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Popped in for a late lunch after an already long day. Wonderful coffee shop atmosphere with friendly 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.
This restaurant was very heavily recommended. I would describe the food as above average and leaning a little on the bland to under-seasoned side. We did enjoy the Fried Brie and the Potato Pancakes. I guess we just didn't understand that fried mashed potatoes could be its own entree. My Irish Stew was a thin broth (as advertised) with boiled meat and vegetables. I rarely to never ever reach for the salt and pepper at the table, but I needed to with this one. I don't like writing critical reviews, but I just don't think the service and quality matched the price tag. Hopefully others have better luck than we did.
Solid Choice - Nice Service - Interesting Menu - Fun Atmosphere 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.
We had a craving for Irish stew and our hotel concierge recommended this spot in downtown Killarney. We managed to find a spot of the Main Street and just in time for free parking, otherwise paid. This downtown area gets quite busy, so try to adventure over a little early. We did not have a reservation, but arrived early enough for available seating . Our servers were fabulous - attentive and friendly. Of course we ordered the highly recommended lamb shank and the Irish stew. Both were delicious and cooked to perfection! The Irish stew had a light broth, root vegetables with potatoes, tender chunks of lamb, and a large slice of homemade bread. The perfect stew to warm the body on a wet and windy day. Great food and service ! Thank you
I was extremely disappointed by laurels! Service: compared to nearly every other place in Ireland, I found a lot of the servers very rude here! Food: the food was not good - we got the ravioli and the lamb stew and both were not good! The potato and mushroom app was the only thing we liked Ambience: large pub vibes but very tightly packed
Our family's tour guide recommended this place for dinner on our last night. It was perfect because we didn't have to worry about our party of 10 finding a spot. Everyone was super nice. Our server was fast and all our orders were correct. I ordered the vegetarian ravioli with spinach and cheese and let me tell you, it was amazing! The only regret I had was that I couldn't finish it and I couldn't take it with me. My son had French fries and it was served with a curry aioli of sort and this was wonderful! I could have drank it!
Absolutely fabulous! Food was fantastic. It was so good that we went back two days in a row. It's a little deceiving because of the entrance into this bar/ restaurant, but once inside, there's a small bar area and then if you walk past that to the back, an entire BIG restaurant opens up inside with TV's tables, etc.... Staff was helpful, attentive, and happy we were there both nights. Both nights the food was spot on and exactly what we needed. Would highly recommend this place to anyone, especially if you are traveling like we were from the USA. This was one of our highlights in Killarney.
Had dinner here before heading out for live music. Smallish bar area but plenty of seating in other sections. Friendly staff and great service. Our group had a lamb shank and a pizza. Lamb was very tender and tasty, one of the better meals I've had in the past week. Pizza was good size but taste was average at best. For a casual meal in town with great service, I would make a stop in here.
First, the good: Food was amazing. The potatoes pancakes had chunks of ham in them, simply delicious. So good I'm still talking about them a couple of weeks after eating them. They also have Kilkenny which I found hard to find in Ireland in general. The dessert and lamb stew was also very good. Definitely leave room for the dessert. 2) The not so good. Tried to make reservations, and all phone numbers went to voicemail or hung up and no call back. Tried email, and got notification of reservation hours later. One we got to the restaurant, nobody could confirm that reservation was actually there and our group of 3 was sat in possibly the worst table, hidden away in the back (not even part of the restaurant). Finally, the initial waitress was quite rude. I get that it is a busy place, but condescendingly telling an elderly lady to drink some water was a bit much. Afteter the disrespect, we were ready to leave and suddenly a good table, in the actual restaurant, opened up. Please do better because your food and the place is really great.
Popped in to this pub after exploringKillarney . We heard the potato cakes were good and they did not disappoint. They have a nice seating area in the back with a bar & sports on the TV. We had the bacon & cheese burger. Delicious with hot fries. The bunfotty pie dessert is so amazing. It's a popular place, so you may have to wait a bit for a table but the service is fast & friendly.
