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    May Kelly's

    4.5 (545 reviews)
    ModeratePubs, Irish
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    MAY KELLY'S ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Beef stew
    Noah F.

    Outstanding service and very quick. Food was excellent. Guinness was great and Irish options are on point. Highly recommend.

    Grilled Reuben
    Morgan L.

    This was my second time at May Kelly's and it will definitely continue to be a regular stop whenever we are in North Conway! It is such a unique little place with great hospitality and delicious food! It's called May Kelly's Cottage for a reason because the moment you step in you feel like you're in someone's home and you're greeted by a friendly face. The decor is quirky and tables are spread around multiple different rooms. They also have a nice bar area and outdoor space. They have a great menu with both Irish and American classics. Lots of comforting dishes that would hit the spot after a busy day exploring, hiking, or skiing. I had the roast turkey dinner. It was fabulous and included an absolutely enormous portion of tender roasted turkey breast. The turkey gravy was light but still loaded with turkey flavor, and the sides were delicious as well. My husband had the Reuben sandwich with fries. The corned beef was cut in a thick slab and was super tender. The fries were thick cut with skin, and nice and crispy. I was way too full for dessert, but I did have a glass of their homemade Irish cream and it was delightful. Just the right amount of booziness, not too sweet with hints of espresso and chocolate. I highly recommend it! As with many of the restaurants in North Conway they can get very busy. Go at an off time if you don't want to wait, but it's definitely worth the wait!

    Kilkenny Cream Ale...yes !

    Driven by this place many times usually in a rush to get home after some outdoors activities, fortunately today we had a bit more time to stop in. Great vibe inside and you could take awhile just to look around at the decorations etc. try to spot the stuffed owl. Draft beer! Yeah they have Kilkenny Irish cream ale - a rarer find and now another known purveyor ! Food was great, we shared a pear salad and the roasted turkey sandwich - enough food for a nice lunch. Service was also friendly and prompt.

    Chicken Pot Pie
    Sue L.

    I felt like good hardy food for our 44th anniversary and May Kerly's didn't disappoint! I made reservations, we were immediately seated and within 10 minutes we had our dinner! The turkey was so tender I did not need to use my knife. The stuffing was very well seasoned and when combined with some cranberry sauce, gravy and turkey was a perfect bite! My husband really enjoyed his chicken pot pie, especially the puff pastry crust. The decor was fun and interesting, and the staff were all very friendly and helpful. We will go back when in the area!

    We stopped at this wonderful restaurant before our long journey home. We hadn't seen such an interior in a tavern for a long time, even though we've traveled a lot. From the very beginning, it felt like we had stepped into a museum, and it was very interesting. The restaurant has a fireplace, which creates a festive and cozy atmosphere. The restaurant has a fireplace, which creates a festive and cozy atmosphere. The staff is very pleasant, and the bartender made perfect cocktails. Thank you very much for your hospitality.

    The entrance
    Anthony P.

    From the moment I walked into May Kelly's, I knew I was in for something special. The decor is unique and full of Irish character, every corner tells a story! The hostess was incredibly kind and welcoming, The food was delicious and authentic, must try Shepard's pie and corned beef dinner, the Guinness was poured to perfection, and the staff were so friendly and accommodating. We were lucky enough to visit on a Sunday and enjoy live Irish music -- it truly felt like being in Ireland. An unforgettable experience!

    Fish and chips
    Brittany R.

    Amazing fish and chips!! Three nice sized servings, filling and plenty for extra! Coleslaw was also so yummy! Fries weren't my fav, but personal preference. Still would order again.

    My Irish gal at one of May Kelly's high-tops
    Dave R.

    We happened to be "in the neighborhood" for this past St. Patrick's Day and wanted to enjoy the vibe at an Irish Pub if we could. Well, we and EVERYONE else with the same idea descended on May Kelly's (one of only two or three Irish Pubs in the area--and likely the most popular). Our strategy was to come in the middle of the day--after the early crowd and before the late crowd--but they were still slammed. We got extremely lucky and were able to be seated at a 2-person high-top in the bar area that someone had just vacated.  Of course, it was a bit chaotic--it was St. Paddy's Day--but the bartenders who cared for the small bar and the high-tops were attentive. After a discussion about what I like, the bartender/server recommended an Irish whisky, and we looked over the large menu. Given the holiday, we went full-on Irish: me a Traditional Irish Shepherd's Pie and her a Corned Beef & Cabbage. Both were very good.  Overall, it was a great experience, and while we may skip trying to do this again on St. Patrick's Day, we will be sure to pop into May Kelly's when we are in the area.

    Interior
    M T.

