Leo’s Tavern

Specialties

Leo’s Tavern (named after Leo Brennan) is renowned for its music being the birth place of world famous musical talents Enya, Clannad and Moya Brennan.

The proprietor Bartley Brennan is happy to get on stage to tell a tale or sing a tune to the many bus loads of tourists who visit.

The Lounge Restaurant is extremely popular and the food is diverse. Sunday Lunches are always busy so best to book, although we’ll always try to fit you in!

There’s always something going on at Leo’s Tavern so drop in for a great nights entertainment and food. You never know who might be there.

History

Established in 1968.

Leo Brennan had spent much of his life playing in the Slieve Foy Dance Band but as musical and social tastes migrated towards pubs and taverns he opened Leo’s in order to continue his entertainment. Along with his wife, Baba (herself a talented musician and teacher) they embarked on a family journey which gave birth to some of the most exceptional music to emerge from Ireland.

Leo and his wife Baba bought the tavern in 1968, being told regularly that the business would be closed within months. Leo was confident though: little did anyone know of his entertainment skills and his love of company. Each night, Leo would sing on-​stage, inviting the family up when they weren’t helping behind the bar to give the audience a taste of Joni Mitchell (in Gaelic!) or The Beach Boys.

This of course led to the birth of Enya, Clannad and Moya’s solo career…

Meet the Business Owner

Bartley B.

Business Owner

Bartley is the yougest son (and second youngest of 9 children) who took over the Leos in 1995. In 2000 the premises was completely redeveloped to double it’s size and create separate Lounge/​Restaurant, Bar, Commercial Kitchen & outdoor area.

Today — Leos attracts tourists from all over the world who drop in individually (or via bus tours) to browse the Gold & Platinum Albums on the walls or the many celebrity pictures with Moya & Clannad.

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Bartley B. says,

«Great service to Donegal from Dublin and Scotland»