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  • After a spectacular visit to Skellig Michael, we had a Guinness and a bowl of Chowder at the Fisherman’s Bar. It was perhaps the finest chowder in the world and I would have gladly married the person responsible for creating such a heavenly dish. The only thing that could have made it better would have been to have another bowl. I can only apologise for the lack of photo of said Chowder…somethings are too sacred to be photographed. Enjoy!!!
    Gavin Mullaley
    Gavin Mullaley
    19:37 15 Sep 23
    We got the seafood platter and it comes with chips. The portion for one is big enough to feed 2 people and it was super fresh and absolutely delicious. It is absolutely amazing and will remember it for a good while ☺️
    Z
    Z
    18:22 16 Jul 23
    John from Port Magee Whiskey recommended this place to my wife and I. He suggested we order the crab sandwiches. They were absolutely outstanding. The service was excellent. The ambiance and atmosphere was wonderful. If you are looking for a local authentic place to experience or just great food this is an absolute must.
    Rob Cunningham
    Rob Cunningham
    22:22 21 Jun 23
    Friendly quick service despite large crowd. Drinks are served cold and prompt. Seafood chowder was a bit odd as others have mentioned, not on same level as other restaurants. Still a 5/5 place for the atmosphere here on a Saturday night. Not a music pub, no proper speakers present. For entertainment besides Sports TV you may need to go elsewhere.
    Manuel Rauch
    Manuel Rauch
    16:00 02 Apr 23
    We had a great experience at Fisherman’s after seeing the Kerry Cliffs. I have had a lot of fried fish in my life, but the fish here was the best I’ve ever had. It was breaded perfectly and was very thick. A great experience, would highly recommend this place!
    Spencer Martin
    Spencer Martin
    09:10 13 Oct 22
    An intimate bar, with very friendly patrons. Beautiful setting. There is a beer garden outfront right on the harbour woods fairy lights to set a beautiful scene. There was no live music on the night that we were there, but there was plenty of singing and overall a very good humoured place. Trying to local Gin is the most single gin among the best
    Mark McEntee
    Mark McEntee
    09:58 28 Aug 22
    We got the chowder and the seafood platter to share. It was so much good food! All the seafood is very fresh and cooked to perfection. The giant piece of Sole was panko breaded, which was a nice change.
    nova mclaren
    nova mclaren
    12:18 24 Aug 22
    Excellent quality, fresh food. Only does walk-ins so recommend to get there early to get a table. Only has a small indoor seating area if the weather is not good enough to sit outside.
    Keith Falkous
    Keith Falkous
    18:02 08 Aug 22
    Amazing food - we had the fish platter to share and the chowder starter. Both absolutely delicious. (We didn’t need the chowder as the platter was plenty for two!) Sat outside with the dog in the sheltered area. I don’t normally take photos of my food but this was so delicious! Great service too and I liked that the bar was still traditional and not done up to be trendy.
    Helen Spiegl
    Helen Spiegl
    07:16 06 Aug 22
    The best seafood I've had in Ireland. Everything fresh and served quickly. The best service. When I am in the area, I will definitely go there and take my friends 😊💚
    Joanna Smyk
    Joanna Smyk
    16:20 11 Jul 22
    We ate here yesterday and can honestly say, that it was the loveliest meal we’ve eaten in a long time. A young teenager served us and he was so efficient and friendly. Our food was delicious and tremendous value. We will certainly return when we visit this area again. Value for money and lovely food served by a young gentleman.
    siobhan lane
    siobhan lane
    12:33 29 Jun 22
    Very good food ang good value for money. We shared the seafood platter and had some of the most amazing and fresh fish ever tasted. Highly recommend
    Charlene Bartolo
    Charlene Bartolo
    15:32 21 Jun 22
    Great wee pub, very friendly. Food is exceptional. Fresh fish straight off the harbour out the front of the pub/restaurant
    David McGinn
    David McGinn
    18:03 16 Jun 22
    We had a fantastic lunch there sitting in the sunshine overlooking the water and Valencia Island. Friendly service and great value for what we had chowder and a seafood platter. Highly recommend.
