Who she was

Several theories exist as to the true identity of our late Jenny. The verse above is an extract from a 'lengthy ballad which gives one of the most romantic accounts of Jenny Watt'. Herein Ms. Watt is cast as a noblewoman courted by a Gaelic chieftain, and lusted after by a 'lecherous' Viking - a battle ensues between both of the protagonist's admirers, leaving the Irish Romero to a 'sticky end', whereby Jenny flees to a sea-cave near the foot of Strickland's Glenn.

Unfortunately the forgetful Ms. Watt fails to check the time of high tide, and exits in a 'sea of emotion'.

Jenny Watts - What it is today

"Oh, really?"

A more realistic alternative theory pits Jenny against the Crown alongside the United Irishmen in 1798 when a mass of Presbyterians throughout Ulster rose against the Monarchy. Relatively speaking, the feud centered on the district of Bangor and the Six Road Ends, where the deeds of Betsy Grey went into history.

Meeting a similar fate as the playwright above intended, Ms. Watt fled to the infamous cave to escape the English yeomen and was inevitably drowned by the incoming tide: infamous is the most appropriate word here, as it can be applied to the ageless tale of a young idealistic heroine and an established legend in food and hospitality location.

Jenny Watts - What it is today

Jenny Watts today

Established in 1780 as a very unlicensed premises in a 'couple of fisherman's cottages', the establishment then became 'Johnson's Public House' before being changed again to 'Old House at Home' toward the end of the twentieth century when it was renamed to the renowned title it proudly sports today.

What hasn't changed is our continued dedication to first class service in a warm, friendly setting. At Jenny Watts you'll find a great atmosphere, great entertainment and great craic. We're close to the centre of town, so why not drop in and take advantage of what we have to offer?