THE KILLARNEY, Ludlow - Updated 2024 Restaurant Reviews, Menu & Prices

Menu

Starters

Soup of the Day

New England Clam Chowder

Killarney made clam chowder with roasted potatoes, lightly smoked clams and herbs.

Killarney Rolls

Two house made corned beef and cabbage egg rolls served over a bed of greens with a sweetwasabi mustard and duck sauce.

Fried Calamari

Rings and tentacles of calamari fried and served with a roasted tomato sauce. Garnished with cherry pepper rings and Parmesan cheese.

Killarney's Pots O' Gold

Fresh potato skins are filled with Vermont cheddar cheese and sour cream. Served with crisp bacon & scallions. Served with spinach & tomato.

Pork Drummettes

Slow cooked pork shank drummettes tossed in a maple barbeque sauce and served with house made coleslaw.

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"Come for the food, stay for the fun!!" Welcome to The Killarney, a family owned and operated pub, where locals and visitors alike come to gather in an authentic Irish atmosphere. Whether you are celebrating a special occasion, unwinding with friends over a frosty pint or feeding the family, The Killarney is the place to be! With 5 HDTV's and surround sound, The Killarney is also a great spot to have a pint and watch the game! Featuring 15 beers on draft and over 30 beers in bottles, The Killarney has something for every taste. If beer is not your beverage of choice we have a full bar, and boast the best Scotch and Irish whiskey selection in the area. We are committed to serving quality food and drink in a relaxed setting with friendly service. Here at The Killarney we use the finest ingredients and local products whenever possible, including Singleton's smoked bacon, Grafton cheeses, Green Mountain Smokehouse products and fresh produce from local growers in season. At the Killarney, there are no strangers, only friends that you haven't met.

CUISINES

American, Irish, Bar, Pub

Meals

Lunch, Dinner

FEATURES

Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service, Live Music

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4.0

235 reviews

Excellent

86

Very good

90

Average

34

Poor

13

Terrible

12

Rachel A

New Ipswich204 contributions

Two visits in two days

Feb 2022 • none

If you are staying in Ludlow, you will notice that restaurant prices are on the high end. For example, here at the Killarney, it was $12 for 3 potato skins, $12 for 4 chicken strips and $17 for a cheeseburger. That's the price you pay for a resort town. The food at the Killarney was decent. The first day we just had appetizers and drinks (weak drinks at that), which were ok. The second day we had lunch and I felt the food was better. They do offer gluten free rolls, so that is a plus in itself.

Written February 28, 2022

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Richard T

4 contributions

Great service and food

Mar 2023 • none

The food was out of this world. The service was fast and the server checked with us often to see if we needed anything. We stopped shortly before the kitchen closed and the server made sure we got all that we ordered in a timely manner,

Written March 21, 2023

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Duke Patrick Gray

Ludlow17 contributions

Pat’s Retirement

Nov 2021 • business

I stopped at The Killarney today to grab some Scotch Eggs, but it turns out that ain’t an Irish dish. While I was discussing this with my friend, the Prince of Plymouth, I overheard some guy say that Patrick Leahy is retiring. I got thinking about it over an order of bangers and mash, and as the Duke of Ludlow and former Earl of Cavendish I feel it is my duty to run for Senate and serve the fine people of Vermont. Be sure to vote for me on Town Meeting Day! Patrick Gray, the Duke of Ludlow, VT

Written November 15, 2021

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Tom D

1 contribution

Take out disaster

Feb 2021 • family

So I’m on vacation and all I want is some good take out. Get back to the hotel and the order is someone else’s. How many times can this happen to me?!? One job hostess. Get the right order in the bag! Then we get the soggy fries and clam chowder with no clams and 5 pieces of potato. Fish and chips was nasty as well.

Written February 27, 2021

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Mark V

We're sorry for the mix-up with your order. This is not a typical experience with us, I assure you. If you're ever unsatisfied with your order, let our team know next time. We're always more than happy to make things right. We hope you'll give us another try in the future. Best, Mark, Owner

Written March 1, 2021

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foodie girl

Rutland30 contributions

Not great food but nice atmosphere

Oct 2021 • friends

Ok the potato skins where really good. The clam chowder was not so great but just ok. The Rubin the horse radish was kind of just not great on it. The real meal killer was the mashed potatoes. I don’t know if they where powdered or frozen but yuck. I tried to convince my self that they got all fancy and ran them through a ricer but realistically I had to deal with the fact that they where made from off brand potato flakes. Go down the street to DJ or to the black rock in Springfield for what you pay the food is much tastier.