    Loved the coziness and eclectic decor. Food was great but be warned the portions are gigantic. Definitely consider splitting at lunch. We stopped in for lunch while passing through so no way to take leftovers. Wish they had smaller lunch sized portions. (Ex:just one chicken breast with the Gaelic chicken meal instead of two.) Hated spending dinner prices and tossing half of our food. Our waitress was friendly and helpful. She kept our glasses topped off and checked on us several times.

    Bailey's Cheesecake
    Lori S.

    Definitely coming back here! This restaurant is pretty cool with all the vintage items inside, and I didn't see all of it. The atmosphere, service and food were excellent. I had the Fish N' Chips, excellent! My husband had the Harvey Gibson Sub, which is their black pastrami sandwich...that was amazing! Their fries are slightly seasoned and crispy - another yum! Coleslaw leans a little on the tart side, again, yum! Portion sizes are pretty good, so we felt you get your money's worth. We sat at a corner table and it was bench style with cushions and pillows, very comfy and cozy, and the view of the mountains outside our window, was gorgeous! Now comes dessert, if you have room....they are not on the menu, you ask your server. That night was only 3 to choose from, due to them getting ready to close for 10 days - this is every year, so everyone can relax and the place is ready for the busy season coming. She had me at Bailey's Cheesecake...the other 2 mentioned was a blurry sound - hahaha - anyways...that cheesecake was awesome!! If you're in the North Conway area looking for some good food, with gorgeous views, oh, they do have outside seating on their patio - check this place out!!

    Irish Sampler
    Lisa R.

    The food is awesome. We had the Irish sampler, French onion soup and shepherds pie. Excellent home cooked-feeling food. Great atmosphere, the deck has a beautiful view of the mountains.

    Best meal we've had in the area so far!
    Alyssa P.

    Best meal we've had in the area so far! Beautiful view on the deck and laidback but attentive service!

    Rueben Sandwich 10/10 A+
    Anita W.

    Came back w/friends & family - the Rueben was just fabulously delicious as I remembered - juicy slabs of meat - so generous! Split it & a salad w/my mom - the salad had fresh, rich & creamy goat cheese - 10/10 recommend!

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    Fabulous food, great service and hospitality . Cozy atmosphere. Feels like coming home at the end of the day!

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    Fun place good food ! Been coming to North Conway for years and just found it! Glad we did

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    The wife and I were hitting the outlets in North Conway and were famished looking for a place to…read moregrab a bite to eat amongst all of the wait times at all the local restaurants (even in the off peak season). We meandered in to this rustic establishment and were completely surprised that there was so much seating ... doesn't look like much from the outside but it can accommodate a good amount of people which is why we did not wait. We sat down and felt like we were in a family lodge to warm up to for some good grub so, the vibe was fantastic. Our server was attentive and super friendly and it seemed a lot like the staff and people working were family and really cared how your experience was. The food on the other hand was a little lack luster in freshness and good quality as we got some appetizers and main courses that we could have really gotten at any restaurant so nothing that really set them apart ... this could be a gold mine if the menu was top notch. If you are looking for some pub grub and aren't looking for top shelf stuff, then this place is for you. Very clean including the bathrooms and they were rotating people in and out of the tables like a warehouse.

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    We've visited a couple of times now and the latest visit in April sealed the deal - I like it. I…read moreordered the Shaker Cranberry Pot Roast and the meat was so tender it literally melted in my mouth. The restaurant is fairly large and is located in the New England Inn & Lodge. It's slightly off the beaten path but easy to drive to and find. The service is always great. We've been fortunate enough to eat at odd times during trips so we aren't sure of how busy it gets. We'll be back.

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    I always like to start off with the good. The oysters were a great size and the salad was charred…read moreperfectly. Now the bad. I want to start off by saying if someone comes into your establishment 1. Don't assume they are door dashing 2. Treat them like the client before or after them. Once seated it took over 5 mins and two walks past from the server before she even acknowledged me. She comes over ask for my drink order and at no point asks me did I want an appetizer. Also I tried being polite and make conversation by asking which of the bourbons cocktail would she recommend. She immediately gets an attitude and goes well they're all good. I'm like ok. The drink comes and I have to go can I order a couple appetizers. I order them and she never comes and ask me did I want to order an entree. The poutine fries were so soggy and fries weren't even fully cooked. The duck was highly chewy. After 22 mins with my appetizer she finally comes back. I ask why time do you close she goes kitchen closes at 8. It's currently 746, I then ok can I order my entree. I order the grilled Caesar and brink chicken. Not sure why they didn't bring out both at the same time because they immediately brought the salad out and took another 15 for the burnt chicken. The chicken was the most disrespectful thing ever. In what world would you think it's ok to serve that. Then go oh they like to get a crust. Ma'am that was burnt. Then not to even get offered anything instead. I just asked for my bill and left. I honestly felt because I was the only person of color they treated me like I wasn't important at all. I felt disrespected, and like they didn't want me there at all.

    May Kelly's - pubs - Updated May 2026

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