Kate Browne's Bar in Ardfert

Kate Browne’s is exactly the kind of place you hope to find in rural Ireland: warm, confident, and quietly excellent. From the moment you walk in, it feels like a proper Irish pub should — cosy interiors, friendly staff, and that reassuring sense that food is taken seriously here. We came for a relaxed meal and left genuinely impressed. The menu balances traditional Irish comfort food with more modern, refined dishes, and everything we tried was well cooked, beautifully presented, and clearly made with quality local ingredients. Portions are generous without being heavy, and there’s something for everyone — meat lovers, seafood fans, and vegetarians alike. The atmosphere deserves a special mention. It’s lively without being loud, welcoming without being touristy. You’ll see locals chatting at the bar, families enjoying a meal, and visitors who clearly did their research. It feels authentic — not staged. ⭐ Helpful tips for visitors • Book in advance — this is essential. Kate Browne’s is very popular with both locals and tourists, especially at weekends and during holiday periods. Walk-ins are risky. • Great stop if you’re nearby. Perfect if you’re visiting Tralee, Ardfert village, or heading to/from Banna Beach. • Come hungry. Portions are generous, and desserts are worth saving space for. • Family-friendly but grown-up enough. Suitable for children, yet still a lovely spot for couples or friends. • Relax and take your time. This isn’t fast food — it’s a place to sit, talk, and enjoy the experience. In short: Kate Browne’s isn’t just a meal stop — it’s a destination. If you want genuine Irish hospitality, excellent food, and a cosy atmosphere, put it on your list — just don’t forget to book ahead.

A roast dinner for the ages. You'd think you would be sick of eating turkey and ham on the 28th December, but not here. God bless Kate Browne 5 stars.

Amazing menu and amazing service and food , accomadates large gatherings , wheel chair accesible and reasonable price

A fabulous restaurant, the staff are amazing and very accommodating. The food is really good and menu should suit all tastes. I had 3 kids with me, children's menu has good varied options too

Busy restaurant, great service the food is excellent i had vegetarian my husband had the fish happy full belly 😀

Very good food, excelent service. Staff friendly and helpful. The place has character, would go again.

A wonderful experience in this place, which is fabulous even though it doesn't look like much on the outside. I highly recommend it.

The food was lovely and the staff very nice and accommodating. This place was recommended by our Air B&B host so we had to try it. It was lovely and reasonably priced.

Best place for food, great variety so tasty and fresh. Very popular fantastic service so reasonably priced. 😋😋

You would feel like being at a family dinner here. The seafood options in the menu are not to miss. The staff is friendly and polite. Great place to eat with family and friends.