Let's see - this place has clearly been around for a longtime. It just feels antique. It feels…read moretight and cramped, a bit chaotic, dark and rustic. andStaff was slammed and did a great job handling everything. And nothing wrong with that as it adds to the charm. Beer selection was ok, they had many of the typicals. Food itself is also pretty solid. The kids Mac and cheese is a bit different if you are coming from the United States.

My absolute fav outdoor bar. Does live music with a band most of the time. When there's a bank…read moreholiday fun getta about it..... Vibes could not be higher. I dream of this place. Never had the food but the drinks are amazing. You just walk into the indoor bar to get more rounds. We always go with a huge crew (30+ people) and all get served easily.

While waiting for a bus from Limmerick to Ennis, we met a nice guy who works at Preachers. All the…read morebuses were late due to the fuel protests, and we were really hungry. We asked about the food at Preachers and decided to have lunch. My friend had the Irish Stew and I had the Salmon. Both dishes were yummy and much needed. Service was friendly and fast!!

Very convenient IF on is staying at Temple Gate Property…read more All Pub drinks and a neat restaurant Great food and drinks Business seems slow at times

Great stop in Ennis. Had a pint of Smithwicks Red. Fish and chips were excellent. Spouse was…read morepleased with the chicken Caesar salad. Large place with plenty of seating. No issues with the service.

Stopped into Brogans for lunch and had a great experience. Fast and friendly service and reasonable…read moreprices. Cool and casual atmosphere with clean bathrooms in the very back. The kids menu was great with lots of options and every kids meal included a scoop of ice cream: kids choice of vanilla, strawberry or chocolate Left with full bellies and happy kids!

I heard this place is super fun at night but we stopped in for an early dinner. We were seated…read moreright next to the fireplace and it was so nice! My chicken sandwich was excellent, our server was nice, and we were able to get dessert to go. We just wanted to be in and out and I think we were done within 45 minutes. Our family went later at night and said it was awesome, but I'm old

Wasn't open when we drove all the way there at 2pm, even though online it said it was open until…read morelate evening! Frustrating!

Great place to grab a cheap bite to eat in Ennis. Menu is fairly big offering something for…read moreeveryone. Irish dishes, burgers, steaks etc.. served. They have recently added a wine menu too

By far the nicest pub grub in Ennis. If you're visiting the area and want to try some hearty and…read moredelicious food in a totally chilled environment come here. The standout dishes for me are the chicken kiev, the pepper chicken aaaaand the cordon bleu. Especially the pepper chicken. Ah, this makes me want to hop on a plane home! Mmm.

The seafood chowder is excellent!! Best I've had so far. Great location. Attentive staff.read more

Great atmosphere, welcoming and delicious Seafood Chowder. I have been trying Seafood Chowder…read morewhile traveling Ireland and so far this has been the best. The fish was flaky, they used fresh dill which gave it a super fresh taste, and it was salty like I like it. Definitely give 4 thumbs up for the chowder. The onion rings weren't hand made so that the reason for the 4 stars. Cool city too.

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.

Great locals place! Nice atmosphere, clean , with cold drinks. I could hang out here regularly…read more Nice attentive bar tender.

My favorite pub in ennis for a quiet pint. O'deas is like a step back in time and the bar itself is…read morelike walking into someones living room. The owner john is a real character and very welcoming. A real hidden gem with fantastic guinness