The best restaurantsof irish in Clare

04/09/2026: Self and wife eat there regularly! Excellent tasty food! Helpful front-of-house staff!

13/08/2026: We spent a little over a week touring London, Inverness, Dublin and Sixmilebridge on a family trip. During the entire trip, the best meal we had was at The Abbey Tavern…by a large margin…and our second best meal was at The Abbey Tavern. Incredible food, excellent, friendly service and even reasonably priced. Save room for dessert…they are fantastic. Real authentic Irish Tavern. If I had a complaint, it’s that the kitchen closes at 6:00 pm, so we couldn’t go there a third and fourth time for dinner. But, if you eat a late lunch there, you probably won’t need dinner. Go, to see Quinn Abbey, then stay for lunch at The Abbey Tavern.

15/09/2026: Stopped here for a spot of lunch on a busy Saturday. Our food came quickly and was absolutely delicious. This was my first time having Irish stew and it did not disappoint!! The flavour was rich and you could tell it was good quality ingredients. Meat wasn’t too chewy and practically melted in the mouth. My partner had a burger and fries which he really enjoyed. I also loved dipping a few of his fries into my stew!! Would come again :)

12/09/2026: I ate here years ago and im still thinking about the stew...please McDermotts what is your secret

27/08/2026: Looked amazing. Didn’t stop as couldn’t find a parking spot.

23/08/2026: It's a very cozy place, but they have a rule that you can only order alcoholic drinks if you order a meal. Which doesn't make sense because you drink more than you eat. So if you're thinking of going out for drinks, this really isn't the place.

30/05/2026: There’s a reason why this is a 5 Star resort and they earn every day. The service was impeccable, staff were friendly and helpful, grounds were glorious and the room was spacious. We did the falconry class which was an amazing experience while being educational. I didn’t get to golf, but the course looked breathtaking. The location is a little remote, but the food and drinks on property were spot on!

07/05/2026: One of the most unique and gorgeous places we've ever stayed. Highly recommend!

26/08/2026: Absolutely delicious, fast service, and the server was very friendly! I highly recommend it!

19/08/2026: Lovely setting, good food, and friendly staff. I recommend it.

16/08/2026: The food was delicious and the service was great.

16/08/2026: Awesome place! Finally had some really good food! there is a playground for the kids in the back that was nice. Really nice and clean baby changing area. Nice servers. Live music. Perfect experience!!!

20/05/2026: What a wonderful experience at Monks, beautiful place right on the water, dinner and breakfast excellent, Colette went above and beyond to ensure our stay was 5 stars, would highly recommend and we will definitely be back Deirdre Daly San Francisco

14/05/2026: Colette and the entire team at Monks were kind, welcoming, and friendly. The hotel appeared updated and was comfortable. The restaurant served a great fish pie and some delicious salty oysters.

01/07/2026: We ate a lovely dinner here. The food was spectacular. It was one of the most memorable meals of our trip.

21/06/2026: In Vaughans in liscannor today for dinner the staff are lovely the food was okay, The Guinness tap not working right cooler gone ,the other drinks not great either, very disappointed with it, went to the pub next door for a drink,such a difference with the drink,

06/09/2026: Spectacular homemade food, they have a daily menu at very affordable prices. 100% recommended if you're in the area

06/09/2026: Friendly hostess and good chat with other patrons. Food was the best we had in Ireland even after a 10 day trip!

17/09/2026: Service is bad considering the over priced food.

09/09/2026: You absolutely must make a reservations. This place is so popular because the food is outstanding and if there’s any type of event or special festival going on, you will not get a table without a reservation. We went four times in the five days we were there. Two times for dinner and two times for drinks because we did not make reservations in time for dinner. The oysters with the lime-chili mignonette were amazing and the featherblade of beef special was once of the best dishes I’ve had in years. The fish and chips were outstanding also. Huge portion. Highly recommend going. I listed that we did not wait for a table because we had reservations. That Reservations you probably will not get a seat that night because they don’t serve very late. But stay for the drinks and ambience.

13/09/2026: Amazing Irish stew! Staff very very friendly

13/09/2026: Great food and a great pint.Friendly staff and a great atmosphere 👍

19/08/2026: I had the privilege to both live and eat here, words cant describe the fantastic reception we got from everyone connected to this little gem. Will absolutely be back, fantastic food, great rooms , amazing staff all round 6 star experience :) !!! Keep it up Eamonn.

15/08/2026: We ate dinner there; the fried calamari was very good and a generous portion. The seafood pasta was good, but there wasn't quite enough seafood. The service was very attentive.

17/09/2026: Absolutely the best lamb I have ever had. The chips were awesome as well. The girls loved thier burgers too. Both later wished they had ordered the fall off the bone lamb.

17/09/2026: Highly recommended pub in our opinion. Without a reservation, we waited a little while. Eventually, we shared a table with a young Italian couple (my wife also speaks Italian). Near our table, some regulars were celebrating a family reunion. In this festive, musical atmosphere, we chatted pleasantly and enjoyed our dinner. Our evening was a success.

25/08/2026: Highly recommended restaurant. Excellent food. Very good and fast service, great selection of beers, and the restaurant's decor is unbeatable! I highly recommend it! Very reasonable average price! 🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀

25/08/2026: Very good food. Highly recommended.

10/09/2026: After a long journey to Ireland, this was our first stop, and we were so thrilled to find delicious food, great and friendly service, and above all, that unique, authentic Irish atmosphere at Half Barrel. If it weren't so far away, we would definitely be regulars :-)

05/09/2026: Very friendly local pub serving excellent food. Staff were more than willing to adapt the menu to accommodate dietary needs. Absolutely no problem and all with a big smile and superb service. Great recommendation from our Airbnb host nearby.