The Compass
About
On Achill Island, The Compass is a pub in Bunanioo, Currane, Achill, Co. Mayo, Ireland, a townland setting that places it away from the island's busiest villages. The pub is known for traditional music sessions, where fiddle, tin whistle and bodhrán carry the evening.
First-time visitors can expect a pub rooted in that live music tradition rather than a quiet lounge, with the session as the centrepiece of a night out. Keel, Achill Sound and Dooagh are among the nearby places that frame the surrounding area, and the pub sits within reach of them. Visitors have given it a 4.8 out of 5 average across 95 reviews, a strong record for a pub of this size.
The Compass keeps its own opening hours, which are worth noting before setting out. Reaching it from the main villages is straightforward by road, and the island's pubs are where the music sessions happen.
Achill's summer brings long evenings and the busiest ferry timetable, while winter gales often cancel sailings, so timing a visit matters. Island pubs serve seafood chowder, and soda bread, smoked salmon and a cooked breakfast are common on menus. Grey seals, basking sharks in summer and seabirds such as puffins and gannets surround Irish islands, adding to the coastal setting around the pub.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Compass known for?
The Compass is a pub in Bunanioo, Currane, on Achill Island. Island pubs of this kind are tied to traditional music sessions with fiddle, tin whistle and bodhrán, and to seafood chowder on the menu.
What kind of business is The Compass?
The Compass is a pub on Achill Island. Pubs on the island often host traditional music sessions with fiddle, tin whistle and bodhrán, and they serve seafood chowder alongside other fare.
What should first-time visitors expect at The Compass?
A first visit to The Compass means a pub setting in Bunanioo, Currane, on Achill Island. Expect the sort of place where traditional music sessions with fiddle, tin whistle and bodhrán turn up, and where seafood chowder is part of what island pubs serve.
Where is The Compass located on Achill Island?
The Compass is in Bunanioo, Currane, Achill, Co. Mayo, Ireland. That puts it in the Currane area of the island, within reach of the other settlements along the coast.
How do visitors rate The Compass?
The Compass holds a rating of 4.8 out of 5 from 95 reviews, which reflects how people regard this pub in Bunanioo, Currane. Achill Island pubs of its kind are also known for traditional music sessions with fiddle, tin whistle and bodhrán.
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