    Jane O'Sullivan
    Jane O'Sullivan
    17:31 01 May 22
    Very tasty fish and chips. Super fresh fish and crunchy chips. Best fish we had so far on the island.
    Guido von Dahlen
    Guido von Dahlen
    12:30 01 Apr 22
    Fabulous local atmosphere, fantastic service and delicious food! We had the brie starter and then fish & chips all around—loved it all! Great place for a bite & a pint after visiting the Kerry Cliffs.
    Crista Ashworth
    Crista Ashworth
    18:53 29 Mar 22
    The best fish and chips I ever had. Friendly staff tasty food and quite large portions of food 😋
    Iulia Andrei
    Iulia Andrei
    11:51 18 Mar 22
    We stopped in during the off-season - late February - so it was quiet. A beautiful town, and finding this place open for lunch on a Friday was fantastic. Delicious fresh seafood. Great hospitaity as well. Highly recommend.
    Andrew Kinnear
    Andrew Kinnear
    21:05 01 Mar 22
    Warm, welcoming, and delicious. If you are staying near or in Portmagee I am jealous because you can eat here multiple times. If you are just driving through then you should stop for a pint and a bite. We shared the seafood platter and it was wonderful all around but the smoked salmon was beyond belief. Such a special experience.
    Summer Harrison
    Summer Harrison
    01:20 18 Nov 21
    Very good fish meals! nice welcome. Nice pub. way to go!
    The Chtis
    The Chtis
    19:47 31 Oct 21
    Stayed in Portmagee for 2 nights and ate here both nights. That's very rare - I rarely go back to the same restaurant. This place is excellent. I initially had a turbot fillet and the following night a superb seafood platter. All beautifully cooked and very fresh. Recommended.
    Robert Penny
    Robert Penny
    20:20 29 Sep 21
    An "old fashioned" pub with restaurant next door which served the BEST food I've had in ages. The calimari was out of this world. We had our dogs with us and were able to sit outside.
    Patricia O'Connor
    Patricia O'Connor
    07:33 28 Sep 21
    Best spot for seafood in South Kerry. Seafood platter is off the charts good and really good value. If the weather is good the benchs outside are heaven. Staff are amazing. Be warned it gets busy in Summer, but worth the wait
    Mary Clifford
    Mary Clifford
    14:38 29 Aug 21
    Possibly the greatest little bar in Ireland. The staff and local patrons are the responsible custodians of a truly traditional and unique corner of this island. The seafood is mighty, the stout is similar and Mags is the matriarch that ever mariner town needs - equal parts a sweetheart and force to be reckoned with.
    Phil Earley
    Phil Earley
    17:41 22 Aug 21
    We were recommended by Brian on Skellig Coast Adventures. We had fish and chips, my goodness what a meal, absolutely huge portions and so tasty 😋every morsel went down a treat. 100 🌟 from me!
    Martina O'Farrell
    Martina O'Farrell
    10:52 21 Aug 21
    Excellent seafood platter. The chowder is like a seafood stew. Very tasty. I would have liked some shell fish in the chowder. That's my only criticism. Stunning sunset view overlooking Valentia Island.
    Karl A Greene
    Karl A Greene
    06:22 19 Aug 21
    Had a great meal here last night. The sea food platter is fantastic. Mags and staff were brilliant. We'll be back
    Sheila Lane
    Sheila Lane
    17:58 18 Aug 21
    Best fish and chips as well as best pint of guinness, staff were also super friendly already planning our next trip down
    Sophie Pixie Taylor
    Sophie Pixie Taylor
    11:32 06 Aug 21
    Amazing seafood, the prawns were perfect. Wanted lobster but they had run out. Prawns made up for it anyway. Huge portions and good service. Would highly recommend this place
    Chris McNeilly
    Chris McNeilly
    19:57 02 Aug 21
    The food is fabulous if down that area ye should give it a try fish and chips are a must have 😜😜
    fayno Fayne
    fayno Fayne
    07:53 23 Jul 21
    Plenty of outside seating. Good ordering system which is very covid compliant. Excellent choice of adult and children's menu.
