Definitely the best pub in Kilkenny! Fred and his staff are fabulous. We felt very welcome! We…read moregot drinks and were entertained by Adrian Cashin the most charming gentleman you can meet and an extremely talented musician. He engaged our entire group and made us a part of the band. We had a blast! Fred also was kind enough to give us a hurling lesson!

Absolutely loved this place!! We spent an evening here as a tour group and it was awesome…read more We were taught how to play hurling in the back garden and then came back into the pub for drinks and live music! The owner of Malzard's is so cool and treats everyone like he's known them for years :) We had a competition behind the bar for who could pour the best pint and he brought out instruments for people to bang along to during rattlin' bog! Good drinks and tons of cool mixed shots. We especially loved the mini beers. They also have a nice set up behind the pub with seating and tents. Would definitely recommend coming here for an authentic Irish pub experience!

The traditional white-washed irish cottage exterior and river-side setting alone is reason enough…read moreto make this off-the-beaten-path journey. But take the time to go inside this wonderful cozy pub that is clearly loved by its locals. One visit and you'll understand why. Lucky for me, I get to visit Ireland every year and with each new adventure I seek country pubs steeped with history and charm. Serving the prerequisite perfect pint of Guinness, Fishermans was this years winner! Extensive selection of drinks, enough snacks/light food options to keep you nourished, and a friendly atmosphere that will make you want to linger.

Perhaps my most memorable stop in a wonderful trip to Ireland. I don't think that I'll ever forget…read morethe night my buddy and I went behind the bar and served locals pints of Guinness.

Great pub! Seamus made our visit to his pub one of the highlights of our two week stay in Ireland…read more The place to go to enjoy a pint and that wonderful Irish hospitality!

From the owner: O'Hara's Bar & B&B is one of Kilkenny's longest established traditional Irish pubs…read more As one of the best pubs in Kilkenny, we have been welcoming locals and visitors alike for over 5 decades. Situated in the very heart of the scenic and welcoming town of Thomastown - on the banks of the River Nore - we continue to be an important part of our local community. Our traditional Irish pub is fully equipped with four large screens that show live sport. The interior of our Kilkenny pub is completed by an outdoor smoking and sitting area. Find out why Irish hospitality is famous the world over by visiting and booking a stay in O'Hara's Bar & B&B lodgings today.

Tasty food at very affordable prices, pints were great too. Would definitely recommend anyone to…read moretry it themselves and I'll be definitely back again.

They redecorated and the pub is really very nice. It hasn't really lost character but it is clean…read moreand comfortable. As the only pub now in Ashford, it attracts everyone and they are very nice and friendly to everyone. It once had a rough reputation but that is certainly not the case anymore. It is the kind of place everyone is welcome and made to feel comfortable but not pretentious and can be said a real Ashford pub. Very worth the visit.

Wow this place really impressed me…read more The outside looked fresh, clean and inviting, the inside was the same. When I walked through the door a friendly waitress said hello and asked were we ok, She then showed us to a free table. It was quite busy as it was about 1.30pm. They have a bar section and a restaurant section. I don't think the restaurant part was open when we went in but the bar food looked supreme anyway so we stayed there. The waiters/waitresses were very polite, asking was everything ok when the food arrived, I noticed there was great friendly banter between the locals and the people serving, I would imagine they have alot of loyal regulars, and why wouldn't you, with a place run as well as it is. The moment someone finished their meal and left their table straight away there was someone over to clear up the area, fresh and ready straight away for new customers. The staff were so happy, friendly and efficient it was a pure joy to be there! Oh and the food, right that too! Well that was delicious! full lunch dinner for 9.95, i had the lasagne served with salad and chips, yum. for 2.55 extra you could go for extra lunch special and have soup or desert with free tea/coffee also. My Dad had the haddock on mashed potatoes which looked lovely also. When we walked out of the place my Dad commented how it was so nice to have friendly staff that really seem happy to be in their job and run a place so well. I told him I was going to give them a 5 star review and he said he would too(but he's not on yelp, so this counts as two 5 star reviews) :P P.S. Free Wifi!

The Courtyard bar and restaurant is highly recommended. The food is always tasty, well presented,…read moreand very good value. The staff are very friendly and deliver prompt service even when busy. I recommend the beef strips or the 8oz burger. Another bonus is the free wireless broadband.

we came across this bar by accident and were made so welcome we stayed much longer than planned…read morefantastic bar and great garden definitely will return

Stopped by this pub on a Friday evening in the winter. It was full of locals and they had live…read moremusic, which was a plus. It's a bustling little spot and we got the last table for two in the spot. They were full of families, friend groups, and couples--they definitely have a broad appeal. And, I can see why. I ordered their goat cheese tartlet with chips, which was delicious. The guiness that we ordered was cold and delicious. The service was kind and attentive. The atmosphere is loud and joyful--your classic pub feel. We loved it! Get to it!

Very pleasant meal in a quaint pub. Regular visitors to Dungarvan but first time in The Local. It…read moreseems they've only started to offer food recently. Mostly burgers named after famous Waterford hurlers. (I can only imagine the late night drinking session arguing whether John Mullane resembled a bacon and cheese burger or Brick Walsh sounded like a Brie man) Anyway, the burgers were pretty good, service was excellent and they were even able to magic up a couple of decent cocktails not on their menu. We'll be back.

We are from the states and vacationing nearby, so we ventured to New Ross and found this lovely…read morepub. The food and service were excellent! I would highly recommend it if you are in the area!

Cosy restaurant/bar on outskirts of New Ross, Co. Wexford. We had mains of black sole and venison…read morecasserole. Both delicious. Service relaxed, friendly and efficient. Highly recommended.

Reliable food good craic! One of Birr's finest establishments. Check it…read moreout."............"......................."

I was with an American friend accompanying me on a visit back to my family in Ireland. She said her…read morefamily came from Birr Offaly and that she knew they still lived there somewhere. We went to Birr to see if we could possibly track them down. The first place we stopped at was Kelly's pub. We had the best service and ate the best food. The soup was served with fresh homemade brown bread & Irish butter and the cottage pie was served piping hot with a rich flavour that felt not only delicious but nutritious too, The vegetables we were served tasted like they had just been picked. We asked the waitress if she could direct my American friend regarding sources of possible information on her long lost Irish relatives. Before I knew what was happening the owner John drove us to meet her family. He made phone calls, got their address and brought us there himself. I was so proud that my friend got to see the magic of Irish hospitality and selfless acts of kindness towards a stranger. I highly recommend this bar, the owner John, his staff and all customers that helped a stranger find her long lost Irish relatives. #goforthefoodstayforthepeople #ifieverwriteabookthiscouldbeachapter