Best Restaurants, Must Try Places in Bunratty

"The Georgian Custom House in Newtown Pery contains a riveting collection of historical artefacts and art donated by the antique dealer and antiquarian John Hunt. Like the best museums the Hunt is a big mishmash, with more than 2,500 objects, as diverse as an Ancient Egyptian amulet, paintings by Renoir, Gauguin and Picasso, a bronze horse attributed to Leonardo da Vinci (but recently disproven) and tons of religious artefacts. One of the outstanding pieces is the Antrim Cross, made of bronze and enamel and produced in the 800s."

"Although named for its benefactors, this museum, opened in 1997, is also a treasure hunt. Visitors are encouraged to open drawers and otherwise poke around the finest collection of Bronze Age, Iron Age, medieval and modern art treasures outside Dublin. Highlights include a Syracusan coin claimed to have been one of the 30 pieces of silver paid to Judas for his betrayal of Christ, a Renoir study, a Gauguin painting, a Giacometti drawing and works by Picasso and Jack B Yeats."

"Peruse the three collections of the Hunt Museum on your own time with this prepaid pass. The ticket is valid anytime during opening hours and allows independent travelers to explore at their leisure. The collection contains a variety of items from Ireland and across the world, from paintings to sculptures to other curiosities."

"Sporting everything from fresh chicken breast to succulent Irish beef to tempura cod, Coqbull has a menu that sorts the boys from the men in the most delicious of ways. This is a burger fan's dream!. Low carb and gluten-free options are also available, meaning you can dine with no guilt."

"21/07/2021: Lovely food great prices and very friendly staff. 18/07/2021: I’ve been here twice now and I love it!. First time was September last year then second time was last month very kind and helpful staff food is delicious and their cocktails are incredible!"

"Located on the heart of the river banks, The Locke is an iconic gastro experience in Limerick city. A small yet just enough menu that has all the classic breakfast or brunch choices you could want – a fry, breakfast muffin, eggs benedict or an omelette. They also have homemade granola if you’re feeling particularly healthy that day."

"This award-winning pub at the point of confluence between the Abbey River and River Shannon is one of Limerick´s oldest, dating back to 1724. Featuring an outdoor area, the Locke is known for its Ocean Fresh Seafood Menu and daily specials. Traditional Irish Music & Dance event daily from 9pm to 11pm."

"Everyone in Limerick knows this restaurant, conveniently located in the middle of the city on O’Connell Street. Their menus are always amazing. Whether you’re in the mood for pasta, steak, chicken, fajitas or fish and chips, Marco Polo can be depended on to really have something for everyone."

"A post shared by limerickstrandhotel (@limerickstrandhotel) on Apr 2, 2019 at 9:47am PDT. Limerick Strand is another hotel situated by the River Shannon that consistently got rave reviews from previous guests. This award-winning four star hotel offers airy, cozy guest rooms that are elegantly designed and well- appointed."

"Just across the Sarsfield Bridge from the main commercial heart of Limerick, the Limerick Strand Hotel is a relatively new seven-storey hotel. Accessed from the rear, it has a pleasant, unexpectedly quiet ambience in the spacious ground floor areas and ..."

"The Strand Hotel is a 7 story hotel, opened in 2007 located on O’Callaghan Strand on the Ennis Road. The Strand Hotel is home to the award-winning AA rosette River Restaurant. Sunday Lunch is served here every Sunday from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm."

"Within a 170-hectare forest 800m south of the centre, this stunning 'lost' garden was the private domain of the wealthy Vandeleur family – merchants and landowners who engaged in harsh evictions and forced emigration of local people in the 19th century. There's a simple cafe and a garden centre. Woodland trails wind around the surrounding forest, which has a colourful array of plants including magnolias, acacias, acers, oaks, monkey puzzle trees, bamboo, ferns, banana trees, hydrangeas and a beech maze."

"Although opened in 1916, the Limerick Museum has only been housed in its current location in the attractive old Henry Street friary since 2017. Regarded as one of the top free things to do in Limerick, this important local attraction focuses on collecting and preserving artifacts related to the city's long and rich history. With more than 60,000 items dating from the Stone Age right up to today, highlights of a visit include a chance to see a rare collection of Limerick lace, local silverware, as well as clothing and weaponry."

"Featuring exhibitions of the largest meteorite to ever fall on the British Isles, Stone Age and Iron Age archaeological artefacts, and the largest collection of Limerick lace, this museum has enough to keep you interested all day. Address: Henry St, Limerick"

"Their shop in Limerick, opened in 2005, was the first O&F in Ireland. At first it was a small Bottega, situated on Little Catherine street, at the heart of Limerick. In August 2010 it was completely renovated and the Caffè area was added."

"Olio & Farina isn't a uniquely Limerick Italian dining option, but its omission would be a shame. Its décor has a bohemian texture and the service is friendly and intimate. The food is rustic and authentic and the menu is priced fairly."

"Just 20 kilometres south of Limerick you’ll find Lough Gur, doused in 6,000 years of history. It’s the only area in the entire country that you can see evidence of every era since Neolithic times, so history buffs won’t want to miss this. Address: Lough Gur, Bruff, County Limerick"

"Lough Gur Stone Circle is one of Ireland’s archaeological and historical gems. The beautiful and enchanted lake lies 21 km south east of Limerick city. From the level surrounding countryside it unfolds in beauty its placid waters and rugged hills – a fairyland of stone circles, ancient habitation sites, megalith tombs, crannogs and castles."

"North of the Square, Ennis Friary was founded by Donnchadh Cairbreach O'Brien, a king of Thomond, between 1240 and 1249. A mix of structures dating between the 13th and 19th centuries, the friary has a graceful five-section window dating from the late 13th century, a McMahon tomb (1460) with alabaster panels depicting scenes from the Passion, and a particularly fine Ecce Homo panel portraying a stripped and bound Christ."