Guidebook for Killarney
Drinks & Nightlife
Courtney's Bar
24 Plunkett StGreat Pub, Busy at weekends during the Summer
Husseys Bar
43 High StreetNice quiet pub with great pints of Guinness
Take a tour and try Killarneys own range of great craft beer and stout!
22 locals recommend
Killarney Brewing Company
Muckross RoadTake a tour and try Killarneys own range of great craft beer and stout!
The Ross
East AvenueCocktails & Nice Bar Food.
They also have a Gin Bar
Traditional Irish Music Nightly from 9.30pm during the Summer.
Off Peak, music on Friday nights.
There is also bar food.
36 locals recommend
Murphy's Bar Killarney
18 College StTraditional Irish Music Nightly from 9.30pm during the Summer.
Off Peak, music on Friday nights.
There is also bar food.
John M Reidy
4 Main StPopular bar. Music most nights during the Summer
Food Scene
Nice food at a reasonable price. Friendly staff. Busy place. They also do Takeaway!
14 locals recommend
Khao Asian Street Food
66 High StreetNice food at a reasonable price. Friendly staff. Busy place. They also do Takeaway!
Petit Delice
41-42 High StreetGorgeous pastries! YUM
Quinlan's Seafood Bar
77 High StreetFish & Chips, tasty!
Can be busy in the Summer
Bricín Restaurant
The name Bricín is a by-word for delicious food with an emphasis on traditional Irish cuisine in Killarney. Brothers Johnny and Paddy McGuire believe in offering their diners a unique experience in terms of enjoying the best and the freshest of Irish food served in a restaurant unique for its old-world ambience and warm welcome. Paddy is head chef and Johnny is the welcoming face on the restaurant floor.
2018 Opening Hours:
Tuesday to Saturday from 6pm
For further information:
Email: info@bricin.com
Phone 064 663 4902 between 10am and 6pm on Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays and between 10am and 9pm Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
34 locals recommend
Bricín Restaurant and Boxty House
26 High StreetBricín Restaurant
The name Bricín is a by-word for delicious food with an emphasis on traditional Irish cuisine in Killarney. Brothers Johnny and Paddy McGuire believe in offering their diners a unique experience in terms of enjoying the best and the freshest of Irish food served in a restaurant unique for its old-world ambience and warm welcome. Paddy is head chef and Johnny is the welcoming face on the restaurant floor.
2018 Opening Hours:
Tuesday to Saturday from 6pm
For further information:
Email: info@bricin.com
Phone 064 663 4902 between 10am and 6pm on Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays and between 10am and 9pm Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
Healthy options for breakfast and lunch. Smoothies with almond milk, gluten free options, nice coffee.
Nice spot to hang out. Tables and chairs outside when the weather is nice :)
6 locals recommend
Curious Cat Café
1 New Market LnHealthy options for breakfast and lunch. Smoothies with almond milk, gluten free options, nice coffee.
Nice spot to hang out. Tables and chairs outside when the weather is nice :)
Mug & Bean
Beech RoadCafe in Killarney town for breakfast & lunch.
7.30am - 5.30pm
Hannigans Bar & Restaurant
Kenmare PlaceTraditional Irish Pub Food in the centre of town
John M Reidy
4 Main StLively Pub. Music at night.
Food served during the day
Killarney Brewing Company
Muckross RoadPizza & Beer! A favourite :)
Great on a nice day. Stroll through the national park. Stop for a treat at Dinis Cottage.
12 locals recommend
Dinis Cottage
Muckross RoadGreat on a nice day. Stroll through the national park. Stop for a treat at Dinis Cottage.
Hilliard's Killarney
6/7 Main StreetNew Restaurant 2022
Tapas & Mains
Great Cocktails
Next To Reidy's Pub
Mizu Modern Japanese Cuisine
Nice sushi
Tango Street Food
Nice pizza & atmosphere
LUNA coffee + wine
Nice place for lunch or glass of wine and watching the world go by.
Carmellas Burritos
Burritos, baked potato, good stuff.
Available for delivery on justeats
Sightseeing
You can walk here from our place. Castle is right by the water. You can feed the ducks and swans.
Lovely walk around Ross Island. Copper mines.
View at Governor’s Rock.
See the deer, especially in the morning and evening when they are more active.
The wild garlic is plentiful in springtime. Bright green and fragrant first, then flowers like a white carpet through the forest.
124 locals recommend
Ross Castle
Ross RoadYou can walk here from our place. Castle is right by the water. You can feed the ducks and swans.
Lovely walk around Ross Island. Copper mines.
View at Governor’s Rock.
See the deer, especially in the morning and evening when they are more active.
The wild garlic is plentiful in springtime. Bright green and fragrant first, then flowers like a white carpet through the forest.
Nice walks around the gardens. There is also a restaurant here that does lunch and snacks during the day.
It is possible to walk here or rent a bike and cycle around!
149 locals recommend
Muckross House, Gardens & Traditional Farms
Nice walks around the gardens. There is also a restaurant here that does lunch and snacks during the day.
It is possible to walk here or rent a bike and cycle around!
