I heard this place is super fun at night but we stopped in for an early dinner. We were seated…read moreright next to the fireplace and it was so nice! My chicken sandwich was excellent, our server was nice, and we were able to get dessert to go. We just wanted to be in and out and I think we were done within 45 minutes. Our family went later at night and said it was awesome, but I'm old

Wasn't open when we drove all the way there at 2pm, even though online it said it was open until…read morelate evening! Frustrating!

So glad I stopped into this pub restaurant for lunch! I was drawn to its name, as my last name is…read moreLocke! 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!

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

Great atmosphere, welcoming and delicious Seafood Chowder. I have been trying Seafood Chowder…read morewhile traveling Ireland and so far this has been the best. The fish was flaky, they used fresh dill which gave it a super fresh taste, and it was salty like I like it. Definitely give 4 thumbs up for the chowder. The onion rings weren't hand made so that the reason for the 4 stars. Cool city too.

The seafood chowder is excellent!! Best I've had so far. Great location. Attentive staff.read more

What can one say about the first pub they visit in the Irish country side, especially after an…read more(what felt like) eternity on an airplane, and a 2 hour drive on the wrong side of the road? Is this review slightly biased? Did I see the world though jetlagged eyes? Yes absolutely, but who the hell cares; Bill hooked me up with my first pint after one long journey from NYC and I will be forever grateful for it. Walking in, we found a well sized pub with a nice selection of beers on tap. The usual selection of Smithwick's, Harp, Bulmer's cider were to be found, and I couldn't have been happier to see them waiting for me. The first thing that really struck me however was the music. How could we have known that Bill Chawkes was voted the number one country bar in Ireland? So while we were sipping on our pints Shania Twain and Toby Keith sang about pickup trucks and broken hearts.......just what we were looking for in Ireland, American rednecks haha. Again though we were exhausted and thrilled to be anywhere that had a cold pint and some food. We made our way to the nicely sized backyard and found a nice table in the shade. After a few minutes (and a few rounds) we ordered up a bite to eat; I had the burger (Irish beef is awesome), and my date had the chicken curry. As soon as the curry came out I knew I had made a terrible mistake, as it smelled like heaven (tasted like it too) but alas I had to settle for "curry fries" which were almost as good. Like I said maybe it was the jetlag, or the thrill of finally making it to our destination (or both), but this was one of the nicest meals I had on the whole trip. If you are in Adare, Bill Chawkes is absolutely worth checking out; good food, great location, and a lively crowd in the evening - you can't go wrong.

As the first Irish bar that I visited, Bill Chawkes Pub has a special place in my heart. Chawkes…read moreis a large pub with a great back yard space. It was still early so there was just a large party in the yard and a few locals sitting around the bar. Since it was such a pleasant day, we opted to sit out back to enjoy our first official Irish pints and lunch. The yard's walls are covered in old timey cigarette and alcohol ads with large statues of men and their dogs. The only thing that was slightly off putting was the american country music pouring out of the speakers. Once I got over the initial shock of realizing that Shania Twain, Tim McGraw and Garth Brooks were here to stay, I settled in. I just took it as a sign that Ireland was welcoming us with an easy transition. The bar tender was a friendly gentleman that helped us pick brews and took our orders after a few drinks. Even though we were outside, he was attentive and timely with service. As we enjoyed the afternoon, we got to meet another American couple that had been visiting Ireland. It was nice to get their opinions of what they've done and where we might look into going. Although, when the food arrived, we couldn't help but ignore them while we dug in. I had made a choice to eat local cuisine while in Ireland so I had chosen the chicken curry (diced chicken in a thick curry sauce served with rice). It was just delightful. My date had ordered the cheeseburger and french fries which was also quite good. The beef is certainly a different flavor over in Ireland and the french fries were great (especially dipped in the curry). The environment is great, food is fantastic and service is well done. What more could a person look for in a local pub. I would be happy to return to this little quaint town and, of course, I'd make sure to have my first pint here.

When you first walk in, it doesn't seem very large. But take a stroll, and you'll find several…read morespacious areas within. There's a HUGE upstairs area that is partly covered and partly outside, so smoking is allowed up there. I was there on a Sunday evening, so it was VERY dead. There literally was only one other customer in there, and he arrived after I did, so we all got the full attention of the bartender. That's a plus I guess. They have the usual Irish beers and a full bar. It was just surprisingly dead - even for a Sunday evening.

We had a party of 5, some people got the fish fry, toastie with soup and I myself got the chicken…read moreburger. Everyone loved their food. The chicken burger is on a delicious bun with lettuce and toasted cheese. The chicken is lightly seasoned with a slightly spicy breading. The fries were also perfectly done. Highly recommend swinging by here for lunch!

The pub offers excellent food. The service was quick, and not crowded. We were passing by. We…read moreordered Seafood Chower and Beef stew. I liked beef stew better, it's little salty, but with combination of mashed potato, it was perfect.

Great pub. It was pretty lovely on a Sunday night. The space was charming, with a busy downstairs…read moreand a quieter upstairs that had a lot of seating. The staff were really nice. I continued my beer research with a Murphys Stout and a Harp lager. The food was fine. The icing on the cake was the live music. This is a great way to spend an evening.

Nice clean place, full of locals and very welcoming to a yank tourist (like me). They had live…read moremusic the Saturday night we were there and the craic was mighty. Lots of room for functions, very well attended by the staff, and plenty of parking. Tell the owner, Pat Ryan, that Steve from America sent you. if you're lucky, it'll get you a handshake, at least...

Now here's a little find along the N24 from Tipperary to Limerick at Ballyluddy, Pallasgreen. We…read morewere recommended by a local when we were on business to nearby town of Oola that this is where you get good food and not at rip-off prices. Its a remote spot at a road junction with plenty of parking with a big banner advertising their food range. Its home cooking at its best, with bacon & cabbage, roast chicken, home-made beefburgers in onion gravy, meat & mushroom pastry pies, curry dishes etc, all typical Irish dinners to feed many a farmer and weary traveller. There's an excellent special at €12.95 for a starter & main course, or main course and dessert which also includes tea or coffee. Otherwise, most mains are €8.95, start & desserts from €3.95. Vegetable soup was the starter and it was freshly made, very tasty, and the homemade brown bread was delicious. The beefburger smothered in onion gravy was good quality beef and its sides of crunchy fresh salad and hand-cut chips added to make for a hearty meal. A little dessert of the profiteroles between us was followed up with a pot of tea for two. We were well fed, attended to by a smiling young local girl, and chatted lightly with locals on a lovely sunny day. We hope to be back locally on business soon, and will look forward to next on the menu.

A nice cozy little place for a drink the people who work here are lovely and very helpful. The only…read moredown side is their card machine doesn't always work but there's an atm just up the road that is if ya wanna go near Crowe's

I love this place! We spent most evenings here singing, playing, and enjoying Jameson and pints of…read moreGuinness and parting glass Baby Guinness. Claire and Sharon were wonderful hosts. If you have a chance, have lunch. Fabulous stew! I'm looking forward to returning.