This is a quaint place with a lot of character. They accommodated our large group with a couple of long table set ups. Appies had been pre-ordered for us and included gluten free and lactose free options. It was typical pub fare. Ie. wings, carrots & celery, deep fried things... not food I'd typically order myself. However, the hummus looked and tasted freshly made and was delicious. I would recommend it as a great place to meet friends. read more

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One of the worst meals we've ever had! Husband's nachos had burnt meat, my salmon tasted like it had been in the freezer for months but worst of all was the service. Kingston has many great restaurants to choose from so steer clear of this place. read more

Wss told a table would be available in 30 minutes. 45 minutes passed, I went back, got told they were closing at 9. I understand exceptional times, but they should have just been honest when I first got there. There was no chance even at 30 minutes that I was going to get served in time. read more

Located in the historic Prince George Hotel building, this is a good spot for beer and food that's well above pub fare. Menu ranges from usual grill items to meat pies, curries, boxtys, and several fish offerings. The beer menu is not the longest you'll ever see but solidly impressive. Amaze your friends by ordering the 23 oz Hoegaarden belgian wheat, which comes in a freakishly large glass. We were there on a warm summer evening and dined outside where we took in the sights of Kingston. Beware if they seat you next to the big red wooden doors; these hide the dumpster ---and you will take in the smells of Kingston along with the sights. We had the fish and chips which featured two light, flaky, and perfectly fried pieces of halibut and a Thai themed plate of mussels which was also very good. Service is smart, friendly, and attentive. On this busy Friday they seemed a bit stretched but kept up with it. As we finished up live music commenced inside and there was quite a lively bar crowd. It looks like it would be a nice place to hang out for a few hours if you are more thirsty than hungry. read more

Tir Nan Og Irish Pub - Tir Nan Og - Bars Near Me - Kingston, Ontario

Nice place to grab a quick bite to eat. The food was not great but I went during the summer and the patio was very nice. The waiting was also prompt and very accommodating. If you're walking by, stop for a nice place to rest but don't expect a very good meal. The company I was with ordered the sangria (white) and said it was very good and I ordered a Guinness. read more

Tir Nan Og Irish Pub - White wine sangria - Bars Near Me - Kingston, Ontario

Sunday night so the place was quiet. Our server, Samantha, was great! Super friendly and helpful with suggestions on the menu. The prices are fair as the food quality is good. Great selection for all of us, me being a vegetarian this is often not the case when eating out. We all had the pot pies..... meat pies for the group and everyone loved them. I had the veggie pot pie which was tasty, could have used some more flavour, but overall happy with the food. Definitely would go back when in Kingston. read more

Came in on a recommendation from a friend who used to live in Kingston. Ordered Blarney Chips and before we could blink they showed up. They were pretty darn good! The main course arrived, Guinness Burgers. Wow We were absolutely blown away by this burger!!!! By far the best burger either of us have ever had. Staff were super friendly and fast. Will definitely come back soon. read more

Tir Nan Og Irish Pub - Meme of my friend and his quote about this burger. - Bars Near Me - Kingston, Ontario

Got into Kingston on a Friday evening and we were excited to see that the bar was an authentic looking English pub. We were sorry it was too packed to eat in. The main area bar was big but not pub looking. We were surprised it was pretty empty for a Friday night and being 8pm. The Fish and Chips were good and they were nice enough to substitute mashed for the chips however, the mashed tasted like instant and the gravy also tasted chemically based. Our waiter was busy wrapping cutlery and never noticed our drinks were empty and he never stopped by to say how's everything after dropping the food off where he might of seen we needed things. I had the beef with mashed potatoes and Yorkshire pudding and fries and was still hungry. We stayed longer to hear the music that started at 9pm but it was only one guy that needed help playing better. We left as he was playing. Not worth the wait. read more

This restaurant is situated in one of the oldest buildings in Kingston, and if you take the city ghost walk tour (which is actually situated to the side of the entrance to their bar), you'll find out that the place is also haunted. So already bonus points in my books! The pub has a beautiful interior and their staff is very friendly. They also have local singers that perform there on certain evenings. The food isn't bad but it isn't great. It's your typical 3-star quality food. My only advice with this place is that you'll want to avoid it during the winter. With awesome old buildings, comes a serious lack of insulation, and lack of insulation apparently means shivering while waiting for your food, and freezing dishes. Cold dishes aren't a big deal until you order something along the lines of tea and find out that even after refilling the pot twice with supposed hot water, your tea is only warm. Old building or not, it's a little silly to have to deal with this. So check this place out during the summer and you'll have a good time. It may not blow your mind, but it's a reliable place. read more