This is a fun little spot if you're in Killarney. The staff is very nice and the food is very good. I had the Lamb Shank and it was wonderful. They were quick on the drinks and made you feel like a local. The only reason this isn't a 5 star review was because my man wrote down our food order and never turned it in. So we sat there an hour before he realized it. I will say, once they got it in the food came out fast and again was excellent. So don't let the 4 star run you off, it's worth giving them a shot.
Stopped in The Laurels for dinner during my recent stay in Killarney. There is a very cozy traditional pub in front and a larger area in the back with many tables and a large screen TV for viewing sports (pub was full so we sat in back). At the server's recommendation I went with the potato cakes stuffed with chicken and cheese and was quite satisfied (the portion was large enough that I couldn't finish); the accompanying side salad was good as well. My friend had the Irish stew and enjoyed his meal as well. The staff was friendly and we got our food quickly, so no complaints on the service. Overall a nice option if you want some traditional fare in Killarney.
Make reservations in advance!!!! Glad we did. We immediately got seated. They have a pub/bat area at the entrance and have much more seating In the back. Everytime we waved a waiter down we got what we needed, no problem. Food was super tasty. We were not disappointed by portions! Go hungry! Cool experience. Good food. About the same pricing as every other tourist area for the same type of food. read more
Popped in for a late lunch after an already long day. Wonderful coffee shop atmosphere with friendly 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. read more
This restaurant was very heavily recommended. I would describe the food as above average and leaning a little on the bland to under-seasoned side. We did enjoy the Fried Brie and the Potato Pancakes. I guess we just didn't understand that fried mashed potatoes could be its own entree. My Irish Stew was a thin broth (as advertised) with boiled meat and vegetables. I rarely to never ever reach for the salt and pepper at the table, but I needed to with this one. I don't like writing critical reviews, but I just don't think the service and quality matched the price tag. Hopefully others have better luck than we did. read more
Solid Choice - Nice Service - Interesting Menu - Fun Atmosphere 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. read more
9 months ago
We had a craving for Irish stew and our hotel concierge recommended this spot in downtown Killarney. We managed to find a spot of the Main Street and just in time for free parking, otherwise paid. This downtown area gets quite busy, so try to adventure over a little early. We did not have a reservation, but arrived early enough for available seating . Our servers were fabulous - attentive and friendly. Of course we ordered the highly recommended lamb shank and the Irish stew. Both were delicious and cooked to perfection! The Irish stew had a light broth, root vegetables with potatoes, tender chunks of lamb, and a large slice of homemade bread. The perfect stew to warm the body on a wet and windy day. Great food and service ! Thank you read more
I was extremely disappointed by laurels! Service: compared to nearly every other place in Ireland, I found a lot of the servers very rude here! Food: the food was not good - we got the ravioli and the lamb stew and both were not good! The potato and mushroom app was the only thing we liked Ambience: large pub vibes but very tightly packed read more
9 months ago
Our family's tour guide recommended this place for dinner on our last night. It was perfect because we didn't have to worry about our party of 10 finding a spot. Everyone was super nice. Our server was fast and all our orders were correct. I ordered the vegetarian ravioli with spinach and cheese and let me tell you, it was amazing! The only regret I had was that I couldn't finish it and I couldn't take it with me. My son had French fries and it was served with a curry aioli of sort and this was wonderful! I could have drank it! read more
7 months ago
11 months ago
Absolutely fabulous! Food was fantastic. It was so good that we went back two days in a row. It's a little deceiving because of the entrance into this bar/ restaurant, but once inside, there's a small bar area and then if you walk past that to the back, an entire BIG restaurant opens up inside with TV's tables, etc.... Staff was helpful, attentive, and happy we were there both nights. Both nights the food was spot on and exactly what we needed. Would highly recommend this place to anyone, especially if you are traveling like we were from the USA. This was one of our highlights in Killarney. read more
