Location is so easy to get to by foot. The live music coming through the windows draws you in. The…read morestaff are top notch. Caroline has even gone through great lengths to mail us our bag of gifts we accidentally left behind under our table. The whole atmosphere was a dream! Delicious Irish coffees and Guinness! So fun making friends with the locals! Definitely one of our favorite stops during our honeymoon. This place will always hold a special place in our hearts ~Jill & Steve

Stopped here for a drink after walking around town and had an awesome experience!! All the…read morebartenders were super friendly. The ambiance was nice and relaxing, perfect for what we needed after a long day. The food looked really good, but I didn't get to try anything. Would definitely recommend for a nice and relaxing area to get a drink.

This place is classic…read more Me and my friends had a really great time coming here. This is just your typical old fashioned bar that's been around for years and years. It was pretty busy each time we went but never had to hard of time getting a drink. Loved the vibes here. Everyone was pretty friendly. I just loved how everyone would want to learn about me but it was never in annoying way. In America, I might of felt a certain way but here it always seemed genuine. Some dudes at the bar chatted me and up and I had to stop the conversation to ask them about a drink they had. I had so many drinks that I don't quite remember the name but I think it was Green Machine? Whiskey, milk and creme de menthe...? Something like that. In any case, it was delicious. Perfect for a final drink for the night. I could totally see my girlfriend's dad being here a bunch if he traveled with us here. Almost every single time we came they had Golf on the TV. Also if it's your first time it may seem at first the place might be a little small but there is actually a whole back room that you can enter from the sides.

Great locals pub. We had wine and a half pint at Guinness for £9.50 euros…read more We spent the day at cliffs of moher and various sites from Galway to Killarney I forget the restaurant we stopped at for lunch, we had seafood chowder and a goat cheese tartlet

Fabulous pub in Cork! Small, cozy, local place. I also love they require cell phones to be…read moresilenced. Definitely a must visit!

This bar is the reason I love the city of Cork. We stopped in just for curiosity's sake and were…read moreplanning on going on a bar crawl to check out the local pubs. We saw a "no phone rule" on the door and liked the idea and everyone inside took it seriously which created tons of new friendships and interesting conversations with people of all ages and backgrounds. Apparently it is more touristy during the day, but at night it's all the locals. Everyone was incredibly welcoming and friendly to me and my 3 American friends who walked in. We loved it so much we stayed until the very end. Jolene was the most friendly bartender I've ever had and everyone at the bar took turns choosing a song to play which enhanced the community feel. Next time I go back to Cork I'll be back for sure!

Good food.. and service. Really enjoyed the Sundae Dessert…read moreIce Cream Good view of the City & River

I really liked the ambience and the seating arrangements and the decor. It was welcoming and unique…read moreand comfortable. I didn't care about the service as there were literally numerous workers and yet with limited customers the night I visited, they seemed off and slow and not really showing much enthusiasm towards services. This is where working to earn tips in the service oriented jobs in the US is a definite advantage. I had 4-5 people serve my table of one customer yet I had to remind them ... can I have water please, is anyone ready to take my order, my drink was served by one, water another, food order taken by yet another, and served by entirely a new person!!!! Not personable experience and rather confusing and unorganized. The Whisky based espresso cocktail was good Nd tasty and the 8oz fillet was fine but rather dry, and more like. 4 or 6 oz at the most. I didn't feel like complaining to be honest.

