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About The Town House, Omagh
On High St in Omagh, The Town House is a bar that takes walk-ins rather than bookings. Alongside regular drinks service, it hosts a monthly comedy club and weekly open mic nights, giving local performers and audiences a recurring date to plan around. Entry and service run on a 21+ age policy, stricter than the standard legal drinking age. There is no need to reserve a table in advance, as the room operates on a walk-in basis throughout the week.
Good to know
- ParkingFree street parking
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Menu & Prices
13 dishes- Guinness
- Gift Basket
- Vodka
- Champagne
- Soft Drink
- Bitter Lemon
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention comedy night, open mic nights, cocktails and Guinness.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention comedy night, open mic nights, cocktails and Guinness.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the friendly, welcoming staff, with several describing a bartender who fetched water for a reviewer's dog and an owner who always has a smile on his face. Great Guinness and fantastic cocktails get specific praise, and one reviewer calls the bar very clean with locals willing to lend a helping hand. Close behind is the entertainment, with a monthly comedy club and weekly open mic nights, and one reviewer calls the comedy night brilliant. Another describes it as the only pub of several they tried that they wanted to stay in for a 21st birthday. The one negative comes from a group of friends aged 20 and 21, who report that the bartender asked for ID, then refused to serve them after hearing one member was 20, saying it was a 21+ venue and "very strict." They found this unexpected on a quiet Tuesday and say the age policy was not made clear beforehand, leaving them disappointed and confused. Otherwise, the relaxed atmosphere and friendly welcome come up again and again.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the friendly, welcoming staff, with several describing a bartender who fetched water for a reviewer's dog and an owner who always has a smile on his face. Great Guinness and fantastic cocktails get specific praise, and one reviewer calls the bar very clean with locals willing to lend a helping hand. Close behind is the entertainment, with a monthly comedy club and weekly open mic nights, and one reviewer calls the comedy night brilliant. Another describes it as the only pub of several they tried that they wanted to stay in for a 21st birthday. The one negative comes from a group of friends aged 20 and 21, who report that the bartender asked for ID, then refused to serve them after hearing one member was 20, saying it was a 21+ venue and "very strict." They found this unexpected on a quiet Tuesday and say the age policy was not made clear beforehand, leaving them disappointed and confused. Otherwise, the relaxed atmosphere and friendly welcome come up again and again.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“On Tuesday 30th June, I visited The Townhouse with three friends (aged 21, 21, and 20) as we were excited to try the new bar in town. When we arrived, there were fewer than five people inside. The bartender asked us all to show ID, which we were happy to do so. After seeing my ID and hearing me mention that one member of our group was 20, he immediately refused to serve us, stating that the venue was a 21+ establishment and that "it's very strict here." I left feeling disappointed and confused by this experience. The legal drinking age in the UK is 18, so being refused solely because one person in our group was 20 came as a surprise. If The Townhouse operates a strict 21+ policy, this should be made clear before customers enter, whether on its website, social media, or at the entrance. What made the experience more frustrating was that it was a quiet Tuesday evening with very few customers present, so the refusal felt unnecessary and unwelcoming. Unfortunately, our first impression was that we were turned away simply because we were younger, rather than because of any issue with our behaviour or identification. I hope the venue is clearer about its age policy in future so that others don't make the trip only to be turned away unexpectedly.”
- Google user
“Comedy night brilliant and great value for money at 15 quid😁”
- Google user
“I was in dalys last for my 21st and had bounced around a few different pubs this is the only one we wanted to stay in. The service from Zach and Jack was phenomenal and will definitely be back!”
- Google user
“I received a very warm welcome! A lovely bar - the young man who served me went the extra mile getting some water for my dog. Great Guinness. Very friendly - I’ll be back!!”
- Google user
“Great bar, staff are friendly . Monthly comedy club and weekly open mic nights.”
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Live performances
- Sports
Amenities
- Free street parking
- Outdoor seating
- Alcohol
- Cozy
- Beer
- Seating
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- Table service
- Live performances
- Sports
- Restroom
- Trendy
- Offerings· 3
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Highlights· 2
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
Location
Bars near The Town House, Omagh
- Sallys of Omagh4.57170.1 mi£20–30ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
cod tacos, breakfast, fried brie
- Bogan's Bar4.74260.2 mi£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
guinness and beamish pints, private function room parties, cocktails and spirits selection
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Town House, OmaghOutdoor seating | 4.776 | — | £10–20 | comedy night, open mic nights, cocktails |
| Sallys of OmaghReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.5717 | 0.1 mi | £20–30 | cod tacos, breakfast, fried brie |
| Bogan's BarReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.7426 | 0.2 mi | £10–20 | guinness and beamish pints, private function room parties, cocktails and spirits selection |
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