On our tour of Ireland, our tour guide arranged a visit at this pub for scones and tea. The scones…read morewere delicious! This pub so so charming inside and there was an adorable patio area that had facades of buildings outside. Great area for photos. Liam, the owner, was so inviting and kind. He also told us about his Seven Churches whiskey. Many of us bought a bottle to take home. I wish we had more time here, but we were on a tour and had to go. If I ever find myself in the area, I'll be sure to stop.

Great food and service. Passed through out on way from Dublin to Galway stopping at the…read moreClonmacnoise Monastic ruins

Loved the food We had seafood chowder Smoked Salmon sandwich Irish stew Everything was…read moredelicious We could see the River Shannon from our table Watch the bill tho I was over charged 6 euros This was part of our tour and was able to meet my brother who lives in Ireland and enjoy claimmoacose and lunch

As a tourist on a small bus tour we stopped here for lunch. The food and the service were only…read moreexceeded by the view of the original fortifications of the British garrison and the River Shannon. In addition the owner, John Ryan, was so very gracious and opened up the original 1700s pub to us! Do not miss this gem right there on Main street and on the River Shannon. You will not be sorry!!

Lovely, quaint and very nice staff here. A gem in the town for sure! Good for small or large groups…read moretoo. I will definitely go for another visit.

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!

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

I can not say enough good about this place. First night for some of our group and we had planned to…read moreeat at another place but they had no room for us. We called to see if this place could host 15 of us - we didn't need to be at the same table or anything like that - just wanted in and food. They greeted us with a great space outside that fit us all so well. The woman who set us up and took our orders was so wonderful. So full of life and had this great laugh. All of us were so happy with our meals and drinks and couldn't have asked for a better first night for our whole group. This is a place that more people need to try out. I had a tortellini dish and it was so well flavored - I tend to like a little more sauce but didn't ask for it - have a strong feeling that if I had asked, it would have been provided.

Visited here on our way through town. I'm from California. The people here are awesome! Great local…read morepub and had plenty of laughs. The bar owner Adrian is a great lad and welcomed us with open arms. Great guiness! Even allowed to pour our own!

An intimate restaurant with very much excellent service and wonderful food. Try the soups and…read morechowders here. Everything we tried was delicious and well prepared. Full bar here.

Stopped here for lunch on our way out of cliffs of moher and it was just okay. Service was…read morefriendly. Prices were on the higher side of what we have seen and the food was decent. I got the burger and it was alright. Our favorite was the soup of the day.

Definitely worth a stop just to experience the "oldest" pub in Ireland. True or not, it is a must…read morego in Athlone even though it is full of tourists. Very friendly bartender and she pulled an absolute creamer of a Guinness. Try to sit at the bar for the full Sean's experience although there are tables in small adjacent rooms and a large back room.

It's very touristy and tacky, but that's what you expect when you visit the place claiming to be…read morethe oldest pub in Ireland. There's no debate some component of it can be tracked back a millennia, but whether that's really the 900's or not, who knows. If you want to fight the crowds for the oldest pub in Ireland picture, it may be worth it, but the Guinness record plastered everywhere, and the busloads of folks stopping in for the same beer you did, may not be worth it. I went, I can say I had a beer there, no reason to go back. Athlone on the other hand, such a fun city if you can find a place to park and experience all the shops and things to do.

This place is legendary throughout the region. "Well you HAVE to go to Hough's when your in…read moreBanagher" was a refrain heard dozens of times. One local described it as the "best and dirtiest pub in Ireland." It did not disappoint on either account. On the night we were there the music was not of the quality we had come to expect in an Ireland pub. It was apparently not to the standard normally expected at Hough's given that owner, Michael Hough, a great local character, actually came up to us and said, "Sorry, their seems to be a shortage of singers." We were there on a week night and there was plenty of room but we were told that on weekend one needs to arrive before 8 to get a spot.

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.