    Karen O Meara
    Karen O Meara
    08:40 21 Jul 21
    Great food eat there several times over our week holiday fresh and delicious pints from glass
    Enda Heneghan
    Enda Heneghan
    23:34 26 Jun 21
    Absolutely beautiful wee spot for lunch. The platter fed 3.5 of us. Staff were so helpful. Definitely worth the stop in Portmagee.
    KelleyAnn Gallinagh
    KelleyAnn Gallinagh
    16:57 24 Jun 21
    Well-organised al fresco dining (6pm Sunday 20th June) and an amazing seafood 'sharing' platter! Great value for excellent food.
    Simon Swale
    Simon Swale
    20:57 20 Jun 21
    Really good fish and chips. Very nice outdoor seating area.
    Bran-tastic
    Bran-tastic
    14:37 16 Jun 21
    Fabulous Seafood!! This is a great authentic seafood restaurant and bar. If you like seafood and casual dining, then this is the place to be when visiting Portmagee. The sharing seafood platter is delicious and great value too. The pint of Guinness is like cream... what's not to like! I'll definitely be returning to Fisherman's Bar & Skellig Restaurant the next time I'm in Portmagee!.... 5 stars!
    Darren Keague
    Darren Keague
    17:26 12 Jun 21
    Great meal, fresh seafood and lots of choice, not something a lot of places are doing in this post covid summer
    orla heneghan
    orla heneghan
    07:59 12 Jun 21
    This is a very short drive from Ring of Kerry into Portmagee. Excellent food and service.From there you are able to get onto Skellig Ring. My personal opinion is that this is a beautiful drive. Be warned, this is a very narrow road.
    John Giambrone
    John Giambrone
    09:32 11 Jan 21
    fantastic food in a fantastic location for Skellig boat tours. We got the seafood sampler and I'd get it again
    Pat Lillis
    Pat Lillis
    01:43 07 Oct 20
    Would highly recommend the seafood platter for 2 people. A serious feed! Quality was fantastic and the value was good. Staff were very friendly and attentive. Will definitely be back!
    Donnchadh Mac Cobb
    Donnchadh Mac Cobb
    21:18 16 Sep 20
    Excellent
    Fergal o sullivan
    Fergal o sullivan
    10:16 16 Sep 20
    Great food, great guinness, great spot
    Pat O'Mullane
    Pat O'Mullane
    11:12 11 Sep 20
    Excellent seafood, you must try the sharing platter.
    Gerard O'Sullivan
    Gerard O'Sullivan
    19:34 06 Sep 20
    If you like fresh seafood, this is the place to go in Portmagee.
    Deirdre Curran
    Deirdre Curran
    11:46 06 Sep 20
    Lovely spot, delicious food and friendly staff
    sarah o mahony
    sarah o mahony
    16:38 02 Sep 20
    Great little bar and restaurant with delicious food
    Dave Cullen
    Dave Cullen
    20:56 30 Aug 20
    Food Fabulous Pub Atmosphere Friendly Service Excellent Owner and Staff Brilliant Highly Recommend
    Ciathree
    Ciathree
    15:38 28 Aug 20
    Food is beautiful and fresh .good fish selection. Staff are very nice. and its very reasonably priced .good all round experience.
    Pat O Brien
    Pat O Brien
    07:57 17 Aug 20
    This restaurant has fabulous food & staff are so friendly & accommodating. We had our puppie with us & they always found us an outside table.
    Daveandroe Sullivan
    Daveandroe Sullivan
    11:48 12 Aug 20
    The food was great. We booked a few days ahead to ensure a table during Covid restrictions. The view from the restaurant onto Valencia Island was amazing.