Had dinner here before heading out for live music. Smallish bar area but plenty of seating in other sections. Friendly staff and great service. Our group had a lamb shank and a pizza. Lamb was very tender and tasty, one of the better meals I've had in the past week. Pizza was good size but taste was average at best. For a casual meal in town with great service, I would make a stop in here. read more
First, the good: Food was amazing. The potatoes pancakes had chunks of ham in them, simply delicious. So good I'm still talking about them a couple of weeks after eating them. They also have Kilkenny which I found hard to find in Ireland in general. The dessert and lamb stew was also very good. Definitely leave room for the dessert. 2) The not so good. Tried to make reservations, and all phone numbers went to voicemail or hung up and no call back. Tried email, and got notification of reservation hours later. One we got to the restaurant, nobody could confirm that reservation was actually there and our group of 3 was sat in possibly the worst table, hidden away in the back (not even part of the restaurant). Finally, the initial waitress was quite rude. I get that it is a busy place, but condescendingly telling an elderly lady to drink some water was a bit much. Afteter the disrespect, we were ready to leave and suddenly a good table, in the actual restaurant, opened up. Please do better because your food and the place is really great. read more
2 years ago
1 year ago
Popped in to this pub after exploringKillarney . We heard the potato cakes were good and they did not disappoint. They have a nice seating area in the back with a bar & sports on the TV. We had the bacon & cheese burger. Delicious with hot fries. The bunfotty pie dessert is so amazing. It's a popular place, so you may have to wait a bit for a table but the service is fast & friendly. read more
This is a fun little spot if you're in Killarney. The staff is very nice and the food is very good. I had the Lamb Shank and it was wonderful. They were quick on the drinks and made you feel like a local. The only reason this isn't a 5 star review was because my man wrote down our food order and never turned it in. So we sat there an hour before he realized it. I will say, once they got it in the food came out fast and again was excellent. So don't let the 4 star run you off, it's worth giving them a shot. read more
2 years ago
The lamb shank was so good!!!! The service was attentive and the food came out so fast!!! I highly recommend the Laurels when in Killarney!! And leave room for dessert-the toffee dessert was well worth it!! read more
Stopped in The Laurels for dinner during my recent stay in Killarney. There is a very cozy traditional pub in front and a larger area in the back with many tables and a large screen TV for viewing sports (pub was full so we sat in back). At the server's recommendation I went with the potato cakes stuffed with chicken and cheese and was quite satisfied (the portion was large enough that I couldn't finish); the accompanying side salad was good as well. My friend had the Irish stew and enjoyed his meal as well. The staff was friendly and we got our food quickly, so no complaints on the service. Overall a nice option if you want some traditional fare in Killarney. read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
Had the potato cakes with chicken and mushrooms pared with a Smithwick pint. Can't be beat. My husband had the Lam'b Stew . Fresh ant not games. He loved it read more
It's a nice cozy pub in the busy streets of downtown Killarney. The servers are nice and found us a nice corner space for 3 adults plus a child. We were really looking forward to checking this place out based on all of the rave reviews on Yelp so we ordered the potato pancakes and a bowl of seafood chowder. Unfortunately, both dishes were a bit too heavy for our taste. Between the 3 of us, we can barely finish the 2 apps. My husband had the fish n chips, and they were good. For us, it was just an okay place to get a bite to eat. read more
We had a large group. Everyone was very nice, especially our server who was just charming and fun and willing to chat. My potato cakes were amazing with just the right amount of stuffings ( cheese, chicken, spices) and potatoes and drenched in a fabulous creamy mushroom sauce. Yum!! Great food and drinks!! read more
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3 years ago
We got a recommendation to go here for incredible food and it didn't disappoint. I had the fish and chips which was absolutely amazing. The fried Brie was out of this world. A friend with me got the potato pancakes which was spectacular as well. Great drinks, food and people! Definitely check it out if in Killarney! read more
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4 years ago
