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The West End House

Cathedral Place | Lower New Street, Killarney, Ireland
0646632271
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Ranked #3 of 100 restaurants in Killarney
Price range: 13 AUD - 40 AUD
Cuisines: Irish
Good for: Local cuisine
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations, After-hours
Restaurant details
Good for: Local cuisine
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations, After-hours
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Killarney, Ireland
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16 reviews 16 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 November 2012

lovely situated restaurant across from the cathedral. very well designed menu great choices wonderful service nothing too much trouble.

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boston
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 October 2012

I recently dined at the West End House after seeing the reviews on TripAdvisor (thank you, TripAdvisor!) and was so very pleased with the recommendation. The host was more than gracious as we asked to wait for our table and have a cocktail in the small, inviting bar with a beautiful, unusual fireplace. He was very accommodating in mixing up... More

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Lawrenceville, New Jersey
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 October 2012

Thanks to Trip Advisor for this terrific suggestion. The restaurant is warm and friendly. My wife and I were greeted by the owner and had a nice discussion about how to properly enjoy Jamesons Irish whiskey (with a splash of water). Our meal was first rate. My wife started with oysters and had shin of beef cooked 12 hours as... More

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Allentown
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40 reviews 40 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 October 2012

We had one of our best meals in Ireland at the West End House. The restaurant has a cozy warm wonderful atmosphere. I had a fantastic loin of beef that was full of flavor. The mozzarella appetizer was like none I have had before. Although it is on the edge of town, it is well worth discovering this little treasure.

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Killarney, Ireland
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 September 2012

Really like old - world atmosphere of this Restaurant . The little bar had a welcoming fire lighting when I last visited. Choose Starters, Mains & a Cheese - Board from A La Carte Menu. The highlight of my meal was the Pork - Belly. Slow- roasted to perfection, accompanied by Sneem Black-Pudding, wonderful! Liked the use of so much... More

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San Diego, California
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5 reviews 5 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 September 2012

My family and I enjoyed the experience, the beauty, the service and the food at West End House while visiting Kerry! We could not have been more pleased. The food is fresh and almost too beautiful to eat! What fun we had and all the staff were perfect! We had fun meeting James O'Shea as our great grandfather was born... More

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5 restaurant reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 September 2012

Oliver and staff made our anniversary dinner such a great experience. The food, drinks, attention to detail, and ambiance were all spot on. This meal was by far the best we had during our Ireland vacation.

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Cape Town
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34 reviews 34 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 September 2012

This is a little gem. Don't be fooled by outside. Hospitality superb. Host James makes the experience. Food is of outstanding quality - don't miss out on the desserts A restaurant not to miss out on if you find yourself in Co. Kerry

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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 September 2012 via mobile

My wife and I enjoyed an excellent meal last week in the west end house. Food fabulous, staff very friendly and welcoming, ambience very warm, relaxed and friendly. Overall one of the most enjoyable meal we have had in a long time. Really well cooked top end food. Highly recommended.

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Asheville, NC
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43 reviews 43 reviews
23 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 September 2012 via mobile

Oliver and staff, especially Alex, could not have been more welcoming or charming! The menu was explained infull detail making our selection easier. Alex was able to be very engaging while explaining the local suppliers of fish, meat, cheese, vegetables,... Virtually everything on the menu. Oliver pointed out the virtues and correct tasting of Irish Whiskey (obviously not scotch). Our... More

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