Hannigans Bar & Restaurant

Atmosphere was fine but service was hampered by communication problems between staff. I ordered the ciabatta sandwich with tomato, mozzarella, and pancetta and received the «vegetarian» version instead. My companions each ordered a meat dish and a chicken with cream sauce each and both were cold on arrival. Once the errors were taken care of, the food was fine. Staff was friendly and it’s located in the heart of Killarney at the international hotel — just make sure they get your order correct. They did comped us the chowder and gave us a free dessert.

Eating at Hannigans was a wonderful experience. The food was really excellent, and the wait staff was incredibly helpful and forthcoming, volunteering all kinds of information about the food and being super-​attentive to us while we were there. The kids had hamburgers and chicken goujons, while my wife and I shared the scallops and goat cheese appetizers. Then we shared the ice cream medley for dessert. Highly recommended!

Stopped in for a pint after sightseeing, and had a blast! Both the locals and the tourists were mingling well, and the bartenders were great. I had to be dragged out! Sorry we did not get a chance to eat there in the cozy nooks by the fireplace.

There are plenty of dining options to pick from in Killarney, each one offering up something different for its guests. Maybe you want a laid-​back bar to drink in under the dim lights. Or maybe you want to go somewhere that is a little more upscale with warm lighting giving way to an even warmer experience in a sprawling dining room. And maybe you want to go somewhere that combines both of those into one of the best dining choices you could find in Ireland. If that last option sounds about right, then Hannigans should be on your list of places to try.
Four of us had reservations at another nearby place, which shall remain nameless, and we canceled them in the afternoon to come here. You probably will not need reservations for the dining room here, but it is nice that they offer them. And actually, finding the dining room can be a bit of a challenge depending on what door you come in through. The place is semi-​attached to a hotel, but you can walk into the bar area from the street. And through the modestly sized bar sits a doorway leading into the dining room.
We were in the bar for maybe 30 seconds, and that was to get to the dining room. The bar gets busy with locals and tourists alike, but the dining room was wide open when we stopped in. And it’s nice, too! Bright lighting accentuates the wooden walls, plush booths and armchairs you can sit upon. Perhaps the best part is the seats are at a reasonable distance from one another, meaning you can stretch and not run the risk of accidentally punching someone in the back of the head.
And you may want to stretch out after sampling some of the outstanding food on offer. From start to finish, everything our group tasted ranked as some of the best food we had during our two-​week visit. In fact, the brown bread provided here was the best we had anywhere else around the country. So if beer and brown bread are your go-​to dining choices, you will be in Heaven. (Possibly literally depending on how much you consume.)
Which is not to discount the rest of the meal: celery and leek soup was a great precursor to an even greater main course. Chicken stir fry with basmati rice, honey and soy was reviewed favorably by two in our party, while the lemon sole and a burger big enough to physically harm you if it fell on you definitely hit the spot for the rest of us. And because we are in the habit of our eyes being bigger than our stomachs, we had to get dessert. Lemon meringue remoulade and a Bailey’s cheesecake made for a terrific ending to an equally terrific meal buoyed by an excellent server.
Antoinette did everything right, and then some. She took the time to answer all our questions, she was always nearby to offer assistance and she was efficient beyond compare. That she did all of this with a smile and a sense of humor that could keep even the surliest guests in line is a testament to her talents.
With all that in mind, Hannigans offers up a wide variety of food, drink and seating options. Whether you are here to drown your sorrows or dive into a food coma, you have a great menu and an even greater degree of service from the staff to help you accomplish your goals.

Tolle Atmosphäre im Pub! Die Band lud Gäste als Sänger ein und alle drei, jung und alt, hatten es echt gut drauf! Bombenstimmung!

‘Twas a fun time to watch football game and Kerry won. The lamb dinner was pre fixed and a bit dry and tough. Not really hot when served. Service was great friendly and prompt. Pub food to be expected. But a fun night was had by all.

Expensive Hotel-​Restaurant? Nope, this is a good place to eat :)
Service: nice and friendly. Helped with everything.
Food: reasonable fair prices. For 15 euros you get your stomache filled with tasty meat (also more expensive stuff available).
Dont know how an irish stew should taste, but this was totally worth ordering.
Location: easy to get by feet from nearly everywhere in Killarney. I tried this location because if the good Unilocal rating and didnt get dissapointed. Everything clean. The Pub was so lovely and the restaurant totally good looking and fine :)
Summary: go there for a good irish food wirh meat or the pib wirh live music.

