We stopped in for lunch. This is truly a local place, from the patrons to the suppliers. The feeling in this pub is warm and friendly with a family feel and the food is wonderful. The servers were friendly and talkative, as many of the Irish. The chowder is think and full of delicious fish. The fried calamari was really tasty, and not greasy. The halloumi salad was also great, with a generous amount of cheese. This pub is a perfect example of the evolution of pubs in the country, serving much higher quality food than in times past. Our dessert of over cream with chocolate cake was soooo good. read more

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Stopped in for lunch and had great food and great service. The roast special was delicious! read more

Blind Piper - Roast of the day - Pubs Near Me - Caherdaniel, Kentucky

After reading some positive online reviews, our group decided to check this place out along our Ring of Kerry drive and it turned out to be a great decision. Although we arrived during the tail end of lunch and couldn't find seating inside, we managed to secure a table outdoors right in front of the restaurant. Later, I discovered they had more seating to the side with picnic tables, and even a playground for kids. The only downside of sitting outside was that a nearby couple started smoking, but the proximity to the road wasn't a big issue due to light traffic. We decided to share a few dishes, and our favorite was the seafood au gratin. It was packed with a variety of seafood, including fish and shrimp, and they weren't stingy with the portions. The runner-up for us was the hake fish and chips and the most disappointing dish was the lamb, as it was tough and chewy. To end our meal on a sweet note, we tried the sticky toffee pudding, which was good but could use an extra scoop of ice cream. Definitely worth checking out if driving through the Ring of Kerry! read more

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We stopped here on our Ring of Kerry drive. Since it was a very cold and rainy March, there wasn't much to be seen except for enjoying the scenery from the car and stopping at pubs whenever one presented. We'd just eaten, so we didn't sample the food, but we did enjoy some pints. The pub has a nice calm casual environment to it and we enjoyed friendly service while we were there. I especially loved the maps on the ceiling, which diverted us while we tried our first Orchard Thieves cider of the trip. Great ittle spot to stop if you're doing the Ring of Kerry drive. read more

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I'm sure the rating from the Ring of Kerry guy was for the beer. That's all I can really say. Consider looking for food elsewhere. The best to all! read more

The food was amazing. Charming little pub. We stopped on our Ring of Kerry drive. Definitely the place for lunch and a pint!

Stopped here for lunch with our tour group as we visited the Ring of Kerry. Our group was seated in a separate room right off the bar area and we had our own special menu to choose from. I had a smithwicks beer to start with... ice cold. For lunch.I went with the fish n chips, great decision! Fish was perfectly done, crispy on the outside and tender on the in.. tarter sauce was a tasty bonus. Fries were fine. We shared our desserts, the Meringue nests with almonds, strawberries & cream was fantastic. The Lemon cheesecake was really good too! Portions were a good size, we couldn't finish everything. Service here was attentive and friendly. Great place to grab a cold drink and a delicious meal! read more

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Having visited a few times for dates & just having drinks & watching live music, I've always wanted to try the food here having heard from family & others how good it is. Drove out on a random Wednesday night. It was rainy, raw & cold out. Arrived around 5pm and there were just a few patrons sitting at the bar. Sat down, ordered a pint of stout and checked out the menu and specials of the day. Went for the soup of the day to warm me up, & the bbq pork ribs. The soup of the day was potato & parsnip w/ brown bread, some of the best I've had in a while. Piping hot, fresh & delicious and warmed me right up. The bbq pork ribs came a little while after. Perfectly glazed in a made from scratch bbq sauce. The perfect amount slabbed on the rack & dripping down into the plate. The ribs themselves were fall off the bone & perfectly cooked. No fat to it and every bit was consumed. All that was left was a plate of . Service and staff are welcoming and friendly, top notch. Nice selection of draft beers. Stouts, ciders, lagers and ipas. The pub has an old school feel to it. Something out of The Quiet Man movie. Fireplace always going. Outdoor seating in the summer. Live Irish music every Saturday and even on Thursdays most months. Cigarette machine. Snacks and juke box as well. They also have an upstairs someone told me but didn't check it out. Definitely a pub worth stopping into when on the Ring Of Kerry. It's secluded and in the middle of nowhere which is part of its charm. read more

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Street parking with pub atmosphere. Waiters were friendly, but busy. We sat ourselves then asked for a menu. Lots of meat, a good average dinner. One of the better options for food choices. read more