Don't forget to stop here on your way to Muckross House if you're walking or on a bike from town
12 locals recommend
Muckross Abbey station
Don't forget to stop here on your way to Muckross House if you're walking or on a bike from town
Great Walks around here.
Nice little coffee shop with thatched roof open during the day at the entrance across from St. Mary's Cathedral.
6 locals recommend
The Demesne
Great Walks around here.
Nice little coffee shop with thatched roof open during the day at the entrance across from St. Mary's Cathedral.
Waterfall!
Be careful if parking here. It can be very busy and the waterfall is just off a main road.
113 locals recommend
Torc Waterfall
Waterfall!
Be careful if parking here. It can be very busy and the waterfall is just off a main road.
The Gap of Dunloe is a narrow mountain pass forged between the MacGillycuddy Reeks and Purple Mountain by glacial flows. The river running through the gap is the river Loe from where the Gap gets it's name. The Gap begins at Kate Kearney's Cottage. The road, narrow in many places, winds through the pass and descends into The Black Valley passing five lakes, Coosaun Lough, Black Lake, Cushnavally Lake, Auger Lake and Black Lough. Within easy walking distance from Kate Kearney's cottage is a picturesque old bridge known as the 'Wishing Bridge'. It is said that wishes made here really do come true!
The Gap is approximately 11 km from north to south. You can hire a jaunting car (horse drawn wagon) to travel through the Pass and take a boat back to Killarney from Lord Brandon's cottage at the other end. It makes a good challenging day's exercise by bicycle. You could travel the opposite direction by taking a boat ride from Ross Castle in Killarney with your bike to Lord Brandon's Cottage and cycle back through the Gap to Kate Kearney's cottage.
Ring of Kerry website
78 locals recommend
Gap of Dunloe
The Gap of Dunloe is a narrow mountain pass forged between the MacGillycuddy Reeks and Purple Mountain by glacial flows. The river running through the gap is the river Loe from where the Gap gets it's name. The Gap begins at Kate Kearney's Cottage. The road, narrow in many places, winds through the pass and descends into The Black Valley passing five lakes, Coosaun Lough, Black Lake, Cushnavally Lake, Auger Lake and Black Lough. Within easy walking distance from Kate Kearney's cottage is a picturesque old bridge known as the 'Wishing Bridge'. It is said that wishes made here really do come true!
The Gap is approximately 11 km from north to south. You can hire a jaunting car (horse drawn wagon) to travel through the Pass and take a boat back to Killarney from Lord Brandon's cottage at the other end. It makes a good challenging day's exercise by bicycle. You could travel the opposite direction by taking a boat ride from Ross Castle in Killarney with your bike to Lord Brandon's Cottage and cycle back through the Gap to Kate Kearney's cottage.
Ring of Kerry website
Killarney House Gardens
Getting Around
Great way to get around Killarney National Park
You can also Rent a bike next to Killarney Brewing Company
6 locals recommend
Lyne's Rent-a-bike Killarney
68 New StGreat way to get around Killarney National Park
You can also Rent a bike next to Killarney Brewing Company
Essentials
Tesco Superstore
Deerpark CloseLarge Supermarket
The closest shop for essentials. Just walk down the steps at the back of the apartment. Its at the bottom of the path.
There is a subway here & petrol station with shop.
The shop across the road has a deli also and slightly better selection of food.
Open 7am - 7pm
Applegreen
Muckross RoadThe closest shop for essentials. Just walk down the steps at the back of the apartment. Its at the bottom of the path.
There is a subway here & petrol station with shop.
The shop across the road has a deli also and slightly better selection of food.
Open 7am - 7pm
Deli, grocery store, beer & wine.
All the essentials!
Open 24hrs
Alcohol can be purchased 11am - 10pm
Just walk down the steps at the back of the apartment. Its at the bottom of the path and across the road.
6 locals recommend
Centra Muckross Road
Deli, grocery store, beer & wine.
All the essentials!
Open 24hrs
Alcohol can be purchased 11am - 10pm
Just walk down the steps at the back of the apartment. Its at the bottom of the path and across the road.
Shopping
Hazel’s Nuts About Vintage
Great vintage finds, clothes, jewellery, vinyl, gifts
Things to do
Great fun. Located in Killarney town. Perfect for rainy day.
Escape Killarney - Kerry's 1st Live Escape Room Venue
26 Bohereencael GlebeGreat fun. Located in Killarney town. Perfect for rainy day.
Killarney Falconry provides group and private hawk walks, you will set off around the beauty of killarney's lakelands to fly a hawk/or team of hawks and experience the unforgettable moment when a hawk swoops down from a tree to land on the your gloved hand.
Our Hawk walk with Geoffrey was fantastic. We got to see some owls too.
Killarney Falconry
Killarney Falconry provides group and private hawk walks, you will set off around the beauty of killarney's lakelands to fly a hawk/or team of hawks and experience the unforgettable moment when a hawk swoops down from a tree to land on the your gloved hand.
Our Hawk walk with Geoffrey was fantastic. We got to see some owls too.
Brewery tours.
Make your own gin experience.
Great views of the mountains from the restaurant.
Killarney Brewing & Distilling Company
Brewery tours.
Make your own gin experience.
Great views of the mountains from the restaurant.