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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

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.

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.