Let's see - this place has clearly been around for a longtime. It just feels antique. It feels tight and cramped, a bit chaotic, dark and rustic. andStaff was slammed and did a great job handling everything. And nothing wrong with that as it adds to the charm. Beer selection was ok, they had many of the typicals. Food itself is also pretty solid. The kids Mac and cheese is a bit different if you are coming from the United States. read more

Durty Nelly's - Inside - Pubs Near Me - Bunratty, CE

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Once upon a time, this Faerie Queen returned for the 4th time. Love the atmosphere here. The place hasn't changed and we were delighted to see that! We enjoyed ourselves hot whiskeys with Irish music in the background. The fireplace gave us the perfect warmth from the wind gales and rain. We had our fill of toasties and the mussels (yum!). If you are about, make the stop! read more

My absolute fav outdoor bar. Does live music with a band most of the time. When there's a bank holiday fun getta about it..... Vibes could not be higher. I dream of this place. Never had the food but the drinks are amazing. You just walk into the indoor bar to get more rounds. We always go with a huge crew (30+ people) and all get served easily. read more

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Right next to Bunratty castle with plenty of parking. This place looks and feels like it has a lot of history to it. Got the wild game pie, which came with a plate of veggies which was nice. Also got the chicken and black pudding salad which was pretty good. Service was a bit slow. Lots of tourists. read more

Durty Nelly's - Pubs Near Me - Bunratty, CE

Noting like a Guinness in a Irish pub. Good food and a great atmosphere. Staying in Bunratty, this was one of our hosts recommendation. Excellent fish and chips, equally good service. read more

Such a good pub. Right next to bunratty castle and an easy stop when you leave bunratty. I had the steak sandwich and it was so good, loved it! They had a big enough seating section for the 9 of us and service was great. A very cute pub. read more

Durty Nelly's - Pubs Near Me - Bunratty, CE

Another really solid spot after visiting the castle next door, we came in for midweek lunch. It's a large place with an upscale dining area upstairs and tons of outdoor and indoor seating. Staff was friendly and we were waited on quite well. We got the veggie soup, toastie, steak sandwich, and the sticky toffee pudding. Food was more a gastro pub then just a pub- everything we had was fantastic, especially the steak sandwich with the mushrooms and the sticky toffee pudding. The irish coffee was tasty and the Guinness's were crisp. Took a bit to get the bill but overall a nice time with great food and great views. Parking is best down the street at the castle. read more

Come here for the sticky toffee pudding! I got the seafood chowder and the toffee pudding. Portion sizes were good, and it's a great option after visiting Bunratty Castle. Street parking is tight, so it's better to park at the castle and walk over. read more

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Historical spot well worth the visit. A dim-lit, pub-like atmosphere inside with no frills. Average menu with a few interesting additions all at a reasonable rate. Down to earth service though a bit slow (perhaps it was busy with tourists like me). read more

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In Shannon, Ireland on a layover and we decided to stop for lunch at the original Durty Nellie's. It is located next to the famous Bunratty Castle on the Owenogarney River. My wife ordered the pot pie (2/5) and was not impressed. I ordered the fish and chips (5/5) and I couldn't have been happier. The breading was light, a perfect beer batter flavor. The chips (3/5) were downright bland. I ordered a Smithwick on tap and it was delicious, my first on tap Irish beer. If you're looking for some great pub food, DN's is for you . Highly recommended! read more

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The service was very nice and this was a pleasant stop to spend a long lunch after driving the countryside. The food and drinks were good. It was amazing to think about how long this establishment has been meeting these exact needs for people through the ages. read more

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Fantastic food, cold beer, excellent service. Surprisingly diverse menu. Best meal we've had after being in Ireland four days. Highly recommend the sticky toffee pudding. read more

Fun place, totally packed tourist destination. Still, fish and chips was legit and the beer was good.

FIrst place I ate when I made it to Ireland this time around. Such a good sandwich. They had a party going on upstairs but made room for a table of 7 of us to be able to fit and even though they were preparing for a private party - they made sure to let us know that we should enjoy our meal and not rush. Food was reasonable and so good. I had a club sandwich and it was made just right. read more

We visited the bar on a Saturday in Sept 2025. We had visited this pub twice before, once for drinks and once for food. The food wasn't worth the price so on our most recent visit we opted just for drinks. I tried to order an espresso martini as I had had this cocktail at the premises previously and it was delicious. The batmaide told me they don't do cocktails. I queried when this service had ceased as I had previously purchased this item and I was informed that they no longer serve cocktails on "days that end in a Y". Terrible service and unccomodating staff. read more

The food here was good and the service was welcoming. The tables we sat at were very cramped and pushed together, but having a group of five people try to fit at a table for two (between two other tables for two) did not help. There was a dining room and it didn't seem that busy so I'm not sure why they we seated there. This was a nice and fun spot to stop for lunch during a very rainy day! read more

Here to visit from the US. Our waitress was awesome....we ordered food and asked for a "taste" of tomato soup and she brought us each a small bowl! My seafood soup appetizer was a meal!!! Recommend read more

