We had a wonderful lunch at the Laurels. The soup & sandwich deal is excellent value. The sandwich was full of filling. The tomato & basil soup was superb. Great... read more staff. Not surprising that the pub was packed at lunchtime.

  Food was delicious. We got fish and chips, chicken fajita, and garlic bread with cheese. Everything came out quickly, and servers were so friendly. Would definitely go again!

  The Lady that greeted us and took our order was so nice and friendly. Very attentive. Starter,Main and Dessert was full of flavour, just delicious! Not often you get a... read more gem like the Laurels . Second to none. Keep up the great work . We can’t wait to come back.

  I have been here a few times now. I enjoy it very much, as it is casual dining. I have had the ravioli and would recommend it to anyone who... read more likes pasta!

  Wonderful food, vibrant ambiance, exceptional staff, in particular Mags and Noreen. Highly recommended.

  Stopped in for a bite to eat and a pint. Great local feel to it. The Christmas decorations were wonderful and the bartender was great. Good toastie too!

  Great atmosphere and friendly staff. It was a busy night, we were lucky enough to get a table next to the fireplace after 30 minutes. Had a few Guinness, not... read more the best but also not the worst. The pizza was phenomenal, I highly recommend giving that a shot

  I visited The Laurels yesterday and sat at the bar. The seats were uncomfortable and hard on the back. The only way to be anyway comfortable was to sit sideways... read more on them. I ordered a pint of Guinness and had to wait 10 minutes for it. I understand the bar may have been busy but the same thing happened with the second pint. I wont be back.

  I visited The Laurels yesterday and sat at the bar. The seats were uncomfortable and hard on the back. The only way to be anyway comfortable was to sit sideways... read more on them. I ordered a pint of Guinness and had to wait 10 minutes for it. I understand the bar may have been busy but the same thing happened with the second pint. I wont be back.

  the laurels is a traditional nice Irish bar & restaurant located on the corner of main street killarney, and we visit every time we are in killarney. this experience was... read more however dampened by a dinner mix up which can happen in a busy place, but it did spoil the night unfortunately not sure will we be rushing back

  Great food and top class service. Had a fantastic meal here during the summer so couldn’t come back to Killarney without going here again and certainly wasn’t disappointed. Rid Eye... read more steak is amazing!

  Was passing through Killarney and had occasion to adjourn to the Laurels Pub Main St. incredible food and service and thanks especially to Kate for her undivided attention

  In for food and drinks on Thursday night and it was very nice! Staff were very welcoming and food was extremely tasty

  Dinner on Thursday night. Potato Cake starter - the best meal I’ve had in so long - mushrooms and cream sauce were especially rich and delicious. Wish we got it... read more as a main! My friend got the brie as a starter and loved it. Perfectly cooked. Burger and Ravioli for main - both of which were large in portion. Staff welcoming and ambience friendly. Would definitely recommend!

  Visited a few times. Food is amazing and atmosphere is great. The best Irish coffee is made here. Will visit again for sure.

  The service was decent, we went after a hike and they put us in the perfect spot to stash all our stuff without being cramped. It had good service and... read more decent food.

  Myself and my husband popped in here for some lunch. It wasn’t particularly busy but it took about 30 mins to get our lunch which was just a toasted sandwich.... read more It arrived and looked promising however it was a total let down. The sandwich itself was ok but it was served with chips that were not cooked and were still frozen in the middle! I would definitely not go back! If a simple order like this was so difficult I wouldn’t put much faith in ordering anything more exotic especially if it was actually busy!

  This was hands down the best dinner and the best service that we had our entire time in Ireland. Cieran was our waiter and he was attentive from the time... read more we walked in the door. We all had the potato pancakes which were delicious!! The strawberry margarita and the porn star martinis were excellent. Dessert topped it off - sherry trifle and the sticky toffee pudding. I so happy that we chose to dine here tonight.

