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O’Neill’s Bar & Restaurant
Review
About
"O’Neill’s Bar in Allihies is famous for its warm atmosphere and delicious local food! The famous bright red pub can be seen worldwide, adorned across posters that promote Ireland and it’s famous welcome, and you’ll soon discover why … The family-run pub and restaurant in the heart of Allihies village offers a great welcome to locals and visitors alike. You won’t be here long before you get to enjoy live music, great conversation, or a sing-song in front of the fire. You’re more than welcome to join in with the singing and playing if the mood takes you!"
Features
CUISINES
Irish, Pizza, Pub, Gastropub
Meal types
Lunch, Dinner, Drinks
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
FEATURES
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Free Wifi
Full Bar
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Live Music
Mastercard
Outdoor Seating
Private Dining
Reservations
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Street Parking
Table Service
Takeout
Television
Visa
Wheelchair Accessible
Wine and Beer
Location
Street Parking
Does this restaurant have private dining rooms?
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Hours
Closed now
• Opens at 12:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 - 21:00
Monday
12:00 - 21:00
Tuesday
12:00 - 21:00
Wednesday
12:00 - 21:00
Thursday
12:00 - 21:00
Friday
12:00 - 21:00
Saturday
12:00 - 21:00
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217 reviews
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Munchkin8it
Bournemouth68 contributions
Sept 2024 • family
Great local pub with lots of seating and good Guinness. The best chowder we’ve had in 2 weeks of chowder eating in Ireland. The flavour was fantastic. I chose the chefs Srilankan lamb curry which was was great, hot and flavoursome. The sides were a little dry as if perhaps not enough people had ordered it so they were hastily reheated, but a great effort nonetheless! Fish pie with salad and garlic bread was simple but very delicious. overall one of our favourite meals in Ireland, simple but effective.
Written 6 September 2024
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Orla O Shea
1 contribution
Sept 2023 • none
A group of us were staying in Allihies last weekend and we booked into O'Neills on the Saturday night for dinner. There was 31 of us. The food and service were exceptional. The staff were so friendly and efficient. It has been all we have talked about since was how good the food was and how friendly everyone was. Would highly recommend this restaurant and can't wait to go back.
Written 18 September 2023
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Nicole d
30 contributions
Jul 2022 • couples
Stopped for lunch on a grey, foggy day and were served a lovely home-made seafood chowder with big chunks of fish and shrimp. On top of that: nice service and spotlessly clean facilities. A 5-star experience!
Written 12 July 2022
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Mags M
Cork14 contributions
Oct 2023 • friends
I stayed in Allihies with a hiking group for the weekend. On Friday and Saturday nights we ate in O'Neill's and had a few drinks in the bar. Everyone was amazed at the quality of the food. The menu is vast! There were various seafood and fish options, meat options and I had the Vegetarian Tagine which was very delicately spiced. On the second night I had the fish cakes as a main course. They were delicious, and there were 4 of them with accompanying sides. (O'Neill's - whatever you do, keep that chef!!) The staff are very friendly and it didn't knock a feather out of them to have to cater for over 20 of us. The drink prices are reasonable and always served with a friendly smile.
Written 4 November 2023
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Fra-Gazz
Reggio Emilia231 contributions
Aug 2024 • couples
We had lunch at O'Neill's on Sunday 04.08.2024. The place was very crowded but they immediately found us a table for two. Tasty and hearty lunch: two seafood chowders as appetizers, Irish stew and Irish beef as main courses. Drinks, two pints of local beer. The atmosphere of this pub is wonderful, especially on a rainy Sunday!
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Written 25 August 2024
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DontPoketheBear
Atlanta36 contributions
Sept 2022 • couples
Food was amazing! Atmosphere was also amazing. We visited on a Sunday evening for dinner. A lot of locals (you know the food must be good) and tourists filled the bar and restaurant. Live music started at approximately 6:30pm and was excellent and made our visit there a true Irish pub experience. Staff were outstanding even with how busy they were.
Written 11 September 2022
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Familyexplorer
Glanmire8 contributions
Jul 2020 • couples
Visited here for food while touring around. Ordered the scampi and fish. Don't believe it was fresh like we were told and the chips were just frozen chips. I had received my veg on the side and when my wife received her dinner she asked for her veg and was told that what I got was veg for 2. This made us laugh. We finished what we could and left. Was expensive for what we go.
