Wow such a stellar restaurant pub in downtown Killarney. This spot is a must stop if you are in…read moretown! Delicious food, darling cocktails, comfortable vibes, and really reasonable prices. O Donoghues brought us in with a great menu and friendly staff from the get go. Also the trickling sounds of Hozier drifting onto the street might have also encouraged me to walk in "I take my whiskey neat, my coffee black in my bed at 3". Haha. But really, this spot is the perfect pub vibe without being too raunchy. Staff were all very nice. Who looked to be the lead staff or manager was very friendly and keeping tabs all around. He engaged us in playful banter and kept his eye on things. The female and male staff that helped throughout the meal were also nice. Talked to the bartender for a brief moment, all nice people. I was impressed that the menu was little more extensive than other spots with good variety. Prices were also extremely reasonable. It was nice to see a good mix of locals and tourists. Locals primarily at the bar and tourists throughout the mix. Definitely a welcoming spot. For cider was recommended their local cider Cronins and it was definitely lovely. A good starter drink. I really loved their cocktail menu and opted for a Tea-Ki cocktail as I liked it was very fruit forward. Imagine my surprise and delight when the cocktail was served in an actual tea pot hahaha. The teacup had ice and an orange slice. Brilliant! If I was a bartender I'd definitely take an idea like this and turn it into my own, it was just so cute and Instagram worthy. Cocktail was fruity and strong, I was happy. Food was also pretty good. I opted for the prawns and chips, pretty happy with them. The prawns were a good size and I liked that the batter wasn't too heavy. Tartar sauce was also tasty. The fries while good were slightly underdone for my taste. Overall though still a good meal. The ambiance was perfect and clean restrooms! Always important. I'd definitely come back here when in Killarney again, perfect spot for some food and drink, also heard live music after 9pm so worth a stop.

Restaurant: Clean and spacious, cute and vibrant- and the food…read more.. Small Pates: The Scotch Egg was divine. The Clam Chowder was like none my husband's had before. Different seafood and seasoning. He loved it. Main Course: I got Shepherd's Pie as my main. Perfect portion, perfectly made. The cheddar cheese was probably the best I ever had. Locally farmed vegetables. You couldn't ask for more. He got the fish n chips and said it was really good. Next time we're in Killarney we will return!

Very happy with this little place! Atmosphere was absolutely fantastic, service was more than…read moredecent, and the beer was cold and well received! This place has been around since the late 1800's and hits the spot historically. Worth your stop for a few cold ones before continuing on in your pub hopping journey.

Staff are so friendly. Service was great! Our bartender even went out if his way to get us a…read moretour book. Ambiance is very irish pubby feel. Went for late lunch, aka a snack.

Dropped in for lunch and thoroughly enjoyed this place…read more Great pulled pork sandwich! Very nice staff.

Great Pub in Tralee on Castle Street Very Spacious Spotless…read moreClean Gary the Owner a touch of Class along with his Nephew Music Weekends Milestone in Tralee. Great pint of Guinness Also does Gorgeous food.

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

This place looks small from the outside, but it is MASSIVE! It just keeps going and going…read more Definitely worth walking around and enjoying the decor, live music, and vibes. Great menu with a ton of options! Loved the burger with a Coke Zero. Service was a little slow and we thought maybe our order was forgotten, but I think that's just the nature with it being such a large establishment.

My ratings are always food-oriented so 2 stars for the food, 1 star added for the bar ambience. The…read moreonly disappointing meal in Ireland so far. We started in the restaurant then moved to the bar afterwards for the music. The restaurant was elegant in decor and we had an attractive window seat. The waiter was funny and pleasant. But for the food, my salmon entree was like an airplane meal only bigger. The salmon was dull, the potatoes as well, and the mixed vegetables side tasted like frozen veggies out of a bag. The presentation was just that: a protein, starch, and veggies on a plate with no effort to make it attractive. We skipped dessert and moved to the bar for the music. This is an "old people's bar" - probably nobody under 50 here - but that's a good thing. We could sit in comfort and enjoy some music without standing around being jostled by a roudy crowd. And we didn't have to wait until the ungodly hour of 9:30 or later for it to start. The music was good: a duo singing and playing a variety of mostly traditional Irish tunes. Come here for the music and drinks, definitely. But foodies: I strongly urge eating elsewhere.

I can't speak for the food as I only had drinks here, but this spot is a bit hidden but was…read moreattached to the hotel we stayed in and I was delighted to see mostly locals and very few tourists inside so we got a more typical Irish experience. The bartenders are GREAT but this is amore of a pint and shots spot. Fancy cocktails are not really served but that's precisely what I wanted. I came here every night of my stay for fun conversations and live music. Shout out to Monica for being thee best ever!

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.

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!

Truly enjoying old Irish tunes with honey Jamie's. Loud…read more Packed. The patrons have heart. The dancing , the singing, and joy is what it's all about. And they sell great drankies cheers

MOLLY DARCYS Molly Darcys, on the Muckross Road, was the…read moreBlack and White Pub of the year in the dim and distant past. Many tourists have been back and forth that road since then but the pub, attached to a hotel, is not doing at all badly, though you'd have thought the maintenance work, which put the outside benches out of commission, going on this week would have been done at the start of the season. Killarney was very busy and there were quite a few in Mollys in mid-afternoon, some snacking, some drinking and some doing both. We were met by a smiling waiter on the way in and ordered coffees which were brought to our table. The coffee was better than average and top-ups were available. We enjoyed our interlude there.

Since we were car-less and staying at Friar's Glen, this was our go-to place. We had dinner here…read moretwice. And both times, we loved it! We stayed about a 10-minute walk from here. While enjoying some lovely Guinness, we had succulent burgers and/or lamb stew. The meat was so tender, flavorful. Our second night, we were treated to a magnificent quartet of young Irish musicians and some Irish dancers. They even played Johnny Cash! The clientele was very "American," and it attaches onto a hotel, so at first, I thought it would be a tourist trap. But I loved it. Great food, great service, great music, great craic!