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.

This review is for the restaurant not the pub. We came for lunch and found all the usual Irish pub…read moreofferings. The pie of the day, not on the menu, was steak and kidney, which I had to try "for research purposes". The pastry crust extended to the sides and bottom so it fully enclosed the filling and was served "freestanding". Crust and gravy were excellent. In the filling, both the steak and the kidneys were plentiful. My research completed, I probably wouldn't order it again; just give me the steak - no more kidneys please! Nevertheless I did enjoy and finished it. This was served with decent fries and a truly excellent green salad: a variety of leafy greens, radishes, cucumbers, pickled onions, and pre-dressed with a vinaigrette. The wife had the Beef & Guinness Casserole, served with brown bread. Along with steak there were also plentiful veggies (root vegetables and celery) and mashed potatoes in the center. She liked it. I tried it and agreed. I would get that next time. I had a Jameson Old Fashioned to drink and it was the best Old Fashioned I've had in some time. The unusually large twisted orange peel probably contributed and it may have had more than the customary amount of bitters. The wife's tea was amusingly served with a knitted "cozy" keeping the teapot hot. For dessert we shared a Sticky Toffee Pudding, served with vanilla ice cream, attractively presented with a dusting of sugar, whipped cream, and a ground cherry complete with its leaves. I'd rate it second among the three I've tried so far. Would certainly order it again. As for the pub I can't say. It has a reputation for good traditional Irish music every night but unfortunately not until 9:30, way too late for us. Sadly we're just not pub people.

Murphy's has great character and friendly service. It's a pub and a restaurant, but the atmosphere…read moreis definitely dark and pub-like. Very noisy when busy, but that's part of the fun! Music starts at 9pm. The food was delicious and reasonably priced. We had fish and chips, the stuffed chicken and sticky toffee pudding. Washed it all down with a couple of Guinness and a Red Spot whiskey! It was a lovely meal.

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!

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.

Make reservations in advance!!!! Glad we did. We immediately…read moregot seated. They have a pub/bat area at the entrance and have much more seating In the back. Everytime we waved a waiter down we got what we needed, no problem. Food was super tasty. We were not disappointed by portions! Go hungry! Cool experience. Good food. About the same pricing as every other tourist area for the same type of food.

Nice atmosphere. Not too loud. Tables are spaced out nicely…read more Service was prompt. Kept checking back. Tried the fried brie for the first time. It was delicious. Definitely recommend. Fish and chips were one of the best I have had in Ireland. Could tell the fish was very fresh. TRY THIS PLACE!

Great pub with good vibes. Had a great live band on a Tuesday night at 10pm and enough seating to…read morewatch them. Drinks were great and fairly priced. Service was fast and friendly. No real food sadly.

We had such a fun time at this pub. Music was phenomenal, latte delicious and of course all…read morecocktails were great as well. Can't wait to go back next time we're in Ireland.

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.

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.

I have been going to Baily's Corner since i was just a little tot. It has moved from where it was…read morewhen i was growing up, but it never lost it's sense of intimacy. It is a hidden gem in the hub of Tralee town centre. It is primarily a pub, but during the day it does soup, sandwiches and a few main courses. The sandwiches are whopper. Made fresh everyday and will make you come back time and time again, especially the chicken tikka! Garry, the owner, is, without a doubt, one of the best hosts that I've ever seen in action. He never forgets a face, and although i only go to Tralee on holidays once or twice a year, he always remembers me! Not only is it a lovely place to enjoy a quiet cup of coffee during the day, at night it is a buzzing little spot, with live music at the weekends, it is always jointed with people! I would recommend anybody visiting Tralee to pop in, even if it is just for a coffee, you wont be sorry!

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.

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.

No longer serving food, made the journey and only serving drinks. Beautiful bar though.read more

Good Guinness, nice environment, old Irish feel. The service was great. Barely anyone here, this…read moreplace needs more recognition.