Blind Piper - Seafood Curry - Pubs Near Me - Caherdaniel, Kentucky

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Really enjoyed a lunch stop on the Ring of Kerry. Great stuffed mutton special, wife enjoyed the seafood gratin and pleasant staff. Wish we planned more time to sit a while. read more

Great spot definitely recommend. I got the duck and it was phenomenal, pints of Guinness were delicious and staff was extremely friendly. Will most definitely be going back. read more

Tiny, small town local pub. Man, I loved this place! It was the absolute perfect cure for a cold, rainy day in Ireland and I really did not want to leave. Traditional Irish pub separated into two sides; the quaint older bar side (probably about 1,000 years old) and the newer bar/restaurant side, which looks and feels new, which I wouldn't waste my time sitting in. The cozy bar side seats about 20 max and hosts one fireplace that they wisely burn the delightful aromatic peat which insures guests won't want to leave too soon, myself included. A few tiny tables barely able to accommodate 2 to 3 people who might choose to have a pint alongside their lunch. I only saw a small handful of local residents, some of which were speaking Gaelic which made me feel as if I was sitting in an Irish version of a Currier & Ive's painting. That alone, makes this place awesome! Cozy & relaxing and just the place to get a true taste of day-to-day life in a small Irish town. I have to say, after recently visiting various websites; I was disappointed to see what appears to be an Americanized menu now since I was there nearly 2yrs ago. Maybe they have two different menus? (Guess I'll have to return to find out.) The bar menu I remember, had a limited, yet all inclusive standard favorite Irish fares. I will come back! read more

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In terms of out in the middle of nowhere Ireland I give the Piper 4 stars. great Irish pub feel food Quality, freshness and taste out in the middle of nowhere 4 stars. Overall Ill say 3 well deserved stars. Bottom line if you find yourself in this middle of nowhere Ireland GO. A fun place anywhere. read more

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First of all, please note that there are two Blind Pipers on Yelp - not sure why! So I will leave the same review on both. Its really hard for me to leave this review because I just loooooooooove the Blind Piper and can go on and on about how its an amazing representation of a true Irish pub that will welcome you with open arms. There are tons of regulars that patron the pub, not to mention families with cute children, who dart in and out of diners. The staff and regulars at The Blind Piper are so friendly, it just really makes you feel instantly at home. Its our favorite pub in Ireland, no contest. We've spent hours and hours here, inside and outside, just enjoying pub life. The food here is incredible. I've pretty much eaten everything on the menu. Highlights for me include their amazing tomato soup, their BLT on the lunch menu (OMG, I want one now!), their lamb, Guinness stew, and of course, their burger. Everything here tastes like your mom made it, but with some flair. The chef is super talented and the specials are always divine. We also love the live music here. We've enjoyed terrific Irish music into the wee hours of the AM from The Blind Piper. And yes, free wifi! YAY! Just go in the backroom on the left when you walk in - it doesn't work in the room with the fire place. Another bonus? The farmer's market held here on the weekends is an absolute must-see and full of terrific artisans and great Irish crafts. I'm still kicking myself for not purchasing some amazing art prints. This is a great place to stop if you need refreshment while on the Ring of Kerry or driving by on your way to Derrynane. Amazing. I hope you love it just as much as me! read more

Blind Piper - June 2013 menu - Pubs Near Me - Caherdaniel, Kentucky

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This place is a great pub! Be sure to check it out. I had several meals at the restaurant. The muscles are excellent and the fish & chips are some of the best in Ireland. The seafood chowder is also top notch. I was in Kerry for a week & continued to return to The Blind Piper. On the pub side- this was one of my favorite pubs. Live music on Thursday nights & the place if filled with friendly locals you can share a pint with. Don't miss this place! read more

Blind Piper - Pubs Near Me - Caherdaniel, Kentucky

Visited The Blind Piper while hiking the Kerry Way in May/June 2019. It was my birthday and we stopped on the way through. I don't remember the name of what I had but it was a stew and it was the best I had eaten. We loved the atmosphere the people and the food. If we ever get the privilege of making it back to Ireland I would love to visit again! read more

