Frank Owens’ Bar — Restaurant in Northern Ireland

We had the most amazing time during our recent trip to Derry. One of the most memorable was our visit to Owen's Bar. The warm welcome not only from the blazing fire but from the other customers and the wpnderful staff! The 'feel'is actually indescribable, you have to experience the energy coupled with the atmosphere, the beautiful homely surroundings, the Lord of the Rings door was an extra bonus. Everything about out time at Owen's Bar demonstrated what hospitable, kind, welcoming and fun people the Irish are. Frank would indeed be proud of the way his legacy continues. My God daughter saw shown how to pull a pint of guiness and as she couldn't drink it, much to my pleasure; I did! Sitting in the back room sharing fish and chips from across the road, laughing and talking with complete strangers was a touching experience. We were the only ones from London and felt our other differences were embraced and in fact celebrated. Thank you to everyone who made our visit to Owen'Bar so very special. I would return in a heart beat, to simply sit in the back room, in front of the fire surrounded by history, lovely people and drinking another pint of guiness! A must visit, we made friends who I feel we will keep in touch with, what a heart warming time. I know Frank can RIP with the knowledge that the family feel and love radiates through the pub. Thank you Mark, not just for the fish and chips but for blessing us with wonderful memories of...

Was instantaneously smitten with this place and the 3rd gen Owens that was the barkeep the night I came in.

I had found out about this place because I was on the Game of Thrones Door tour and they have Door#5.

The Door itself is incredible and well worth the visit, but more importantly, this pub is very old school Irish and you will legit feel like you stepped back in time!

Terry, the 3rd gen Owens, running it when I came in, was so incredibly gracious to not only share the story behind their door, but shared the amazing family history behind the pub including his grandfather who started it! The building it is in was built in 1852 as well...so if you are a history nerd like me, you will love it for that fact alone!

They have a great draught beer selection and I was so happy to grab a very reasonably priced pint and sit in front of the fireplace (yes, they have a fireplace!) on a very chilly Limavady evening and chat w/some of locals.

If I ever find myself in County Derry again, I will be making a beeline...

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