This review is going to be a bit of a mixed bag. I have had both fantastic and abysmal experiences here. On a good day, their blarney chips (waffle fries topped with tomatoes, green onions and cheese) will leave you begging for more, and the smoked chicken grilled flatbread will have you beg some more after that. The boxties and Guinness crocks are ideal comfort food on a cold winter day, and the fish & chips aren't half bad. On a bad day, I've had dried out boxties that tasted like papier-mâché and a lamb shank that smelled oddly of urine. The curry is the only thing that I find consistent here, but unfortunately it is consistently sub par. It lacks in flavour and the meat is always over cooked. While the food is random and inconsistent, the ambience and service have never failed me at Tir Nan Og. The servers are super friendly and the interior is beautiful with a lovely antique feel. When you go inside, it really feels like you're at a traditional pub in the Irish country side (though a lot cleaner and well-maintained). The drinks menu is extensive and creative. Last summer they had this drink that was a dark ale mixed with black currant syrup (I wish I can remember the name now), and it was positively brilliant. There is also a nice patio area that is perfect for people-watching in the summer. Oh, and they have Karaoke nights on Thursdays - always a hilarious good time for all. To conclude, Tir Nan Og is always a fun place for hanging out, but the food can be a bit of a gamble. Tip: If you end up there on a "bad food day", pop by Mia Gelato next door for a dessert. Yummy gelato always makes everything better!!! read more

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This is a place my husband and I have wanted to go to for a while. We finally squeaked in today for our Valentine's Day dinner (we're both introverts and prefer to go out on a less crowded day) and it was worth the wait! The atmosphere is nice - a fairly traditional Irish pub. While neither of us really drink, we looked at the drinks menu and there is truly something for everyone. My husband stuck to his traditional Pepsi and I got the shaken lemonade with stone fruit juices. It was SO good that I'd go back just for that drink on a warm summer's day. The bartender mixed the drink up for me and poured it into a nice mason-jar type cup and it made the experience a little more special since we don't typically have that sort of experience when we go out. Onto the food. It was fantastic. I ordered the shephard's pie and changed my side salad to a caesar salad (it was a great caesar with a lovely amount of cheese, dressing and acidity) and my husband ordered the chicken tikka masala boxty. A boxty, as we found out, is a traditional Irish potato pancake. It comes with a side salad as well and my husband also ordered a delicious caesar. Our food was fantastic, flavourful, very fresh, very warm and obviously homemade - none of this crappy pub food that is flavourless or just deep fried. We both agreed that it was fantastic and the Guiness gravy in my pie was amazing. Dessert (yes, they have a dessert menu!) was great. The vanilla ice cream was fantastic and very vanilla-y (sometimes I can find vanilla ice cream to be bland, but this was anything but!) and our desserts were both piping hot and delicious. The husband got a salted brownie with a caramel or butterscotch swirl on top and ice cream while I got the apple crumble pie. The apple crumble pie is heavenly - the best parts of both desserts. It has a buttery, flakey pie crust on the bottom, a deliciously cooked apple and cinnamon filling and a crunchy crumble topping. Overall, a GREAT meal and a definite must-have for any fan of pub food or that atmosphere. The waiters were extremely friendly, personable and even the bartender came and served us if his co-workers were swamped and he had a moment. I'd recommend this place 10 times over. read more

The boyfriend and I travel to Kingston several times a year, and we make a point of always coming here. They've got a good selection of beer and liquor, the bar is huge and beautiful, and we've always enjoyed the music. The food is decent, typical pub food. The servers are either MIA or amazing, there is no in-between. If they're MIA, you can expect very slow service (even if you come here in the middle of the day for lunch and there is nobody else there), and it can be very cold in the winter, but those are the only issues I've ever had. I always have a great time here & will continue to stop by every time I'm in Kingston. read more

My bf and I decided to have some drinks and dinner here before taking the Haunted Walk of Kingston. Our server was exceptionally great. He was very attentive and made excellent drinks! The food was yummy and the live music outside on the patio was good. I will definitely come back! read more

The nachos were fantastic! My wife and daughter thoroughly enjoyed their Fionn's Power Plate(?) too. The waitress was very friendly and did her best despite being run off her feet. read more

been here several times so i can stand by the one star. you know those times you're in the mood for a great time out? great band, great bar.. ? you won't find that here sadly. the musicians they bring in, it seems.. seem to be whoever happens to be out front begging for money in the afternoon. while the bar is large.. its also resplendent with the odor of vomit AND urine. so yayyy. the food?.. well lets just say there is good food in kingston.. just not here. read more

The Tir Nan Og is a classic pub in Kingston. I find it caters more to tourists (higher prices than some of the other nearby favorites), but you can't beat Karaoke or a live band in this location! read more

On Sunday evening myself and 3 friends decided to stop in for dinner. This place looked perfect for us and the warm, cozy atmosphere was just the pub we thought we were looking for. But as we were enjoying our first round and settling in I watched a table next to us get comped an entire meal and became hesitant about ordering food in your establishment. We spoke frankly with our server about it and she assured us this wasn't usual so we decided to trust her and order anyway. Oh and just for the record the comp meal was a burger served raw. Suffice to say I should have trusted my hesitation over our server. Myself and one of my friends both got violently ill with food poisoning from our meals and missed out on two days of our vacation because of it. I am not sure what is going on in your kitchen but from what I have experienced what you are serving is downright dangerous, you should be ashamed of what you are serving people. read more

Lots of good beers. Nice location. Oh, and the waitresses wear kilts!