Nice little pub/restaurant on the Ring of Kerry. Like many pubs in Ireland they do offer both vegetarian and gluten free options. They even had a gluten free beer! Interior of the restaurant part is pretty dated, but the bar area is cute and cozy. Everyone enjoyed their meal from spicy wings to garlic bread to the aloo gobi pie. Definitely recommend! read more

Adorable pub tucked away off the Ring of Kerry. Been around the ring many times in my life & wish I knew about this place years ago. Tasty food & great selection of drinks. Skip the touristy gift shops & eat at this place. read more

Blind Piper - Amazing gluten free beer - wish they had this in the USA! - Pubs Near Me - Caherdaniel, Kentucky

Typical local pub in such of small town. Good food and some vegetarian options. We stopped there after a long long day and we found very polite staff and lively environment. Packed with people, they made an exception for my friend that asked them to prepare something else to eat after the kitchen was practically closed. There are 2 rooms in this pub and one of them is working as a proper restaurant and the other one is more like an average pub. The restaurant area is quiter than the other one which is very good for people that are not so used to pubs ( like me for instance :) ) Great place to go to. Good prices and ... Yelp recommended! I had beautiful salt and vinegar French fries and of course a pint of guinness.. read more

The dining area was full so I was seated in the bar area and my order was taken by the bartender. There was also the option to eat outside if you first pay at the bar. Happily, service was quick despite being busy. I ordered a clam chowder starter and lamb shank. Among 4 local clam chowders that I have tried, this chowder was solid but not stand out. The chowder had a generous portion of fish and some shrimp, a bit salty, and not overly creamy. The lamb shank was excellent and came in a rich, flavorful sauce over a well done mashed potato. The bar stocked the standard Irish beers and whiskeys. read more

LOVE Blind Piper. We have friends who own a home near Caherdaniel and have visited them twice now. On each visit we ate/drank at the Blind Piper multiple times. It truly epitomizes Irish pub. The menu is scrawled on a chalk board (typical in Ireland), and includes all the standard Irish fare done beautifully: Irish stew, fish and chips, shepherd's pie, etc. The food is homey, hearty, filling, and good. They have great Irish "brown bread," too. The service is warm, if slow, but the pace of life in general is a lot slower than American rush-rush. It's a welcome and appreciated change not to feel like someone is hovering over you waiting to clear a table for the next patrons. In fact, you get the feeling you're encouraged to linger over your pint and enjoy the company you're keeping. The atmosphere is perrrrfect Ireland, too: dark woods, low ceilings, peat fire burning in the fireplace, pub stools, cramped booths. Just wonderful. Not to mention the place is crawling with charming locals conversing loudly and happily in their lyrical Brogue. This is definitely not a tourist destination, which makes it all the better. There's Guinness on tap (the real deal, not the export stuff). There's also Smithwick's and Bulmer's hard cider on draught. I'm not usually a hard cider fan, but Bulmer's is crisp, dry, and delicious. If you find yourself in Caherdaniel, make your way to the Blind Piper. I guarantee you will be as delighted and charmed as we were. read more

Amazing little place. It can be hard to find but keep looking for the signs and the bright yellow building. I had the Irish stew and my husband had the hamburger. We both loved our meals. We sat by the little fire and just took it all in. Seriously the best place so far we have eaten at. The stew had the most meat in it compared to the places I have tried. On your way through the Ring of Kerry, stop here for a drink, a meal, or both. You won't be disappointed! read more

Wow, we were driving down to Waterville with the car for our Easter break and we were looking for a place like this one: a nice pub with garden and a restaurant serving lamb in a sunny Irish day. Checked! If you travel down to Waterville along the Ring of Kerry, just stop hee. We had appetizers (deep fried squid and chicken wings ) and lamb leg (great one!) as a main course, with mashed potatoes, gravy and fine mixed veggies. Staff friendly and great athmosphere! Definitely a must if you are here around! read more

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What a jewel! The perfect pint - um, yes without a doubt! The pub has a nice, large dining room with a full menu and the pub/bar is eclectic and quaint. The staff are warm and welcoming. We enjoyed a beautiful dinner in the dinning room with excellent service. The menu could please anyone. I loved the seafood chowder & warm brown bread to start. The local fish was mackerel and hands down it was out of this world! Prepared perfectly and seasoned nicely it was melt in your mouth amazing! After dinner we happily took our full bellies and enjoyed a pint or two in the pub. read more

