Blakes of the Hollow

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The bar keeps its tradition to the best of its ability and yet suits all different age groups. The snugs are a testament to this, crowded with groups of people looking for a famously poured pint of Guinness or a delicious Irish coffee.

Live traditional music is played every Friday creating a genuine Irish pub atmosphere that is not one to be missed.

Being one of Co.Fermanaghs oldest pubs, Blakes of the Hollow is heavily linked to Discover Northern Ireland, Ireland’s official tourist board. The pub is also recommended in Georgina Campbell's Jameson Guide and the Rough Guide to Ireland.

‘The Hollow’ as it became known, was bought from the Herbert family in 1929 by Catherine Blake, grandmother of the current owner, for her son William whose name is still proudly displayed on the front façade of the building.

Nestling quietly in the hollow of Church Street, Blake’s is a bar to be celebrated and savoured. The Victorian bar to the front of the building remains pretty much untouched since 1887.

The rear of the building was extensively modernised in the mid 1990’s to include two further bars. The Atrium bar is gothic in style and spread over two floors. Level Seven is more contemporary and used for music events, private parties and disco venue.

The addition of two stylish restaurants, Café Merlot and Restaurant No6, completed the refurbishment.

The Victorian bar is one of the classic pubs of Ireland and was described by an American travel writer thus: “If Irish pubs were churches, Blake’s of ‘The Hollow’ would be the cathedral of them all”.

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