Groucho's On The Square

A characterful family-run pub and restaurant at the heart of Richhill, serving fresh local food, good drinks and genuine Orchard County hospitality.

Groucho’s On The Square sits at 1 The Square in the historic village of Richhill, County Armagh. It is the kind of place that feels woven into village life: a traditional bar, relaxed restaurant and community gathering place where locals, families and visitors come together for food, drinks, music and conversation.

Food is central to Groucho’s. The kitchen follows a back-to-basics approach, cooking from fresh on the premises and using local produce whenever possible. The menu mixes modern and traditional pub dishes, with vegetarian and healthier choices alongside comforting favourites. Seasonal specials change with the produce available, and Groucho’s is particularly known for its homemade chips and French-fried onions.

The bar has a similarly local feel. CAMRA describes Groucho’s as serving a changing selection of craft beers and ciders, many from local producers, alongside a broad drinks range. Inside, wood, exposed brick and beams give the room an old-world character, with the glass-covered well adding another unusual feature to the building.

There is also a strong sense of history around the location. Visit Armagh describes Groucho’s as historically linked to nearby Richhill Castle, dating from 1664, by a secret tunnel. Whether you come for the story, the atmosphere or simply a good meal, the setting gives Groucho’s a personality that is difficult to reproduce in a modern chain restaurant or bar.

Groucho’s is family friendly and dog friendly, and CAMRA also lists live music, an upstairs music lounge and a function room among its facilities. That makes it useful for much more than a quick meal: it can work for a family lunch, an evening with friends, live music, a relaxed drink or a stop while exploring Armagh and the wider Orchard County.

Bookings are taken by telephone, and Groucho’s own Instagram specifically asks customers to phone rather than book online. Current published food service runs from Wednesday through Sunday, with later bar opening hours, making the venue particularly suited to weekend visits.

Why W.ie chose Groucho’s On The Square: W.ie is about finding businesses with real character and a strong connection to where they are, and Groucho’s is exactly that. It combines locally sourced food, traditional pub atmosphere, independent family ownership, village history and a genuine community role in the centre of Richhill. It is not trying to be polished into something generic — its appeal is that it feels rooted in County Armagh. For visitors looking for somewhere authentic to eat and drink, and for locals who value a proper independent pub and restaurant, Groucho’s is a natural fit for W.ie.