This was one of our favorite restaurants in Ireland. From the outside this place looks like a typical Pub / restaurant. While the inside has that same feel, the menu and quality of food was spectacular. I ordered the seafood platter here and it came out on a large wooden plank. Everything was super fresh and chilled. My husband ordered steak and it was cooked exactly as ordered which is always something that's appreciated. There was a full bar and drink menu with plenty of local beers as well as a cocktail menu. He had a local cider and some cocktails and really enjoyed each of our drinks. The wait staff was friendly and informative and treated us like one of the locals eating dinner in the pub. It was very chill vibe and we had an enjoyable night out. It doesn't even stop at the drinks. They had a full dessert menu and we were able to try an Eton mess, a popular dessert in Ireland. Great presentation on all food that came out. Definitely a spot to check out if you are in the area. read more

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I ordered the Seafood Pie and Seasonal Vegetables. The salad that came with it was substantial and had really nice fresh ingredients. Added bonus was a nice dressing and red onion slices. The Pie had at least a couple different fishes plus smoked fish. Nice array of flavors. The dish was large enough for my wife and I to split along with the vegies. Overall, a great meal for a bargain price. Close to the River, Cathedral and King John's Fortress. read more

The Locke Bar - Indoor seating as well as outdoor. Friendly and attentive Waite staff. - Bars Near Me - Limerick, LK

The Locke Bar is a great place to go in Limerick! We loved our Seafood Pie and cheeseburger! Plus, as an added bonus, we heard live Trad music. This was a fantastic place to start out our time in Limerick! It also has great outdoor seating. read more

The Locke Bar - The seafood pie is excellent. You will not be disappointed with the food or the music. - Bars Near Me - Limerick, LK

Authentic Irish pub with live music 7 days a week - great food, drinks and friendly staff! A must see if you're visiting Limerick. read more

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While on holiday it was recommended that we consider The Locke Bar, a multi-award winning pub sitting picturesquely in the heart of Limerick City's Medieval Quarter. The pub sits across the Shannon river and has three sections to enjoy your meal-outside with a view of the river, main pub area, or a cozy dining area with a fireplace. While the menu may seem limited, there are a number of good choices. We had the Classic Steak Pie, Butternut Squash Risotto, and the Fresh Fish & Chips followed by the Warm Homemade Sticky Toffee Pudding. Didn't stay long enough to listen to the Irish music and from all accounts-the place gets packed. read more

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Amazing lunch in Limerick. Get the fish and chips or the chicken sandwich. You won't be disappointed. We sat outside and had a lovely lunch!!! read more

The Locke Bar - Chicken sandwich, salad and fish and chips!! - Bars Near Me - Limerick, LK

Great food and people!! Where the locals eat!! Atmosphere was energetic, reasonably priced! Great location! Don't let the crowd intimidate you on a table, they are quick and will get you seated! We'll worth it! read more

My husband and I were vacationing in Limerick and came across this gem. We enjoyed this place so much we went twice during our stay! They had live music one evening, which we loved. We came back the next day for lunch and sat outside. It was a bit chilly but they have heaters on the patio which made it very comfortable. The staff were so nice and friendly and the food was absolutely amazing! read more

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This is the place to go if you're looking for a great atmosphere. They have live music with Irish dancing while you enjoy a good variety of food. It can get crowded but the have a lot of space for accommodations both indoors and out (although the live music and dancing was only indoors). My friends and I ordered all ordered different meals. Hamburger with bacon, fish tacos, meat pie, chicken that looked fantastic, soup, etc. Everyone was happy with what they got and we capped it off with desserts. The standout was the toffee cake which was also enjoyed by one of our gluten-free dieters. I'm looking forward to coming here again. read more

While in Ireland early into our whirlwind trip my parents and I broke free from our bus group and took a cab to the Locke Bar. We were hoping for an authentic Irish pub/restaurant and were not disappointed with our choice. For a Sunday evening I was surprised by how busy it was - there were people standing in the main room with their drinks and most tables were full. In fact, we were seated in a room off the side of the main area. Service was ok, given how busy they were I couldn't really complain. I enjoyed a pint of Guinness and (poured perfectly) and the Shepard's Pie. It came STEAMING hot and was chock full of fresh fish and potato. My parents each enjoyed a lovely serving of fish and chips. Unfortunately we didn't stay for live music - which I'm sure is the main draw. Would love to return in the future. read more

My husband, sister, and I had dinner at The Locke Bar during our stay in Limerick. The pub was packed on a Friday night, but we managed to get a table upstairs without a reservation. The pub had closed all of the upstairs windows because it had rained earlier that evening. Unfortunately, it was turning the upstairs floor into a steam bath so I asked our waitress if we could sit outside on the balcony and she was happy to move us. Once we moved outside we realized we were in our own little oasis overlooking the restaurant's beer garden. We could even hear the live music playing downstairs so it was the perfect spot for dinner! We started our meal with a dozen oysters and a goat cheese salad. Both were amazing and I could not get enough of the soda bread! My sister and I ordered the cod (special of the day) and it was fantastic! My husband kept stealing bites from my plate so I was able to save room for dessert. Dessert was an apple and rhubarb crumble tart with vanilla gelato. The dessert tasted great, but was a tad on the dry side (too much crumble). Would definitely return for the fresh seafood, cold beer, and friendly waitresses! read more

