After John Joe started running John Joe’s Pub in the mid-1960's, he started having live music at the weekends. The music tastes catered for in John Joe’s cover a wide spectrum, from traditional to folk, from country to rock, and in music terms, it is not only live music but lively disco's as well.

John Joe's has had some famous names perform there including James Byrne, Dermot O'Leary and The Bards, Richie Kavanagh, Mairead Ni Mhaonaigh and Dermot Byrne of Altan, Brush Shiels, Joe Burke and Sean Mc Guire. The relaxed and friendly atmosphere in John Joe's has encouraged spontaneous music sessions from local musicians and singers and an open invitation to visiting entertainers to join in and enhance the fun filled atmosphere.

John Joe's Pub also facilitates anyone who wants to play games of pool and darts. The final of the local championship has been held in the spacious lounge. Service in John Joe's is family friendly and speedy, with a wide range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, in particular John Joe's staff can provide numerous exotic cocktails, but John Joe's own personal favourite speciality is his Irish coffee, be sure and try it out.

So please accept an invitation and visit John Joe's Pub (Teach John Joe's) in Kilcar and you will be sure of a warm and friendly céad míle fáilte.