant
Donnelly's Bar
Grant's
Murphys Bar & Restaurant
Safari Banbridge
Jordy's Bar
Century Bar
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Best bars & pubs in Down — FAQs
What is the best bars & pubs in Down?
Shortcross Gin & Irish Whiskey, Rademon Estate Distillery is currently the top-rated bars & pubs in Co. Down, with 4.9 stars from 126 Google ratings. See the full ranked list above.
How are the best bars & pubs in Down ranked?
Each business is scored on its average rating weighted by how many ratings it has, so a handful of perfect scores cannot outrank hundreds of near-perfect ones. Reviews left on LocallyIrish.ie and the business's Google rating are counted together; the rating shown on each entry is labelled with its source. A Google rating needs at least 5 ratings to count. Businesses without enough ratings are listed separately, unranked. Paid listings cannot buy a higher position. The list refreshes hourly.
How can my bars & pubs business rank higher in Down?
Encourage happy customers to leave a review on your LocallyIrish.ie listing. More high-star reviews move you up the "Best of" ranking for Co. Down.
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