01/11/2026
A lovely write up and it had us reflecting on our incredible time spent in the pub . It truly would not be possible without the continuous support of our amazing family, friends, and the wonderful customers who continue to walk through our doors and back to us year after year.
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you all so much for being a vital part of our journey. Here’s to many more years together! 🥂❤️
McNamara’s Bar – Kilbeggan, Co. Westmeath
McNamara’s is a long-established traditional pub on Upper Main Street in Kilbeggan, County Westmeath, at No. 21 Main Street.
The pub is described as a cosy, traditional Kilbeggan local, with low ceilings, snug rooms and an open fire. According to the Kilbeggan Wh***ey history of the town, McNamara’s began life as a corner shop in the 1860s, where customers could have a pint on the premises before heading home with their groceries — an example of the traditional Irish shop-and-pub arrangement.
Its setting is also significant. Kilbeggan developed as an important market town on the River Brosna and has a long association with wh***ey production, with the local distillery dating back to 1757.
Today, McNamara’s remains one of the town's traditional pubs, retaining the character of a local gathering place in the centre of historic Kilbeggan.
