Yvonne & Rui´s guidebook to Killarney
City/town information
Killarney is a really friendly, scenic town with lots of small shops and restaurants to keep you wanting more. The National Park is smack bang in the middle of town as well as other attractions. Pubs have live music in the evenings and you will never tire of trying a new one. Killarney is a small town and you feel like you know people after 2 days here :)
34 locals recommend
Killarney
Killarney is a really friendly, scenic town with lots of small shops and restaurants to keep you wanting more. The National Park is smack bang in the middle of town as well as other attractions. Pubs have live music in the evenings and you will never tire of trying a new one. Killarney is a small town and you feel like you know people after 2 days here :)
Sightseeing
Beautiful green area with great views of mountains and lakes. There are usually plenty of deer to observe also.
99 locals recommend
Killarney National Park
Beautiful green area with great views of mountains and lakes. There are usually plenty of deer to observe also.
Beautiful castle on the lake with boat rides on the lake available also. Ross castle is linked to the National Park via various walks.
124 locals recommend
Ross Castle
Ross RoadBeautiful castle on the lake with boat rides on the lake available also. Ross castle is linked to the National Park via various walks.
The gardens and the house are free to access for the public, the last time I was there. The gardens are connected to the Demesne ie National Park and are a great place to sit down on the grass with a coffee when the sun is out.
31 locals recommend
Killarney House Gardens
The gardens and the house are free to access for the public, the last time I was there. The gardens are connected to the Demesne ie National Park and are a great place to sit down on the grass with a coffee when the sun is out.
Spectacular grounds and house, you could spend the whole day exploring here. The Hop on Hop off bus stops here and you can also get a horse drawn cart here too.
149 locals recommend
Muckross House, Gardens & Traditional Farms
Spectacular grounds and house, you could spend the whole day exploring here. The Hop on Hop off bus stops here and you can also get a horse drawn cart here too.
Food scene
Cafe Du Parc is a great spot for brunch and lunch, their coffee is really decent too. It has an outdoor seating area which is a nice place to people watch in the summer.
8 locals recommend
Killarney Plaza Hotel And Spa
Kenmare PlaceCafe Du Parc is a great spot for brunch and lunch, their coffee is really decent too. It has an outdoor seating area which is a nice place to people watch in the summer.
Best cafe and coffee in town, hands down. The offer loyalty credits via the Squid app. Their treats are delicious also especially their cinnamon rolls and sausage rolls, all made locally.
34 locals recommend
Killarney Grand
17 Main StBest cafe and coffee in town, hands down. The offer loyalty credits via the Squid app. Their treats are delicious also especially their cinnamon rolls and sausage rolls, all made locally.
Amazing food for any time of the day except breakfast, good coffee and a brilliant selection of treats. They have live music most weekends and is a late pub also. They offer a later brunch from 12 midday.
75 locals recommend
John M Reidy
4 Main StAmazing food for any time of the day except breakfast, good coffee and a brilliant selection of treats. They have live music most weekends and is a late pub also. They offer a later brunch from 12 midday.
If you love French pastries you must go here, try their almond and chocolate croissant, it won´t disappoint! They have a little outdoor but covered area in the back which is a nice retreat.
16 locals recommend
Petit Delice
41-42 High StreetIf you love French pastries you must go here, try their almond and chocolate croissant, it won´t disappoint! They have a little outdoor but covered area in the back which is a nice retreat.
The seafood and fish dishes here are some of the best in town in my opinion. The decor is beautiful also.
15 locals recommend
The Mad Monk by Quinlans
21-22 Plunkett StThe seafood and fish dishes here are some of the best in town in my opinion. The decor is beautiful also.
This cafe, not bar FYI, has a good selection of breakfast and brunch items including crepes both sweet and savoury. The coffee is really decent too.
Curious Cat Wine Bar
4 New Market LnThis cafe, not bar FYI, has a good selection of breakfast and brunch items including crepes both sweet and savoury. The coffee is really decent too.
Amazing Argentinian bakery that also makes tasty sourdough pizzas. You should try their baked goods as well as pizzas, very friendly owners also. They are located in the same building as Archway cafe if you want to pair their baked items with coffee.
Tango Street Food
Muckross RoadAmazing Argentinian bakery that also makes tasty sourdough pizzas. You should try their baked goods as well as pizzas, very friendly owners also. They are located in the same building as Archway cafe if you want to pair their baked items with coffee.
The Nave is a good stop off when enroute to Ross Castle or if you want to do a circular walk down Muckross Road and take a left at the river and go down the side of Ross Race and Gold course. Nave has vegan and non-vegan treats made locally and have a great coffee too. This is such a nice setting when the weather is good as they have plenty of outdoor seating and it overlooks the mountains in the distance.
Navé Coffee House
The Nave is a good stop off when enroute to Ross Castle or if you want to do a circular walk down Muckross Road and take a left at the river and go down the side of Ross Race and Gold course. Nave has vegan and non-vegan treats made locally and have a great coffee too. This is such a nice setting when the weather is good as they have plenty of outdoor seating and it overlooks the mountains in the distance.
City advice
Ways to save
Shop around & use apps
There are 3 public toilet buildings in town, just ask.
There are plenty of gift shops in town so make sure to shop around and haggle if you really want something.
Look for early bird menus in the more expensive restaurants.
Use the Squid and Loyl app to build up points for free coffees, also bring a reusable cup, you will get a discount!