Live music in a homey local place. Friendly bartenders and ample space to relax. Cozy covered…read moreoutdoor patio in back. Great place to grab a pint.

Great place for a night out in Limerick! Drinks are a little pricey, but the good vibes definitely…read moremake up for it. There is both an indoor and outdoor area, which is great for a breather or cool air after all of the dancing!

The pub offers excellent food. The service was quick, and not crowded. We were passing by. We…read moreordered Seafood Chower and Beef stew. I liked beef stew better, it's little salty, but with combination of mashed potato, it was perfect.

Great pub. It was pretty lovely on a Sunday night. The space was charming, with a busy downstairs…read moreand a quieter upstairs that had a lot of seating. The staff were really nice. I continued my beer research with a Murphys Stout and a Harp lager. The food was fine. The icing on the cake was the live music. This is a great way to spend an evening.

What can one say about the first pub they visit in the Irish country side, especially after an…read more(what felt like) eternity on an airplane, and a 2 hour drive on the wrong side of the road? Is this review slightly biased? Did I see the world though jetlagged eyes? Yes absolutely, but who the hell cares; Bill hooked me up with my first pint after one long journey from NYC and I will be forever grateful for it. Walking in, we found a well sized pub with a nice selection of beers on tap. The usual selection of Smithwick's, Harp, Bulmer's cider were to be found, and I couldn't have been happier to see them waiting for me. The first thing that really struck me however was the music. How could we have known that Bill Chawkes was voted the number one country bar in Ireland? So while we were sipping on our pints Shania Twain and Toby Keith sang about pickup trucks and broken hearts.......just what we were looking for in Ireland, American rednecks haha. Again though we were exhausted and thrilled to be anywhere that had a cold pint and some food. We made our way to the nicely sized backyard and found a nice table in the shade. After a few minutes (and a few rounds) we ordered up a bite to eat; I had the burger (Irish beef is awesome), and my date had the chicken curry. As soon as the curry came out I knew I had made a terrible mistake, as it smelled like heaven (tasted like it too) but alas I had to settle for "curry fries" which were almost as good. Like I said maybe it was the jetlag, or the thrill of finally making it to our destination (or both), but this was one of the nicest meals I had on the whole trip. If you are in Adare, Bill Chawkes is absolutely worth checking out; good food, great location, and a lively crowd in the evening - you can't go wrong.

As the first Irish bar that I visited, Bill Chawkes Pub has a special place in my heart. Chawkes…read moreis a large pub with a great back yard space. It was still early so there was just a large party in the yard and a few locals sitting around the bar. Since it was such a pleasant day, we opted to sit out back to enjoy our first official Irish pints and lunch. The yard's walls are covered in old timey cigarette and alcohol ads with large statues of men and their dogs. The only thing that was slightly off putting was the american country music pouring out of the speakers. Once I got over the initial shock of realizing that Shania Twain, Tim McGraw and Garth Brooks were here to stay, I settled in. I just took it as a sign that Ireland was welcoming us with an easy transition. The bar tender was a friendly gentleman that helped us pick brews and took our orders after a few drinks. Even though we were outside, he was attentive and timely with service. As we enjoyed the afternoon, we got to meet another American couple that had been visiting Ireland. It was nice to get their opinions of what they've done and where we might look into going. Although, when the food arrived, we couldn't help but ignore them while we dug in. I had made a choice to eat local cuisine while in Ireland so I had chosen the chicken curry (diced chicken in a thick curry sauce served with rice). It was just delightful. My date had ordered the cheeseburger and french fries which was also quite good. The beef is certainly a different flavor over in Ireland and the french fries were great (especially dipped in the curry). The environment is great, food is fantastic and service is well done. What more could a person look for in a local pub. I would be happy to return to this little quaint town and, of course, I'd make sure to have my first pint here.

Excellent atmosphere and bartender. Definitely a must in Limerick!…read more Our Crew loved it!

Nice, quiet pub. Some music playing low in the background, but it's not loud and you can chat with…read moresome folks. The drinks are reasonably priced. There's no kitchen, unfortunately. If you want a nice dark pub to get a drink in, this is a nice spot to get a beer and relax with friends. Thumbs up!

I heard this place is super fun at night but we stopped in for an early dinner. We were seated…read moreright next to the fireplace and it was so nice! My chicken sandwich was excellent, our server was nice, and we were able to get dessert to go. We just wanted to be in and out and I think we were done within 45 minutes. Our family went later at night and said it was awesome, but I'm old

Wasn't open when we drove all the way there at 2pm, even though online it said it was open until…read morelate evening! Frustrating!

When you first walk in, it doesn't seem very large. But take a stroll, and you'll find several…read morespacious areas within. There's a HUGE upstairs area that is partly covered and partly outside, so smoking is allowed up there. I was there on a Sunday evening, so it was VERY dead. There literally was only one other customer in there, and he arrived after I did, so we all got the full attention of the bartender. That's a plus I guess. They have the usual Irish beers and a full bar. It was just surprisingly dead - even for a Sunday evening.

We had a party of 5, some people got the fish fry, toastie with soup and I myself got the chicken…read moreburger. Everyone loved their food. The chicken burger is on a delicious bun with lettuce and toasted cheese. The chicken is lightly seasoned with a slightly spicy breading. The fries were also perfectly done. Highly recommend swinging by here for lunch!

Cool place to have a pint and watch some hurling…read more The bartender was very friendly quick service and great conversationalist. What better place to be on this rainy Sunday afternoon. Don't be shy come in for a pint of what ales you.

Lucas's is one of the most popular pubs in Ennis. You will find a good crowd there pretty much…read moreevery night of the week. They have a nice outdoor smoking area that is better than any of the others you will find in town. It's walkable from wherever you are in Ennis and the drinks are not too dear.

Great pub with lots of character. Warm welcome from…read moreefficient bar tenders. The food is always very tasty and the beer is excellent.

Food- 10/10 Drinks-7/10…read moreService- 6/10 Ambiance-7/10 Overall experience-8/10 best food in Ireland this far (we been here 5 days) I got the banger and mash with was delicious. i ordered the kid size portion and it was huge still super filing. my bf ordered the Irish stew wish was so flavorful, perfect portions if meat and veggies with amazing broth. would go back for this stew again we got basic beef's with we're good. the staff did their job well yet nothing to boast or point out directly. its your typical looking Irish pub.