Moynihan's Irish Bar
Authentic Irish pub in central Funchal — Irish food, live music, multi-screen sports and a great choice of drinks. A reliable expat-and-locals favourite.
About Moynihan's Irish Bar
Moynihan's Irish Bar is a live-music bar in Funchal. Authentic Irish pub in central Funchal — Irish food, live music, multi-screen sports and a great choice of drinks. A reliable expat-and-locals favourite.
It fills late on weekends and stays quieter on Sunday and Monday nights — useful to know if you want a seat without queuing.
What to know before you go
- Cards accepted; rounds of poncha or beer are usually paid for at the end.
- Doors stay open well past 01:00 on Friday and Saturday — earlier on weeknights.
- Compact indoor space — busy weekend nights can mean standing.
- Funchal Old Town (Rua de Santa Maria) is the easiest neighbourhood to bar-hop on foot; taxis to and from elsewhere are cheap.
Best time to visit
Year-round. Funchal nightlife is most lively Thursday through Saturday; Sunday and Monday are quietest.
Location
Funchal, Madeira · Open in OpenStreetMap · Google Maps
32.64790, -16.90980
Frequently asked
Is Moynihan's Irish Bar good for poncha?+
Moynihan's Irish Bar serves poncha alongside its main offer, but for a dedicated poncha experience head to a traditional poncha bar in Câmara de Lobos or Funchal's Old Town.
How late does Moynihan's Irish Bar stay open?+
Moynihan's Irish Bar typically stays open past 02:00 on weekends and around midnight on weekdays. Last drinks depend on the night and the crowd.
Is there a dress code at Moynihan's Irish Bar?+
No formal dress code. Madeira nightlife is casual — smart-casual is more than enough for any of the recommended bars.
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