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our story

about us

 'The Best Guinness in Enniskillen'

- The Guinness Guru -

EVERYONE WELCOME

CHARLIE'S BAR

Charlie's Bar is a proper public house for the discerning drinker, selling 'The Best Guinness in Enniskillen' according to the Guinness Guru. You can be sure of a 'Fermanagh Welcome' when you visit with friendly faces on both sides of the bar.

The bar has a warm, traditional atmosphere, with an open fire and Off-Sales. We offer free Wi-Fi and are dog friendly so no need to leave anyone behind!

Charlie's Bar exterior - front of the bar.

1944

Charlie & bea

1986

Gerry and Teresa

2021

Gerry, Teresa & Una

1944

legacy

Charlie's Bar, a legacy named after Charlie Burns, has been the beacon of hospitality for generations. From its early days of serving farmers, locals, and American troops during the war, the bar has stood as a testament to timeless camaraderie and service.​

Charlie Burns and Bea Burns enjoy a drink in the pub - Bea is having a bottle of Harp and Charlie is having a Guinness.
Charlie Burns is pictured behind the first bar. Documents dates 1953/54 sit behind the photograph.
A license, dated 1945 signed by Charles Burns, sits in front of a picture of Charlie and two others.
Gerry Burns stands outside the White Star Bar.

1986

tradition

Passed from Charlie to his son Gerry, the bar underwent a major refurbishment under Gerry's tenure. Renaming from 'White Star Bar' to 'Charlie's Bar', honouring the past while paving the way for the future.

Our History

We have been the central hub of community life since 1944. As the most established traditional bar and oldest family-run bar in Enniskillen, our name resonates with warmth and history.

ESTABLISHED

1944

Frequently asked questions

2021

future

The baton of tradition, now held by Charlie's granddaughter Una, has seen the bar not only maintain its cherished values but also embrace evolution. Una has embraced the task with open arms and an innovative spirit.

Teresa, Una and Gerry smile holding the 'Ulster Pub of the year award 2022.
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