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.

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.

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.

A fun bar with local beers! This is a brewery that has its beer! We sat by the bar and spoke with…read morethe bar tender, who was great The beers tasted pretty good! We would come back if we had more time in Killarney

Killarney Brewing Co has two locations in Killarney: the taphouse (beers only) and…read morebrewery/distillery (beers and liquors). We stopped by the taproom to try a flight of beer. Additionally, they had soda, wine, and pizzas. The inside had some of the beer machinery on display. They had some indoor seating, a decent patio, and around (8) beers in tap to try. We got the Full Circle IPA, Devil's Helles Lager, and Casey Brothers Extra Stout. A worker also gave us a free taster of the Spailpin Saison! At a separate time, we had also tried the Golden Spear Blonde Ale. All the beers were good! The flight came with a paper that described the flavors, hops included, and information on the beer. The merchandise section was low on stock so they recommended going to the brewery/distillery for anything you wanted to buy.

My husband's is a Lord of the Rings fan so I thought this was going to be really cool. We went…read morelooks around and both agreed we didnt want to stay. We were staying in town so hadn't went out of our way. Disappointing. Food average but its the decor that let us down.

As a huge Lord of the Rings fan, I had to make a stop here during my visit to Killarney. They were…read moreexpecting a big party shortly after we arrived but graciously allowed us to sit at one of the reserved tables due to it being more accessible for my friend with limited mobility. They had our food out in a flash, and I found the steak in my sandwich to be super flavorful and tender. My friend wanted a meatless option so chose the Mediterranean Cheese sandwich filled with spinach, mozzarella, feta, and sun dried tomato on sourdough. She said everything tasted light and fresh. From the crowd there, it seemed like a nice neighborhood place to watch a game and have a pint.

Sheehan's or Paddy Sheehan's, sits at the base of The Grand Hotel and is a phenomenal local Irish…read morepub! We spotted the building when we drove into Kilkenny, as it's the only building covered in Christmas lights already. We popped in after dinner, enjoyed a couple of pints and had the best time! They were busy, but we had zero delay in getting our drinks at the bar. The staff was friendly and efficient. They have live music martinis the evenings with the night we popped in having love music up front followed by a bad on the stage later in the evening. Overall, such a cool and fun place in Killarney. Highly recommend for a pint or seven!

Pub crawling and we stopped here at 9 for the live Irish music…read more Had a pint of Guinness and a glass of Chardonnay The bartender is very attentive

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!

Stopped in Friday night for pub grub and music. Music doesn't start til 9 on Fridays or we might…read morehave started somewhere else. Decent selection on the menu. Tonight we started with the Loaded fries - chicken, bacon, cheese and the fires where perfect. The portion enough as an app for 4-5 easy. These were absolutely fantastic. Would consider ordering these as a meal! If you want to live on the edge try with a little brown sauce (packets on the table). It's basically like a milder A1 steak sauce but was nice with the fires and such. For me it was Irish beef stew for m - beef was tender not over cooked, carrots, celery and some opinion w mashed potatoes. our experience in Ireland so far is that the food is a little bland for our tastes. But they have salt and black/white pepper at the table and after a few shakes got it where I liked it. My wife was tired of shepherds pie, Irish stew and fish and chips so opted for the Hawaiian pizza. Like most pizzas we have seen in Ireland the outer crust is a little well done but she said the salty ham and pineapple with a generous amount of cheese hit the spot. Of course we had to have some Guiness and waiting on the music to start at 9....

Great little pub with a limited but good menu. Came in here for dinner. Service was a little slow…read moreconsidering the place was largely empty. Great decor, typical of a sports pub. The food was good and the drinks were cold. Worth coming to check out.

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.

While in Killarney, which turned out to be one of our favorite stops while in Ireland, we wanted to…read morehit a true local restaurant and Cronins was just the spot! Cronins sits on a Main Street through Killarney and feels like old world Ireland from the road to the table. It has a storied past in Killarney, being open over 60 years at this point. The space is as you would expect, cozy, local and welcoming. The menu is rooted in local ingredients including seafood, beef and veggies. We popped in for an early dinner and had an appetizer of the Smoked Irish Salmon, which was fresher than expected. Such a simple dish, but it was executed perfectly. For our mains, we had a burger and the Shepard's Pie. Burger was good. It was juicy, well cooked and the onion relish thing they had going on was *chefs kiss*. The Shepard's Pie was spot on. Both were made with local beef, which was cool and extra tasty! Beyond the food, Cronins also has their own cider, which was phenomenal and oddly enough, the only cider I had the whole time I was in Ireland! That speaks more to the hold Guinness had on me and less to the variety of cider. After the cider, we went with a few house cocktails including the Clover Club and Dingle Donkey. Both were well prepared, vibrant and tasty! Service was uniquely local, friendly and fun! From the bartender to our server, they were both excellent! Overall, Cronins is a stellar spot in a great spot in Killarney! When we get back over the pond and to Killarney, Cronins is on the list to swing by again!

This restaurant came highly suggested as a place to stop and have a nice Irish dinner. My…read moresuggestion is to make reservations as they stay very busy. We start with a brie appetizer, which was so delicious. The brown bread with butter and a tomato paste was also quite good. I had the salmon with a side of mashed potatoes and vegetables. It was cooked to perfection! Service was excellence.