It's the best little pub in County Clare. Miss Ann, the proprietor, is a delight, and she pours a…read moreperfect pint. Every year I go back, she always welcomes me home. I'll be there again in July. If you have the good fortune to stop by, you may notice my USMC Eagle Globe and Anchor on the wall behind the bar.

My favorite pub in Ireland! My wife and I stopped by several years ago, and we met a gentleman…read morenamed Valentine. We spoke to him for such a long time! We were treated so well by the owner of the pub! We are headed back on Friday and I'm so excited to visit again! This place is awesome!

Once upon a time, this Faerie Queen returned for the 4th time. Love the atmosphere here. The place…read morehasn'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!

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

Live music in a homey local place. Friendly bartenders and ample space to relax. Cozy covered…read moreoutdoor patio in back. Great place to grab a pint.

Great place for a night out in Limerick! Drinks are a little pricey, but the good vibes definitely…read moremake up for it. There is both an indoor and outdoor area, which is great for a breather or cool air after all of the dancing!

This was the best cottage pie we had in Ireland. Service was friendly. Want to come back to Ireland…read morefor this food.

It's legit. Super friendly staff…read more Food is great. We had the Irish's stew and it was alright. Meat was a bit tough, but great flavor. My kids had bbq chicken wings which were awesome and they other had chicken goujons. By far the best chicken finger ( I'm from the USA) I've ever had. Seafood clam chowder was great as well. Small/limited menu - so thing felt fresh and overall was great. We had 8 folks and were able to get a seat. It wasn't overly loud and fairly clean on the inside. Place is a bit rustic, and definitely not modern - highly recommend

LOVE IT!!! Everyone is so sweet and the food + beers were amazing! Definitely a surprisingly…read moreamazing place. Love the Irish culture here.

Awesome Chicken Curry and a great classic Irish Pub layout. The owner Jerry is as nice as they…read morecome, and is always ready to share a story or two. Smokes are a bit expensive though

Lovely food, coming here for years, gets better every time. They have a very vast menu and a kids…read moremenu as well. One meal that is a must have are the Irish tapas, mainly because they have chicken goujons. The goujons here have quite a nice crust and a very tender taste. There is also a hotel attached to the pub, which offers lovely hotel rooms as well. The staff is also really kind and happy to help. Overall it has a soft spot in my heart. Shannon would not be Shannon without the old lodge (and the airport).

Absolutely lovely place We booked here to be near Shannon…read morebut really great food in a beautiful atmosphere I had the roast special Hubby had the tagliatelle carbonara. And Cesar salad My daughter had wings Great overall

My sister and I found this gem while visiting Ireland. I still think of the curry chicken! Great…read moreatmosphere, fun music and a great setting next to the castle. My favorite place to eat on our whole trip

I've tried out The Creamery Bar once and the food was ok. I wouldn't be rushing back. The portions…read morewere really small and it's very expensive for the portions we got. They are definitely making money there with the amount of people eating there, especially tourists. Next time I'll be asking locals where they would recommend to eat

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.

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.

Great stop in Ennis. Had a pint of Smithwicks Red. Fish and chips were excellent. Spouse was…read morepleased with the chicken Caesar salad. Large place with plenty of seating. No issues with the service.

Stopped into Brogans for lunch and had a great experience. Fast and friendly service and reasonable…read moreprices. Cool and casual atmosphere with clean bathrooms in the very back. The kids menu was great with lots of options and every kids meal included a scoop of ice cream: kids choice of vanilla, strawberry or chocolate Left with full bellies and happy kids!