Stumbles upon this restaurant walking the street, and one of the best culinary experiences I've had on my Ireland trip. The wait was mildly long, but we'll worth it. The potato cakes were out of this world, and ended with the apple crumble with baileys and coffee. A true Irish meal! 10/10 recommend. read more
My wife visited Killarney in early August during a week and a half long visit of Ireland. It was a Wednesday night, around 7:45pm, and places to eat were filling up fast. As we stepped inside the restaurant portion - we could see there was no room for even two more people. They kindly suggested the connecting pub - with the same menu. It was only luck that a couple was leaving at the same time we need a table, but it was perfect. This place seemed to be packed with both locals and tourists. It felt authentic, and added to our love of this quaint little town. We started with a cup of the seafood chowder and soda bread, and then both opted to get the fish n chips...at least one while in Ireland. Everything was really good, and the service was great - even with how busy they were. read more
2 years ago
10 years ago
We stopped here for a late lunch in Killarney. The food here was pretty good. They have the usual selection of Irish beers, all very good. I had the fish and chips. It was delicious. The portion was huge and the fish was cooked perfectly. I would recommend it! It can be busy at lunch, killarney is definitely a tourist town. read more
4 years ago
7 years ago
I have been in Kerry for 10 days and in Killarney for 3 at either end of that period. The Laurels has been recommended by 3 different people. I ordered the Seafood Chowder and a neat pour of Method & Madness. Despite being very crowded - an hour or so before a football game happening in town - service at the bar was fast and consciousness. I was checked on several times throughout my meal amidst the bustle of other customers. Among 4 seafood chowders - tasted among various Kerry towns - this was by far the best. It was rich, creamy, and laden with seafood. Not too salty nor thin. The texture of the seafood was excellent. If you only eat a single chowder in Kerry, this should be the one. read more
A perfect Irish pub for a late dinner! We didn't want to eat at our hotel, so our concierge recommended The Laurels. My lamb stew was the best I've had in Ireland so far - not gamey at all. And mister's bacon and cabbage was outstanding. The staff was fun, the atmosphere was perfect. read more
10 years ago
Incredible. Absolutely Incredible. Spent the past week driving around Ireland and had two days in Killarney...ate at The Laurels both nights we stayed in town. The first night there my boyfriend and I were exhausted and starving after a long day trekking up and down the Cliffs of Moher. We stumbled in desperate for food and oh my were we BLOWN AWAY. I started with the seafood chowder and I could cry right now thinking about how incredible this stew was. I was craving soup all day and my oh my I was sent right to heaven. My boyfriend had the broccoli and potato (I believe that was the soup of the day), which was very good. I also ordered a Smithwicks beer to go along with my food - perfectly chilled and hit the spot :) I then ordered the fish and chips... Now, I was simply expecting a normal entree but WOW, even the presentation alone was impeccable. My boyfriend ordered the lamb shank and while I don't eat meat, he said the lamb was tender and falling off the bone and the entire meal warmed his heart. The second night we went I just had a bowl of the seafood chowder because I wasn't as hungry but I made up for it with A LOT of beer. A LOT. The service is exactly as you would expect in a local Irish pub - friendly, welcoming and fun. We enjoyed being there so much both nights and wish we could have ate there every night of our trip. If you are in the area PLEASE stop by The Laurels for a bite or a drink or just to chat. I can't wait to visit again... read more
10 years ago
They have the pub section and the formal dining section. We sat at the pub part to enjoy the local drinking culture. The lamb shank was great, tender, fell off the bone. Perfect seasoning. I ordered the bacon and cabbage. The creamy sauce was unnecessary to me. I had to eat around it. The bacon was generous portion, but way too salty for me. 3 out of 5 for this dish. read more
I really enjoyed The Laurels because I'd read about it before I arrived, and it lived up to the hype. The food is generally very good, the pints are pints and the service is great. The bartenders are friendly and always willing to joke with the customers. Con O'Leary, the owner, is one of the warmest and friendliest people I've ever met. If I'm ever in Killarney again I will most definitely visit The Laurels. View their website and read the history. It adds a whole new level to just going to a pub. read more
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Killarney, Co. Kerry
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