Durty Nelly's - Seafood chowder and Guinness - Pubs Near Me - Bunratty, CE

Durty Nelly's is a historic bar in Ireland so my friend and I had to visit after touring the Bunratty Castle. It was built in the 1600s so it definitely has the old historic feel and it's very dimly lit inside. There are several selections of beer and classic dishes like fish and chips. If you're at the castle, definitely stop in for a drink. read more

Durty Nelly's - Pubs Near Me - Bunratty, CE

Great place to stop for a brew and a visit! Impressive display of Police badges and fun atmosphere! read more

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Took our group super late at night, amazing service. We are tourists and did a food tour in Galway earlier in the day and were starving afterwards. They took us and fed us...we are eternally grateful. Friendly. Yummy food. read more

Enjoyed the Seafood chowder and muscles to start. We both had the lamb shank and it was cooked nicely. The fresh veggies were tasty and the reduction sauce had deep, rich flavors. Desert was a nice toffee cake with cream and Carmel sauce. The Guinness started the meal off perfectly. read more

This is a fun great local pub well known in these parts for the beer, music food and fun. Been here 3 times now in 3 days- keep ending up here but had a full dinner with a large group upstairs. Hundreds of years old and next to the castle, this is old world charm that collects police patches and fire from all over the world staples up to ceiling and walls. Always crowded, great staff, this is a fun place we walked to from the hotel and have enjoyed while in town. Dinner was fantastic with choices of a great lamb shank , fresh salmon , mussels, chowder, steaks to cheesecake , pudding apple pie and more. The food is fantastic and the atmosphere truly old Irish history. Picked up t shits for the boys and the staff is so nice it makes hanging around a blast. Great place!! read more

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PROS: Exterior Appearance Old History CONS: Terrible service - waitress would. It split our check and said it wasn't possible Chicken goilanse was bland Burgers tasted like meatloaf Don't fall for this convenient located tourist trap read more

Authentic pub setting with great food. It is next to Bunratty Castle and Village. Should have at least one meal, there. As busy as it is, they have great service. GO!! read more

Such an Irish experience! We walked into the back bar to an old fellow and his sons singing, "King of the Road!" I joined right in and when his sons whisked him away-I called out- you'll regret it tomorrow! I grew up with an Irish father who said,"All strangers are just friends you haven't met yet!" read more

Very cute old style Irish bar and restaurant We had soup and stout The Atlantic Chowder was amazing as was the potato and leek read more

Durty Nelly's is a fine Pub and She has been greeting weary travelers since 1620, give or take a year or two. This was our tenth night in Ireland I came to believe "A Pint a Day, to Cast the Light Away." Joinning other fellow travelers I wandered (aka Sauntered over with a quickened pace) for a Late Pint. After all even the regulars were bidding Nelly A-due. She was every bit as expected, not Durty. Warm, ageless, taps in waiting, and a fine cook, She be. We sat outside, talked of our travels, and watched the Days glow slip away. Just as any Pint at a Pub should be. None more enchanting than Durty Nelly's in Bunratty. read more

In 2017 had a really fun time after attending the banquet next door at Bunratty Castle. At that time we did not have food - just pints! Made a return visit in May of 2023 and was quite disappointed. This was a family trip so we stopped at the folk park which was disappointing. We continued that experience at the restaurant I am sorry to say. Our waitress was not engaged or engaging at all. She left our menus and returned to take our order. The menu offered basic items and sadly, was Americanized. This was something we ran into frequently and it was disappointing. Next time our food stops will be chosen with more care. The fish and chips were fine, the chicken fingers for my granddaughter were ok, pretty typical. The food did arrive in a timely manner especially since they were quite busy. I had asked for malt vinegar for my chips (fries) but ended up with a bottle of white vinegar, no explanation, it was just set down on the table and she walked away. As we walked out the door my daughter realized the sanitary cap for the baby's bottle had been left on the table. She caught our waitress and asked for it and was told - "too late it is gone." I would not bother to return or recommend going to Durty Nelly's based on our experience. The wonderful Irish experience sadly, was missing. read more

Popular location. They really bust their behinds to accommodate the masses as fast as they can. You don't see your server as often as you would like, but that's because they are very, very busy. The Coke tasted like Diet, but it wasn't, because diet wasn't an option. Very small glasses. Surprisingly good lasagna. The steak sandwich was good, too. The fish and chips were also good. Due to time constraints being on a tour, we were rushed once we finally received our food and didn't get to fully enjoy our time. I would go back! read more

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Went there for dinner. My wife had sea bass, my daughter-in-law had a chicken dish, my son had steamed mussels. I am not a meal person, I'm a sandwich guy. I ordered a Corned Beef on Panini, with a side of onion rings, from their bar menu. Everyone raved about their choices. Personally, my sandwich was outstanding and the onion rings were to die for. Our waitress was the best, didn't interrupt our meal, kept the water pitcher full, and showed up as we finished, to take our dessert order. A most enjoyable dining experience !!! read more

