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

So glad I stopped into this pub restaurant for lunch! I was drawn to its name, as my last name is Locke! It seems to be a popular spot for Limerick locals, with most of the tables and booths hosting business meetings. I enjoyed the special of the day--Bacon and cabbage on a creamy mash. The portions were generous and the rashers thick and tasty. I had a Bulmer's 0.0 with my lunch. The servers were really busy with the noontime crowd, but attentive to my table, even pausing to give me a history of the tavern. A hearty two thumbs up for The Locke Bar: this Locke recommends it! read more

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Adorable pub in Limerick. This find was a short walk from our hotel and boy was the food delicious! We 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! read more

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This pub located just across from the Hunt museum along George's Quay is a very special space to enjoy an evening. Walking in you immediately feel the wonderful energy of people enjoying themselves. The bar is filled with tables of different sizes and shapes and with groups drinking beer, wine, water and a eating a meal. There's not much more to say about the Stout, oh how much I enjoy a pint or 2. The food is also really good. The seafood chowder was full of fish with a superb flavor. The burata appetizer was excellent. The yellow curry was really satisfying, not too spicy. My wife ordered the goats cheese salad. The veggies were fresh andthe goat cheese was completely delicious. I can't remember having better goat cheese. And to top it off, there music from 5-7 and 9-11. This is definitely a place to come while in Limerick. read more

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My second time here and I really enjoy this place. I've dined in a lot of places in Ireland and they provide some of the best service I've ever received in Ireland. We had five different people ensuring we had enough drinks and our food was ok. Everyone wanted to make sure the dining experience met our expectations. It was crazy busy which I why the level of service was even more remarkable. I love the level of attentiveness that was perfect without annoying me while we tried to eat. The onion rings were nice and crispy and we opted for the Steak ale pie which the meet was super tender with a lot flavor. In the two times we have come the food has been great and the service even better. Live entertainment tonight was a nice touch to a perfect dining experience. read more

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First time visiting Limerick and found this nice lunch spot along the water. Great views sitting across the street by the river. We had the white chicken sandwich and the Mediterranean veggie wrap. Both were fine for lunch. I'd skip the cheese on the wrap next time. VERY fast service. Seating and ordering was easy, we just picked a table with a number, then ordered inside and let the staff know our table number. read more

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Wanted a quick bite for a brief stop on the road and to see a bit of the town. Well the good food was a huge bonus surprise!!! The location is wonderful / lots of locals seemed to lunch here. You can sit outside on the river or inside the pub. Great vibes and service. But. The. Food. Omg I was wanting to try the meat and ale pie everyone raved about and was not at all disappointed! The flavors tasted like a home cooked meal on a Sunday night. The puff pastry was sooo light. It was downright perfect but I couldn't finish and I was sharing it! But we also shared the best fish and chips we have had all week in Ireland. WELL DONE Locke Bar!!! read more

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The food here was excellent. We enjoyed the Wild Mushrooms on Toast VERY much! Then we shared the Steak and Ale Pie which was also delicious. The music and dancing added wonderfully to our experience. The cider was great and the cocktail of the month was a fantastic change of pace. Service was good and we felt like our money was well spent. read more

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Lots of gluten-free options, including dessert, which is rare. Friendly, not too crowded, good selection of food items and good music -- even an Irish dancer. Also outside seating and it's a beautiful day. And the match is on the TV. read more

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Food was ok. A bit overrated for what was there. The service was extremely slow. Ordered a drink and 45 min later nothing came and the waitress had forgotten about it read more

The seafood chowder is the best! Loved the live music and woman dancing! Perfect vibe in Ireland! read more

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My first pub in Ireland! We came in on a Saturday night around 9PM not expecting it to be as busy as it was. We originally came to try some food and drinks but ended up just ordering a few drinks and stood near the bar listening to some live music and dancing. I had my first Guinness & the atmosphere was amazing. Definitely a great experience for our first night out. read more

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Classic pub but also a very good restaurant. I ordered the fish and chips and the 28 day dry aged steak, and I really enjoyed both entrees. The fish is covered in a thick batter, and is fried to a really crispy layer. The chips (fries) and thick and crispy. The dry aged ribeye really blew my mind. Medium rare cooked to perfection, soft, chewy, delicious. The Bearnaise sauce was great and had a strong peppercorn flavor that complemented the steak really well. I wish there was a larger beer selection -- Guinness is not a bad choice in Ireland -- but the whiskey collection is quite large. Really love the history and the pub vibes, and the food was amazing! read more

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Our hotel concierge recommended this when we asked for a good place with local Irish food. It's located near a cute river/bridge and has patio dining so you can enjoy your meal outside if weather is nice. We walked in & were immediately seated. Place was busy but plenty of room/tables. Room was buzzing with live Irish music. Very casual laid back pub. Most of us ordered the Steak & Ale Pie. It was delicious! Hearty, flavorful, and tender beef. We all loved this place. Come here for food, drinks, or both! It's a guaranteed good time. read more

