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Swagman Bar

Bar Irish pub

One of the Best Places To Visits in Sligo East ED


Address

4 Wine St, Knappagh Beg, Sligo, Ireland

Website

www.swagman.ie

Contact

+353 71 914 2280

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (1.2K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 10:30 am to 11:30 pm
  • Thursday: 10:30 am to 11:30 pm
  • Friday: 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
  • Saturday: 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
  • Sunday: 11 am to 11 pm
  • Monday: 10:30 am to 11:30 pm
  • Tuesday: 10:30 am to 11:30 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: staff (15) good (13) atmosphere (10) great (9) friendly (9) Great (8) recommend (8) Sligo (6) delicious (6) beer (6)
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  • 5/5 Martz Van der W. 1 year ago on Google
    Still my favourite pub/restaurant in Sligo! Their pints are just better 🍻 and the atmosphere is amazing! And the barman/owner/Australian guy is honestly one of the most welcoming and friendliest people I've met. Thanks for just being awesome!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Craig B. 1 year ago on Google
    Rustic bar with an excellent selection of craft beers and delicious food. Owner Dale is a great host, and his staff are all very cheerful. A must-visit for lunch or dinner or just a drink in Sligo.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Becca S. 1 year ago on Google
    Pizza was spot on and delicious. Lasagne was burnt and hard though. Had to ask for cutlery. Attentive staff otherwise. Edit: visited again, staff was rude and condescending from the minute we arrived. Got dismissed and waitress claimed she came to the table on 3 occasions which was completely false.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Zet B. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place, staff and management very friendly, love the IPA selection of beers and crafted beers they have. Food it's really good, my recommendation order the chicken parmigiana, very filling, or if its to share they also do pizzas. Very big beer garden in The place too, it is half covered so it's perfectly adapted for the climate of the place 🤣. Rain won't be a problem. Over all, excellent
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 murrengurk 10 months ago on Google
    Fantastic pub to drop into, so glad we found it, great Aussie (as we are) publican. Really nice food and beer👌
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Carlos Castelló P. 2 years ago on Google
    Everytime I go to Sligo I love to make a stop in the Swagman. They have a really good beer called the Ned Red and their burgers are awesome. Also, they have really nice staff and a big beer garden.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 sarah c. 2 years ago on Google
    Never delivered the food we ordered, waiting over 45mins for a wrap. We had to leave so we went up to the bar to pay for the drinks we actually did get. the fella asked how the wrap was and we said we never got it, All we got back was oh ok. Undertrained and careless staff really. Unfortunate since we heard so much good things from mates.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Markus K. 1 year ago on Google
    Great selection of Beer, friendly Staff, awesome atmosphere and tasty food. My number 1 spot on a night out in Sligo.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mark M. 6 months ago on Google
    Great pub with nice lunch, good portion and good value

  • 5/5 Adrian K. 10 months ago on Google
    Great spot, great atmosphere, music and staff. Highly recommend this place. Owner is one sound bloke. Next time I am there I will try the food. My cousins who live in Sligo highly recommend the food here.

  • 5/5 Kelly W. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice range of beers and good value for money. The food is always great too. Love the atmosphere in here.

  • 5/5 Maeve F. 7 months ago on Google
    A fantastic little spot that had positive all round. Pints and service great. So much wonderful paraphernalia on walls and ceiling. We were in the area due to bad news and were left in peace as needed.. Oh and the beer garden is great looking. Well done all round.

  • 4/5 Michael M. 6 months ago on Google
    Wonderful spot for a meal. Never fails to please. Good food, superb service, comfortable space you want to linger in. Mens toilets are horrible though.

  • 5/5 Carina M. 6 months ago on Google
    I had lunch in here, would have liked to stay for a few drinks but I had to go back to work. Chowder was lovely, very rich. The pub is authentic. Wide range of drinks.

  • 5/5 Tom S. 5 months ago on Google
    Amazing Aussie pub, great food and fantastic atmosphere. Definitely a must to check out

  • 5/5 Marc G. 1 year ago on Google
    Best Irish/Australian pub ever! Great selection of beers and cocktails. Very tasty food, from a huge breakfast, over an extensive menu, to a selection of pizzas. The interior looks like an Australian parked all his Stuff in an authentic Irish pub. (is exactly what happened, isn’t it, brother?) A must to check out when you are in the area. Oh, and did I mention the very friendly and helpful staff? Even to the grumpy old Flemish fella, and that's saying a lot...

