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The Shire Killarney

4.0 (40 reviews)
ModerateIrish Pub
Open 10:30 am - 12:30 AM (Next day)

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Moderate noise
Hipster
Casual
Good for groups

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Miranda L.

As a huge LOTR fan, The Shire was such a let down. I had seen photos from years past where the theme was very strongly incorporated in design and menu items but it seems like the bare minimum was left when visiting now. They still had some touches back to the movie series and did have scenes playing at the bar, but overall it fell flat. A group of us stopped in for a quick drink. We ordered a "hobbit juice", long island, and blonde beer. Both drinks were far too acidic but service was rather prompt. We didn't try any food but probably wouldn't have wanted to based on the drinks.

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Shanelle S.

A Lord of the Rings themed bar. We came here for our first stop for a cider and also had a lovely chat with the bartender. There was a TV. There's a back area where a bigger group sat as well as a high top. They have themed drinks including a hobbits juice. It's a fun spot for tourists to stop by (even if you're not a LOTR fan like my friend). Credit cards and cash accepted.

Gregg P.

Great food! Friendly people! Falafel burger is the best! Can't wait to come back! Highly recommend!

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Jacqueline T.

The restaurant we wanted to go to in Killarney had a long wait, so we ended up here instead. I want very impressed with it. Their menu was mostly burgers. My husband and I got the Second Breakfasts Burger and the Steak Sandwich. The burger had three patties on it and the meat was cooked well done which made it very dry and flavorless. The amount of meat was overwhelming and took over the other flavors on the burger. The steak sandwich was just ok. We also tried the cheese, bacon, garlic mayo fries and the chicken, bacon, jalepeño fries. There former were pretty good, but the ladder were dry and not very good. My mom got the chicken sandwich and enjoyed it. We later learned that there is a new law in Ireland requiring all burgers to be cooked well done, so I can't fault them for the cooking of it, but unfortunately that made the burger not very good. Our service also wasn't the best. It didn't take too long to get our food, but it probably took us 20 minutes to get our waiter's attention to get the check. I wouldn't come back here again for the food.

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Kelsey M.

Good food. We got the cottage pie and steak sandwich. Friendly and helpful staff. Loved the fun LOTR atmosphere and decor.

Sabina K.

I'm always on a lookout for hobbits - I practically run inside! The inside is lit with green lights and with thin green rugs on the floor this makes the place really fluorescent. I was the only patron who walked in around 11 in the morning on a Saturday. I had an Irish coffee and chatted with a waiter who was chatty and helpful, or at least I think he was since I just pretended that i knew what he was saying (yes, thick beautiful Irish accent). My heart desired more LTOR memorabilia and other nerds like me in a lively discussion helped by shire ale, this is probably reserved for later hours of weekend. Ergo: I must be back.

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Charming! It was a fun vibe and really friendly staff. Went for some "shire shots" and drank a couple pints of Guinness.

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Great atmosphere. Burgers & drinks were brilliant. Top notch staff. A can't miss stop in killarny! Fun times with live music too.

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Great bar and atmosphere. Friendly staff and delicious food. Highly recommended if you are in Killarney. A must

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It's a fun spot for tourists to stop by (even if you're not a LOTR fan like my friend).

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Murphy's

Murphy's

(110 reviews)

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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.

Cronins Restaurant - Sticky toffee

Cronins Restaurant

(162 reviews)

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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.

O Donoghues Public House

O Donoghues Public House

(24 reviews)

