We stumbled onto this pub after meeting Sean's daughter at Adare Manor. We had been at Pat Collins…read morePub earlier in the day where we ate shepherds pie. We are glad that we went to Sean's pub in the evening. We had wanted to hear some live Irish music and lo and behold they had it the night we went. They have live music on Mondays and Fridays. The atmosphere was quaint with a warm feel. The food and service were exceptional! We had the Warm Goats Cheese Crostini and Fish Cakes which were recommended by Sean. They were both very tasty and we highly recommend both! All of the beer tasted fantastic! They must be really diligent about cleaning their draught lines! The pint of Guinness was the best I had in Ireland including the brewery itself! They had beer from a craft brewery called McGargles. The pale ale from them was very tasty! All in all this is a great little pub and not to be missed while in Adare!

Dropped by Sean's for some Irish stew and fish and chips with my husband , The food was good and…read morethe bar staff fantastic! Sean was busy preparing for a big bus load to join him for a good time. He was a very friendly host and we felt very welcome. I can't wait to go back to Ireland again and we will definitely drop back in to dine at Sean's place.

I had planned to go to Dan Cronin's Bar to have their award winning seafood chowder and brown…read morebread, only to find out they were not serving food for a month. Which was very disappointing as I am only here a couple more weeks. Then I walked down to the Silver Room, but it was a Saturday in which reservations are needed. So I ended up at The Mallard which I've been eyeing their menu for several weeks now, specifically the pan fried sea bass! Good plan gone wrong but then so right! The crispy crust on the flaky sea bass was perfect and the grilled veggies melted in your mouth. The crème fraîche was supposed to go on the fish but had better use on the mashed potatoes. Yum!!! I've never tasted red cabbage done like that but boy was it hot and delish! The service was good and the owner is a very pleasant, wonderfully warm woman. I will try to return before I leave this wonderful isle!

This restaurant is on the main road of Adare, a beautiful town in the county of Limerick in…read moreIreland. The streets are filled with charming little shops and stores. We made a same day reservation here because of how busy this area can get. The hostess was extremely gracious and accommodating. We ordered mussels in cream broth which was done well. The crab cake that we ordered was very tasty but filled mostly with potatoes. My husband ordered a salad that smoked salmon stuffed with crab meat. It is large enough to be a lunch on its own. Finally we ordered a baguette with caramelized onions and Brie. That was delicious but quite heavy. Overall we enjoyed this restaurant. The proprietor is also the hostess. She is absolutely wonderful and so welcoming. The food was good but also quite heavy. I was hoping we would get a bit more nuanced tastings based on the pictures on its website and description of the menu.

Lunch with my sisters at The Wild Geese was just great and again per usual we stayed way too long…read more This restaurant again has been around for years, it's small quaint (Thatched Cottage) and very cozy. You need reservations here, especially in tourist season and you have to call. They weren't ready for us so the showed us into the parlour where we sat in comfy couches and had drinks in front of the not lit fireplace. It should have been lit, it was a very cold day. At lunch, the menu is varied with fish being the common theme. It's expensive here but then again we had three bottles of wine & split the bill. The salads were great. I had a salmon and crab salad. Yum. The service is not great, again left to your own devices a lot. That's the common theme in Ireland something I get frustrated with when I'm home. But, go, don't miss. It's a great little spot and a sight to see.

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.

Food is exalent people are so nice and handsome always welcoming love them to bits garlic bread is…read moretop tier place is spotless

Food is typical of a fast food restaurant.but the place needs to be renovated.next nearest is Adare…read moreor Rathkeale.

The perfect stop on a road trip! Hubby and I stopped in…read moretoday, a typical chilly rainy spring Irish day, and we were so glad we did! Warm fire, darling waitress, and absolutely fantastic food. We both ordered the bangers and mash and were watching the steeplechasing on television when she stopped by with a plate of fresh bread and two sauces because 'the bangers take a bit'. Bread was wonderful and we were both starving so we dug in. When our food came we were even more excited. Apple and sage sausages over mashed potatoes with a delicious gravy, and two sides to share. One side was carrots and turnips and the other was creamed peas with leeks. All around brilliant. Easy to get to, great food, nice and snug, and a perfect lunch.

Stopped in here our first night. Had s very good "pub" dinner. The place itself is very eclectic…read more The staff was fantastic, and helped make it a great night. We came back the next night for a drink.

We just stopped for tea. And we stayed for the atmosphere, the delicious scone, the wonderful…read moreproprietor who gave us a very informative and interesting history lesson as well as terrific recommendations. It was one of those delightful stops that make Ireland magical.

Delicious lunch while driving through Adare. Great service too. Husband had the chicken wrap. Based…read moreon yelp reviewed I had the Meat Guinness Casserole and it did not disappoint!

The service was quick and efficient. The bruschetta had an amazing flavor. It was all served on…read moreone chunk of bread. The fries were crispy and the cider was bubbly. There was a great outdoor patio with umbrellas on this gorgeous day.

We were visiting from the states and made a reservation about a month in advance . So glad we did…read moreas the whole experience was terrific . The salmon entree is outstanding . Probably the best I've had at a restaurant and I order it alot. Service was great and all the food came out quickly .

Really great spot for breakfast or lunch! They serve breakfast all day! I had the croque and my mom…read morehad the vegan bowl - both were delicious. They also have a selection of baked goods including cinnamon buns (must get there early), scones, bread, cookies, brownies, pie! If I lived here I would visit this place all the time!!

Pit stop location through the beautiful town of Adare. Cafe was incredibly busy as it was a…read morebeautiful day so plenty of seating outside. Coffee was average, a little watery and lacking in flavour. Friend had some food and enjoyed it. Worth stopping at if passing through and you're lucky enough to get a seat!