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Kate Kearney's Cottage

Gap of Dunloe | Gap of Dunloe, Killarney, Ireland
+353 64 6644146
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Ranked #17 of 100 restaurants in Killarney
Price range: 5 AUD - 27 AUD
Cuisines: Pub
Good for: Child-friendly, Groups, View, Entertaining clients, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Groups, View, Entertaining clients, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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Sevres, France
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

Very friendly staff, nicely decorated, and good quality/quantity food. There was live Celtic music on the night we ate there, accompanied for a part of it by tap dancing, which added to the charm of the place. We enjoyed the dinner very much.

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Charlottesville, Virginia
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109 reviews 109 reviews
69 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 47 cities Reviews in 47 cities
42 helpful votes 42 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

A short drive from Killarney, and a fine place for dinner, drinks, and music. We enjoyed the ambiance, and I the barbecue ribs, recently after a day's drive along the Ring of Kerry. This local pub topped off what was an awesome day. Good food, good service, a cozy ambiance -- you really could not ask for more.

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Dublin, Ireland
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17 reviews 17 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

spent an hour in kate kearneys this week, probably the tenth time being there and as always, a very welcoming cosy place with a huge blazing fire in the hearth and food that makes your mouth water.was served at the bar by a friendly young lad who chatted about the weather etc. we always visit when we come to killarney... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013 via mobile

I have nothing but praise for Kate's I have spent most my summers here. The place has a magical ambience , the food is divine no one makes vegetable soup like Kate Kearney's cottage, the staff are always really accommodating and soo friendly. It's my favourite place in Ireland and can't wait to come back this year.

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Kildare Town, Ireland
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6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

Went for a beautiful walk up the gap of Dunloe and decided to stop for a quick lunch at Kate kearneys cottage afterwards for a bite to eat! The place itself has turned into a bit of a tourist trap with €2 for a small bottle of water! The pub itself was busy! if you can get a seat outside... More

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Westport, Ma
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45 reviews 45 reviews
43 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013 via mobile

On our vacation our son recommended we go here as he has been here on his vacation here. We were pleased with our meals, especially my BBQ ribs. They were so meaty and tender fall of the bone! Delicious, some of the best I ever ate!

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Cork, Ireland
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56 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 75 cities Reviews in 75 cities
359 helpful votes 359 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2013

We arrived at Kate Kearneys cottage after an interesting and very wet walk up and back to the stunning Gap of Dunloe. Kate Kearneys cottage is a Pub/Restaurant/Souvenir shop aimed mainly at the tourism market and as such you'd expect it to be 'cheesy' and full of 'plastic paddy'. I am glad to report that this could not be further... More

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dublin ireland
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36 reviews 36 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2013

We were on a few days break to Killarney & on a miserable wet day we decided to visit Kate Kearneys cottage. It is very easy to find which always helps! The cottage has a lovely little souvenir shop & not overly expensive like most usually are. There is also a full bar & restaurant. We didnt actually eat while... More

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4 restaurant reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 February 2013 via mobile

we arrived and had to get our own menus and had to ask twice to be served. waited ages for sandwhichs. there was no staff around we had to go find some one to pay. and the food was ok chips came presalted and had too much salt. it was a bit pricey for two sandwhich specials and two coke... More

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Caloundra, Australia
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16 reviews 16 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 February 2013

Beautiful little restaurant nestled among the hills, right before you drive through the Gap of Dunloe, a must stop for your Kerry visit! Great place for a cuppa or a beautiful dinner. Ask for their specials. Great friendly staff, would recommend highly.

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