Blind Piper - Local fish special - mackerel - Pubs Near Me - Caherdaniel, Kentucky

Best pub in Caherdaniel village.... (5* might be slightly biased due to nostalgic memories of summer holidays here as kid back when the TK flowed freely and the sun shone ALL of the time...) Its still a great little pub. Loads of character. Mix of locals and tourists during the summer, starts to get quiet around end of September. Good bit of craic at the weekend as there's a group of local musicians does a session. Great pints of Guinness and Smithwicks. To be honest, the food is only ok but as your not exactly spoiled for choice in the area so its better than nothing, is relatively cheap and very handy. read more

The Blinder Piper is an absolute must stop if you are staying in Caherdaniel or even passing the through. The staff is awsome, Donel, Paudie, Zack and Shane Mack serve up some great spirits and conversation, very friendly and welcoming. The fellas in the kitchen, Ian, Lukas and Mossy put out excellent dishes, the seafood chowder and fish and chips are a must try. The Piper is very communinal and after one day they made us feel like part of the community. The place we were staying didn't have martinis glasses or a shaker so Donel put a basket together for us with martini glasses, shaker and a bottle of vermouth to make martinis, when we were not at the Piper of course. All the towns folk hang out at the Piper for good times and good drinks, everyone we met were so warm and welcoming. We made many friends in Caherdaniel and look forward to returning to enjoy the times. read more

Great people!!! The people and staff were so friendly and nice and the atmosphere made your checks hurt because you were smiling so much!! The food and drink were great. We had the roast of the day; 2 chickens and a lamb which were amazing!!! The chicken wings for a starter were a favorite and they poured A good Guinness!!! They allow dogs as long as they don't bother the people eating, we met Barkley a cute lil pup who is a regular!! read more

This was the best food so far in Ireland. We had the baby back ribs and the pulled pork sandwich. It was so good. The ribs were perfectly cooked. The meat fell off the bones. I'm not usually a fan of more vinegar based sauce, but this was the best I've ever had. Warning, the location on the map is not correct. Keep driving .3 miles from where it shows on the map. read more

Blind Piper - Pubs Near Me - Caherdaniel, Kentucky

This place is great, it was some of the best Guinness beef stew I've ever had, so good that I still thing about it to this day. Now that may not sound like a lot but I went there April 2019(a little more than a year ago) so if you need a great pub this is the place. Let me remind you it has been a year and this restaurant is still all I can think about.(I wish they did delivery to the USA) I very highly recommend! read more

A great place for lunch if you're driving around the Ring of Kerry. Try the seafood chowder! Nice garden for eating outside if the weather is halfway reasonable, or you have youngsters with you. read more

Great Guinness, delicious food, roaring fire. All around, an excellent vibe with the perfect traditional Irish pub feel. Just the cure for a weary hiker along the Kerry Way. read more

One of the best restaurants I've ever been to in my life. Such a wonderful meal that we will always remember. read more

We went here because the reviews were so good. When we got there the pub was packed - shoulder to shoulder - but the restaurant was deserted. The service was well intentioned, but slow because the server was back and forth between the restaurant and the bar area. Food was not bad - but not fantastic either. Food portion sizes. The only bad thing we had was the red cabbage that came with my husband's roast. I've never had red cabbage that tasted like black licorice. It was very strange. read more

great great place, on Sundays there is a small market, cakes, fish, and other goodies. Can be crowded during the summer, but off season, when the sun's going down, a great place to end the day. read more

My wife and I were hiking the Kerry Way and stayed a night in Caherdaniel. We have been home now for a few months and repeatedly bring up this fantastic restaurant. I am a southern man who has eaten many delicious ribs in my time but let me tell you, their ribs were the absolute best I have ever eaten!! My wife had some sort of curry Mussel dish and it was out of this world! Literally the best restaurant we have ever had the privilege of trying and we have eaten around the globe. We have thought about flying back to Ireland just to eat at the Blind Piper. read more

Amazing deep fried bake fish and chip! Perfect stop along the Ring of Kerry. The atmosphere was very cool. Nice old building with a quaint feel. Friendly wait staff and cold beer! read more

Fantastic out of the way place. Great atmosphere and food. Definitely not touristy. Glad we stumbled into it. The toasted sandwich and BLT were great and the ribs were about the best we've had anywhere. Not what you'd expect from a pub lunch! read more