#20. The Beach Bar, Aughris Head, Co. Sligo. €3.20

Though not one of the best pints on the tour, the combination of elements make for a memorable pint. Ingredient one is location. The Beach Bar is situated on the ocean and features one of the most dramatic walks in the Northwest. Ingredient two is the pub itself, a charming little thatch, weather beaten by salt air and maintaining a comfy authenticity. The third element is price. This was clearly the best cheap pint so far.

You could argue that there was a fourth element, which is the food. This is pub food at its tastiest, and I couldn’t resist having my third plate of bangers and mash in three visits. Good to the last (gravy) drop.