Corkscrew Bar
The Burren / near Ballyvaughan, Ballyvaughan
Bar in Ballyvaughan, Ireland
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Price
$30–50per person
Why go
Corkscrew Bar is a strong choice for a quiet Ballyvaughan date night if atmosphere matters more than a documented cocktail program. Expect an intimate country-house mood inside Gregans Castle Hotel, with open fires, candlelight and smart-casual polish. Go before dinner or for a lingering nightcap after exploring the Burren.
About Corkscrew Bar
Corkscrew Bar in Ballyvaughan is a direct listing when judged only on details: the guide has a price point of about $40 per person, daily hours from 11 AM to 11 PM, and a smart-casual dress code.
That makes Corkscrew Bar easiest to consider as a Ballyvaughan option for people who want predictable opening hours and a known per-person spend.
A practical Ballyvaughan stop with smart-casual expectations
The clearest planning cue is the smart-casual dress code.
The $40 per person price point gives a useful baseline for budgeting.
Go when the hours fit your Ballyvaughan plan
Corkscrew Bar is open every day from 11 AM to 11 PM. That consistent schedule makes it easier to fit into a Ballyvaughan itinerary than venues with limited opening windows.
The safest assumption is simply that Corkscrew Bar is a Ballyvaughan venue with daily 11 AM to 11 PM hours and a smart-casual standard.
Where it fits in a Ballyvaughan itinerary
Use Corkscrew Bar as one Ballyvaughan option to compare against other local dining and drinking choices, especially if the confirmed $40 per person spend and daily 11 AM to 11 PM hours suit your schedule. Readers comparing Ballyvaughan options can pair the decision with the Ballyvaughan restaurants guide or the Ballyvaughan hotels guide.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 11 AM–11 PM · Tuesday: 11 AM–11 PM
- Location
- Gregans Castle Hotel, Gragan East, Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare, H91 CF60, Ireland
- Website
- gregans.ie
- Phone
- +353 65 707 7005
Venue details
Ambiance
A quietly luxurious country‑house bar with open fires, candlelight and classic decor, feeling intimate and relaxed rather than buzzy, suited to pre‑dinner drinks and lingering nightcaps.
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Vibe
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At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Hotel Bar
- Late Night
- Closes by Midnight
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Gregans Castle Hotel, Gragan East, Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare, H91 CF60, Ireland
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 11 AM–11 PM
- Tuesday
- 11 AM–11 PM
- Wednesday
- 11 AM–11 PM
- Thursday
- 11 AM–11 PM
- Friday
- 11 AM–11 PM
- Saturday
- 11 AM–11 PM
- Sunday
- 11 AM–11 PM
Location
Gregans Castle Hotel, Gragan East, Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare, H91 CF60, Ireland · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- The Universal, Notable alternative
- The Nightjar & Wine Cellar, Notable alternative
- The Aviary, Notable alternative
- The Oystercatcher Bar, Notable alternative
- The Warren Reading Room, Notable alternative
Bar context
How it compares
Corkscrew Bar is the easiest recommendation when location and a calmer hotel-bar mood matter more than a destination cocktail program. Against The Universal and The Nightjar & Wine Cellar, it reads as the lower-effort choice for a two-person evening, especially if Ballyvaughan is already the base.
For a more drink-led night, cross-shop The Aviary or The Oystercatcher Bar first. Those are better fits when the bar itself needs to carry the plan, while Corkscrew Bar works better as a composed stop before or after dinner.
The Warren Reading Room is the closer comparison for readers prioritising atmosphere over buzz. If the brief is conversation, ease, and no complicated booking strategy, Corkscrew Bar stays in contention; if the brief is a bigger night out, start elsewhere.
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Compare Corkscrew Bar
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Corkscrew Bar | Ballyvaughan | No published awards |
| The Universal | Galway | No published awards |
| The Nightjar & Wine Cellar | Galway | No published awards |
| The Aviary | Galway | 2026 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #12Top 500 Bars 2026 · #4112025 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #372024 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #622023 OAD Gourmet Casual Dining in North America Ranked · #822023 OAD Casual in North America Highly Recommended2017 World's 50 Best Bars · #412016 World's 50 Best Bars · #392015 World's 50 Best Bars · #29 |
| The Oystercatcher Bar | Galway | No published awards |
| The Warren Reading Room | Galway | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Corkscrew Bar’s hours?
Corkscrew Bar in Ballyvaughan is open from 11 AM to 11 PM every day, Monday through Sunday.
Is Corkscrew Bar worth the prices?
It may be, if the $40 per person price point fits your Ballyvaughan plans.
Is Corkscrew Bar good for a date?
It could fit a date if the $40 per person spend, Ballyvaughan location, and smart-casual dress code suit what you have in mind.
Does Corkscrew Bar have happy hour deals?
The confirmed planning details are the $40 per person price point, daily 11 AM to 11 PM hours, and smart-casual dress code.
