This review is for the restaurant not the pub. We came for lunch and found all the usual Irish pub…read moreofferings. The pie of the day, not on the menu, was steak and kidney, which I had to try "for research purposes". The pastry crust extended to the sides and bottom so it fully enclosed the filling and was served "freestanding". Crust and gravy were excellent. In the filling, both the steak and the kidneys were plentiful. My research completed, I probably wouldn't order it again; just give me the steak - no more kidneys please! Nevertheless I did enjoy and finished it. This was served with decent fries and a truly excellent green salad: a variety of leafy greens, radishes, cucumbers, pickled onions, and pre-dressed with a vinaigrette. The wife had the Beef & Guinness Casserole, served with brown bread. Along with steak there were also plentiful veggies (root vegetables and celery) and mashed potatoes in the center. She liked it. I tried it and agreed. I would get that next time. I had a Jameson Old Fashioned to drink and it was the best Old Fashioned I've had in some time. The unusually large twisted orange peel probably contributed and it may have had more than the customary amount of bitters. The wife's tea was amusingly served with a knitted "cozy" keeping the teapot hot. For dessert we shared a Sticky Toffee Pudding, served with vanilla ice cream, attractively presented with a dusting of sugar, whipped cream, and a ground cherry complete with its leaves. I'd rate it second among the three I've tried so far. Would certainly order it again. As for the pub I can't say. It has a reputation for good traditional Irish music every night but unfortunately not until 9:30, way too late for us. Sadly we're just not pub people.

Murphy's has great character and friendly service. It's a pub and a restaurant, but the atmosphere…read moreis definitely dark and pub-like. Very noisy when busy, but that's part of the fun! Music starts at 9pm. The food was delicious and reasonably priced. We had fish and chips, the stuffed chicken and sticky toffee pudding. Washed it all down with a couple of Guinness and a Red Spot whiskey! It was a lovely meal.

Sheehan's or Paddy Sheehan's, sits at the base of The Grand Hotel and is a phenomenal local Irish…read morepub! We spotted the building when we drove into Kilkenny, as it's the only building covered in Christmas lights already. We popped in after dinner, enjoyed a couple of pints and had the best time! They were busy, but we had zero delay in getting our drinks at the bar. The staff was friendly and efficient. They have live music martinis the evenings with the night we popped in having love music up front followed by a bad on the stage later in the evening. Overall, such a cool and fun place in Killarney. Highly recommend for a pint or seven!

Pub crawling and we stopped here at 9 for the live Irish music…read more Had a pint of Guinness and a glass of Chardonnay The bartender is very attentive

Make reservations in advance!!!! Glad we did. We immediately…read moregot seated. They have a pub/bat area at the entrance and have much more seating In the back. Everytime we waved a waiter down we got what we needed, no problem. Food was super tasty. We were not disappointed by portions! Go hungry! Cool experience. Good food. About the same pricing as every other tourist area for the same type of food.

Nice atmosphere. Not too loud. Tables are spaced out nicely…read more Service was prompt. Kept checking back. Tried the fried brie for the first time. It was delicious. Definitely recommend. Fish and chips were one of the best I have had in Ireland. Could tell the fish was very fresh. TRY THIS PLACE!

We were excited to visit Courtney's during our time in Killarney as we noted they were very…read morewelcoming, friendly and overall great...however, I was disappointed with our experience at Courtney's. We popped in after dinner and bellied up to the bar only to be passed over multiple times by the bartenders. They clearly saw us, even made eye contact at times, but just kept moving, taking orders of folks who walked up to the bar well after we had sat down. It was the strangest experience of bar service we had experienced in Killarney. Once the bartender actually acknowledged us, she was friendly. We got our drinks and moved to the front room where they had live music. We finished our drinks, enjoyed the music and called it a night after one pint. The space has all the character of an old Irish pub and we had high hopes for Courtney's, but sadly it was the one negative experience on our trip. Overall, disappointed. Enjoyed the pint and the space is cool, but we wouldn't recommend as a "must do" on a trip to Killarney.

