Frank Owens’ Bar
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About Frank Owens’ Bar
On Main Street in Limavady, Frank Owens' Bar is a bar set in a building over 250 years old, with several small rooms and a bar area for seating. One of the Game of Thrones doors, carved from a tree felled at the Dark Hedges, is on display inside. An open fire sits on site, and bar memorabilia remains from the pub's earlier days bottling its own Guinness. The counter pours Guinness Draught alongside gin, served to walk-ins with no reservations taken. Dogs are welcome throughout the pub. It opens Monday to Saturday and closes on Sundays.
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- ParkingFree of charge street parking
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention game of thrones door, guinness, cheese board and open fire.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention game of thrones door, guinness, cheese board and open fire.
Customer Review Summary
The Game of Thrones door carved from the fallen Dark Hedges trees draws repeat mentions as a reason to stop in, alongside consistent praise for the Guinness, with one reviewer calling it the best in Northern Ireland. Close behind, reviewers highlight the welcome from the bar staff and landlords, describing genuine conversation, a cheese board offered to guests, and an atmosphere that feels like family. Several note the pub's history, over 250 years old, once bottling its own Guinness, still in the same family, with small connecting rooms and an open fire. Dogs are repeatedly mentioned as welcome, and locals mix easily with tourists. No recurring complaints appear across the reviews. Multiple visitors describe leaving having swapped stories with the bartender or locals, with one recalling a chance encounter with a series extra during their visit.
Customer Review Summary
The Game of Thrones door carved from the fallen Dark Hedges trees draws repeat mentions as a reason to stop in, alongside consistent praise for the Guinness, with one reviewer calling it the best in Northern Ireland. Close behind, reviewers highlight the welcome from the bar staff and landlords, describing genuine conversation, a cheese board offered to guests, and an atmosphere that feels like family. Several note the pub's history, over 250 years old, once bottling its own Guinness, still in the same family, with small connecting rooms and an open fire. Dogs are repeatedly mentioned as welcome, and locals mix easily with tourists. No recurring complaints appear across the reviews. Multiple visitors describe leaving having swapped stories with the bartender or locals, with one recalling a chance encounter with a series extra during their visit.
Featured reviews
- Hunter Allen
“Do NOT miss the opportunity to visit Owen’s! What an amazing experience. Mr. Owens welcomed us like we were family. Fantastic atmosphere. Great conversation. Great Guinness. And big-hearted people. A can’t miss establishment!!! Cheers!”
- Stuart Wall
“Lovely little trad pub. 3 small rooms plus bar area. Also dog friendly!”
- Chris (Golf Pirate)
“simply the best Guinness in NI! fight me 😆 One of tbe only GoT doors carved from fallen black hedges trees as well. scared the piss out of me first time i saw it last year 😱 …”
- Molly McHugh
“Amazing place for a drinks and craic! Open fire, dogs welcome, tasty pints 🎄”
- Sydney Holcomb
“We had an amazing time here. Super friendly people to sit and have a drink with. We will be back once we visit Ireland again.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
- Closed
Highlights
- Has great beer selection
- Has live music
- Has live performances
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Free of charge street parking
- Has outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Serves alcohol
- Casual
Show more amenities
- Serves beer
- Serves spirits
- Has seating
- Has live music
- Has toilet
- Cosy
- Offerings· 2
- Serves cocktails
- Serves wine
- Atmosphere· 1
- Trendy
- Highlights· 2
- Has great beer selection
- Has live performances
- Accessibility· 1
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Crowd· 2
- Good for groups
- Popular with tourists
Location
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