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O'Donoghues is situated at the base of a hotel on the main street of Killarney's city center, and…read morewas a spot we visited for cocktails and dinner one evening. The space is good sized and features several dining areas and a decent sized bar. Decor and overall vibe is your classic Irish pub with lots of dark woods, soft lighting and grandiose fixtures and dividers. We initially bellied up the bar to grab a pint and cocktail while we waited for our table to be ready. After about 20 minutes, the staff came and whisked us away to a small table just off the main entrance. The table was not that comfortable, but they are doing everything they can with every inch of space they have, and we were just happy to be there! While bellied up to the bar, we enjoyed a pint of Guinness and the Apple & Honey cocktail. The Guinness was perfection, and the cocktail was tasty. The food menu has all the classics from toasties to stew and even fish and chips. We started our meal with the trio of croquettes. They were okay and plating was a bit odd as the salad and veggies that accompanied the croquettes were more visible and focus than the actual croquettes. While the trio was all different, the taste profiles were very similar for each one. For our mains, we both went with sandwiches. I got the Prime Sirloin Steak and my partner got the Ham, Cheese and Tayto. Steak was well cooked, bread was a great vessel, however more sauce would have been welcomed. The toastie was classic, no frills and hit the spot. Service was okay. Not very efficient or helpful, but also not awful or unfriendly. Was odd enough to notice, but not bad enough to ruin the visit. Overall, a fair rating is 3.5 for O'Donoghues. Given no half stars, they get the fourth. It is a good location and is just okay. We wouldn't go out of our way to visit again, but also wouldn't go out of our way to avoid.

When we walked in, they took our name and told us that there was a 15min wait. We went to the bar…read moreto grab a drink while we waited. We ordered a pint of Guinness and an O'D fashioned. We stood in what was a service area, the bartender asked us to move very politely. We tried to find a place to stand out of the way, the bartender came out from behind the bar to bring a stool for us. That was so sweet, just then the host found us the take us to our table. We very much appreciated the effort made by the bartender. Loved the drinks, btw. We sat down and looked over the menu. Decided on the burger and soup and sandwich combo. The burger was really good, made with Irish Hereford beef. It was so beautiful on the plate and tasted great. I got the soup abd sandwich of the day. It was a carrot soup (carrot and something else, I can't recall) and a toasty of ham and cheese with Tayto chips. Both the soup and sandwich hit the spot. It was a beautiful pub, lots of cute areas, I even saw an armored suit when I went to the bathroom. I found the menu prices very reasonable. 9.50 euro for soup, sandwich and chips (crisps).

Bricín Restaurant and Boxty House - Seafood Chowder.

Bricín Restaurant and Boxty House

(97 reviews)

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We enjoyed a Kick Ass Meal here, which was maybe our best restaurant experience during our 2 week…read morestay in Ireland. "Bricín" is known for traditional Irish food like boxty. The name "Bricín" is Irish for "little trout" and is also the name of a stone bridge in Killarney National Park. The restaurant was established by the McGuire brothers, who restored the building with antique timber and stained glass. The restaurant is upstairs from a gift shop that I believe the owners also operate. We had made reservations and once upstairs, we were personally greeted and welcomed by maybe one of the brothers. Mary was our wait person for the evening, who we found to be warm, friendly, and attentive. We were also seated at a nice corner table (#14) that allowed the right amount of dining privacy with a very attractive room. Bricín offers a fixed price meal (appetizer, main, and dessert) for 46 Euro and an "Early Bird" special for 34 Euros. We opted to order off the Menu as follows: - Hake and Salmon Gratin (Fern) - Boxty (House Specialty) - Traditional Irish potato pancake, cooked on the griddle with mixed salad and a choice of meat (Don) - Rack of Kerry Lamb (Gayle Loves Lamb!) - Thai Red Chicken Curry with Thai jasmine rice (Eric) - Adult Beverages (Wines) - Spanish Rueda (White), Pinot Grigio, Siegel Reserva (Chilean Merlot), and another Merlot. - Split 2 Desserts (One Special) plus teas and coffee. It was all a wonderful dining experience, when food, atmosphere, service, and good company all become greater than the sum of its parts. And we expressed that sentiment to one of the brothers who checked in on us at one point and Mary.

A great place to sample some traditional yet elevated Irish dishes. Reservations are highly…read morerecommended, as the first time we called to see if they had openings that evening they were full. The upstairs restaurant is decorated with antique furniture and scenic paintings that make it feel like you've stepped into a charming old inn. I tried a boxy for the first time and would describe it to an American as a thin potato pancake with chicken pot pie filling. The scallion and leek tart was noteworthy, but the rack of lamb could have been a bit more tender. The servers were friendly and accommodating, even offering to hang our raincoats and umbrellas in the side nook and fetch them when the service was over.

The Shire Killarney - irish_pubs - Updated May 2026

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