Kind of sad to report, but happy to give Matt The Millers credit, for being the first pub we…read moreencountered with live Irish music before 9pm during a seven day trip around the island. We stayed in four different cities, and traveled to many more, had lunch or dinner in a variety of pubs, and most, if they had music, were playing 2000's American pop hit junk. Some of those other pubs did have live music schedules for later evening, but we were trying to get our pub experiences at lunch and then 6p-9p range each day so we could get to sleep for the next day's exploring. It's also really nice that this pub is along the water (the river through Kilkenny) and some of the seating overlooks it via window, including open windows if you like. The kitchen closes early here, even on Fridays; 8pm during our June 2026 visit, so plan around that if you are intending to get dinner. Food-wise: * Really enjoyed the beef stew; good price no complaints. * Margherita pizza is great * Caprese Salad is not expensive but pretty mediocre * Seafood Chowder was very good * Tortellini was fine for Ireland Take all the above in context with the overall Irish food scene, which is mostly average at best. These feelings are based on seven days of eating around the country, so when I'm saying the beef stew was really good, that's compared to the rest of Ireland where I had one I liked more and a few others that were not good at all. Drink pricing is on par with other tourist cities; not bad. As with most pubs, beer and liquor selection is limited outside of the extensive Irish Whiskey options. For example, two rums, one bourbon, beers were what we encountered everywhere and no deviation. Service was similar to the rest of Ireland; initial order taking and then you have to flag someone down for anything after that.

Located in downtown Kilkenny with parking near the library. My husband and I were the first ones in…read morethe pub around 4:30pm. Shortly after multiple people showed up. We got in and snagged a table in the perfect location. We started off with food. The fish and chips were amazing. The fish wasn't too breaded or oily. The piece of fish was huge! The fresh green onions and homemade tater sauce elevated the dish. We stayed at the pub until Irish music started, which was so good! Hearing the tin whistle, guitar, and beautiful Irish singing was such a treat. We enjoyed a handful of cocktails and Guinness! Very enjoyable night!

Out of this world food. Great service, along with excellent burgers and special fries adds up to…read morethe best burger in Ireland

I was so excited to eat this smash burger.... And I could tell it was gonna be great when I got it,…read morebut when I did, it was served barely warm. I did ask for extra cheese and pickles, not sure that somehow cooled down my burger, but needless to say, I was bummed. The chips were great, crispy and salty, and cooked all the way through. Would come back and try something else.

What a wonderful spot! I was dubious at first because of the door you walk into seems like it is…read moregoing to be a pub but when you get up the stairs it opens up into a brightly lit room with all glass siding looking over the river. The food was delicious with large portions and our waiter was very attentive and friendly. Highly recommend to anyone stopping through Limerick!

Poor service, mediocre food. Maybe just a bad day there based on other reviews. Ambience was good.read more

Amazing burgers! This must have been the best burger I've ever had. And the chips... and the milk…read moreskake... Everything was perfect! Five stars!

Could I rank this lower than one star?? I would. For those of you that won't read a long review…read more.. here's the short story: service sucked, they gaslighted me when they got my order wrong, wildly inefficient in ordering made you pay BEFORE the meal and then also kicked us out after we told them their signage for their specials was wrong. Avoid, leave, run... don't go. So many better places to go, I had a large group and none of us will ever go back. First of all... sat down to order which took 20m. They got our drink order, then came back and took our food order, THEN came back to make us pay for our food individually which meant she had to get our food order AGAIN! Took 20m to just get our order. Then, they had 3 specials on the menu... none of which they had available. One special hand out of a burger they don't make, a hot wings challenge they don't do anymore but have signs for and a sign out front advertising a burger they don't have available. I ordered a chicken sandwich and it came out fried. Which was not on the menu. Then they told me the chef made it right and that everyone loves it fried so I should just eat it. When I asked for something different she said they would charge me for it. Another friend had her burger and it made her stomach upset for 3hrs afterwards. We leave, make a comment about the sign outside that said they don't have the specials they are advertising and they said they just don't have it "today". Which means you still don't freaking have it!?! So take the sign down it's false advertising. Then the server just said "it's fine. Bye." And closed the door in my wife's face. Soooooo... never going back. You shouldn't either. If I could give it negative stars I would.