This place was just satisfactory enough to fill us with some sandwiches for lunch. Nothing to good or bad… just calories in a tourist town. The pints were quite good :)

Sehr guter, freundlicher Service. Irish Stew und Burger waren qualitativ hochwertig und sehr lecker. jederzeit wieder.

My friend and I had a nice dinner at Hannigans while traveling in Ireland because it was located in our hotel and recommended by several sources. I couldn’t be happier that we chose Hannigans, because it was the best meal of our trip and both the food and the service were outstanding.
We each had a sirloin steak with a side of vegetables and split a bottle of cabernet sauvignon and a delicious sticky toffee pudding for dessert. The steaks were done absolutely perfectly and they threw in a side of frites as well. The only part I didn’t like was the portobello mushroom, but that’s a personal preference. We were given a choice of pepper sauce or garlic butter for the steak and I definitely recommend asking for both on the side. They were both delicious in very different ways and it was nice to try each of them.
The service was absolutely impeccable and the atmosphere was perfect. As twenty-​somethings, sometimes service can lack in nice restaurants if they aren’t sure whether we really fit in there. This was not the case at all at Hannigans. We were treated with the utmost kindness and respect and had a fantastic evening. The beautiful Christmas decorations and warmth from the open fireplaces certainly didn’t hurt.
For anyone looking for a nice restaurant in Killarney, I cannot recommend Hannigans enough. If I’m lucky enough to get back to Ireland again, I’d love to return.

Super fast service as our crowd was hunting for a televised soccer game. We had drinks and food delivered in less than 20 minutes. Tasty and they had Tom Crean’s lager on tap which is a nice local pint. I recommend it.

We went for Sunday lunch and had the roast turkey and ham. The food was very nice and was served very fast. Quick service is a must when accompanied by a two year old! The staff also provided us with coloring pens and paper to keep our daughter entertained which was a nice touch.
The food is priced very reasonably (Turkey & Ham is € 12.50 and € 8.50 for a child’s portion) and of a high quality. When we arrived the lounge was empty save for one couple but it filled up quickly while we were eating. It never got loud but there was a level of background noise which meant you didn’t have to whisper to have a private conversation.

Picked this place due to a good Unilocal rating. Amazing food! Best fish and chips we have had here yet! The seafood pancake was amazing. The weirdest is very formal, probably due to it being attached to the hotel. Great food and comfy atmosphere.

Hannigans Bar and restaurant was our first stop on a night out in Killarney. Basically I wanted alcohol ASAP and the taxi driver said this one was good. So we went in, grabbed some seats in the bar, and I ordered some booze for me and the parents. Perfect.
Place was pretty dead earlier on but there were some people there speaking Irish. There were also some Americans there that didn’t get the concept of the BAR and then the RESTAURANT in the back. The bartender and I exchanged a look like ‘WTF’ which was amusing. Also, there are hotels around, perhaps even attached, and the wifi could be used. I do like to use wifi.
Basically a good place to have a pint or some whiskey and stay to eat in the restaurant or walk around Killarney.

Hübsch eingerichtete Bar, etwas verwinkelt, recht dunkel aber sauber und stets gut besucht. Wie die meisten Pubs in Killarney ist auch dieser hier eher von Touristen frequentiert als von Einheimischen. Neben dem Barbereich gibt es eine Art Bistro, das etwas heller ist. Und weiter hinten, auch angeschlossen an das Hotel ist ein Restaurant, das für irländische Verhältnisse überdurchschnittliche Küche hat, während die Preise sich im üblichen Bereich zwischen 13 und 25 Euro pro Main Course bewegen.
Auch in diesem Bereich werden hochprozentige Getränke auf Wunsch serviert.
Zu betonen ist hier noch der freundliche Service, die vielen Kerzen (der Raum ist recht schummrig, dabei segr gemütlich) und die gehobene Möblierung, die das Restaurant gegenüber vielen anderen auszeichnet, die an Pubs angeschlossen sind.

This Irish coffee was DELIGHTFUL! Ambiance is perfect in the pub with fireplaces and stained glass. Exactly what we needed after a day of walking and through this beautiful town.

Good typical Irish pub with live music and a good atmosphere. Nice place to unwind with a pint!