Kerry's food scene is as impressive as its golf. From Kenmare's restaurant row — one of the finest concentrations of good cooking in rural Ireland — to Killarney's lively pub scene, Dingle's fresh seafood and Murphy's legendary ice cream, the post-round eating and drinking is as much a part of the Kerry golf experience as the courses themselves.
One of Killarney's most celebrated traditional pubs — live music most nights, hearty food and a warm atmosphere that has made it a fixture on every visitor's list for decades. Ideal for a post-round pint after Killarney Golf & Fishing Club (5 minutes). Reliable food and a proper pint of Guinness.
Main Street, Killarney
Killarney's best-known fish restaurant and chippy, part of the Quinlan family's Kerry Fish empire with boats out of Cahersiveen. Spectacular fresh seafood at honest prices — the Kerryfish chowder and grilled catch are the standards. Popular with locals, which is always the best sign.
New Street, Killarney
Kenmare has a remarkable concentration of excellent restaurants for a small town. The combination of wealthy second-home owners, luxury hotels (Park Hotel Kenmare, Sheen Falls Lodge) and a tradition of high-quality produce from the Beara Peninsula has created a dining culture that punches well above its weight nationally.
One of Kenmare's most consistently praised restaurants — a relaxed, modern dining room with a strong emphasis on local produce from the South Kerry and Beara area. The fish and seafood sourced from local boats and the Kerry lamb from nearby farms are standouts. Booking advisable in summer.
35 Main Street, Kenmare
A reliable and popular option on Kenmare's main street — the bar serves excellent food all day in a warm, relaxed setting. A good choice for golfers arriving from Ring of Kerry Golf Club (10 minutes) or Kenmare Golf Club who want a proper meal without formality. The steaks and seafood are consistently good.
3 Main Street, Kenmare
Murphy's has become arguably the most famous ice cream in Ireland — made in Dingle using local Kerry dairy, with unusual flavours such as brown bread, sea salt and Dingle whiskey. The original Dingle shop on Strand Street is the one to visit. Expect a queue in summer, which moves fast. Essential after a round at Ceann Sibéal.
Strand Street, Dingle · murphysicecream.ie
Dingle's oldest hotel (established 1798) and one of the town's most reliable spots for food and drink. The bar has the lived-in feel of a proper Irish hotel pub — warm fires, a good selection of local craft beers and spirits including Dingle Distillery whiskey and gin, and a kitchen that focuses on the Kerry produce that makes this part of Ireland so rewarding for food.
Main Street, Dingle
| Town | Best for | Nearest golf |
|---|---|---|
| Killarney | Pub atmosphere, seafood chippers, hotel dining | Killarney G&FC (5 min), Beaufort (15 min) |
| Kenmare | Fine dining, relaxed restaurants, excellent produce | Kenmare GC (5 min), Ring of Kerry GC (10 min) |
| Dingle | Fresh seafood, ice cream, craft spirits (Dingle Distillery) | Ceann Sibéal (20 min) |
| Tralee | Town pubs, casual dining, post-round convenience | Tralee GC (20 min) |
| Ballybunion | The village's own pubs (O'Carroll's, The Thatch) after a round | Ballybunion GC (5 min) |
Combine Killarney hotels, Ring of Kerry hotels and courses into ready-to-book packages.
Ring of Kerry, Skellig Michael, Killarney National Park, Gap of Dunloe and Dingle Peninsula.
Ballybunion, Waterville, Tralee, Killarney and every course on the Ring of Kerry road.