Whoever rated this low stars is out of their mind. I got the 8oz filet and my boyfriend got the…read moresalmon. we are from New York and these were great pieces of meat.. very comparable to restaurants in NYC, if not better.

I gotta say I struggle with writing a review for a place that I have only tried once, but seeing as…read morethis was in Ireland and I will probably not be back in awhile - I'm gonna go ahead and write it. I should note that this is owned by the man who owned the AirBnB that we stayed in and due to many problems with the home - he comped us dinner for the night which was appreciated. We also were a group of 13 and they are fairly new to being opened as I understand. The menu is good and we had a good variety of food at the table. Unfortunately I think that we were just too big of a group for one person - there was many little things that seemed to go wrong but which also affected the enjoyment of the food. I know that when I ordered - I had the burger and fries. I was very clear when I ordered that I liked ketchup and needed a lot of it and she assured me I would have it. I ordered the appetizer fries to come with my meal which were a parmesan truffle fry. I had to ask at least 3 times to get ketchup and was so frustrated because I had my meal for 25 minutes before any ketchup was brought - oddly they had delivered some to the opposite end of the table - but even then it was only 3 little dishes. I say this all the time - stop serving ketchup in those little containers and put it on the table for people to use as they see fit and not have to beg for it. Honesltly my burger was okay - but it was so cold by this time that I can't even really give a fair judgement of it. The truffle fries were also disappointing - just fries covered in parmesan - couldn't see any truffle oil or taste it. Several people in our group were very happy with their meals - but several of us were not. My brother was frustrated because he had also ordered soup and none was every brought. The big hit of the night was the espresso martini - they were delicious. We got desserts to go and again - some were very happy with them but most were not. I had a berry truffle if I remember right and it was honestly delicious. I think one of my siblings commented on how common the menu was appearing - many places seem to have a similar menu - it's like they are catering to travelers but it's also a little disappointing because they have replaced some American food to satisfy travelers but you struggle to find some of the basics that travelers are looking for as well - Irish stew, cottage/Shepard's pie, boiled ham and cabbage. While I appreciate the efforts there was frustrations in the food - at one point they were trying to deliver the food and it was very unorganized - the woman who had taken the order was not part of delivering it - so they would just come to the table and start asking who ordered the dish they were carrying - one was a side salad and I asked if it had French dressing (which had been requested) and after 3 times of going back and forth the person delivering the food said, 'sure, whatever when I asked if it was the one with French dressing. Appreciate that the meal was free but honestly I left feeling like if I lived there I would give them another try just to see if they could get past the hiccups that come with a new restaurant but it would not be for awhile and honestly I would hesitate to return.

Like most traditional Irish pubs, you can't see into this place. The windows are clouded and if…read moreyou're looking for your friend you're going to have to go in to find them! This was another pub I stopped into with my dad and my uncle during a trip to visit family. When we entered, the bartender immediately came over to say hello. Turns out he's the son of the owner, and remembered my dad's frequent visits way back in the day. The bar itself is long, with lots of seating for small groups of people. The friendly staff and patrons made this place an instant favorite for me. The Guinness was delicious as well! I highly recommend stopping in if you find yourself in the area.

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

Lovely comfy dining experience , so enjoyable !!…read more A really lovely spot for a girlie catch up night out last night. A very attentative Male waiter who gave very good suggestions for meal choices. Also offered 00 wine choice for the drivers. Food is to a very high standard and here is plenty of it too. Presentation is excellent. 5 out of 5 for 3 of 4 mains....the curry was overly salty acc to one diner which was unfortunate. I took his advice for the duck main and it didn't disappoint. Amazing flavours and presentation. We shared 2 starters of garlic mushrooms and spring rolls and they were just scrummy. Dessert was a rasberry roulade and a creme brulle both so tasty. With 2 starters, 4 mains, 4 desserts, 4 tea/coffee , 3 glasses of wine and a pint of 00 Guinness our bill was €200 before tip. Good value ! The whole place has a fab atmosphere, the toilets are spotless and we had a really fab evening. We will be back again very soon

AMAZING! DELICIOUS! When I take my kids to Ireland to visit family we make a point to eat at The…read moreThatched Cottage. I ate here as a child and loved it and my kids love it also. It is a great place for a meal or a drink. The staff is very friendly, the food is delicious and the atmosphere is charming. We absolutely love this place and would highly recommend it to anyone in the area.

Got the Curry with rice+chips and it tasted lovely Staff…read moreare nice some are young not much chatty but I don't mind Chicken Curry is nice creamy buttery flavour to it but kinda the only flavour meaning it overloaded every other flavour in the dish chips crispy and soft on the inside with a sweet flavour to it rice cooked nicely with salt and bam delicious drinks cold utensils are placed nicely good for friends who want to go drinking and enjoying the food. Family members,friends,girlfriends and boyfriends everyone can come it's a friendly environment and it can be anyone's style.

Food was excellent and staff were friendly and helpful. The ambiance of the pub added to the…read moreoverall enjoyment of our dinner. We will definitely return!

Delicious salmon!! Great atmosphere & great service. Would…read morerecommend over all the restaurants in the area!

Mooring in Terryglass on our boat trip, stop for dinner at The Derg Inn…read more The menu is very creative with a big variety of food. We had the lamb shank, half crispy duck, and the steak on a hot stone to be finished to your own preference. Food was cook to perfection, service fast, responsive and extremely friendly. Highly recommended, a great place and atmosphere with very good food. Leaving the place, live music started in the front end of the bar.

Food brilliant service excellent and staff a pleasure to meet with in any circumstances and…read morefriendly and approachable attitude recommended for a good day out with great food and beverages and desert's a MUST !!!!

While not exactly the most exciting place to be it is very welcoming and cosy. The roaring fire is…read morelovely on this cool November evening and the beer just €4.20 which certainly beats Dublin prices. There's Irish music in the backround and pictures of locals busy with ploughing and playing hurling which gives a bit of a quaint but homely atmosphere. There's only a few people here right now but I can imagine how lively this place when there's live music on the stage. A pool table completes the entertainment for the young which is always a staple of country life.

A group of us traveled to Ireland and stayed in Kinnitty and this pub was next door. We walked in…read moreand we're immediately identified as "Americans". Normally, this would have been awkward but everyone in the bar was friendly, warm and introduced themselves. The owner Kieran made sure we had everything we needed. We danced, laughed, drank great whiskey, red ale, and had the best time hearing a out the Ireland's history and culture. While traveling around Kinnitty the next day, we ran in to some of the people we met the night before and they hugged us like we were life long friends. Needless to say, if you want to immerse yourself in the local culture, this the place to be. A big shout out to Martina, Shamus, Kieran, Conor, Jimmy, Sharon and everyone else in Slieve Bloom Bar.