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Winner of the prestigious

Best Food Pub in Ireland Award 2019

WELCOME TO MURPH’S GASTRO PUB!

 
Located in Butlersbridge, just outside Cavan Town at the famous Derragarra Inn, Murph’s Gastro is an award-winning, family-run Gastro Pub. Why not come in for a truly enjoyable dining experience with quality food, friendly service, or just unwind with a relaxing drink, all in the bautiful Cavan countryside, in the picturesque village of Butlersbridge.

We’re a family-friendly restaurant open every day, all year round, except in January (usually closed for ten days)*. Also in autumn and winter closed on Mondays (except on Bank Holiday Mondays, when we’re open from 12:30 to 9;00pm). Murph’s is operated by Chef and Proprietor Fergus Murphy who has worked in some of the best kitchens and with some of the best chefs in the world.

We serve locally sourced quality Irish food with a selection of wines at an affordable cost. We’re a winner of the prestigious Irish Restaurant Awards 10 times between 2010 to 2023.

Good Eating Guide Awards - Best Gastro Bar in Ulster 2017Winner of the Best Gastro Bar in Ulster for 2017, 2018 and 2019 at the Good Eating Guide Awards. The Good Eating Guide’s aim is to provide diners and visitors with an outstanding dining experience that reflects our Irish identity.
Winner of Georgina Campbell Award 2019 to 2023, and selected by The Vintners Federation of Ireland as one of the best pubs in Ireland. Awarded by Lucinda O’Sullivan Great Places to Eat 2023.

Great Days and Nights at Murph’s Gastro Pub

THERE'S ALWAYS A GREAT TIME TO BE HAD!

ALFRESCO DINING

Events and Functions

COMMUNIONS AND CONFIRMATIONS 2025

Weddings

FERGUS AND THE DERRAGARRA INN ARE FEATURED IN THE BEST ‘PUBS OF IRELAND’!

We were recently honoured to be selected by The Vintners Federation of Ireland as one of the best pubs in Ireland!
Check out the video here!

Awarded Best Food Pub in Ireland 2019/2020.

What our customers say…

We were a group of 5 adults, had lunch here Sat 19/11. It was excellent. A warm welcome on arrival despite the restaurant being almost full. Great choice on the menu and the food lived up to expectations.

ROBERT D (VIA TRIPADVISOR)

Myself and my husband have always enjoyed dining in Murph’s Gastro and we did so again last night with my family our first since it reopened. We had a choice of a set Christmas menus and à la carte. Both looked amazing with the set menu excellent value.

URSULASB. COUNTY WICKLOW, IRELAND.

My friend and I booked a meal here on Friday evening past, from the moment we arrived in the door we were greeted and looked after immediately by the friendly staff. The surroundings are comfortable, cosy and very fresh. The food was delicious and the staff very attentive. Good value for money. We will certainly be going back.

SIOBHAN ANNE. COUNTY CAVAN, IRELAND.

We stopped here on our way to Donegal it was that good we stopped in again on the way back.Great location food was excellent. Staff could not have been more friendly and customer focused. Exceptionally clean throughout great attention to detail.

THOMAS P. O’ROURKE. KINGSCOURT, IRELAND.

ENJOY YOUR MEAL IN OUR SPACIOUS
ALFRESCO DINING AREA!

Outside Dining ‘alfresco’

Thank you for your support in advance from all @Murphs.

Call us on 049 433 1033
or email us: reservations@murphsgastropub.ie

CELEBRATE YOU WEDDING DAY WITH US
AT THE DERRAGARRA INN!

Reservations

Book your meal today!

To make a reservation please call us at

T: +353 49 433 1033

or email us at

Email: reservations@murphsgastropub.ie

OPENING HOURS

New  Opening Hours –
Closed Mondays, except Bank Holidays
12:30pm to 8:00pm (Á la Carte Menu).
Closed Tuesdays
Wednesday to Friday:
Lunch 12:00pm to 4:00pm.
Á la Carte Menu 4:00pm to 9:00pm.
Saturday lunch:
12:00pm to 4:00pm.
Á la Carte Menu 4:00pm to 9:30pm.
Sunday lunch / Á la Carte Menu:
12:30pm to 8:00pm.

Hours may change seasonally

Murph's Gastro Pub at the Derragarra Inn, Restaurant in Butlersbridge, Cavan, Ireland