Beaufort Bar and Restaurant

The Beaufort Bar and Restaurant fine cuisine and friendly service in a superb location, close to town of killarney, yet in the heart of the picturesuqe setting of Beaufort village

The Historic bar was established in 1841 and has been owned and run by the O'Sullivan family ever since

Between the years 1911 and 1914 it was at the center of a thriving movie industry, when the Kalem Film Company of America used the Beaufort Bar as their base to make over seventy feature films

The Bar

Located within a stone's throw of the Gap of Dunloe and the River Laune fishery, the Beaufort Bar is in perfect harmony with its natural surroundings, and is the ideal retreat after a day of touring or outdoor activity.

The Bar is licensed since 1841 and has been in the hands of the O'Sullivan family since the beginning, the current owners being the fourth generation of O'Sullivan's.
From the natural stone front of the building, shaded by a mature sycamore to the exquisite interior workmanship in wood and stone, the building is marked by a sense of individuality and character that makes it a pleasure to visit. The O'Sullivan familiy's interest in the environment is reflected in the exceptional and ingenious use of natural timber throughout the Bar and Restaurant. About 12 types of wood are used in all, including oak, elm, yew, arbutus and cedar of lebanon.
If your taste includes fine Malt Whiskey, the Bar serves a varied and interesting selection of quality labels.

The Restaurant

Since the Restaurant at the Beaufort Bar opened several years ago it has developed a first-class reputation, due in large part to meticulous attention to detail, friendly service and excellent cuisine. Surroundings are in keeping with the rest of the bar, including timber roof beams and tables, stone fireplace and Douglas Fir floors, all adding to the unique ambience of the restaurant.
Executive chef Timmy Brosnan trained in the famous Rockwell College and has worked in the exclusive Aghadoe Heights Hotel, as well as the Cahernane and Muckross Park Hotels. When the Beaufort Restaurant first opened he brought his extensive culinary experience and has been with us ever since.

The menu

On our menu you can choose starters such as Deep fried brie, Goats cheese tartlet, Tournafulla black pudding, Prawn cocktail and from main courses Rack of Kerry Lamb, Steaks Selection of seafood dishes , homemade burgers to single out just a few dishes selection of vegetarian dishes also available.