Hello! Review from visitors from America ... Lovely atmosphere!! Good waitress. Our picky eater son who ALWAYS orders cheeseburgers finished his first cheeseburger in this country! Chicken wings were, unfortunately, dry and old-tasting and our hungry 16-year-old couldn't eat the overly-promoted ham sandwich. The crab claws were AMAZING - great sauce!!! Open-faced chicken sandwich was over-priced (aka over-rated). So ... we rated it 3 stars. We LOVE Ireland! We aren't here for the food!!! read more

Totally fun! I really enjoyed my Guinness and loved band playing! I love Irish Culture, and visiting from America it is such a treat to be surrounded by such fun and kind-hearted local folks going to enjoy a night out after a long day. read more

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Really amazing food and great atmosphere, right on the River Shannon. Delicious local ciders, cozy corners by fireplaces in the winter. One of my favourite places in Limerick! read more

Delicious pub food! I ate the classic fish & chips with mushy peas, and it was so fresh and perfectly crisp. The service was pleasant. I came during the earlier evening session of live traditional Irish music & dance, and it was so lovely to be in the lively and pleasant atmosphere with a true Irish feel. Also, this pub is located right by the Shannon River, so being there on a summer evening with the light filtering through the windows is so beautiful! There is also nice covered seating outside with heaters for all seasons. I would recommend this pub for anyone visiting Limerick seeking a quaint, lively, and clean spot to enjoy an evening in Ireland! read more

Great food and friendly service. While in limerick we visited this bar/pub more than once. I would recommend the daily specials. They always were fresh and very tasty. Good place for a Guinness. read more

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Went here before and was 23's and over when I went in at 19 years old for a pint. My girlfriend walks in after who was 18 at the time and not even asked for ID and served. Yet the place ye own above the Locke is open for 18th birthday parties? Make up yere minds, your bar staff need to be copped on fast. And also refusing someone at 6pm to have a pint over wearing shorts? Seriously ? read more

This is the best place for the summer months . Excellent guinness and other beers too. Food is great and the sea food dishes are just beautiful . Well worth a visit anytime . read more

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After going to some of the other restaurants/pubs/Gastropubs (the Irish are specific so if you ask for the best restaurant this does not count as a Restaurant but instead a gastropub) this is by far the best. Live music, amazing food and atmosphere. They have homemade lamb stew we both got that and it was amazing- it's basically a lamb Shepard's pie. It had a very nice sauce with lamb and mashed potatoes on top and this was for like 16€. They also have fisherman's pie and several classic bar foods (burgers buffalo wings all of which look good). Also had the home made sticky toffee pudding which is probably too sweet but also extremely delicious it's like cake smothered in toffee/caramel/ice cream. What really made this place was he live music every night. It was delightful Irish folk music complete with a river dancer. read more

American traveling through the republic and I have to say this was the best meal we've had yet. I had the special and my wife had the ribeye and neither of us were disappointed. We chose a seat across the alley so we could eat by the canal and it was beautiful. Weather was absolutely perfect for outdoor dining and the Locke was clearly prepared to hits outside. Service was prompt and ordering was easy to understand with the signs and friendly staff. Would love to come back again when visiting Limerick read more

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We got to Limerick our first night in Ireland and wanted a beer and good food. Our hotel recommended we try the Locke. We weren't disappointed! The people were so friendly, the food delicious, and the beer perfect. So much so that we wanted to end our vacation in the same pub. The waitress Kati was so awesome! She gave us some shots of their homemade lemon whiskey and it was amazing. Highly recommend the fish and chips and the sticky toffee pudding! The live music was well worth waiting for! Do yourself a favor and head to The Locke for great food and people. read more

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We'd spent a chilly afternoon walking around Limerick so it was a relief to walk into the Locke for dinner. The bartender was nice enough to round up a table in the restaurant for us after our first drink. The food was very good. We had fish and chips and the fried chicken burger. The sticky toffee pudding dessert was solid. We did stay for the music & dancing. It does come off as a little touristy, but the music is great and none of the locals seem to mind. read more

Bartender ripped us off at happy hour this evening charged us $20.00 dollars for two beers at happy hour. When I asked him bout it he explained it was a double IPA and it was like having four beers instead of two. What crooks. Check you bill RIP OFF! read more

1st time to Limerick, had to stop in as I walked by. Wonderful old style bar and Snug. Great live Irish music, even at 5pm! Very nice outside seating along the river too read more

Very good food and drink selection. Musicians were a bit bland on the night we went, but were better on an earlier night. Food and environment was too good to let one off night duo take away. read more

Traditional Irish Music and dancing and great food. We stopped in at the recommendation of our hotel. The staff is amazing as well. A must do in Limerick. read more

