Kerry - Pubs

Although Gerard and Patricia Kennedy's quayside bar and restaurant has always been known for excellent local seafood, the ante has been upped considerably - with the arrival of head chef Noel Dennehy in the kitchen. Skilful cooking and flavour cormbin ...
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It’s a long way down from the main road to reach the Maharees, but many would make the journey just for a visit to Marilyn and Michael Spillane’s great traditional pub – it’s been in the family since 1875 and they work hard at b ...
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Annascaul, a colourful village on the Dingle peninsula, has connections with the great Irish explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton and, more particularly, his second officer, Tom Crean, who was a native of Annascaul and has only recently achieved the recogn ...
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Formerly known as Iragh Tí Connor, which translates as "the inheritance of O'Connor", John and Joan O'Connor's fine establishment in Ballybunion began as a 19th century pub with potential and, thanks to their scrupulous attention to ...
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This well-maintained bar and restaurant halfway between Tralee and the village of Fenit (a busy fishing port and excellent base for sailing), is easily spotted by its large roof sign. The Oyster has a strong local following, due to the convivial atmos ...
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The O’Keeffes have been in business here since 1885, and the present pub - which is exactly seven minutes walk from the marina - was built by chef Bryan O’Keeffe’s great grandmother, in 1925. Good food is offered both in the cosy ba ...
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In the same family for 150 years, Michael and Bridie O'Neill's pub, The Point Bar, is beside the Valentia Island car ferry. Renovated in true character by the present owners, it's always neat and makes an appealing place to drop into for a quick one ...
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Situated on the main road but with parking to the side, this friendly and attractive pub has an old world ambience, with roughly plastered walls and country pine. The main dining area is a large, bright and airy room with an unusual slate bar and an o ...
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Way west of Dingle town on the Slea Head scenic drive, this atmospheric pub has everything any visitor could hope to find - and more. There’s a little traditional shop at the front, selling groceries and local produce like free range eggs; a cosy ...
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