Nan Rice'sBar

Nan Rice's Bar on Francis Street in Newry takes its name from Nan Rice, who once kept a dairy and farm alongside the pub she ran on the same site; the licence has stayed on Francis Street even as the building around it has been refitted over the years. The bar today combines a traditional lounge with a music side of the business, running an open mic night on Thursdays and live bands across the weekend, alongside sports coverage on screens for match days. It is run as a family business rather than as part of a managed pub chain, trading independently under its own name. Drinks range from a standard lager and stout selection to cocktails, and the bar has a small beer garden and courtyard used in warmer months. The pub sits close to Newry's Marcus Square and cathedral, within walking distance of the Buttercrane and Quays shopping centres, putting it inside the everyday circuit of the city rather than reached only by car.