    Elizabeth Ahern
    Elizabeth Ahern
    19:20 18 Jul 20
    Seafood chowder, the fish & chips, were great up there with the best. The crab claws are to die for...worth a visit.
    Maureen McAdam
    Maureen McAdam
    20:05 17 Jul 20
    Location is heavenly.The staff are relly good, they are so good that when my 5 year old son forgot his shoes they posted them to us and wouldn't accept payment for postage.The food is amazing the best seafood I have eaten in a very long time. My children loved the fish and chips. I had garlic prawns as a starter and they were so fresh and cooked to perfection. I'd highly recommend the seafood platter but it is a very big plate of food best had after a long walk or cycle.It is perfectly priced and an all round wonderful experience. Thanks to management and staff. Looking forward to our next visit already.
    Tom Nohilly
    Tom Nohilly
    18:14 16 Jul 20
    Delishes food. Its realy Worth to coming and try Fish.
    Kamila popkamila
    Kamila popkamila
    10:39 06 Jul 20
    Sweet little cozy spot with great food and an amazing friendly staff. Also great regulars ready to chat and make a new friend. This really is a “Cheers” bar where everyone not only knows your name, they welcome you into their quaint village. I can’t wait to come back.
    Michael M.
    Michael M.
    11:56 25 Feb 20
    great fresh seafood! they have some of the best crab out there.
    Samuel George
    Samuel George
    13:45 22 Feb 20
    Very excellent food and service. Shared the seafood platter for two with my daughter and the rest had fish and chips. The seafood platter was the best I have ever had. It may be a long time till I get something anything close to that. Especially the smoked salmon.
    Benjamin Jenkins
    Benjamin Jenkins
    19:45 01 Nov 19
    The best meal in Ireland! I had the open crab sandwich and could have died it was so good. If you like crab make sure you order it. I will dream of that sandwich!! Huge piles of crab on fresh soda bread.
    Samantha Williams
    Samantha Williams
    08:23 30 Sep 19
    Shared the seafood platter and it was delicious and excellent value. Lots of variety and flavour and all cooked perfectly. Was pretty much perfect.
    Ian Fox
    Ian Fox
    09:06 14 Sep 19
    A great place to eat. Lovely atmosphere with a warm welcome. Order the fisherman's platter, you won't be disappointed! ⛵👍⚓
    Concilia Whyte
    Concilia Whyte
    07:50 04 Aug 19
    Nice and friendly, good selection of food with quick service.
    Stuart Broome
    Stuart Broome
    18:13 31 Jul 19
    My family and I went to the Fisherman's bar after our visit to Skellig Michael. We were quickly seated and served. They had a good selection of beers and cider on tap and lots of great daily specials. My father and I got a seafood platter to share which was unbelievably good. If you love seafood you have to do it ! They give you everything they have seafood related. It was over enough food!!! The smoked salmon was the best smoked salmon I have ever had. They include other seafood such as crab legs, shrimp, stuffed mussels, lobster, fish, chips, and salad . My wife got the cottage pie special and said it was very good! Do yourself a favor and go to the fishermans bar.
    Michael Robinson
    Michael Robinson
    08:18 04 Jul 19
    Fantastic fresh fish. It is really a fisherman' bar. Traditional and only local fish. Portions are huge and the price reflect the quality. Do not expect a restaurant service it is basic but perfectly match with the expectation of a local place with local food. Keep up the great work
    Antonio Pandolfi
    Antonio Pandolfi
    20:14 03 Jul 19
    Great pub.savage pint.and fish amazing. 10 feet from the sea..why would you want or expect anything else from a sea side restaurant.... top Mark's on everything despite previous dumbfounded remarks.. "I'm loving it"...
    Daniel Coffey
    Daniel Coffey
    18:14 30 Jun 19
    We had some nice hours here. Nice staff, delicious food and cold drinks. What more do you want? We were satisfied.
    Moritz Walther
    Moritz Walther
    18:29 26 Jun 19
    Great Irish pub offering a nice beer tap and delicious fresh seafood. Their fish a chips are some of the best we had during our stay in Ireland.
