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!

We live near the half Barrel and like to go there as often as possible. The food is always very…read moregood and plenty. Nice people, nice service. Very recommendable.

We had a great experience at The Half Barrel in Whitegate. The staff was incredibly kind and the…read morefood was fantastic. I had the lamb, my wife had the curry and we were both very satisfied. And the dessert... fantastic. It's seems to be a local favorite and is definitely the best eatery in the area. I recommend it!

My favorite pub in Ireland! My wife and I stopped by several years ago, and we met a gentleman…read morenamed Valentine. We spoke to him for such a long time! We were treated so well by the owner of the pub! We are headed back on Friday and I'm so excited to visit again! This place is awesome!

It's the best little pub in County Clare. Miss Ann, the proprietor, is a delight, and she pours a…read moreperfect pint. Every year I go back, she always welcomes me home. I'll be there again in July. If you have the good fortune to stop by, you may notice my USMC Eagle Globe and Anchor on the wall behind the bar.