Fantastic place!! My first experience here was HORRIBLE!!! Let me explain. I was on an absolutely…read morediabolical first (and last) date. Dude showed up LATE even though he had asked to change the time to early, made fun of my outfit, and that wasnt even the worst part. When I arrived the place, it looked amazing. Ambience was dark yet cozy, employees were friendly, and the food and cocktails seemed simply delectable. I thought if the date was trash (which it was) at least the libations would be decent. WRONG! This clown of a man talked for an hour and 45 minutes and didn't order a thing! Well he ordered water and asked for some bitters in it. I ordered a cocktail which was wonderful but I had to fight through a barrage of non stop self agrandizement to even get him to take a break so I could suggest ordering something. (Mind you he suggested this place!) If you don't want to eat don't ask me to meet you at a restaurant! Anyway I extricated myself and went to the grocery store as I was hungry, vowing to return. I came back several days later and it was AMAZING! The food is so so delicious and inventive and the menus switches every so often (at least the appetizers do) The cocktails are lovely, and if you're looking for an off the menu boozy treat get the holywater...but maybe don't have more than two. Staff is always so kind and service top notch! This has become one of my most frequented spots. So thank you James for that hideous date. You were more helpful than you ever could know.

Honestly, my most favorite place we tried during our stay in Cork. This place has amazing food,…read moregood cocktails, an intimate speakeasy kind of feel, and super friendly staff! For food, we got their beef dip (apparently the most popular dish- with food reason) and the chicken katsu sandwich with tonkatsu sauce! The meat in the beef dip sandwich was super tender and was extra yummy when dipped in their gravy. The katsu burger was such an innovative way to transform a favorite dish, the tonkatsu sauce was to die for. We got several rounds of drinks as pictured, all were good and the staff made sure we enjoyed them the entire time we were there. Overall it was an amazing experience and I would definitely come back if I'm ever back in the area!

We were excited to visit Courtney's during our time in Killarney as we noted they were very…read morewelcoming, friendly and overall great...however, I was disappointed with our experience at Courtney's. We popped in after dinner and bellied up to the bar only to be passed over multiple times by the bartenders. They clearly saw us, even made eye contact at times, but just kept moving, taking orders of folks who walked up to the bar well after we had sat down. It was the strangest experience of bar service we had experienced in Killarney. Once the bartender actually acknowledged us, she was friendly. We got our drinks and moved to the front room where they had live music. We finished our drinks, enjoyed the music and called it a night after one pint. The space has all the character of an old Irish pub and we had high hopes for Courtney's, but sadly it was the one negative experience on our trip. Overall, disappointed. Enjoyed the pint and the space is cool, but we wouldn't recommend as a "must do" on a trip to Killarney.

Oldest pub in the area. This place is gross. Smells like mold. The bathrooms were dirty, dirty,…read moredirty! Plenty of other places to go.

Solid Choice - Nice Service - Interesting Menu - Fun Atmosphere…read more The 4 of us dined here at the end of our first day in Killarney. We were seated at a nice table within the spacious dining room in back. The area was a little sparse when we came in, but by the time that we called for the check, the place was full and with lots of happy noise. I don't remember what Fern and Gayle ordered, but Don and I went straight for Potato Cakes with Chicken & Smoked Bacon. The menu states that this is a Laurels Classic and firm favorite. It's a comforting , this comforting combination of Creamed Potato, Chunks of Chicken & Smoked Bacon is served in a Crisp Breadcrumbed sphere of deliciousness with a Creamy Mushroom Sauce and Side Salad. After finishing that, we both agreed that our choice was even better than represented. I almost went with the Pizza or Monkfish Thai Red Curry , and I'm glad I went in this direction. The Laurels Menu itself has good variety and a clear step or 2 above "pub grub". The beer list was also nicely varied, and there was no way we were going to pass on the dessert selections.

Popped in for a late lunch after an already long day. Wonderful coffee shop atmosphere with…read morefriendly efficient servers. Just a pleasant place. We went with toasted sandwiches avd fries and soup. All were good; especially notable was the grilled bread was not in the least bit greasy. Really nice.

The Grand, AKA Paddy Sheehan's, is your classic small town Irish pub located in the heart of…read moreKillarney! If the fully lit exterior doesn't draw you in, then the open doors, live music and pure energy is sure to! A combination of all three got us, and it was a glorious time! The bar is classic in all ways from layout, decor, live music, drink options, service, etc...a true local Irish pub that is welcoming, loud and fun. We were in Killarney for a few days and each evening walked by and this place stays packed, which initial was something we were not excited about, but we figured "why not!". The evening we wandered in, it was again packed, but everyone was moving and shaking to allow folks an opportunity grab a drink at the bar. There was also live acoustic music, which was great to stay and enjoy. We grabbed a pint, found a corner and just enjoyed the vibes...and of course the Guinness. We visited pubs all around Ireland on our trip and The Grand was one of the more memorable spots. Do not be deterred by the crowds, its packed for good reason!