Oldest pub in the area. This place is gross. Smells like mold. The bathrooms were dirty, dirty,…read moredirty! Plenty of other places to go.

While in Killarney, which turned out to be one of our favorite stops while in Ireland, we wanted to…read morehit a true local restaurant and Cronins was just the spot! Cronins sits on a Main Street through Killarney and feels like old world Ireland from the road to the table. It has a storied past in Killarney, being open over 60 years at this point. The space is as you would expect, cozy, local and welcoming. The menu is rooted in local ingredients including seafood, beef and veggies. We popped in for an early dinner and had an appetizer of the Smoked Irish Salmon, which was fresher than expected. Such a simple dish, but it was executed perfectly. For our mains, we had a burger and the Shepard's Pie. Burger was good. It was juicy, well cooked and the onion relish thing they had going on was *chefs kiss*. The Shepard's Pie was spot on. Both were made with local beef, which was cool and extra tasty! Beyond the food, Cronins also has their own cider, which was phenomenal and oddly enough, the only cider I had the whole time I was in Ireland! That speaks more to the hold Guinness had on me and less to the variety of cider. After the cider, we went with a few house cocktails including the Clover Club and Dingle Donkey. Both were well prepared, vibrant and tasty! Service was uniquely local, friendly and fun! From the bartender to our server, they were both excellent! Overall, Cronins is a stellar spot in a great spot in Killarney! When we get back over the pond and to Killarney, Cronins is on the list to swing by again!

Seated upstairs. Service was good. Food was excellent. I had the calamari and shepherds pie. I…read morewould recommend both. Toffee pudding dessert was delicious.

Really amazing dishes. We dined here couple of times while our stay in Killarney, as there are some…read moredishes I just couldn't go without trying again; Goat cheese tartlet, Oak smoked Irish Salmon and Eaton Mess (dessert). Relaxing and intimate atmosphere inside. Good wine list when I needed a break from Guinness with every meal. Friendly, timely and personable service. Inside is big enough but not too big, so it is not loud like some other places. Large group could be accommodated but should call ahead to make sure you got a table.

Great time we had at dinner here, great food and great service. Very happy with a good pint of…read moreGuinness and glass of wine. Very nice place to dine in.

Great pub with good vibes. Had a great live band on a Tuesday night at 10pm and enough seating to…read morewatch them. Drinks were great and fairly priced. Service was fast and friendly. No real food sadly.

We had such a fun time at this pub. Music was phenomenal, latte delicious and of course all…read morecocktails were great as well. Can't wait to go back next time we're in Ireland.

O'Donoghues is situated at the base of a hotel on the main street of Killarney's city center, and…read morewas a spot we visited for cocktails and dinner one evening. The space is good sized and features several dining areas and a decent sized bar. Decor and overall vibe is your classic Irish pub with lots of dark woods, soft lighting and grandiose fixtures and dividers. We initially bellied up the bar to grab a pint and cocktail while we waited for our table to be ready. After about 20 minutes, the staff came and whisked us away to a small table just off the main entrance. The table was not that comfortable, but they are doing everything they can with every inch of space they have, and we were just happy to be there! While bellied up to the bar, we enjoyed a pint of Guinness and the Apple & Honey cocktail. The Guinness was perfection, and the cocktail was tasty. The food menu has all the classics from toasties to stew and even fish and chips. We started our meal with the trio of croquettes. They were okay and plating was a bit odd as the salad and veggies that accompanied the croquettes were more visible and focus than the actual croquettes. While the trio was all different, the taste profiles were very similar for each one. For our mains, we both went with sandwiches. I got the Prime Sirloin Steak and my partner got the Ham, Cheese and Tayto. Steak was well cooked, bread was a great vessel, however more sauce would have been welcomed. The toastie was classic, no frills and hit the spot. Service was okay. Not very efficient or helpful, but also not awful or unfriendly. Was odd enough to notice, but not bad enough to ruin the visit. Overall, a fair rating is 3.5 for O'Donoghues. Given no half stars, they get the fourth. It is a good location and is just okay. We wouldn't go out of our way to visit again, but also wouldn't go out of our way to avoid.