Written 26 July 2020
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Nicola Sheehan
1 contribution
Jul 2021 • family
Great service from all staff and especially front of house staff Eimear and Natalie who were extremely pleasant and accommodating every night we ate there. The food is amazing with a great selection. We tried different meals each night and couldn’t find a complaint about any. I would highly recommend and I will definitely being visiting again.
Written 22 July 2021
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callaghi
100 Mile House28 contributions
Aug 2020 • couples
We arrived into Allihies after a long cycle and O’Neills appeared to be the only place in town to eat. It was awful. No can I preface this by saying that neither I nor my husband are at all fussy but we came into the bar and we were starving. The customer service was non existent. I tried chatting but got nowhere and it wasn’t busy. Food arrived. My husband got mushroom soup for a starter and it was just gloopy. He didn’t eat it. It was taken away without comment from the waitress. We had fish and as it’s a seaside town we expected fresh fish but it was frozen. It was just horrible. I didn’t eat most of mine and my husband likewise. We went up to the bar to pay for it. Took our money. No chat. It was the first day of my holiday and it was the low life of an otherwise great holiday
Written 8 August 2020
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Daphenee
Dublin14 contributions
Aug 2020 • none
The service was great and the food was amazing. We had the specials and it was fantastic. When we entered the pub area there were many people not adhering to social distancing or wearing masks. Not once the staff asked them to wear masks or adhere to social distancing. However, once you are in the restaurant area there is enough social distancing to enjoy dinner. If you dont feel comfortable with lack of social distancing etc. i would not recommend this place.
Written 12 September 2020
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Ruth M
County Dublin80 contributions
Jul 2020 • couples
We stayed in Allihies for 2 weeks in mid July and ate in O'Neill's several times. Our experience there was exceptional. Despite having to navigate all of the limitations of COVID rules the team at O'Neill's are managing to deliver real hospitality.
We had excellent food with speedy service and smiles every time. I observed the cleaning regimen between guests and was hugely impressed with how thorough the staff were. We were served a number of times by Eimear, who really blew us away. She's a total pro and was totally on the ball, sanitizing quickly and thoroughly between guests while also having time for the chat. Seriously impressed.
Written 29 July 2020
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Mags Gleeson
Cashel13 contributions
Sept 2020 • friends
I visited this outstanding bar and restaurant with hillwalkers for a few days last week. Hand on my heart it has revived my spirit of freedom towards eating out during Covid. There is so much space, it is spanking clean, the service is bang on and the food is to die for.
As Castletownbere is the number One fishing town in Ireland , I had to eat the fresh fish that easy on menu every day. There is a wide range of dishes to choose from and to my utmost delight, the gluten free menu is filled with choice. When you dine here, you must order starters, mains and desserts. Without one, you won't get the overall experience. The food is exceptional, so fresh and the service is outstanding.
Hats off to each and every member of staff. They are so well mannered, efficient and have utmost courtesy for food allergens. I am coeliac and was delighted with the food experience.
Eimear is a fantastic waitress and Miriam the owner is wonderful to meet and greet. A great Bean an Tí.
I will return to O Neills Restaurant in Allihies for the fish, the service, the ambiance and the sheer West Cork craic in time to come. A hidden gem.
Written 7 September 2020
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Bozeman-Dublin
Trim11521 contributions
Jul 2021 • solo
I hadca lovely lunch in this friendly restaurant in Allihies. I had a very tasty burger, really enjoyed it. Decent varied menu, very good kids menu too. There's a playground directly across the road as well so easy supervision for hungry or thirsty parents!
Service was so prompt, attentive and friendly - really made me feel welcome.
They have a cool outside area, they've sort of appropriated most of the road, both lanes! Quite an achievement! But it works! Lovely place.
Written 8 July 2021
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Adnan C
27 contributions
Sept 2023 • couples
We stayed in Allihies for one night, our host suggested to go to the bar. They had live music from 6, which was wonderful and the bar was buzzing with locals and visitors.
The food was great, as was the Murphy's. Check out the specials, I had the fish cakes which were wonderful. Definitely will be coming back in the future.
Written 24 September 2023
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Hester
Bantry1 contribution
Jun 2021 • none
We were driving through Allihies and saw the blue gazebos on the pavement and having been looking around for somewhere to eat that evening decided to come back from Eyeries for a meal. The weather was pretty awful and having to eat outside required some kind of shelter and the gazebos were just the thing. The food and service were great as well! Thank you
Written 10 June 2021
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