We were traveling through Ireland and came across the Locke Bar which was just down the street from our hotel. We had such a good time! There was live traditional Irish music playing and the service was great! We came here for a meal, my friend had the salmon and I had the fish n' chips. Both were delicious! There was plenty of options on the menu and everything we saw come out of the kitchen looked great. Even after being so full from our meal we saw the meringue dessert come out and I had to try it for myself and it was so delicious! We also really appreciated our waitress who talked my friend out of a menu item - saying it wasn't the best dessert option. Overall, I would highly recommend this place to a local or anyone passing through the lovely little city of Limerick. read more

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Stopped by for a bite while on our way to Killarney. Great discovery, awesome beer list and wonderful food. Fish and chips was beyond awesome, the fish melted with every bite and cheeseburger was cooked perfectly. We loved the selection of craft beer and explanation of their locations. Enough great options to keep you busy all night. Service was on point all night and we never waited on anything ordered. We will happily be back for a few more beers next time we are in town. read more

A quick stroll from AbsoluteHotel, The Locke came highly recommended so we gave it a go. Glad we took the advice. I had Fish & Chips and the husband tried their nightly fish special. Both were delicious. We concluded our meal with the best Sticky Toffee Pudding I've ever had. read more

Nice environment, solid food. We stopped by on a weekday evening around 8:30 PM and split a fish dishes while being seated in the back due to the fairly large crowd in the bar. The fish and chips was decent, not too heavily breaded and fairly fresh fish, while the potted crab was also fairly light and tasty. We split a dozen oysters that were not bad, just not very plump, while our drinks were decent and fairly reasonably priced. They started playing some live music, which livened the mood a bit, and the service is pretty good given the large number of people and cramped space. It's a decent spot for a meal and good time in the area. read more

This spot is amazing. Amazing beer selection and even better food. I went for the wings to start and the locke burger to follow it up. You can't go wrong with anything here read more

The food was good and the service was pretty good as well. The crowd was incredibly loud. I don't think we could have heard the band at all. read more

Meh. Mediocre lamb stew (bland and gravy broken) though very tender. Mediocre fish. Tasty burger. Good beer battered onion rings. Sticky toffee pudding was just ok. I think everybody goes here for nightly music and must be in a good mood. Reviews not accurate. Service was excellent. read more

Though we did not eat a meal here it is clear that a lot of locals do. The beer selection is varied and tasty, and, incongruously, even offers a Lagunitas IPA! The music is genuine and the dancing worthy of the Riverdance! The locals seem oblivious; the tourists stand out by paying attention, mesmerized, and applaud. Worthy indeed. read more

My friends and I were traveling from Colorado and making our way through Limerick and then to Dublin. It was Saturday march 12th 2020. Unfortunately this was during the coronavirus outbreak and we needed to go catch a plane home. We randomly stopped in the city and saw the Locke bar for a lunch spot. The server was so kind to us given our situation (I believe he was the brother of the owner) he even brought out a bunch of complementary whiskeys for us to cheers over while we sat in distress trying to figure out our next move. But that being said, the food was so good! And so filling! I had the Steak and Ale pie. It was so warm and comforting. An Irish coffee on the side helped soothed my spirit too. My friends had fish and chips, the fisherman's pie, wings, and a special from the chalkboard that was hard to turn down. No complaints from anyone! The server even checked in with us a couple of times and told us any news he also found out from locals. We felt so comfortable and cared for there. Thank you for treating us so kindly in a time of stress! read more

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This is the perfect pub. Great beer selections and food. We ordered seafood, but definitely should of ordered the wings. The bread pudding for dessert is a must. I was a little underwhelmed with my seafood platter, as I wish there was a heated version of it. Would go back due to location on the river. read more

Two nights in Limerick and two evenings at the Loche. I loved the fish pie and my wife enjoyed her lamb stew. Good food and drinks. My wife especially liked her gin and tonic and all the extras. We both loved our Irish Coffee for the night cap. Good food, drink, and traditional music and dance. Sarah and Laura gave us excellent service and Sarah also sang and danced. A fun evening. read more

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I love this place because they had TABASCO. It was the first time in 5 days I ate something spicy. God bless you, Locke Bar. Oysters were sooooo good. I forgot what else I had but it was good. Everything was good. The service was good. Their live music was good. GREAT PLACE. read more

I had the fish and chips and it was delicious. The atmosphere is very quaint and cozy ! Loved the entire experience.

The Locke Bar was amazing. Maybe it's a tourist thing but our dinner there was everything I hoped it would be and more. We had traditional Irish food, a couple beers / ciders, ended with an Irish coffee, and enjoyed some traditional Irish music. They have live music and dancing every night but we arrived in Limerick after the dancing had ended. We decided on a later dinner that would allow us to catch the beginning of the second round of live music. We were fortunate that one of the dancers would jump in about every third song or so. He was amazing! There really isn't anything I would change about our experience. 5 stars. read more

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