Once we were ready to head out for dinner, we were looking forward to checking out Limerick at night and visiting The Locke Bar (August 2023). Both the hotel staff and Dean from Treaty Bar had recommended it, as well as finding it during our planning, we felt it was the must-do place. Thankfully, Dean told us that the fish tacos were the best option and let me just say... He was right, absolutely delicious!! Quite possibly this was the best meal we had eaten. The bar was busy when we got there around 8:30pm, and even though we couldn't find a place inside to eat, they had literally over a hundred tables. We got one that was mostly under the awning and luckily the rain kept to a light drizzle until we were done eating. The process was efficient and the food came out fresh. We split one order of the fish tacos and one order of the shrimp tacos and both came with french fries (chips) and all of it was super flavorful and delicious. The tacos reminded me of Pedros from home but instead had the chili mayo. After we ate, we managed to get a table inside the bar to listen to some traditional live music. The musicians were very good and would take requests. Sometimes a traditional Irish dancer would join them and she was also very good. The energy in the place was fun and lively and we were definitely glad with our choice to go there! read more

Truly the best fish and chips in Ireland! The seafood chowder and chicken pie were also amazing. Be sure to have an Irish coffee as well. read more

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I had such a great time at The Locke Bar. When we walked in, a lot of the tables were full but we saw 2 gentleman leave and gave their table to us. All the waitresses and waiters were so friendly, nice, and patient. Though there were a lot of people, they continued to smile and didn't let that stress them. There was great live Irish music and some dancing as well. I had the shrimp tacos and my husband had the steak and ale pie. I know shrimp tacos aren't typically part of the Irish cuisine, but they were so delicious. The shrimp was flavored really well and they were good size pieces. My husband really enjoyed the steak and ale pie. The puff pastry was so light and flaky. For dessert, we had the warm homemade sticky toffee pudding and the homemade ice cream. Both were mouthwatering. I definitely recommend coming in and checking this place out, even if it's for a drink. read more

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We stopped here for lunch during our visit to Ireland and it was wonderful! It's what we pictured when we thought of an authentic pub experience. The dark wood, vintage advertisements, and carved bar were wonderful to look at. The staff was very welcoming and attentive. Even though it was busy, we never felt like we were forgotten. The food was great! We tried the soups in every restaurant we visited on our trip and this was one of the best! read more

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Excellent food - especially the Guinness Pie. Fun and friendly pub atmosphere! Live Irish dancing and music on most nights.

Best fish and chips of my life, wonderful tradition irish bar with planked wood floors and Irish clogging on the weekends with live music! read more

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Food was good. Service wasn't bad considering a landslide of people since this is one of the few places open in limerick past 6. Great ambiance with a local band and dancers. Great drinks like whiskey sour and old fashions. Food was good enough to fit the bill. read more

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Great place to stop on for a pint or drink. The castle is just across the street. Very busy though, but fast service. read more

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The atmosphere was excellent! There was live Irish music and even an Irish dancer while we were there. We sat on the patio and enjoyed a beautiful evening! Ordering inside was easy and the table service was very good. All of the servers were kind and courteous. The food fine. We ordered the bbq wings, cheeseburger and shrimp tacos. read more

I have been wating for around 20 minutes for someone to come to collect my plates the food is good but the service is not great

In a month bouncing around Ireland, England, and Scotland, the Locke Bar served THE best steak and ale pie I had. They cook their stew long and slow -- reducing the juices down to a thick syrup and leaving the meat tender and soft. The flavors are perfect -- especially paired with a fresh pint of Guinness. My wife had the fish tacos and they were huge, and divine. Kids had the usual fare of burgers and fries and chicken -- everyone loved it. If we'd stayed more nights in Limerick I would have eaten here again and again. read more

Really cool place to eat, right on the canal front between the River Shannon and The River Abbey. The scenery can't be beat! It does get crowded but if you can't find a seat inside, there's a ton of seating outside, and even across the street. If you are dining outside, you have to order and prepay inside, then they bring your food out to you. We had the Fisherman's Pie for €17.50 and the Classic Steak and Ale Pie for €15.00 The Classic Steak and Ale Pie was pretty much steak and gravy stuffed into a puffed pastry. It was good, but it was really just steak and gravy. It kind of reminded me of the Mexican carne guisada dish, but wrapped up in a French pastry instead of a tortilla. Kind of salty like carne guisada can be. It was a huge serving, and the pastry was soft and flaky. It came with plenty of French fries, and also a side of marrowfat peas (you'll have to Google that one like I did to find out what it is - they were good though!). The Fisherman's Pie was ok. It was a mixture of haddock, cod, and smoked salmon, topped with parmesan mashed potatoes. The combination tasted a little on the fishy side and the smoked salmon seemed to add a heavy, salty, smoky taste to the dish. It included a decent side salad. We ended the night with the creme brulee for €6.50 Draft beers are just a tad over €5. Not bad for a tourist area I guess. Traditional Irish music started right at 5. It was a two piece band, consisting of an acoustic guitar player and a fiddle player. Occasionally, an Irish folk dancer would come out and dance a jig. All in all, it was a great experience. The service was very friendly, but they didn't check up on us very often, so I would rate it as average. read more

