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May Kelly's Cottage Restaurant and Pub

Route 16, North Conway, NH 03860
603-356-7005
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Ranked #2 of 79 restaurants in North Conway
Price range: €8 - €12
Cuisines: Irish
Good for: Child-friendly, Bar Scene, Groups, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Bar Scene, Groups, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
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RI
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews 10 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

Went to May Kelly's Cottage for Mother's Day Dinner. This place is an experience! Wonderful ambience, food and so much to enjoy while waiting for your meal. The interior is chock full of antiques of all kinds. The food is fantastic! The service is exceptional and the owner was interesting to speak with!

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See 9 more reviews by CharMacRi for North Conway
Manchester, New Hampshire
Senior Contributor
28 reviews 28 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

We have been visiting the North Conway area for several years now and after discovering May Kelly's by accident, we don't consider eating anywhere else. The antiques and memorabilia everywhere are fascinating to look at while waiting for your food. We like to sit in the bar area, which feels like a real Irish pub. The staff is very friendly.... More

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See 5 more reviews by ptzmom_nh for North Conway
Mont Tremblant, Quebec,
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13 reviews 13 reviews
13 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

We were visiting North Conway for a spring holiday. I had read about May Kelly's Sunday Irish Music and so we went. They had a cider for me which I always like and so few places have. The music was good, the staff was friendly and the food was delicious. If we were back in the area again we would... More

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See 2 more reviews by skisheen for North Conway
East Sandwich, Massachusetts
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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

Great atmosphere and the food was fresh and delicious. Had the Mahi Mahi with rice and it was amazing. We will be back for sure! We loved the irish element and the decor was so much fun.

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See 2 more reviews by FergusonsJJ for North Conway
Sand Lake, New York
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

If you are in the North Conway area, this is the must "go to" place to eat. The place is "quaint", all Irish, service is outstanding, food is outstanding and pricing is reasonable. When we are spending our ski vacation in this area this restaurant is always at the top of our list of places to eat and relax after... More

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See 4 more reviews by chief37 for North Conway
Berlin, New Hampshire
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13 reviews 13 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2013

My boyfriend and I always end up here! After a day of snowboarding, date night, before or after the movies, this is our go to spot. We recently went for his birthday, nice and quiet on a Wednesday night, we sat in the pub. Food was delicious as ever, service was friendly, and attentive without being annoying. Its the only... More

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See 4 more reviews by Slick_Tracy for North Conway
North Conway, New Hampshire
2 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2013

May Kelly's is currently rated #2 on TripAdvisor for North Conway restaurants for many reasons. The owner takes pride in serving delicious food that tastes just like home cooking. I always enjoy the "A Taste of Ireland" appetizer as my main-course meal. It features a generous sampling of May's Irish Stew, Chicken Pot Pie and Shepard's Pie. I usually will... More

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Kingston, Canada
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21 reviews 21 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2013

May's Cottage is the real Irish deal. From the Sunday 'kitchen' music session, to the Dublin seafood stew, to the newly poured Harp, to the Barry's tea, May's touch of Ireland in New England is worth a visit. The service is superb and the welcome is genuine. While awaiting our meal, we enjoyed the thousands of artifacts that have found... More

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See 6 more reviews by sandbanks1952 for North Conway
Woburn, Massachusetts
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5 reviews 5 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2013

This pub is the best..... Authentic sheppard's pie made with lamb! Decor right out of Ireland.. This weekend it was the most sought after resturant in North Conway, NH to have a pint and relax. May Kelly is there and greets everyone. Do not visit Noth Conway with out a visit to the Cottage. Located on Route 16 across from... More

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Northern New Hampshire
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2013

Atmosphere is fun, food is excellent, and the hostess is matchless. More than just traditional Irish cuisine, May Kelly's offers variety.

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