Dark and very dated. Waited a very long time for service to order a drink and meal and it was not that busy at all and we were sitting at the bar. The food was average . read more

Sat on the patio this summer. Great atmosphere and I enjoyed the menu bc it featured dishes i dont see that often. I had the guinness stew. It was delicious with alot of tender meat. Would love to go back again and try some more items on the menu. read more

Good atmosphere! This pub is frequented by a lot of students from RMC and Queens so usually in the late evening there is a younger crowd. I had the steak and mushroom pie and it was really small and lacked flavour. Considering this is a pub the food could have been better. The chicken tacos my friend ordered were great though which is not what I would expect from and Irish pub read more

Best veggie burger in town! Made in house and delicious! Served on a plank of wood, fries in metal dish that kept them hot for the whole meal; nice presentation! read more

We went for lunch. Ordered. They dumped us for a larger party of people. We were disgusted and left

Mini Yorkshire Puddings put this place on the map. Seriously. They are worth the trip. Make time for the Mini Yorkshire Puddings. Do not visit Kingston without eating the Mini Yorkshire Puddings. Great interior. 60% of the staff are friendly. There is evidently a ghost in the place and most of the bar interior has been shipped over from Ireland. read more

I've eaten here but don't remember it, so I'm sure the food is okay, not bad not great. Better to come here for a good time. Great beer, great vibe, and karaoke. All good things going on. read more

Choose to sit outside on the patio during a nice day to imbibe in a few drinks. The beer and cocktails were very good. Nothing like a cold brew to get you through a hot summer day! The appetizers were ok. It took a very long time to get our drinks delivered to our table after ordering - more than 5 minutes but felt like closer to 10. You grow impatient when craving a cold one answer them pass you by. read more

Cheap and cold drinks and entertaining to watch karaoke on a Friday night. Bar and wait service was ridiculously slow and the waiters would vanish for what felt like an eternity. Great location next to city hall. read more

Really impressed by the wonderful service we had yesterday. My meal (nachos) was prepared much earlier than the rest of the table's meals and the manager came out apologized to our group, and covered the cost of my nachos (which I really didn't need or expect).They went above and beyond to give our table a great experience. read more

My boyfriend and I frequently dine here and we love it! The atmosphere is warm and inviting. The prices are reasonable and the Irish coffee is to die for! read more

I asked for medium well steak and they brought out well done. Waitress argued with me that it is medium well, yes, if fully cooked grey is medium well, what is well done then? read more

Place has a lot going for it. A patio, karaoke and more of a bar area, as well as above average pub food. Beer selection is impressive, with a sizeable (for Kingston) craft beer list. Service has always been good as well. read more

Came here for lunch, busy day (Canada Day) so expected a bit of a wait. Waited an hour and a half, barely saw our waiter. Upon receiving our food the Southern Fried Fish I had ordered was not only cold but tasted over-cooked (strong carbon taste in the batter). Our waiter who was too busy bragging about the tips he makes to an adjacent table also ignored requests for another pint. Finally he returned and asked to have a fresh entree and upon receiving it, it was no longer cold however it became readily apparent that the strong carbon taste was from old fryer oil not being changed. Will not return if their Quality Control is so poor and they're not able to fix an issue on a second go with the manager involved. read more

We went here for a bite to eat after our visit to Fort York. They have a wide range of drinks and beers available and the food is affordable and tastes quite good, unfortunately the amount of fries they give you with the fish and chips is small, but it was delicious and the service is quick. read more

Warning!!! I went to Tir Nan Og on a Saturday in November at 5:30 and the manger wanted to turn myself and my 92 year old nana away. He said "the restaurant is reserved all night, come back after 8:30"!!! Luckily one of the waitresses rescued us and ushered us inside, there was less then 20 ppl inside maybe 1/5 of the table occupied. Our meal was amazing Guinness steak and mushroom boxty (traditional stew ladled over a potato pancake). We were done our meal in less then an hour still no one had shown up to sit in thiwa "booked solid restaurant", so we decided to have coffee and desert. Don't order the bread pudding bites they were terrible, seriously I've never had a bad bread pudding till tonight, which is a shame as they used to be famous for their 200+ year old traditional recipe. When we left the pub just after 7 still no one had shown up, no one except the band that was setting up. Seriously this is kingston not Toronto, November not August and a pub not a club. Who the hell turns away paying customers, I must have seen 70-100 ppl turned away between 5:30-7:00. Who is this benefiting? Not the wait staff who aren't getting tips, not the bar who isn't selling beer and certainly not the owner who is losing revenue. I used to love this pub, been going since I was a kid, but if locals aren't welcome anymore on a weekend to come in for a meal, then I will head next door to the Brew Pub, they at least have always found room for guests. Its a shame read more

Wouldn't come here again while visiting Kingston! No one greeted us as we walked in and I had to go up and ask someone where we could sit...even though a few staff were just standing around the bar chatting...ordered the fish and chips which wasn't good....not impressed! read more