Written October 2, 2021

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hampton603

Hampton63 contributions

Worth the Wings!!

Jan 2022 • family

Great wings and worth trying their award winning sauce! They were fried and breaded so if you don’t like a breaded wing this isn’t for you. Very nice bar/pub feel. Went with kids and was still a family friendly bar. Definitely worth a stop and go early once oKEMO closes it would likely be a long wait!!

Written January 24, 2022

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Scot A

Princeton175 contributions

Great restaurant to visit

Apr 2023 • family

Great food. The award winning wings really were prob the best flavored wings I've ever had. Burgers were great, all the UK food was very good. The steaks were prob the least fav we had.

Written April 12, 2023

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aurorah6885

Stowe15 contributions

Irish pub, that's it

Jan 2024 • couples

Just OK food. Burgers were OK. My husband's pot roast was pretty good but they forgot some of the things we ordered and brought our salad the same time as our entrées. Good if you're looking for something inexpensive and low-key but not a culinary masterpiece.

Written January 7, 2024

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Diana B

10 contributions

Definitely would go back!

Oct 2020 • couples

Friendly staff; following all protocols for safety. Food was very good. We had the sausage special and fried fish tacos. The hot apple cider with cinnamon whiskey was very good. Definitely would go back.

Written October 20, 2020

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Mark V

During this time, we're doing everything we can to ensure the safety of our team and customers. The sausage special and fried fish tacos are always a great idea. We look forward to seeing you again in the future. Take care, Mark, Owner

Written October 23, 2020

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dreamin2travel

Pennellville82 contributions

Great atmosphere with delicious food…oh…and beer too!!!

Aug 2022 • couples

First dinner while staying in Ludlow. The atmosphere here during the summer is laid back, but I’m sure the energy can bring about some incredible moments when its busier. Wait staff was very polite and attended to our needs in a timely fashion. Pretzels and beer cheese was awesome. Rueben had perhaps the best sauerkraut ever! Pints are 20 ounces!!!

Written August 20, 2022

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FVid

Port Jefferson87 contributions

Good pub food

Feb 2024 • solo

In Ludlow on weekday, one of few places that were open.The Irish themed pub was packed due to triva night. The friendly people found me a place at a long table, and I had a good evening. Service was hectic, but very friendly. The Fish and Chips were perfectly cooked. Chips nicely fried, as it often not the case, and the fish good sized. They have a great selection of beers. I would certainly go there again.

Written February 15, 2024

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Min5030

43 contributions

Good food, great atmosphere

Nov 2022 • couples

This is one of our favorite restaurants in central Vermont. On our last visit, I had the pot roast and it was SOOOOOOO good! The sides were excellent, too. My husband enjoyed the bangers and mash. It’s a friendly environment, even in the bar area where lots of young people were enjoying the Sunday NFL games. We highly recommend it.

Written January 20, 2023

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MJ62418

Guilford47 contributions

The Killarney is my hands down favorite

Jun 2020 • family

The Killarney is my hands down favorite restaurant in VT. I wish we had one in Connecticut. Food is awesome service is great and I look forward to coming whenever I’m in the area. I came up to VT last Thursday for a quick visit with my Aunt. Since Covid, we haven’t been out to too many places. When we got there we signed in with our names and numbers which I thought was a cool idea and something CT should probably do too! Our server was Taylor, and she was awesome! We had wings and carbombs and just the fun time we needed. I saw my Aunt and other Aunt and Husband went back a couple days later and I was jealous!!! Thanks you guys for another great night. Thanks Taylor for your great and friendly service...especially times like these right now when serving with masks and all new guidelines. You did a great job! Can’t wait see see you guys and enjoy another awesome meal soon!!!

Written June 29, 2020

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Mark V

Hands down, this is one of our favorite reviews! Although we may not be in Connecticut, we're always one visit away. We look forward to serving you another delicious meal again soon. Best, Mark, Owner

Written July 1, 2020

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GFP

1 contribution

Great food. Sh*t service

Jun 2024 • couples

DELICIOUS food. TERRIBLE service. Terrible doesn’t even cover it. Been coming here for years and reconsider coming back. What a shame. Female waitress with piggy tail buns. Gonna loose you business….

Written June 14, 2024

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Ken N Sue P

Norfolk31 contributions

Great Food and Service

Jul 2024 • family

We were on Vacation with our Son and Grandsons, and met some of our Son's friends here for a wonderful dinner. Both food and service were fantastic and everyone had a great time. When in Ludlow, don't pass it by.

Written August 9, 2024

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