Quick answer
A summer week at Gavin's Irish Country Inn follows a simple rhythm: coffee at 7 AM, a breakfast buffet, lunch in the Tea Room, a three-course dinner or BBQ at 6 PM, and live Irish music in the pub at 8 PM every night — with the heated pool, lawn games and themed nights like movie night, trivia and karaoke in between.
The daily rhythm
- 7:00 AMComplimentary coffee and tea in the Tea Room
- 8:00–9:30Breakfast buffet — eggs, French toast, pancakes, bacon, sausage, Gavin's oatmeal, scones
- MiddayLunch buffet in the Tea Room; pool and lawn games
- 6:00–7:00 PMThree-course dinner or summer BBQ
- 8:00 PMLive Irish music in Gavin's Pub
The week, night by night
- SundayOutdoor movie night
- MondayCornhole for prizes
- TuesdaySpare ribs & chicken BBQ, karaoke
- WednesdayTrivia night and an outdoor concert
- ThursdaySteak & shrimp BBQ, outdoor music
- SaturdaySpare ribs & chicken BBQ
Based on the inn's summer program; the full itinerary is handed out on arrival and is subject to change.
What's on the dinner menu
Expect hearty, home-cooked classics: roast beef and baked salmon, prime rib, chicken Francaise, shrimp scampi, corned beef and cabbage on Fridays, and baked ham, shepherd's pie or fish and chips on Sundays. Summer BBQ nights run from mid-June through Labor Day. Children's options and vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free meals are available with advance notice — and Nellie Gavin's Irish breads and scones are baked daily.
What to pack for a week
- Swimwear and a cover-up
- Something nicer for dinner (casual is fine)
- A sweater for cool mountain nights
- Dancing shoes for the pub
- Sunscreen and a hat
- Hiking shoes for the waterfall trail
Tips from regulars
- Grab a seat near the stage early on band nights.
- Wednesday dinner has seatings at 6, 6:30 and 7 PM before the concert.
- Book the same week next year before you leave — favorite rooms go first.
Frequently asked questions
What meals are included at Gavin's?
Three meals a day: a breakfast buffet, a lunch buffet and a three-course dinner, starting with dinner on arrival and ending with breakfast on departure.
Is there live music every night?
Yes, all summer — live Irish music in Gavin's Pub at 8 PM nightly, plus live music on spring and fall package weekends.
When are BBQ nights?
From June 15 through Labor Day: Tuesday and Saturday (spare ribs and chicken) and Thursday (steak and shrimp).
Is the pool heated?
Yes. The outdoor pool is heated and open from Memorial Day weekend through the fall.
By the Gavin family · Gavin’s Irish Country Inn, East Durham, NY · Updated
