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“The best of the best in Ireland”
Review of Helen's Bar

Helen's Bar
Ranked #1 of 1 Restaurants in Tuosist
Certificate of Excellence
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Reviewed 18 July 2018 via mobile

Helens Bar is amazing! Real and authentic and Helen herself is a wonderful lady! The staff are excellent!! The Murphy's pint here is the best in the land of Ireland!! On a sunny day on the wooden tables by the sea-there is no where better a person could be!! The open salmon sandwich is delicious and great value! It's the best place for lunch and it's an amazing location!! Wayne

Date of visit: July 2018
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Reviewed 3 July 2018 via mobile

Well 5 stars on here is rare , if they were every warranted its for this place . Hill walking in the Kenmare area my friend suggested a visit. Now when you pull up outside it’s a throwback to what we once held dear in this country, old school. The bar with the paneling , the odd tables and stools . Then comes the menu . Now if you’re into sea food then you’ve arrived in Mecca . The menu is apt and straight arrows point to the sea some 50 odd meters away . The platter at €16 would be €30 in KINSALE down the road from where I’m from, Scampi the same . This place is truly a gem , and absolute must visit 👍👍👍

Date of visit: May 2018
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Reviewed 11 June 2018

The choice may be limited but the crab salad is superb. Simple & fresh is the way to go. Several people also mentioned it serves an excellent pint of black.

Date of visit: June 2018
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Reviewed 7 June 2018

We were 4 ladies who stopped here after recommendation, 2 had mussels which were sublime, other friend had smoked salmon which she loved, I made wrong choice, breaded cod and chips!!! Why!!! Cod was soggy in middle straight out of freezer, worst cod ever eaten!!! So the lesson here is eat whats local!!! Will be back but will eat whats local, my advice is take cod off the menu, you do yourselves no favours!!
By the way Pauline was tops, she is great!!!

Date of visit: June 2018
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3  Thank TheOldCroque
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Reviewed 22 May 2018 via mobile

Helen’s was an amazing experience. It’s by far the best pub I’ve been too while in Ireland! We had the smoked Salmon sandwich and the Salmon platter, both were incredible. My wife is a coffee snob and she really loved the cappuccino. The view was lovely and the people were wonderful. If you’re anywhere around Helens stop in for a wonderful time.

Date of visit: May 2018
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