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Tables are a little dodgee for us short leggers (stools) but, worth the numb feet if it comes to that. Music is fabulous and what we are was delicious Steak pie Cheeseburger Apple pie (Americans it's more an apple tarte-but do good!) Chocolate cake Coke with lime If not traveling around I's come nightly for dinner Late at night parking was just fine, but busier hours I am unsure how you would park Maybe I am on vacation high, but would recommend to family and friends-winner **edit. We have now also tried fish and chips and nachos Top food cheeseburger snd steak pie, toffee pudding and apple pie Favorite fish and chips so far at Lucas :) read more

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Friends recommended The Locke Bar to us, so we decided to try it out. We have been to The Locke Bar a few times now and, I will admit, it is very tasty. I have tried something new everytime I have gone there and it did not disappoint. I will recommend the restaurant/bar. I gave it 4 stars because of the noise level read more

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Food was yummy. It was cozy with a small coal fireplace, there are several bars, service was quick, Guinness pours were perfect.

Very friendly service and a good, welcoming vibe. The steak and ale pie was outstanding. I would've taken my leftovers with me if I didn't have a flight in the morning (and if the hotel had a microwave). Will definitely be back on my next trip to Limerick. read more

Food served hot. Had steak and ale pie. Great service, friendly staff, friendly people. Very good. Guinness was a great pint of wonderful. Live trad music nightly, with first set starting at 5, With Irish dancer. Amazing. Large pub. Outdoor seating. Close to central downtown hotels. read more

As an American tourist this is exactly what I expected and more out of an Irish Pub. Friendly fast service, fresh Guinness on draft and amazing food. We got oysters, seafood chowder, fish and chips, and steak and ale pie. The seafood chowder was full of fish and was a delicious way to warm up from the cold rain. Fish and chips were crispy even after adding the malt vinegar. Great tarter sauce as well. Steak and ale pie was very meaty and flavorful, loved the flaky crisp crust. read more

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Food is great, the staff are welcoming with a very beautiful smile. Their service is really awesome.

We popped into the Locke Bar for a late night pint, based on a recommendation from a local. We worried when we arrived it was a popular touristy trap type bar, since they were packed to the gills. But after a few laps, we found a booth and settled in. They were worth the hassle! The beer selection was varied and tasty! They offer a wide range, and despite how busy the bartenders were, they still took time to make great beer recommendations. The entertainment was fantastic. They had live music in the middle of the bar, plus local sport games on the TV. It was a nice hangout spot, even with the loud noise- read more

First time I've ever been to this establishment and the wait was definitely worth it I had a fabulous time.The food was just simply awesome and the service was equally great there was a great atmosphere and the staff were extremely nice and helpful will definitely be returning for more read more

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One night in Limerick while travelling through Ireland. We were recommended to visit the Locke Bar by our concierge and were not disappointed. We were there early (5:30) so they were able to seat us inside, but I would recommend booking if you were going to go later on a weekend. The Guinness was delicious as was the food - I had the steak and ale pie and my wife had the warm peri peri chicken and avocado salad and both were delicious!! To top it off the live music and Irish dancer were a great touch. Highly recommended! read more

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Amazing ambiance. Food was great and we had really quick service. Highly recommend the shrimp tacos!!

Get the lamb stew. It was incredible, especially after a cold windy day out in the rain. The reviews all talked about the music at night, but I didn't get to see that was I was there around 5 pm. Only issue really is that after my order was set and I received all my food, I waited another hour before I could flag the waiter down again for my bill. read more

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Limerick was a great stopping point as we were traveling from Wales to a cute little surfing town called Lahinch on the far west coast of Ireland! We have friends that are local to Lahinch and recommend The Locke Bar to us. This was such a great place to grab a bite, a pint and some Irish music! They had a great menu...I ordered some Hot Wings and a Cider! The fish and chips looked great...as well as the soup and soda bread that my Mom ordered! The Locke Bar gave us a great taste of the fun-loving Irish culture! Enjoyed the traditional dance and music! Sometimes a review doesn't even due justice to a place unless you see and hear it for yourself! It was such a fun energy here! Thankful for the great recommendation...check them out you won't be disappointed!! read more

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On holiday for our honeymoon and Brian took Graaf care of us. Been to pubs all over the world but this is a proper pub, top notch. Great food, music and dancing.. read more