When we walked in, they took our name and told us that there was a 15min wait. We went to the bar…read moreto grab a drink while we waited. We ordered a pint of Guinness and an O'D fashioned. We stood in what was a service area, the bartender asked us to move very politely. We tried to find a place to stand out of the way, the bartender came out from behind the bar to bring a stool for us. That was so sweet, just then the host found us the take us to our table. We very much appreciated the effort made by the bartender. Loved the drinks, btw. We sat down and looked over the menu. Decided on the burger and soup and sandwich combo. The burger was really good, made with Irish Hereford beef. It was so beautiful on the plate and tasted great. I got the soup abd sandwich of the day. It was a carrot soup (carrot and something else, I can't recall) and a toasty of ham and cheese with Tayto chips. Both the soup and sandwich hit the spot. It was a beautiful pub, lots of cute areas, I even saw an armored suit when I went to the bathroom. I found the menu prices very reasonable. 9.50 euro for soup, sandwich and chips (crisps).

My husband's is a Lord of the Rings fan so I thought this was going to be really cool. We went…read morelooks around and both agreed we didnt want to stay. We were staying in town so hadn't went out of our way. Disappointing. Food average but its the decor that let us down.

As a huge Lord of the Rings fan, I had to make a stop here during my visit to Killarney. They were…read moreexpecting a big party shortly after we arrived but graciously allowed us to sit at one of the reserved tables due to it being more accessible for my friend with limited mobility. They had our food out in a flash, and I found the steak in my sandwich to be super flavorful and tender. My friend wanted a meatless option so chose the Mediterranean Cheese sandwich filled with spinach, mozzarella, feta, and sun dried tomato on sourdough. She said everything tasted light and fresh. From the crowd there, it seemed like a nice neighborhood place to watch a game and have a pint.

We enjoyed a Kick Ass Meal here, which was maybe our best restaurant experience during our 2 week…read morestay in Ireland. "Bricín" is known for traditional Irish food like boxty. The name "Bricín" is Irish for "little trout" and is also the name of a stone bridge in Killarney National Park. The restaurant was established by the McGuire brothers, who restored the building with antique timber and stained glass. The restaurant is upstairs from a gift shop that I believe the owners also operate. We had made reservations and once upstairs, we were personally greeted and welcomed by maybe one of the brothers. Mary was our wait person for the evening, who we found to be warm, friendly, and attentive. We were also seated at a nice corner table (#14) that allowed the right amount of dining privacy with a very attractive room. Bricín offers a fixed price meal (appetizer, main, and dessert) for 46 Euro and an "Early Bird" special for 34 Euros. We opted to order off the Menu as follows: - Hake and Salmon Gratin (Fern) - Boxty (House Specialty) - Traditional Irish potato pancake, cooked on the griddle with mixed salad and a choice of meat (Don) - Rack of Kerry Lamb (Gayle Loves Lamb!) - Thai Red Chicken Curry with Thai jasmine rice (Eric) - Adult Beverages (Wines) - Spanish Rueda (White), Pinot Grigio, Siegel Reserva (Chilean Merlot), and another Merlot. - Split 2 Desserts (One Special) plus teas and coffee. It was all a wonderful dining experience, when food, atmosphere, service, and good company all become greater than the sum of its parts. And we expressed that sentiment to one of the brothers who checked in on us at one point and Mary.

A great place to sample some traditional yet elevated Irish dishes. Reservations are highly…read morerecommended, as the first time we called to see if they had openings that evening they were full. The upstairs restaurant is decorated with antique furniture and scenic paintings that make it feel like you've stepped into a charming old inn. I tried a boxy for the first time and would describe it to an American as a thin potato pancake with chicken pot pie filling. The scallion and leek tart was noteworthy, but the rack of lamb could have been a bit more tender. The servers were friendly and accommodating, even offering to hang our raincoats and umbrellas in the side nook and fetch them when the service was over.