Paddy's Bar

From €10 For 1 night, 6 adults
Aerial view of the site (added by manager 19 Jan 2024)

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Hardstanding motorhome pitch (added by manager 19 jan 2024)

  • Motorhome/campervan pitches outside a friendly Co.Kilkenny pub
  • Licketstown 20 minutes' walk away; 15 mins' drive to Waterford city
  • Great-value food available on site; soft play centre next door
Which of you is going to drive home after you’ve had a good feed – and perhaps a drink or few – at Paddy’s Bar? Well, no one… because this is a pub where you can park your campervan or motorhome outside and dispense with any arguments about whose turn it is to be designated driver. This isn’t a campsite as such, so it’s not suitable for caravans or tents. Motorhomes and campervans, however, are welcome to park up here, and will have access to basic facilities including drinking water and pub toilets. The pub is open for food from Thursday to Monday (closed Tuesday and Wednesday), with a good-value menu that focuses on local produce as much as possible. There’s a pool table for a bit of entertainment too, and a soft play centre next door where the kids can let off a bit of steam. The portions at the pub are known for being generous, so you’ll want to work up an appetite – perhaps with a walk to Licketstown (the oldest village in Ireland) from the site, or a hike elsewhere in the Co. Kilkenny countryside. Waterford city is close by too (15 minutes’ drive) or you can head up the motorway and get to Kilkenny city in a little over half an hour. Both cities have plenty of places to pick up food (for your breakfasts or picnics perhaps), but it’s handy to know there’s also a good village shop about a mile from the pub.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 6
Open all year

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.

Languages spoken

English

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Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Pub campsite

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby

Golf nearby

Leisure/theme park nearby

Restaurant nearby

Location

Paddy's Bar

Carrigeen Cross

Carrigeen

Co. Kilkenny

Republic of Ireland

X91 CK79

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Dublin GMT (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.27112°N
-7.21576°W

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

The area around the pub holds all sorts of historic interest, including the traditional cottages of Licketstown (two minutes’ drive/ 20 minutes’ walk), 800 years of history at Curraghmore House & Gardens (25 minutes’ drive) and ancient sites like the Knockroe Passage Tomb (half an hour). There’s plenty of lovely scenery to explore too – perhaps with a walk on the Tory Hill Loop (15 minutes to the trailhead) or to Poulanassy Waterfall (15 minutes). You could also take a day on the Comeragh Drive, which takes you to some of the top spots along the coast and inland (Dungarvan, 40 minutes away, is a good place to start). After all those rural experiences, head into Waterford city (15 minutes) for a day exploring the Viking Triangle, visiting the Medieval Museum and taking a tour of House of Waterford Crystal. You could also set off from here to bike along some of the Waterford Greenway path, which runs for 46 kilometres along an old railway line.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Tramore Beach 13.5 km Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Bunmahon Beach 18 km Sea Good Good Good N/A
Dunmore Strand, Dunmore East 19.9 km Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Counsellors' Strand, Dunmore East 20 km Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Duncannon 20 km Estuary N/A Good Good Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

  • Does Paddy's Bar have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Paddy's Bar dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Paddy's Bar? The area around the pub holds all sorts of historic interest, including the traditional cottages of Licketstown (two minutes’ drive/ 20 minutes’ walk), 800 years of history at Curraghmore House & Gardens … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Paddy's Bar?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  10 a.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  noon
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Paddy's Bar? From R204,07 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.