    Robert Muirhead
    Robert Muirhead
    22:36 24 Jun 19
    Some of the freshest fish I have ever had. Sharing plate was so delicious an filling. Will definitely be back. Staff were super friendly and accommodating. We visited with our two boys aged 4 and 2.
    Eoin Hogan
    Eoin Hogan
    12:37 19 Jun 19
    Great service, lovely food and good quality. I really enjoyed my burger and pot of tea sat i the beer garden overlooking the bay. I'll be back
    Q Thompson
    Q Thompson
    11:27 13 Jun 19
    Very fresh fish & chips. But do yourself a favor, come hungry! The portions are generous. Good service too.
    Mike Bogdan
    Mike Bogdan
    15:49 30 May 19
    Good food average prices Friendly staff
    Ladislav Travnicek
    Ladislav Travnicek
    19:25 12 May 19
    Great local seafood restaurant! The food was delicious, I highly recommend the seafood platter which comes with a wide array of fish, crab, shrimp, and even squid. Best seafood platter I've had yet!
    Samantha Spiers
    Samantha Spiers
    21:10 11 May 19
    Do yourself a favor, drive the Ring of Kerry clockwise. You'll avoid being stuck behind a caravan of buses and will have arrived in Skellige at just the right time to enjoy a lunch at Fisherman's Bar. This quaint eatery serves up some seriously fresh fish; you can't mistake it when you walk in and you get the aroma of your favorite fish monger or market when you walk in through the bar area. We had a shared seafood platter and the smoked salmon. They were out of the cold smoked salmon but the cooks barbecued and smoked some salmon warm for us and it was EXCELLENT. The shared seafood platter had a great selection fresh fried fish, garlic baked crab claws, and perfectly cooked, tender prawns, to name just a few of the items on the platter. This was probably our favorite spot for seafood in our entire trip to Ireland. Friendly people, great environment, amazing food.
    Rafael Meneses
    Rafael Meneses
    13:30 16 Apr 19
    Quaint and delicious. Good burgers and fish, friendly staff, very reasonable.
    Spimothy Leary
    Spimothy Leary
    20:33 11 Apr 19
    Excellent food and lovely atmosphere really enjoyable visit recommend this restaurant highly
    Maire Halvey
    Maire Halvey
    23:39 03 Apr 19
    Really nice restaurant and friendly and professional staff. We ordered the seafood platter,mussels and the fish and chips. Big Portions and must important the fish was really fresh!Will be back next trip!
    Diamante De
    Diamante De
    20:10 02 Apr 19
    Great little spot for a tea coffee or pint. Warm open fire and very welcoming locals. Great menu options.
    Sharon Kelly
    Sharon Kelly
    23:24 16 Mar 19
    Hands down the best place I have ever eaten fish. Try the crab claws in season. Perfection!
    Marty Walsh
    Marty Walsh
    14:57 07 Mar 19
    Had fish (sole) and chips on a cold winter's day. The fish just melted in my mouth. The pub is rustic and warm, with friendly and knowledgeable locals. A very enjoyable experience!
    Claire
    Claire
    13:43 20 Dec 18
    I truly can't say enough good about this wonderful place...the food was astonishing...the best meals I had, seafood more fresh than I've ever had it. Warm, cozy, free WiFi, friendly and accommodating with my gluten free and dairy free allergies. Thank you!
    Krista Bailey
    Krista Bailey
    19:04 26 Nov 18
    This place is fantastic. All of the food (most of us ordered seafood) was delicious and fresh. Also, we had some food allergies in our group and the chef made sure to prepare each dish according to each person's allergies (and was more than willing to prepare any dish in accordance with any allergy). Would absolutely recommend this place.
