We were excited to visit Courtney's during our time in Killarney as we noted they were very…read morewelcoming, friendly and overall great...however, I was disappointed with our experience at Courtney's. We popped in after dinner and bellied up to the bar only to be passed over multiple times by the bartenders. They clearly saw us, even made eye contact at times, but just kept moving, taking orders of folks who walked up to the bar well after we had sat down. It was the strangest experience of bar service we had experienced in Killarney. Once the bartender actually acknowledged us, she was friendly. We got our drinks and moved to the front room where they had live music. We finished our drinks, enjoyed the music and called it a night after one pint. The space has all the character of an old Irish pub and we had high hopes for Courtney's, but sadly it was the one negative experience on our trip. Overall, disappointed. Enjoyed the pint and the space is cool, but we wouldn't recommend as a "must do" on a trip to Killarney.

Oldest pub in the area. This place is gross. Smells like mold. The bathrooms were dirty, dirty,…read moredirty! Plenty of other places to go.

Yelp had this place listed as a cask bar. However, they only have a modest selection of beers on…read moretop. That said, they have an extensive collection of whiskeys. Very impressive.

So many whiskeys here! It will take a long time to try them all. We tried 5 half pours, which is…read more1/3 of 1 percent of the 1600 available. So it would take nearly a year going every day to try everything. That's probably not a healthy way to spend a year. You can always just walk in and order drinks (food available too) but curated tastings normally require advance bookings. But it wasn't busy so the bartender was able to spend some time with us even though the full tasting experience wasn't available at the time.

Gin & Champagne bar inside The Ross. Came here during my wife and I's Ireland trip…read more Stopped in prior to going downstairs for dinner. They had a nice spread of gins to choose from, from which the bartender offered various versions of gin cocktails and recommended his favorite gins for each cocktail. It definitely had a nice, relaxing, lounge-y feel to it. Would certainly consider coming back the next time I'm back in town... and I certainly do hope that there is another Ireland trip in my future.

Visiting from the states and thought we'd try something non-Irish tonight. This place was just OK…read more The soup was good, but the tapas were just ok. The sangria was undrinkable. We'll go back to eating the wonderful Irish food for the rest of our trip.

My family and I randomly stumbled upon this restaurant last night. We were thrilled with the kind…read moreservice, ambiance and menu. The food was out of this world, especially the goat cheese bon bons. Make sure to save room for dessert, the brownie with popcorn ice cream was out of this world. Can't wait to come back to Ireland to go back to the 52.

Location is so easy to get to by foot. The live music coming through the windows draws you in. The…read morestaff are top notch. Caroline has even gone through great lengths to mail us our bag of gifts we accidentally left behind under our table. The whole atmosphere was a dream! Delicious Irish coffees and Guinness! So fun making friends with the locals! Definitely one of our favorite stops during our honeymoon. This place will always hold a special place in our hearts ~Jill & Steve

Stopped here for a drink after walking around town and had an awesome experience!! All the…read morebartenders were super friendly. The ambiance was nice and relaxing, perfect for what we needed after a long day. The food looked really good, but I didn't get to try anything. Would definitely recommend for a nice and relaxing area to get a drink.

The Grand, AKA Paddy Sheehan's, is your classic small town Irish pub located in the heart of…read moreKillarney! If the fully lit exterior doesn't draw you in, then the open doors, live music and pure energy is sure to! A combination of all three got us, and it was a glorious time! The bar is classic in all ways from layout, decor, live music, drink options, service, etc...a true local Irish pub that is welcoming, loud and fun. We were in Killarney for a few days and each evening walked by and this place stays packed, which initial was something we were not excited about, but we figured "why not!". The evening we wandered in, it was again packed, but everyone was moving and shaking to allow folks an opportunity grab a drink at the bar. There was also live acoustic music, which was great to stay and enjoy. We grabbed a pint, found a corner and just enjoyed the vibes...and of course the Guinness. We visited pubs all around Ireland on our trip and The Grand was one of the more memorable spots. Do not be deterred by the crowds, its packed for good reason!

Stopped here late night for music and had a great time. Lots of seats and a big bar. They had live…read moremusic super late even on a weekday which was cool. Overall fun vibes!

My husband's is a Lord of the Rings fan so I thought this was going to be really cool. We went…read morelooks around and both agreed we didnt want to stay. We were staying in town so hadn't went out of our way. Disappointing. Food average but its the decor that let us down.

As a huge Lord of the Rings fan, I had to make a stop here during my visit to Killarney. They were…read moreexpecting a big party shortly after we arrived but graciously allowed us to sit at one of the reserved tables due to it being more accessible for my friend with limited mobility. They had our food out in a flash, and I found the steak in my sandwich to be super flavorful and tender. My friend wanted a meatless option so chose the Mediterranean Cheese sandwich filled with spinach, mozzarella, feta, and sun dried tomato on sourdough. She said everything tasted light and fresh. From the crowd there, it seemed like a nice neighborhood place to watch a game and have a pint.

We stayed here for 2 nights with an American tour group. Absolutely fabulous. For dinner, the…read moresalmon was the best that I have ever had. My wife and I have salmon once a week and again, the best we have ever had.

Food was flavorful with a good selection of meal choices. They had an excellent kid's menu as well…read more We also really enjoyed their cocktail selection.

We absolutely loved our dinner. The bar dining room was lovely and the wait staff was abundant and…read moreprofessional. I had a delicious salmon dish while my partner enjoyed an equally appealing gluten free chicken dish. I finished with a nice serving of apple pie. It was a great meal and a delightful experience.

Atmosphere, food, drink and service were fair. Atmosphere, food, drink and service were fair.read more

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).