Durty Nelly's - Corned Beef Panini, onion rings, chips & Guinness - Pubs Near Me - Bunratty, CE

When in Ireland, you MUST visit the Bunratty castle, so you MUST stop at Durty Nelly's! Luckily we had friends that worked here in the past, so Durty Nelly's came HIGHLY recommended, to no surprise or let down! We took a taxi in from Shannon, had dinner, drinks, and one of the best nights of our holiday! The staff is friendly and work very hard squeezing between customers to get to and from while carrying food or drinks....full and empty. Be patience with them...it gets crowded! The place gets busy, crowded,...sitting, standing,... outside, inside....everyone chatting, drinking, laughing, and enjoying the night. We had dinner and drinks...Smoked Salmon on Brown Bread and a side salad with a side of seasoned fresh veggies. The food is A. fresh! B. delish! C. big portions! I was drinking Rockshore Lager (brewed by Guinness) and he was sampling the whiskeys...when in Rome! :) His Smoked Salmon on Brown bread was enough for 2 people, but he managed to almost eat it all. Piled high with salmon topped with capers and a nice size salad. My side salad and veggies were fresh, delish, and exactly what I needed at that point. This big beautiful salad was full of lettuce, cukes, tomatoes, radish, cabbage, carrots, and topped with seeds....amazing! The side of veggies had carrots, peas, and broccoli...delish! As we sat and drank after dinner, we met some great locals, and other fellow tourist. Conversations flow easy here as everyone is on same page...holiday, fun, beer, happiness! Cheers Durty Nelly's for such a great night! read more

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This place dates to 1620! We stopped in for a late lunch after touring the Bunratty Castle. There were four of us- 2 men and 2 women. The men ordered Guinness and the women Irish coffee. The draughts were served cold and delicious. The coffees hot and very delicious. We all ordered the ham and cheese sandwich and vegetable soup. The food was very good. The soup was actually a purée and excellent. The servers were very good and we had a wonderful conversation with the bartender who came by for our payment. If you're a tourist and in the area stop in. It won't disappoint! read more

We stopped in on a blustery day for a warm up. I don't know if I was really cold and weary. But, this was the best Baileys and Irish coffee my husband and I had in a long time. Our 7 year old had hot cocoa and he was pleased. They had a nice food menu. However, we had reservations later in Shannon. read more

Durty Nelly's - Baileys - Pubs Near Me - Bunratty, CE

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This place has a great atmosphere, wings and food were great. Highly recommend. ICE Phoenix SRT patch on top of main front bar. read more

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Reached here at 10 pm n Friday and the kitchen was closed. Only bar was open. They should have been clear about that on yelp where they said they are open till 12.30 AM. read more

Great service great food and the best Irish coffee. We split the meals because the portions were so large read more

Durty Nelly's - Irish coffee - Pubs Near Me - Bunratty, CE

A great place to come grab a drink and have a low key dinner! Reminded me of Shenanigans with lots of picture frames and decors all over. The oyster is, comparatively, not as fresh (€12). Durty Nelly's wings are decent-- meaty, juicy wings, not a lot of flavors. The lamb shank is definitely a star of the menu- served with broccoli, carrots and mashed potatoes Great staff and intimate setting. You can certainly have a good conversation with your buddies. read more

Durty Nelly's - Lamb shank - Pubs Near Me - Bunratty, CE

Durty Nelly's provided my first meal in Ireland. Fresh off the plane, exhausted, and hungry, I couldn't have picked a better spot to start the journey. Although it took a minute before realizing the way most local pubs and restaurants work (seating = find an open chair and plop down and ordering = sidle up to the bar and tell them what you want), once we figured it out we were good to go. I thought I had had fish n' chips before - really, I did. Apparently, nothing quite compares to the massive filet of cod served atop golden fries that you'll find in Ireland. Oh my. Wash it down with a pint of Bulmer's and you'll be grinning for the rest of the afternoon. It was easy to see why this original establishment has spawned pubs in the States - the food is great, the atmosphere is casual and friendly, and it has a definitive cool vibe. I also thought it was awesome to see the wall covered with news clippings and other memorabilia from September 11th. The framed NYFD uniform was really something special. If I'm ever lucky enough to find myself in Bunratty again, I will certainly stop in for a bite and a Bulmer's. read more

Durty Nelly's - Pubs Near Me - Bunratty, CE

Pints were good. Service was good. Food is just ok. The fish was greasy the chips tasted like most others we have tried the last 10 days. read more

Visited April 2015: "Oldest Bar in Ireland" We were told to go to this place by a friend who enjoyed it, and told use all about the limericks around the bar So we decided to make a stop there for lunch. They had a multitude of badges from around the world from first responders. For instance, we saw Chicago Police, Lancaster, etc. We were looking for the limericks we were told about but could not locate them in the restaurant, or bathroom. I jumped on the internet to see if I could obtain some information, and learned that the bar has a 400 year old history and it was a location that the nearby castle guards went to for a few beers. We took a few photos of the bar, the castle, and the nearby river before heading off. read more

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