Stopped here late night for music and had a great time. Lots of seats and a big bar. They had live…read moremusic super late even on a weekday which was cool. Overall fun vibes!

This review is for the restaurant not the pub. We came for lunch and found all the usual Irish pub…read moreofferings. The pie of the day, not on the menu, was steak and kidney, which I had to try "for research purposes". The pastry crust extended to the sides and bottom so it fully enclosed the filling and was served "freestanding". Crust and gravy were excellent. In the filling, both the steak and the kidneys were plentiful. My research completed, I probably wouldn't order it again; just give me the steak - no more kidneys please! Nevertheless I did enjoy and finished it. This was served with decent fries and a truly excellent green salad: a variety of leafy greens, radishes, cucumbers, pickled onions, and pre-dressed with a vinaigrette. The wife had the Beef & Guinness Casserole, served with brown bread. Along with steak there were also plentiful veggies (root vegetables and celery) and mashed potatoes in the center. She liked it. I tried it and agreed. I would get that next time. I had a Jameson Old Fashioned to drink and it was the best Old Fashioned I've had in some time. The unusually large twisted orange peel probably contributed and it may have had more than the customary amount of bitters. The wife's tea was amusingly served with a knitted "cozy" keeping the teapot hot. For dessert we shared a Sticky Toffee Pudding, served with vanilla ice cream, attractively presented with a dusting of sugar, whipped cream, and a ground cherry complete with its leaves. I'd rate it second among the three I've tried so far. Would certainly order it again. As for the pub I can't say. It has a reputation for good traditional Irish music every night but unfortunately not until 9:30, way too late for us. Sadly we're just not pub people.

Murphy's has great character and friendly service. It's a pub and a restaurant, but the atmosphere…read moreis definitely dark and pub-like. Very noisy when busy, but that's part of the fun! Music starts at 9pm. The food was delicious and reasonably priced. We had fish and chips, the stuffed chicken and sticky toffee pudding. Washed it all down with a couple of Guinness and a Red Spot whiskey! It was a lovely meal.

So many whiskeys here! It will take a long time to try them all. We tried 5 half pours, which is…read more1/3 of 1 percent of the 1600 available. So it would take nearly a year going every day to try everything. That's probably not a healthy way to spend a year. You can always just walk in and order drinks (food available too) but curated tastings normally require advance bookings. But it wasn't busy so the bartender was able to spend some time with us even though the full tasting experience wasn't available at the time.

Had a wonderful dinner here at Celtic Whiskey Bar & Larder. The place is operated by the same…read moreestablishment that runs the Celtic Whiskey Shop at Dublin and online. The location has a full bar packed with delicate bottles of whiskey and a restaurant menu. Came here on a November evening with reservation. The Killarney was at quiet season so there were plenty of tables available. Seafood chowder: perfect thickness and texture, not overly gooey. The seafood tasted savory and fresh, and the texture was tender, so they were definitely NOT those frozen products most restaurants would throw into the chowder. Seasoning was spot-on. Chicken supreme: chicken breast with skin on. The skin was quite crispy. One slice of breast tasted quite juicy, the other side just slightly on the dry side. All other elements worked together very well. My friend's braised beef rib came in generous portion and very tender texture packed with red wine and gravy flavor. Only wish there were more gravy to go with the dish. After dinner, I grabbed a seat at the whiskey bar and had three drams of whiskey and a nice chat with the bartender who made the excellent recommendations and was apparently very knowlegeable about whiskey. All in all, a pleasant evening. Strongly recommend this spot to anyone visiting Killarney.