O'Donoghues is situated at the base of a hotel on the main street of Killarney's city center, and…read morewas a spot we visited for cocktails and dinner one evening. The space is good sized and features several dining areas and a decent sized bar. Decor and overall vibe is your classic Irish pub with lots of dark woods, soft lighting and grandiose fixtures and dividers. We initially bellied up the bar to grab a pint and cocktail while we waited for our table to be ready. After about 20 minutes, the staff came and whisked us away to a small table just off the main entrance. The table was not that comfortable, but they are doing everything they can with every inch of space they have, and we were just happy to be there! While bellied up to the bar, we enjoyed a pint of Guinness and the Apple & Honey cocktail. The Guinness was perfection, and the cocktail was tasty. The food menu has all the classics from toasties to stew and even fish and chips. We started our meal with the trio of croquettes. They were okay and plating was a bit odd as the salad and veggies that accompanied the croquettes were more visible and focus than the actual croquettes. While the trio was all different, the taste profiles were very similar for each one. For our mains, we both went with sandwiches. I got the Prime Sirloin Steak and my partner got the Ham, Cheese and Tayto. Steak was well cooked, bread was a great vessel, however more sauce would have been welcomed. The toastie was classic, no frills and hit the spot. Service was okay. Not very efficient or helpful, but also not awful or unfriendly. Was odd enough to notice, but not bad enough to ruin the visit. Overall, a fair rating is 3.5 for O'Donoghues. Given no half stars, they get the fourth. It is a good location and is just okay. We wouldn't go out of our way to visit again, but also wouldn't go out of our way to avoid.

When we walked in, they took our name and told us that there was a 15min wait. We went to the bar…read moreto grab a drink while we waited. We ordered a pint of Guinness and an O'D fashioned. We stood in what was a service area, the bartender asked us to move very politely. We tried to find a place to stand out of the way, the bartender came out from behind the bar to bring a stool for us. That was so sweet, just then the host found us the take us to our table. We very much appreciated the effort made by the bartender. Loved the drinks, btw. We sat down and looked over the menu. Decided on the burger and soup and sandwich combo. The burger was really good, made with Irish Hereford beef. It was so beautiful on the plate and tasted great. I got the soup abd sandwich of the day. It was a carrot soup (carrot and something else, I can't recall) and a toasty of ham and cheese with Tayto chips. Both the soup and sandwich hit the spot. It was a beautiful pub, lots of cute areas, I even saw an armored suit when I went to the bathroom. I found the menu prices very reasonable. 9.50 euro for soup, sandwich and chips (crisps).

We absolutely loved our dinner. The bar dining room was lovely and the wait staff was abundant and…read moreprofessional. I had a delicious salmon dish while my partner enjoyed an equally appealing gluten free chicken dish. I finished with a nice serving of apple pie. It was a great meal and a delightful experience.

Atmosphere, food, drink and service were fair. Atmosphere, food, drink and service were fair.read more

If you're visiting Killarney and want a quiet drink in a true Irish pub, come here…read more Friendly locals. Comfortable and inviting. Transports you back to the old days.

Stopped in here for a pre-dinner beverage and found lots of beers on tap, GAA photos on the wall,…read moreGAA on the TV, friendly service, friendly patrons. Overall an excellent down to earth pub.

Ok lounge,it needs a few big screens for tv and news,also needs to change some of the seats looks…read morecheap.food is standard for a lounge,but would be nice adding something extra.

Perfect place for a mighty Irish whiskey tasting. Great service, and very knowledgeable about their…read moreextensive selection (see Will) Head down the street to buy your favorite selection from Fine Wines (see James). All around fun time.

Brilliant bar. Always a good vibe! Staff are awesome and the booze on tap is always excellent! I've…read morebeen to this bar on many occasions and I always have a good night. My sister held her birthday party here last year and the staff went above and beyond. We ordered finger food and brought in our own cake which they let us keep in the fridge and then serve to all our guests. I would highly recommend this bar for please over 25. Friday nights they also have live music and most Thursday's there's an excellent Jazz band too!

This lounge is not as nice as some other international lounges. It's air conditioned, as in…read morecomparison just in the regular gate waiting area. Nice spread of snacks and fruits with beverages. Nothing hot, Pastries like croissants and scones, yogurts, fruits, cheese and crackers. There is also a cooler with water, juice and beer. A liquor area with different liquors available. Lounge is nice and clean. There is a separate TV lounge area to isolate the noise. Not too many area for charging stations or plugs available. But the Wi Fi is open and free.

My friends and I were excited to visit this only gay bar in town on a Sunday night September 17th…read more It was CLOSED. I do understand a bar sometimes are closed but please leave an auto voicemail saying it's closed .

Unsatisfactory experience…read more I had never been in this bar before but I was feeling rather curious about trying it. Firstly let me just say, none of the girls in there seemed to want anything to do with me, I was honestly a bit taken aback. Especially considering any other day of the week, I'm straight slaying pussy. Guess they must've been gay or something! Jokes aside, it must've been about 1am and I was really starting to get some strange vibes from a lot of the guys in there. Now I'm naturally a pretty non confrontational guy so I was awfully surprised just how many dudes wanted to fight me. Every single one of them had this sly smirk on their face when they were talking to me, as if I'm zero threat to their well being. If only they knew I train in kickboxing and could've absolutely obliterated their head with a single head kick if they made a single move on me. I guess it could've just been bad luck because my 2 gay friends were having a blast.

A friendly local pub with a great pint. This pub comprises a cosy bar, a lively lounge and a…read morefunction room for all your parties. Facilities at the venue include a pool table, jukebox, 8 TV's, 7 dart boards, free 100Mb Wi-Fi and a large heated smoking area out back. All major soccer and rugby matches are shown live along with other sports such as golf, boxing and tennis. There is karaoke every Wednesday evening and live music most Saturday nights.

We enjoyed our dinner here…read more We had the seafood chowder (very good) the salmon (pretty good) and the Beef and Guinness pie (awesome). The service was quite good. Split the checks for us which made the end to the evening easier. Enjoyed Guinness and wine - the Carlsberg was not very cold in draft.

We've been here 2 weeks, eaten at a pub daily, and have enjoyed every single one except Paddy…read moreFoley's. Entrees took 1 hour to come out of the kitchen. I believe they forgot to put in the order and blamed it on being "busy". They were not busy. People (mostly tourists like us) seated 20 minutes after us got food before we did. The seafood chowder had a piece of something chewy and funky in it that was not quite right, I had to spit it out. The Shepherds Pie had very little meat. It was mostly gravy, veg and potato. No dressing on the salad. Basically, everything was bland and lacked seasoning. The food was by far the most lackluster of the many delicious meals we ate while in lovely Ireland. Even the few meals we ate at tourist visitor centers outshone this place. The only good thing was the beer. We might as well have gone to a poorly executed Irish themed chain restaurant in the States. So disappointing as it was one of our last nights here. We chose poorly, please do not do the same. Skip it and find another pub.

Great pub lovely owners and bar staff and mighty atmosphere and a brilliant place for pool cards…read moreand music

From the owner: Sheahan's Hilltop Lounge & Bar is a family run traditional Irish pub. All functions and parties…read morecatered for. We offer live music, pool, cards and sports on big screen, all in a convivial and warm atmosphere.