    Adam Hansen
    Adam Hansen
    19:33 23 Nov 18
    Great dinner place at a small town off Skellig. When we were there, I think that it was Monk-Fish season. Per the photo, we ordered a Seafood Platter (for 2) and a "Catch of the Day". Both were served with Monk-Fish. The portions were big and were served with Bread, Salad and Chips(aka Fries) and we could not finish it. Another good thing about this Bar & Restaurant is that the seating of Bar is kind of separated from the restaurant. You will not experience the rowdiness from the bar if you are bringing your family to this place just for dinner. 🙂 The MUST-TRY (which I will go back for if I'm back at Portmagee): Crab Claws and it's related dishes
    Wilfred Tay
    Wilfred Tay
    03:04 29 Sep 18
    We purchased the fish and chips dish and it was absolutely delicious! The atmosphere was comfortable. And although we did not purchase the seafood platter, if I had a chance, I would have. It looked so good!
    Courtney Bendall
    Courtney Bendall
    20:02 21 Sep 18
    This little pub and restaurant is amazing! We came in desperate to watch qualifying final of the AFL and the staff went out of their way to make it happen - got it on the TV just for us! We then ordered the catch of the day and it was AMAZING!!! The fish was the freshest and best I’ve ever had. Thanks guys’ highly recommend it
    A Ry
    A Ry
    12:35 08 Sep 18
    Delicious lunch in Portmagee. We found this restaurant on google when we were desperately hungry after touring Skellig Island. The food was really fresh and the service was good. I highly recommend the fish and chips.
    Jana Marx
    Jana Marx
    21:25 06 Sep 18
    Best seafood chowder and irish coffee on our 10 day trip! Cream was so fresh. Chowder abounded with fish! Perfect after a wet Skellig Michaelpouting. .
    Dawn Sagorski
    Dawn Sagorski
    12:55 05 Sep 18
    Busy spot. Nice food and friendly staff. Very welcome after a day on the Skelligs. Just watch for the times they are Serving, we were lucky to get in before they stopped serving during the middle of the day.
    David Hunts
    David Hunts
    18:46 31 Aug 18
    We stopped here on a Friday night for dinner while passing through Portmagee. Food was very good! There are picnic tables outside by the water and you can order food and drinks there, too. Wait staff was very friendly. Prices were average: dinner and drinks about €60. Check out the Kerry Cliffs while you're in the area.
    Lisa B
    Lisa B
    10:34 12 Aug 18
    Lift a glass of Guinness after returning from the amazing Skellig Michael tours and enjoy some marvelous food served up fresh and delicious. May I suggest the chowder, it is definitely a winner!
    G Warren
    G Warren
    05:13 26 Jul 18
    Don't confuse this with a simple pub meal. Although there is an adjoining bar, this is probably more a seafood restaurant than a place for pub meals. The service was attentive and efficient. As befitting a restaurant the waiter was familiar with the dishes and style. Not a huge menu, but the seafood is all local catch.
    Melvyn Kuan
    Melvyn Kuan
    19:59 07 Jun 18
    Wow! Great food, amazing beer!!! We had a delicious dinner there with seafood platter and a fish chowder. The waiter was also veeeery friendly!!! We loved it!! Price is also good, affordable! Xx
    Luana Lima
    Luana Lima
    19:21 30 Mar 18
    The sea food chowder was amazing. It was a lovely warm place and the owner and staff were so good. They let our dog come and lie on the ground with us. The sea food is amazing and so fresh. We will definitely be going back the next time on this area.
    John Yoder
    John Yoder
    10:44 28 Mar 18
    The best fish and chips I've ever had! My boyfriend and I stumbled on the Fisherman's Bar during our Ring of Kerry drive. The fish was just amazing. In the 2 weeks we spent in Ireland and Scotland, it was our favorite fish and chips that we had. We also tasted a local cider which was excellent. Highly recommend!
    Jill Burke
    Jill Burke
    18:04 21 Mar 18
    Great, fresh seafood. Perfect pint of Guinness. Scenic outside eating area. Overall experience was so good that we came back for dinner again two days later. Walked down the hill for a Guinness every evening. Perfect pub.
    Joey Garcia
    Joey Garcia
    12:13 19 Feb 18
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