  • 5/5 Anna L. 5 months ago on Google
    Always a lovely atmosphere and our custom is always appreciated. The Hot Wings... The best in town. The Buckfast cocktail, incredible, absolutely delicious.

  • 5/5 Rachel C. 5 months ago on Google
    Best food I’ve had so far in Ireland! Chicken wings and peppercorn chicken were delicious. Dale, the owner, is so nice and funny too. Highly recommend!

  • 5/5 Conan H. 4 months ago on Google
    Come hungry! Dale runs a great pub with amazing food and lots of it. Don't make the mistake of ordering the seafood chowder if you aren't ready for a bucket of tasty salmon, cod, mussels, clams and crab. Sweet baby Jesus!

  • 5/5 Tunde A. 4 months ago on Google
    They have nice fingers food. The environment is also very good. The service is also fast. I love the heating system

  • 5/5 Gladys G. 11 months ago on Google
    This is a must to go to if you are looking for food. Food is fabulous and gives good portions, add this to the atmosphere and you will have a good time.

  • 5/5 amydebrun 11 months ago on Google
    went there on mother's day, gorgeous nachos and lovely chicken flonrentina. Nice staff. Delighted 😁

  • 5/5 Clive A. 1 year ago on Google
    This place is amazing. The service is quick and efficient but never rushed. If you order food you won't be waiting long for it. The portion sizes are always good and the food hot. The staff are all so friendly, polite, and efficient. This is without exception my favourite pub and a place to visit every time I am in Sligo. Thank you to all the staff - it was great.

  • 5/5 Dan B. 1 year ago on Google
    Good food and generous portion. Would recommend. Thanks

  • 5/5 abhitodan m. 2 years ago on Google
    Stunning bar ambiance and rich 🤑 heart bar owner. Food was amazing 😋, must recommend seafood chowder. Jersey, flags displayed on ceiling gives you awesome feeling. Love to visit soon

  • 5/5 Matthew A. 1 year ago on Google
    Has everyone covered. I was welcomed with 2 kids under 3 for a delicious meal; meanwhile the low lighting made the front bar feel welcoming. The menu and paraphernalia on the wall made it feel a little Aussie in a way that was genuine not tacky. Thoroughly recommend.

  • 5/5 Sinead D. 1 year ago on Google
    If i lived in sligo this would definitely be my local the Australian guy i assumed is the owner was very friendly and attentive the whole vibe of the bar was class a good mix of differnt music playing in the backround we had drinks the first night and had lunch the second day food was good and very reasonably priced cant fault it

  • 2/5 Adam S. 1 year ago on Google
    Food was mediocre at best. Chips were soggy as was the fried fish. Steak sandwich was more greens and bread than meat. When we arrived there was 3 other couples behind us and we were all ignored by staff. No table service outside. Nice atmosphere but quite overpriced for what it is, definitely will not be returning.

  • 5/5 Yolande F. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful food. My ceasar salad was delicious and my husband had a really tasty and unique sandwich. A relatively short (if you exclude the pizzas) but very tasty menu.

  • 5/5 Ryan L. 2 years ago on Google
    Great place to have a drink, no matter what the mood you'll find somthing there for you. Outstanding service lovely staff, the food is some of the nicest in town, can't recommend it more if your in for a flying visit or for awhile Swagman is a must.

  • 5/5 Francis M. 2 years ago on Google
    The good here was absolutely fantastic! I enjoyed the beer battered cod, very tasty and fresh. The staff were very friendly and there is abtreat atmosphere in there. It's a pub with very, very high quality food. I can't wait to visit again!

  • 5/5 Claire M. 2 years ago on Google
    Super friendly and always greeted at the entrance. Staff there for years. Great food and brilliant atmosphere. One of my fav places in the world. Home..

  • 5/5 Miss G M. 2 years ago on Google
    Traditional fun Irish pub. Great food and big wholesome portions. Yummy ciders and friendly staff. Would definitely recommend. I had the chicken parmm (made celiac friendly) and my partner had the cottage pie.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Food at bar
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Late-night food
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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