This is a fine, fine place to visit during a trip to the Dingle Peninsula in Southwest Ireland. My…read morefriends and I ended up here because we were hiking the "Dingle Way," a multi-day hiking trail that circles the peninsula. The trail begins in Tralee and its Day 1 is about 13 miles and finishes in a place called "Camp," where Ashes is located. The food here was hearty and perfect for recovery after a long hiking day. Good, fresh, cold pints and a few local brews. Great Irish ambience and decor as well, from old Guinness paraphernalia to mid-century kitsch. It felt great to be there. The staff was really nice and accommodating as well. And that is for me, THE best part about our visit here. See, due to our overnight/redeye flight to Ireland from the USA, we arrived in Tralee at around 1:45pm and only began our hiking trail at around 3:00pm. We had to cover 13 miles and get to Ashes before they closed for the night, and we got there *just in time.* Yet the folks there cooked us a great meal and treated us so well. We couldn't thank them enough. I read one of the poorer reviews below; some travelers may find it a bit pricey but to be honest it's on par for the area - we were walking on foot there for 9 days and this was not at all overpriced. And as a spicy-food eater, I've always found myself adding a little salt, pepper, and hot sauce to most dishes in ireland ;) We loved Ashes and I'll surely be back if I find myself on the Dingle Peninsula again.

What a bar!! This family owned bar is a must visit on your way to Dingle Co. Kerry. It's a quaint…read moretraditional Irish pub that is full of ambiance & Irish tradition. It reminds me of the old Ireland with the low roof & timber beams inside. A true snug. The have a huge fireplace that was lit even in the movers of June!! Outside seating with a view of the ocean but beware it's generally not warm here & the breeze & spray from the ocean can make it rather chilly. Dress accordingly. Spontaneous music erupts at anytime with locals bringing violins, guitars & their beautiful voices for a singalong or just a ballad. I loved everything here & as I say if you want that authentic Irish feel, come here & you will have wonderful memories which will make you return.

Great Pub in Tralee on Castle Street Very Spacious Spotless…read moreClean Gary the Owner a touch of Class along with his Nephew Music Weekends Milestone in Tralee. Great pint of Guinness Also does Gorgeous food.

Very fun, quintessential Irish pub. Don't miss this one in Tralee…read more Good food, fast service, and a really great waiter!

A very Nice place, good food & drinks during our overnite stay while doing the Dingle Way hike...read more

We were in SW Ireland and Kerry a week and this was probably my favorite spot overall. Beautiful…read moreview, quiet little sort of neighborhood pub between Tralee and Dingle. We showed up in the offseason in Nov around 3pm, and the owner still made us some delicious sandwiches and coffee.

Phenomenal spot for local music and a friendly glass or pint. Sadly the food truck was closed but…read morewe grabbed a a quick bite from the restaurant next door (the Fitzgerald) then went over just as the music started. Came out as the sun was setting over the ocean--a sublime ending to a truly special day. We had walked from Tralee (18 km) earlier.

An elderly bearded gentleman stood behind the bar and told me, "My advice is for your wife to come…read morein the drink her coffee by the fireplace." My quick stop thinking ceased. And as I looked around and saw the old wood plank walls, bar and bottles both aged 200 years, I became transfigured into a distant past as though I had just returned to the shire. "Yes," I said like Gil Pender who had just stepped from the 21st Century into a 20's Paris bar. I then went out to the car, got my wife, brought her in to this throw back illusion. We sat and ate Irish scones with tea and coffee by the crackling fire that spoke to the soul. Talked to and Irish woman at the next table about our trip to Dingle and the stain glass of Harry Clarke. And after she left we found that she'd paid our bill. What more can be said than this.

What a great spot. Friendly staff, and super clean. The view is spectacular. Grabbed a Guinness and…read morechatted with the locals. It's the first day of the busy season and we enjoyed all the travelers stopping in to chat. Didn't get food, but others ordered sandwiches and were happy.

You walk into Murphy's Pub and immediately think... well, this is going to be a step down from most…read morepubs I go to, but the ugly cement floor grows on you once the place fills up, the music sounds, and you have a pint of Guiness. Murphy's is very much a locals' pub. It has to be. It's in the middle of nowhere in a small town on the coast of Ireland! It's a place to meet your neighbors, or in our case, the people who live in the town we were staying in for the weekend. The town of Brandon is a beautiful place, and the people you'll meet have probably lived there their entire lives, so everyone knows each other and is (as is typical) friendly as can be. You won't find anything special at Murphy's - except if you're there on a live music night. But you'll enjoy yourself, and if you're in Brandon you won't have many other options!

Nice, cozy ambiance. Service was very friendly. We ordered the garlic bread, caesar's salad and…read moregarden salad to start with. Salads were fresh and garlic bread was buttery. Veggie pizza had a nice, thin crust and just the right amount of toppings. The highlight of the meal were the desserts...banana banoffee and tiramisu, both very delicious!

Kingston's Bar & Beer Garden is a family run establishment on Market Street, Killorglin…read more Gem of a spot. Best beer garden is Killorglin that regularly hosts original bands on the weekend. Heated and with its own outside bar. Staff are very polite, friendly and will always have a smile when you walk in. Locals are easy-going, relaxed by the good quality beer and easy going staff and atmosphere. Good selection of new craft beers on tap as well as the old favourites (Guinness, Carlsberg, Bulmers etc..) Big screen TV for the sports in front bar. Pool table to the rear of the bar, junk box with a wide and varied selection of music, dart board also on premises. Texas Holdem' Poker tournaments held weekly and are well organised and open to any new comers (if that's your sort of thing). Weekends are busy but perfect for a quiet pint or a group. Caters for birthdays. Located centre of the town, near restaurants, off licences, shops and take aways. Across the road from parking in Fair field car park too.

We stopped in here one night in Dingle and the music started about 9:30. We really enjoyed the pub,…read moreand the music. I recommend a stop here.

Great place to often enjoy excellent live music. Authentic, fun pub in downtown Dingle.read more

Stopped at O'Dwyers Pub in downtown Waterville while doing a tour of the Ring of Kerry. This was a…read moremore modern pub with different seating rooms. The lunch prices were very fair. The fish and chips may have been the best had on our Ireland trip! The rest of our group for a vegetable soup, garlic bread, and panini. This pub's food had some of the best flavors we've tried so far. The service was a bit slow but I would still recommend giving it a try when passing through!

This wonderful pub, Mick O'Dwyers (AKA "The Villa") was our go to pub while we vacationed in…read moreWaterville for a couple months last fall. Although we are from California, they made us feel right at home. Especially notable was the kindness of their staff, their humor, wonderful pub food at reasonable prices, and the best tasting Guinness in the area. Classic pub atmosphere and great conversations with the locals. Cheers!

One of the very best pubs in County Kerry. They have a great menu for both kids and adults and the…read moreentertainment was craic.

The whole menu is special, handwritten with pride which shows through in the meal preparation and a…read moresomething for everyone attitude. If you find yourself starting your trek out the Dingle peninsula don't miss this special place to feast over fresh seafood, strong appetizers and a variety to please nearly everyone's palette.