The Lobster Bar

Great place, serves dinner late! Nice menu, really friendly and helpful staff, what more could you ask for?

Im Sommerurlaub 2008 waren wir auch in Waterville. Hier habe ich das Foto von The lobster bar gemacht, bin aber nicht drin gewesen.

On the western end of the Iveragh Peninsula, if you’re rounding the Ring of Kerry on the N70 Road you’ll come through the small & pretty seaside town of Waterville, or An Coireán, which means in gaelic «little whirlpool’
In the centre of the village, noticeable because of a big Lobster holding a pint of Guinness outside, is a very popular pub that comprises of a front & rear with an all sides bar in the middle. Oh and I think there’s a restaurant as well.
Despite being crazily busy, well it was a Friday night, the trio of barmaids were amazing, not ever keeping anyone waiting really, I positioned myself to the side of the bar with my guinness in hand watching with respect & wonder one particular very petite girl repeatedly taking 4 seperate orders at the same time, and never getting it wrong. She was truly a little whirlpool! Not once did any of them look remotely hassled or seem unhappy, far from it, nice smiles and witty banter. Proof if it were needed that barwork is a real skill.
Waterville was a favourite with Charlie Chaplin, who stayed with his family at the nearby Butler Arms Hotel. There’s a statue of him along the seafront. Although I’m sure you get the tourists in season, The Lobster seemed very definitely a locals pub the night I was in. Bit on the pricey side mind, and felt as cramped as a lobster in a pot, (looked as red as one by the end of the night too), but the excellent & friendly service from these three brainy-​bar girls compensated. I think I’m in love in triplicate!