Irish · Kilrush, Co. Clare
Closed now Opens today at 10:30 4.7 on Google · 80 reviews
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| Monday | 12:00 – 23:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00 – 23:30 |
| Wednesday | 12:00 – 23:30 |
| Thursday | 12:00 – 23:30 |
| Friday today | 10:30 – 00:30 |
| Saturday | 12:00 – 00:30 |
| Sunday | 12:30 – 23:00 |
Hours from the venue's published listing, checked October 2026. Holiday hours may differ.
Full hours & directionsKilrush, Co. Clare
Johnson's Bar is an Irish pub and kitchen based in Kilrush, County Clare. The cooking is proudly Irish: hearty stews, fresh seafood and quality local beef.
It sits about 80 m from The Manchester Martyrs' Monument — roughly a 1-minute walk. It is one of 19 places to eat we list in Kilrush. Maggie May's is right next door if you want to compare.
Facilities recorded for this venue include takeaway, delivery, table reservations and wheelchair access. You can eat here any day of the week. The earliest start is 10:30am on Friday, and the latest close is 12:30am on Friday. On Google it holds 4.7 out of 5 from 80 reviews, with recent reviewers most often mentioning friendly staff, atmosphere and guinness & pints. Expect to spend around €1–10 per person.
| Cuisine | Irish |
|---|---|
| Type | Pub and kitchen |
| Price guide | € (budget) |
| Typical spend | €1–10 per person |
| Google rating | 4.7 / 5 from 80 reviews |
| Dogs welcome | Yes |
| Parking | Yes |
| Live music | Yes |
| Address | Kilrush, Co. Clare |
| Eircode | V15 PK09 |
| Phone | +353 89 462 1269 |
| Takeaway | Yes |
| Delivery | Yes |
| Reservations | Yes |
| Wheelchair access | Yes |
| Open | 7 days a week · 83 hours in total |
| Nearby landmark | The Manchester Martyrs' Monument (80 m) |
| From Dublin city centre | 230 km |
| Coordinates | 52.63835, -9.48484 |
At a glance
Details as published on the venue's public business listing; they can change, so confirm anything essential with the restaurant.
Menu highlights
Dry-aged Irish sirloin, peppercorn sauce, onion rings, chips
Boiled loin of bacon, buttered cabbage, parsley sauce, mash
Irish beef patty, cheddar, bacon jam, brioche bun, fries
Beer-battered cod, hand-cut chips, mushy peas, tartare sauce
Pan-fried button mushrooms in garlic cream on toasted sourdough
Mild coconut curry of seasonal vegetables with basmati rice
Typical dishes and approximate prices for this style of pub and kitchen. The restaurant's own menu and prices may differ.
Usually busiest around 7pm on Fridays.
Estimate based on opening hours and typical dining patterns for irish venues — not live data.
What recent reviewers mention most:
Friendly staffAtmosphereGuinness & pintsLive music
Arrived late. Friendly and helpful barman with information about the surrounding area. The patrons of the bar were also extremely friendly by and pleasant chatting about sport and the region. Very much old school bar where people are there to socialise and help each other d as long
Not only the best drinking establishment in the area, but a stand-out personal favorite the world over. Here you will find perfect pints, great conversation, much of which lifts the spirits with its eccentric hilarity so typical of the Irish humor, and a lovely welcoming atmosphere so attuned to the nature of its guests whether they be local regulars or international visitors.
There is a great selection of live music on summer evenings and Sunday nights, with artists and musicians of all genres, and all very talented and entertaining. I’ve been turned on to some fantastic singers and groups here: Paula Ryan, Damien Gormley, Strings and Things. Always a great atmosphere.
The proprietor Shawna works incredibly hard, with lightning efficiency, fun and friendliness. She knows how to run the business because of an innate ability to understand the customer’s needs: refreshment, company, craic or a quiet, contemplative pint felt with its inherent kindness. Amy and Kevin are brilliant too, and all three work seamlessly together, each with their individual character to really look after you.
I always feel so at home here, and it is really one of the only places I know where I feel comfortable, relaxed and able to interact with all sorts of people. Truly a great and unique experience and a genuine taste of what Irish life and culture are really like.
Thank you Johnson’s! Can’t wait to be back.
Always lovely to see you Mary very kindly words Thank You see you soon
Great local pub, good banter with the locals. Guinness was good. Dog friendly. Sports channels on TV. Pool table also.
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Write the first reviewJohnson's Bar is located at Kilrush, Co. Clare. Use the map buttons above to open turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.
Yes. On Sundays the listed hours are 12:30 – 23:00.
It is currently closed. Opens today at 10:30.
Yes, takeaway is available.
Yes, the venue is recorded as wheelchair accessible.
Yes. Reservations are accepted — call +353 89 462 1269 to book.
The closest alternatives are Maggie May's (10 m), Roma Take Away (40 m) and Vesuvio Take Away (40 m).
Johnson's Bar has a rating of 4.7 out of 5 on Google, based on 80 public reviews. Reviewers often mention friendly staff, atmosphere and guinness & pints.
Most diners report spending about €1–10 per person.
Yes, dogs are welcome at the outdoor tables.
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