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Murphy's Bar

College Street, Killarney, Ireland
064 6631294
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Ranked #20 of 99 restaurants in Killarney
Price range: $7 - $43
Cuisines: Irish, Bar, Family Fare, Sandwiches
Good for: Bar scene, Local cuisine
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Late Night
Restaurant details
Good for: Bar scene, Local cuisine
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Late Night
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Fairfield, Connecticut
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013

Went here on the recommendation of our hotel, a great Irish pub! Wish we had stayed for a meal as it all looked delicious.

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Purcellville, Virginia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

What a great spot in the middle of town. Thoroughly enjoyed our fish and chips and Guinness! The staff was very friendly.

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Dublin, Ireland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

Spent the May Bank holiday in Killarney on a visit full of variety! Late nights, long walks, lots of beer and plenty of grub so a quiet meal and drink in Murphys was a delightful change of pace on the Sunday evening! The staff were relaxed and competent, the grub hearty and hot, the beer and wine generous to say... More

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Atlanta, Georgia
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

My husband and I ate here our first night in Killarney, which was our sixth night in Ireland on our second trip to this breathtaking country, and sadly we chose to eat at Murphy's. The atmosphere seemed good, the staff was decent but the food was mediocre at best and it quickly became apparent that we had stepped into a... More

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Massachusetts
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2013

We wanted to go to a pub that offered food with drinks and the bartender at the hotel where we were staying, which didn't offer both together, recommended Murphy's so we went. It ended up being a great choice. We were in Ireland a week, and it was one of the highlights of the trip. The food was very good... More

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Dublin
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2013

Table for 2, turned up at 21:30 when everywhere else was stopping service at 21:00. Murphy's was stopping officially at 21:30 but welcomed us. The food was lovely, hot, (haddock, pasta) and the honey&cumin salad dressing is astounding Good atmosphere, clean toilets Great hostess! 1 downside.... Not enough vegetarian options.

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M27 8HX
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2013

called in Murphy's for a drink and a snack we where so pleased with it we went back twice more.Staff where first class,food was great;kerry beef dinner was one of the best we have ever had.By the third visit we where treated like locals,and not a bad pint of the Blackstuff.First class will be back next time i am in... More

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Charlottesville, Virginia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2013

This is a typical Irish pub in Killarney. It was highly recommended by our hotel staff. It was everything we expected and more. It's not elegant. It's not 5-star. It's not even particularly romantic and certainly not quiet and serene. What it is, is a great spot to enjoy a genuine Irish pub experience. There was music. There was singling.... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2013 via mobile

It has been one crazy long day starting in Co. Laois, through Kilkenny, Waterford, and a VERY windy/gusty drive through Cork and finally arriving in Killarney at our hotel. All we wanted was a pint at a local pub. Our hotel staff said the nearest was Murphy's, so my friend and I quickly took off around the corner. Inside the... More

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Maine
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2013

Went to Murphy's last night. The food was just OK but the service was terrible. Our male waiter in Squires served us our main coarse and the litterally ignored us for a half hour or more! We wanted to order more drinks and dessert but the group ended up leaving. I waited another ten minutes, trying to get the waiters... More

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