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 can not say enough good things about this pub/restaurant in Cappamore, Limerick…read more I recently spent 8 days in Ireland and this was my "local" hangout. The food is excellent! Delicious, perfectly cooked meals with all the traditional Irish eats - grass-fed beef, chicken and pork with seasonal vegetables and of course, mashed potatoes. The food was certainly the draw to this pub in the beginning of our stay....a random selection for restaurants in the area..but, the food is not what kept me coming back. Mr. and Mrs. Hayes, the owners and operators of this establishment, are incredibly friendly, welcoming people. They took care of us! As Americans in a foreign land, they recognized that we were unfamiliar with how things are done in Ireland. During the week, the restaurants shut down around 430p making it almost impossible to find food in the country villages. On several occasions, they extended the dinner hours for me and my traveling companion and on one occasion, made us a dinner off-menu especially for us even when the restaurant had closed for the evening. J. Hayes Pub/Restaurant is special indeed. The food, the people, and the welcoming atmosphere of home is something that I have never experienced in all my travels abroad. Thank you, thank you, thank you, Mr. and Mrs. Hayes. You are exceptional people!

My favorite pub in Ireland! My wife and I stopped by several years ago, and we met a gentleman…read morenamed Valentine. We spoke to him for such a long time! We were treated so well by the owner of the pub! We are headed back on Friday and I'm so excited to visit again! This place is awesome!

It's the best little pub in County Clare. Miss Ann, the proprietor, is a delight, and she pours a…read moreperfect pint. Every year I go back, she always welcomes me home. I'll be there again in July. If you have the good fortune to stop by, you may notice my USMC Eagle Globe and Anchor on the wall behind the bar.

Great people & atmosphere-exactly what you're expecting visiting an Irish town! Hoolie in the Hills…read moreis a weekend of pure fun!!

Came here because of other reviews about great food. Waited over 15 minutes for anyone to come by…read moreand then when the wife went ti the bar and ask for a menu and if the served food the bartender acted as if he did not know what food was. Skip this whole town head down the road.

Service is very nice food is very nice it comes out quick and overall looks nice definitely…read morerecommend

Stopped in here real quickly for a drink and some wings. I wasn't too fond of the cleanliness of…read morethe women's room downstairs from the restaurant area, but a girl's gotta eat. I really enjoyed the wings here - they weren't quite spicy / they weren't quite bbq / they weren't too sweet - I don't know how else to describe them but delicious! The staff also mistakenly thought we ordered 2 orders of the wings, but gladly took it back (and off our bill) when we cleared up the mishap. Didn't get to try their "famous" burgers, but looking around the restaurant, the burgers looked very good too.

Our most amazing dinner in Ireland. After a full day of seeing the Cliffs of Moher we stopped in…read moreto see the Rock of Cashel and the Abby. We were starving and this was just the place to finish the day. Very friendly service, great beer (they have their own White Gypsy) and delicious food. It was topped off by a traditional Irish band playing live. In English the band's name means That's It! Definitely recommend Brian Boru! Note: Hours posted in Yelp were not correct. The place was still hopping when we left at 10 pm.

Stopped by this pub on a Friday evening in the winter. It was full of locals and they had live…read moremusic, which was a plus. It's a bustling little spot and we got the last table for two in the spot. They were full of families, friend groups, and couples--they definitely have a broad appeal. And, I can see why. I ordered their goat cheese tartlet with chips, which was delicious. The guiness that we ordered was cold and delicious. The service was kind and attentive. The atmosphere is loud and joyful--your classic pub feel. We loved it! Get to it!

Very pleasant meal in a quaint pub. Regular visitors to Dungarvan but first time in The Local. It…read moreseems they've only started to offer food recently. Mostly burgers named after famous Waterford hurlers. (I can only imagine the late night drinking session arguing whether John Mullane resembled a bacon and cheese burger or Brick Walsh sounded like a Brie man) Anyway, the burgers were pretty good, service was excellent and they were even able to magic up a couple of decent cocktails not on their menu. We'll be back.

Reliable food good craic! One of Birr's finest establishments. Check it…read moreout."............"......................."

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

The traditional white-washed irish cottage exterior and river-side setting alone is reason enough…read moreto make this off-the-beaten-path journey. But take the time to go inside this wonderful cozy pub that is clearly loved by its locals. One visit and you'll understand why. Lucky for me, I get to visit Ireland every year and with each new adventure I seek country pubs steeped with history and charm. Serving the prerequisite perfect pint of Guinness, Fishermans was this years winner! Extensive selection of drinks, enough snacks/light food options to keep you nourished, and a friendly atmosphere that will make you want to linger.

Perhaps my most memorable stop in a wonderful trip to Ireland. I don't think that I'll ever forget…read morethe night my buddy and I went behind the bar and served locals pints of Guinness.

This place is by far the nicest place we were in all weekend and during the week , it has a cool…read morecrowd and the people are the most genuine nicest people you will ever meet. I'm not exaggerating it's a cool place to go :) if you are in nenagh ya have to go here for a pint and a chat , say hello to Emma the bar lady she will make you feel right at home :)