Monks Ballyvaughan

Historically ballyvaughan pier was a port for deliveries for north clare. The O’Loghlen family were boat pilots for the bay as a great knowledge of the sea terrain was needed to be able to access the pier at lower tides. Imports of coal, food and medical supplies were all brought ashore and distributed from the very building that you are now in. Ballyvaughan Village was a thriving community of nearly 1,000 people then whilst now there are only 300 permanent residents or ‘locals’.

The O’Loghlen family resided here until 1980 when Michael and Bernadette Monk bought the premises. After the Monk family retired in the 1990’s the premises changed hands a number of times and was briefly closed before the current owners acquired the property in 2016. The building was then refurbished where the old and new were married to create a relaxed place to sleep, eat, drink and meet with family and friends.
We are very proud that Monks Ballyvaughan Seafood Restaurant & Bar still retains many old traditional features such as the wide walls and small windows.

Daniel Daly, our Head Chef is passionate about seafood, local produce and ensuring every experience at Monks Ballyvaughan Seafood Restaurant & Bar is of the highest standard. We hope you enjoy your time here at Monks and in our beautiful village of Ballyvaughan.