  We are frequent visitors to Killarney and have always eaten in The Laurels. Would always have booked in advance so we would not be disappointed. However this time we were... read more extremely disappointed. The menu has changed considerably and the choice is extremely limited. Ordered soup and the potato cakes for starters now these were nice. When it came to the mains lamb shank and duck, soso disappointed. Both meals served with salad..who ever heard of duck and lamb shank served with salad? I have to say it was very disappointing. There must be a change of chefs as this would in the past in our view been classed as a top class eatery. I have recommended this as a place to eat previously but Inot anymore

We certainly will not be in a hurry back.
On a positive note the staff in the bar and restaurant are so polite and friendly and lovely to see that Noeleen is still there and as friendly as always.

  I got the potato cakes and they were beautiful- when we walked in the waiter acknowledged us with a friendly face straight away even tho he was super busy and... read more got us a table in a nice quiet corner as we had a baby with us. My husband got the ravioli which was beautiful also. All in all 10/10

  Had a lovely dinner and amazing service by very kind, friendly and courteous Noeleen. We enjoyed everything we ordered and will certainly be back again. Noeleen's friendly service and attention... read more did make our evening.

  It’s hard to manage a group of nearly 20, so expectations have to be tempered. We didn’t expect high class cuisine and certainly did not get it, but what we... read more did receive was not at all bad.
I had the fish and chips - the fish was fresh and really well prepared. Others around us ordered the spinach ravioli, short ribs, and monkfish curry. One of the short ribs orders had more fat than meat it seemed - a quick word with the server, though, and an additional one arrived.
Service was very friendly and attentive. No complaints whatsoever.
Again this wasn’t our best meal but it was just fine. My husband enjoyed the football game on the big screen (he’s a big euro football fan!)

  The Laurels is easily the best pub in Killarney and maybe even all of Ireland. I have never seen staff so eager to help and go out of their way... read more to please a customer. I'll be a lifelong customer and if Kate O'Leary ever needs a ride anywhere, she can count on this American tourist.

  We stopped in for food and drinks and couldn't believe the selection of food to choose from. We got the goujons and chicken curry. Over a week ago and we're... read more still saying how good it was. Also did amazing pints of Hop House 13!

  We ate here during a trip to Killarney. Our waitress was kind and helpful but unfortunately that wasn’t enough to save the food.
It was edible but not enjoyable. We... read more paid 85€ for 2 mains, one desert and a glass of wine. Incredibly expensive.

We visit Killarney each year and it’s become clear that for families who aren’t staying in one of the expensive hotels in the area there are very limited options for tasty, value meals.

  We went there for the lunch and we were seated in the front of the restaurant. We were looking forward to enjoy the garden terrace which is recently a new... read more addition to laurels however we couldn't as it was booked for a private event. We have to wait for another sunny day to enjoy the garden. The food was great and the service was good as well. All in all worth a visit and one of the best in the town.

  The Laurels has been a firm family favourite on our many trips to Killarney over the years & a restaurant that we would book ahead every time to avoid disappointment!... read more
Upon arriving to the pub this trip, we were pleasantly surprised to find that there had been a large extension of the pub through to the back, which opened up into a sports-bar-like area - with plenty of tables, plenty of people & a great atmosphere!
Unfortunately, that was where our experience peaked.
The menu had changed significantly, with no crab claws (the best) or Irish stew (also a favourite) - the food we did have was average at best, with the lamb shanks being the only saviour on the table.
The service was slow, we waited 45 minutes for our food & there didn’t seem enough staff for the amount of people eating there.
We would recommend the front of the pub for drinks, however there are plenty of other establishments offering much better food & service. Sadly the Laurels will not be on our list the next time we come.

  Visited with my husband and young daughter. Fish and chips were delicious, atmosphere was great, and they had a good kids menu. Frequented by locals and visitors this was a... read more cozy Irish pub. Service was great and prices were fair. Worth a visit!

  I am a local. Three of us had dinner in The Laurels. Exceptional. Could not fault the food. Very well priced. Brilliant staff and Kate the proprietor was working herself.... read more Looking forward to going back.

  Staff was very accommodating for our party of 7 and service was very friendly. The food was delicious and had good portions- Shephard’s Pie and Chicken Vol-Au-Vent were showstoppers! It... read more should be noted that the kitchen closes between 2-5 PM so you can only order drinks during that time. Highly recommend stopping in!