Discover the old world charm of An Seanachai

An Seanachaí Bar & Restaurant has remained unspoilt by the advances of the twentieth century and has remained one of the great traditional Irish pubs and eating houses. An Seanacha´ continues a tradition that began way back in the early 1900’s during the famine years. Steeped in Irish history An Seanachaí dates back to pre famine years when it was a traditional Irish Country Farm Cottage.

The Restaurant

An Seanachaí Bar & Restaurant has gained a great reputation for providing freshly home cooked traditional Irish and contemporary food. Visitors from near and far enjoy the Old World Charm of the Long Bar, open fireplace in the Old Kitchen and quite intimacy of Old Parish Room Restaurant. The kitchen proudly produces tasty wholesome food made from fresh local ingredients.  Click here to view our menu .

The Pub

Take a step back in time when you enter An Seanachaí – having its roots deeply ingrained in the 17th century this Irish Country farmhouse started it life as a public house when the then Owner Mr John Kett applied for a ‘licence to sell liquor’ in 1845.  An Seanachaí has been the recipient of many awards in the recent past, proudly bearing the title of ‘Heritage Pub of the Year’ and ‘Black & White Pub of the Year’

Holiday Cottages

Adjacent to An Seanachaí are twelve self-catering 4 star holiday cottages for rent, a perfect starting point from which to explore South of ireland and County Waterford. These newly built holiday cottages are just five minutes from Dungarvan, 20 mins from Youghal and 10 mins from beautiful Ardmore beach.