Clontakilty, County Cork is not really a spot overseas tourists rush to visit. It's a lovely…read morebustling town and next to the wonderful surfing beach of Inchedoney, but it's not a place that immediately comes to mind as a destination. Fortunately, an old friend has settled there and he suggested we meet up for a reunion at Scannells Pub. And what a great suggestion it was. In addition to a hearty old school drinking establishment out front, in the back is a pleasant beer garden, quiet and away from the street. It looks like live music plays there in the summer time, but alas nothing on a weekday afternoon. In addition to local and national beers, the menu is an excellent combination of old and new school pub food. Fish and chips of course are there of course (which my son devoured), as well as steak fillet sandwiches. I opted for the West Cork burger, and my wife the Mediterranean plate. The menu does change periodically, but I am assuming that whatever they serve will have the same high quality. If you happen to be in West Cork, Scanners is definitely worth a stop.

Hands down the best steak sandwich in Ireland! The seafood chowder and salads are also delicious…read more We love bringing friends and family here because the servers are always so delightful and friendly, as are the owners, Kevin & Shane.

Great experience & great atmosphere, the staff were very friendly & we really enjoyed chatting to…read morethe locals

Wonderful pub experience!! Traditional music played on the weekends, many locals who frequent…read moreregularly, the true Irish pub experience. The friendliest owners who want all patrons to feel welcomed and included!! There is an Airbnb upstairs as well that the owner rents out as well. It was by far my favorite pub experience I've ever had! Bring your cash with you, no credit cards. Absolutely worth every moment you spend in there!!!

A gem of a place, I'll be there for JD 'Rendition Night' of music, word and performance with co…read moreartistas... in the new year!!!

Okay, yes...it's a Wednesday night. So, I get it...there's no music. But good golly, the…read morebartender-Owen, was less than thrilled to see us. Unless of course he is on the spectrum, in which case I forgive his lack of social skills. He seemed less than thrilled to have two middle-aged American women in the pub tonight. No worries, we struck up a conversation with a local, Luiga(sp?). It's a cool place. And I suppose if it were a weekend, it would be great. But tonight, well it was unfriendly and not very welcoming. Too bad because most of the rest of Ireland has been pretty nice.

Wow! Thanks for the hospitality Shanley's! After being UNwelcomed at de Barra's Folk Club, we…read moreheaded over here. Walked in, smiled at the female bartender and said "cheers"! She literally looked at us with a sour face and turned away. So, we did too! We walked right back outside and across the street to Casey's. We get it. You're Irish and we aren't. (although according to Ancestry.com, we are 68%). You are local and we are tourists. But you know what? We are all humans and there's no reason not to be kind! And guess what? Shane, the bartender at Casey's, was kind. So, shame on you Shanley's. A smile and a hello was all we were looking for and you failed miserably!!!!

As an American living in Ireland I can honestly say that the welcome has *always* been warm at…read moreShanleys. The live music is fantastic - they have live music every weekend and on bank holidays and during the summer its even more often. You will find that many of Ireland's musicians will pop in here to have a listen or even jam with the band. But those nights are special - don't come here depending on them. Just come for the great music, the warm welcome and the tastiest pint. I have seen the staff here discourage loud, and boisterious groups - this is a bar for adults - and I truly appreciate that.

Has a delicious cheeseburger with onion rings. I couldn't eat the whole thing! And the chips were…read moredelicious as well. We definitely will come back.

Good food, well enough priced…read more Although for a sports bar they only have two screens (one tv one projector) and one table in front of the projector was reserved with a couple elderly ladies who had no interest in the football sat at it. I found myself sat somewhere I couldn't see any screen...in a sports bar. Staff were nice and it's got a relaxed atmosphere.

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.