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I was with an American friend accompanying me on a visit back to my family in Ireland. She said her…read morefamily came from Birr Offaly and that she knew they still lived there somewhere. We went to Birr to see if we could possibly track them down. The first place we stopped at was Kelly's pub. We had the best service and ate the best food. The soup was served with fresh homemade brown bread & Irish butter and the cottage pie was served piping hot with a rich flavour that felt not only delicious but nutritious too, The vegetables we were served tasted like they had just been picked. We asked the waitress if she could direct my American friend regarding sources of possible information on her long lost Irish relatives. Before I knew what was happening the owner John drove us to meet her family. He made phone calls, got their address and brought us there himself. I was so proud that my friend got to see the magic of Irish hospitality and selfless acts of kindness towards a stranger. I highly recommend this bar, the owner John, his staff and all customers that helped a stranger find her long lost Irish relatives. #goforthefoodstayforthepeople #ifieverwriteabookthiscouldbeachapter

We ate dinner at Spinners on a trip through the Midlands. I thought the meal was really "just OK"…read more The service was VERY slow and not all that friendly. We had a steak sandwich which was a bit tough and thin but had a nice flavor. We had a burger that was rather dry, but again had a nice flavor. The dessert was lovely. The prices were fair. All in all - it was just OK. There was really nothing about the visit that would make me want to try it again. What bothered me the most was the restroom, which was not well maintained or especially clean the evening we were there. It was cold on our visit, but the outdoor area looked very nice. Perhaps a good place to go for coffee and dessert in the evening.

Ate their with my family and parents on 21th of feb, the building was an old wool store in my youth…read moreand had been brilliantly restored, the standard of finish is stunning, lovely bar that you can eat in, very nice court yard that you could in the summer laze away an hour over a coffee and birr castle just across the road, we were shown to a very comfortable waiting area and after a drink there and orders taken then onto our table, the food was faultless, starters were top notch and salads served were very fresh with great presentation, service was top notch and the L shaped dining more was airy and has a lovely atmosphere, Spinners is not cheap but is worth ever penny and both mains and desserts were to die for, I will be back.

A friend and I met here for an early dinner. The staff was very welcoming and quickly showed us to…read moreour table, brought menus and some water. The thatch is an old traditional pub and retains that authentic atmosphere. The portion sizes are great - I started out with the seafood chowder which was quite filling and served with thick slabs of brown bread. I followed up with the 10oz sirloin - beautiful cooked and minimal fat on it. My friend had a curry - was okay but she didn't rave about it. Definitely worth stopping in here.

One of our best finds here in Ireland The staff was…read moreamazing. Almost as good as the food! Dishes consumed included Duck cooked to perfection. Moist meat and crispy skin. Other dishes gobbled up included the trout, and the curry Great place don't miss it, well worth the drive no matter where you are coming from.