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Flan O'Briens

Proper Irish pub on Westgate Street serving decent Guinness, solid comfort food, and an atmosphere that actually feels lived-in rather than themed.

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You'll find Flan O'Briens tucked away on Westgate Street, just far enough from the city centre madness that it feels like a proper local's spot rather than a tourist trap. The place has that worn-in charm—dark wood, low ceilings, the kind of bar where regulars genuinely seem to know each other. It's the sort of pub where you can nurse a pint for hours without feeling rushed, and the Irish stew or fish and chips won't disappoint. The Guinness is kept right, which matters more than you'd think. It's busy enough to feel alive but never so rammed that you're elbow-to-elbow with strangers.

Known for

  • Properly pulled Guinness
  • Irish stew and traditional pub food
  • Genuine local atmosphere without the theatre
  • Strong cocktail selection
  • Cosy low-ceilinged interior
4.1(1,005 reviews)
21 Westgate St, Bath BA1 1EP, UK