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.

Solid Choice - Nice Service - Interesting Menu - Fun Atmosphere…read more The 4 of us dined here at the end of our first day in Killarney. We were seated at a nice table within the spacious dining room in back. The area was a little sparse when we came in, but by the time that we called for the check, the place was full and with lots of happy noise. I don't remember what Fern and Gayle ordered, but Don and I went straight for Potato Cakes with Chicken & Smoked Bacon. The menu states that this is a Laurels Classic and firm favorite. It's a comforting , this comforting combination of Creamed Potato, Chunks of Chicken & Smoked Bacon is served in a Crisp Breadcrumbed sphere of deliciousness with a Creamy Mushroom Sauce and Side Salad. After finishing that, we both agreed that our choice was even better than represented. I almost went with the Pizza or Monkfish Thai Red Curry , and I'm glad I went in this direction. The Laurels Menu itself has good variety and a clear step or 2 above "pub grub". The beer list was also nicely varied, and there was no way we were going to pass on the dessert selections.

Popped in for a late lunch after an already long day. Wonderful coffee shop atmosphere with…read morefriendly efficient servers. Just a pleasant place. We went with toasted sandwiches avd fries and soup. All were good; especially notable was the grilled bread was not in the least bit greasy. Really nice.

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

We wandered into this restaurant after a very long day of travel and the only reason we chose it…read morewas because it was next to our hotel. What a find! The staff were friendly and kind. The food was outstanding and reasonably priced. The desert choices were plentiful and delicious. It was a wonderful experience!! The next night we returned again because they were having Irish music and dancers. If you plan to attend this event, go early. It starts at 8 PM and you should be at a table by 630 to get a great spot. It is obviously very popular because it is fantastic. The band was wonderful and the dancers were amazing. We would absolutely return to this restaurant again if we are back in the area.

We stayed in the attached Muckross Park Hotel, and were advised to arrive a little early for dinner…read morebecause they had a trad music show starting at 8pm. We arrived around 700pm, and most tables were filled with a tour-bus crowd. There was one four-top table open by the restrooms, or seats at the bar. We sat at the bar and had a good view of the musicians and dancers. The rest of the bar seats filled up before the show. We had pints of cider and ordered food. My husband had the fish and chips (better than average), and I had the lamb and rosemary pie. I definitely won - mine was delicious! My pie was a ceramic ramekin of savory lamb, carrots, potatoes, and gravy, topped with a bronze, flaky puff-pastry round, speared with a sprig of fresh rosemary. A small chunk of bread accompanied it (largely unnecessary), plus a small bowl of roasted root vegetables. By the time we finished, it was time to swivel our chairs around and listen to the music. Three dancers accompanied the musicians for a few numbers. They also went out into the crowd to show off their steps.

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!

This restaurant came highly suggested as a place to stop and have a nice Irish dinner. My…read moresuggestion is to make reservations as they stay very busy. We start with a brie appetizer, which was so delicious. The brown bread with butter and a tomato paste was also quite good. I had the salmon with a side of mashed potatoes and vegetables. It was cooked to perfection! Service was excellence.

Came here with a colleague for lunch, loved being able to sit outside on a sunny day here. I myself…read moream celiac and need to eat gluten free and my colleague has a dairy allergy. The staff here was so reassuring and great with handling allergies. They found meals suited to both of us and I thought the food and service were wonderful

We absolutely loved our dinner. The bar dining room was lovely and the wait staff was abundant and…read moreprofessional. I had a delicious salmon dish while my partner enjoyed an equally appealing gluten free chicken dish. I finished with a nice serving of apple pie. It was a great meal and a delightful experience.

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.

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

My favourite place for a pint in a Bantry. Cozy and lovely, friendly service. Many different gins…read morefrom Ireland and elsewhere to sample (they carry Fever Tree so they're serious about the G&T's). Great back patio area for sunny days.

How can you not adore a pub that had a birthday party for the fridge because it's 70 years old?!…read more The pub is 100 years old and it has several small rooms with candles and cement on the floor. Nothing fancy but the charm and craic of it is fantastic. They have impromptu performance's everyday and a quaint beer garden. The Murphys is fantastic - goodbye Guinness is what I say.