The ground level of this restaurant is very much like a pub. The upper level is more like a…read morerestaurant with a window wall overlooking the street. We were sent upstairs as the lower level was full. There is a stairway to the right of the front door. About half the upper level was occupied but we managed to get a table by the window. The waiter was pretty good and the food decent. Service was fast considering the amount of people in the building. Located across the river from the Castle, and down the street just at the split, you can't miss the bright yellow front. I believe this is a chain restaurant, and serves a variety of foods like burgers, salads and fish. If you want the pub atmosphere I recommend arriving early. If you don't need the ambiance, or arrive late, you will find good, basic comfort food in a quiet atmosphere upstairs.

We went here based on the recommendation of the barkeep at Sean's pub. It's decent pub food, but…read morehonestly of everything I ate, nothing really I couldn't get at any other pub. My fish chowder was also frankly too salty for me, but it was very lovely service so that does go a long way. Oh also, another dinner on my table disliked the potato mash, but apparently the steak sandwich was okay. I'd check out something else if was returning back to Athalone. Note: #243 of Yelp 100 challenge for 2016

Bunsen proves you don't need a complicated menu to do something exceptionally well. The…read morecheeseburger was honestly one of the best I've ever had. It was perfectly cooked and incredibly flavorful. You can really taste the quality of the Irish beef, which takes it to another level. If you're a burger fan, this spot is a must.

Best burger in Dublin! This lives up to the hype and was perfect spot to rest after walking so much…read moreall day ! Service was amazing! The keep the menu small and only a few tables so the one waiter comes and can talk with everyone.

Wife tried this place said she loved the food until a few hours later and suffered a violent case…read moreof diarrhea, she ruin her underwear and blocked a toilet once she got home but at least she learned not to overdo indulge while eating after a colonoscopy.

The food was amazing! Having an American taste, good European food is hard to come by. This place…read morewill definitely be on my list!

Was in Limerick for 1 night and enjoyed Locke Bar very much. Food was good and the service was…read moreexcellent. Live music and Irish dancing.

Adorable pub in Limerick. This find was a short walk from our hotel and boy was the food delicious!…read moreWe got in late and found a seat in the food service section. We were quickly greeted by the server and placed our orders. The food was fresh and tasty and the atmosphere was adorable. We were there on a Monday night and they had live music which was also great. Definitely recommend visiting if you're in the area!

This place is closed, unfortunately. It sounded like a really good place. My wife and I were…read morecraving a good burger.

Walking down the street looking for something to eat and came across this great find! Lots of…read moreinteresting burgers and great, friendly staff. I got the French burger; bacon, pickles, melted fromage de raclette, which was delicious! My sister got the Australian burger; fried egg, pickles beetroot, bacon, fried tomato, cheddar and pineapple. Would definitely come back!!

Love it and went there 2 days in a row!! Lively ambience. FYI there's another name for this pub so…read morejust don't be surprise when goggle take you to the same spot!!

After traveling to Ireland and then renting a car to drive to Ennis, we were beyond exhausted. I'm…read morepretty sure I struggled to even read yelp reviews in order to help us finally find some food to eat. So we just decided to walk into town where we stumbled upon this amazing place. The decor and warmth of the restaurant was top notch. The gentleman who greeted us and served us was so helpful. We were so jet lagged I'm sure he had a hard time understanding our mumbles. The menu was easy to read and he was able to pair beers and ciders to us perfectly. The food was amazing. The portions was so big. My wife and split the chicken curry, I had a side of chowder and she had a side salad. We still had food left over because there was so much. My son and the fish and chips and it was devoured. My youngest had the kids fried chicken and said it was the best chicken she's ever had. There wasn't a single complaint about this place. So if you stumble into Ennis lost, hungry, and needing a relaxing place to eat, try this place.