A traveller booked the cheapest Ryanair flight from the UK and discovered a pub claiming to be the world’s smallest Irish bar where he sampled pints of Guinness

Liam McInerney Content Editor

12:25, 13 Jan 2026

An individual with a bald head and a beard is standing outside in front of a building. He is dressed in a black jacket and appears to be taking a selfie. Behind him, there is a tree and a partially visible black umbrella. The building in the background has several windows.

Deano after arriving at his destination in Spain (Image: Just Deano/YouTube)

A dad embarked on what he claimed to be the UK’s cheapest flight and was astounded by what he discovered upon arrival. The content creator, known as Just Deano, rose at the crack of dawn to catch his budget flight from Manchester Airport.

Setting the scene for his viewers, he quipped: “It was the cheapest flight hence why I had to get up at four in the morning!”

After scouring Skyscanner for the most wallet-friendly option, Deano shelled out £15 (approx €17.30) for a one-way Ryanair ticket to Malaga, nestled on Spain’s sunny Costa Del Sol. Following his three-hour skyward journey, he confessed to simply “winging it”, having not arranged any accommodation or a return flight.

However, a quick search on Booking.com led him to a pod inside a hostel in the heart of Malaga, setting him back a total of £111 (€128) for a three-night stay. He enthused: “Just looking at this map here, I might have struck gold with where this hostel is, it is right in the centre of everything. I can see the cathedral and everything all round it so hopefully this is a pretty nice spot.”

After his lengthy journey and checking into the impressive Coeo Pod Hostel Beatas Malaga, it was time for Deano to kick back and relax, and where better to do so than an Irish pub?

An individual dressed in a green shirt is holding a lit candle inside a glass container, positioned in a dimly lit setting.

The content creator enjoying some Guinness (Image: Just Deano/YouTube)

Addressing his 36,600 subscribers, Deano revealed: “There is somewhere I am going first. I have changed my T-shirt; I’ve got my Guinness T-shirt on and I’ve got my Guinness socks on. But, when I was walking through this Old Town, I saw an extravagant claim by a pub.

“This one where I am going to claims to be the smallest Irish pub in the world. So we are going to go there, sample their Guinness, why not? It’s Friday night after all. This place is buzzing, absolutely buzzing with life.”

While there’s no official record for the tiniest Irish pub globally, several establishments vie for the title, including The Dawson Lounge in Dublin and Lynott’s Pub on Achill Island. However, since 2017, the Neil MacGregor pub in Malaga has proudly proclaimed itself “the smallest Irish pub in the world” via signs scattered throughout the cosy venue.

A bustling establishment with a black awning displays a neon sign featuring the phrase "The Best Irish Pub in the World." Numerous patrons are gathered both inside and outside, with some seated at tables, while a man walks past the entrance. The atmosphere is lively, with vibrant lights and signs adorning the front of the venue.

Neil MacGregor’s in Malaga (Image: Just Deano/YouTube)

Choosing a bustling Friday night for his visit, Deano admitted it was perhaps the “worst possible time” due to the packed outdoor seating area. Despite this, he managed to secure a spot and was served a pint of the iconic stout.

Savouring his drink, he remarked: “I have had my fair share of Guinnesses in Spain. Well, I’ve had my fair share of Guinness anywhere. That one was actually very very good. I was a bit worried when it first came out obviously it was absolutely mental as well. But that one, decent. Now, I don’t know how much it cost but I need to order another one just in case. I need to make sure if it were just a fluke.”

Wrapping up his experience, he reflected: “Ok, that was Neil MacGregor’s, the smallest Irish pub in the world apparently. I got the oldest pub in Ireland wrong a few months back so you can’t believe what’s written on the pub walls, can you?”.

An individual with a beard is holding and drinking a glass of dark beer in an illuminated bar setting.

He did not expect to find the world’s smallest Irish bar (Image: Just Deano/YouTube)

Following the video’s posting, which you can view here in its entirety, one viewer responded: “Deano, don’t get me wrong, but why would you go to the Costa del Sol, eat pizza, and go to an Irish Pub to drink Guinness? You can get that stuff on any high street in Britain. My only assumption is you feel ‘safe’ doing that. Get out there, man. Travelling a life adventure.”

Another commented: “Great price for that location hotels are expensive there. One of my favourite cities . Tapas bar next to the smallest bar does great food.”

Meanwhile, a third remarked: “Wow deano that best hostel I’ve seen on your video.”