Hargadon Bros. has been at the heart of Sligo life for over one hundred and fifty years and, despite being closed for some of them, has recently returned to its rightful place, close to the heart of Sligo folk and visitors.

The 1850s building has been restored to its former glory in a fantastic restoration project, which has been so successful as to render it impossible to tell the restoration work from the renovation. The bar used to bottle its own whiskey and beer and some of the casks are still in evidence, spread throughout the bar. Snugs, alcoves, and hideaways are seemingly endless. There are fires roaring at every turn and little rooms with old wooden chairs and benches. Some of the austerity of latter-day living has been softened with cushions, throws, banquettes and soft furnishings, but, somehow, nothing of the authentic original bar has been lost. There are still old grocery shelves in place and the attention to detail is quite astounding; a visit to see that alone is a must.

Since taking over at Hargadon Bros. a few years ago, Ray Monahan, Joe Grogan, and Joe’s wife Grainne have made serious waves. The trio are well known these days, in Sligo Town and beyond, for the magnificent Source Sligo, which combines a restaurant, wine bar, and cookery school in a three-storey building in the centre of town. At Hargadon’s, the trio have been gradually evolving a menu befitting their much more traditional and historic environs.

In keeping with the Good Food Ireland philosophy, menu choices here are a real homage to surrounding producers. Ingredients come from less than sixty miles of where you sit, and, in many cases, much closer, since the trio have started their own tunnel for herbs and salads in season, and much use is made of produce from other nearby growers.

Hargadon’s runs a full menu with daily specials. Service is warm and friendly, delivered by cheerful Sligo folk, happy to chat about the town and its inhabitants, but perhaps, most importantly, highly knowledgeable in local food terms. Pop in for a bite with a classic pint of Guinness served with a smile, a chat, and a tad of local gossip – all in the spirit of a real Irish pub!

Feeling peckish but want to stay close to home? Fear not as Hargadons have an exciting Click & Collect menu that you can order from, available Tuesday-Saturday. All the Hargadons staple dishes are available from a warming Traditional Lamb Stew to Fish & Chips and event a special Burger and Craft Beer special to name but a few!