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.

Killer Irish stew and a short but sweet menu all around. Daily specials are to typically great…read more Ate here 5 out of 6 nights while in Adare. Excellent pub grub as we say back in the States and kid friendly to boot.

Friendly staff, solid pints, very local crowd. Free wifi too! Not much going on in Adare, but this…read moreplace is good for some food or drink.

We just stopped for tea. And we stayed for the atmosphere, the delicious scone, the wonderful…read moreproprietor who gave us a very informative and interesting history lesson as well as terrific recommendations. It was one of those delightful stops that make Ireland magical.

Delicious lunch while driving through Adare. Great service too. Husband had the chicken wrap. Based…read moreon yelp reviewed I had the Meat Guinness Casserole and it did not disappoint!

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

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 service was quick and efficient. The bruschetta had an amazing flavor. It was all served on…read moreone chunk of bread. The fries were crispy and the cider was bubbly. There was a great outdoor patio with umbrellas on this gorgeous day.

We were visiting from the states and made a reservation about a month in advance . So glad we did…read moreas the whole experience was terrific . The salmon entree is outstanding . Probably the best I've had at a restaurant and I order it alot. Service was great and all the food came out quickly .

Our visit to 1826 was average at best. We went to celebrate our last evening in Adare. The fish was…read moredecent, but the short ribs were overly salty and fatty. As others have noted, be ready to pay for everything--the bread and butter, side vegetables, and even water. They also don't serve cocktails. That said, the setting is charming and quaint. A word of caution--be very aware of their no-show policy, as the owners will charge you. I booked a reservation for late April back in February but never got a confirmation or reminder and forgot to follow up. Our travel plans changed, and the couple we were with booked for the night before, so we ended up dining there that evening instead. The next night, I was charged 200 euros for the no-show, even though we had eaten there the night before. No amount of explaining or pleading helped. This was my oversight, and I take full responsibility, but be mindful of this strict policy and others they have.

I can't say enough about this place. The ambiance, the food, everything was wonderfulread more

This restaurant is on the main road of Adare, a beautiful town in the county of Limerick in…read moreIreland. The streets are filled with charming little shops and stores. We made a same day reservation here because of how busy this area can get. The hostess was extremely gracious and accommodating. We ordered mussels in cream broth which was done well. The crab cake that we ordered was very tasty but filled mostly with potatoes. My husband ordered a salad that smoked salmon stuffed with crab meat. It is large enough to be a lunch on its own. Finally we ordered a baguette with caramelized onions and Brie. That was delicious but quite heavy. Overall we enjoyed this restaurant. The proprietor is also the hostess. She is absolutely wonderful and so welcoming. The food was good but also quite heavy. I was hoping we would get a bit more nuanced tastings based on the pictures on its website and description of the menu.

Lunch with my sisters at The Wild Geese was just great and again per usual we stayed way too long…read more This restaurant again has been around for years, it's small quaint (Thatched Cottage) and very cozy. You need reservations here, especially in tourist season and you have to call. They weren't ready for us so the showed us into the parlour where we sat in comfy couches and had drinks in front of the not lit fireplace. It should have been lit, it was a very cold day. At lunch, the menu is varied with fish being the common theme. It's expensive here but then again we had three bottles of wine & split the bill. The salads were great. I had a salmon and crab salad. Yum. The service is not great, again left to your own devices a lot. That's the common theme in Ireland something I get frustrated with when I'm home. But, go, don't miss. It's a great little spot and a sight to see.

A much needed more relaxed atmosphere at The Carriage House than the Manor proper on the second…read morenight of our stay at the luxurious Adare Manor. The restaurant is located in the magnificent grounds and golf course of Adare Manor. A short walk from the hotel if you want, or they have courtesy transportation. Dinner was informal and relaxed, but behind the scenes every attention to detail was exceeded. It was such a great evening with all the family and our A La Carte dinner was exquisite. The staff were super attentive without being intrusive and nothing was a problem to them. Parking right outside the door if needed, a beautiful entry way and an even more gorgeous well stocked bar which had a roaring fire. If you want to go that extra mile for a birthday or any event, this is your spot in Adare. Book well in advance as I imagine reservations are gone pretty quickly. It truly is beyond everything.