Tir Nan Og

This is a place my husband and I have wanted to go to for a while. We finally squeaked in today for our Valentine’s Day dinner (we’re both introverts and prefer to go out on a less crowded day) and it was worth the wait! The atmosphere is nice — a fairly traditional Irish pub. While neither of us really drink, we looked at the drinks menu and there is truly something for everyone. My husband stuck to his traditional Pepsi and I got the shaken lemonade with stone fruit juices. It was SO good that I’d go back just for that drink on a warm summer’s day. The bartender mixed the drink up for me and poured it into a nice mason-​jar type cup and it made the experience a little more special since we don’t typically have that sort of experience when we go out.
Onto the food. It was fantastic. I ordered the shephard’s pie and changed my side salad to a caesar salad (it was a great caesar with a lovely amount of cheese, dressing and acidity) and my husband ordered the chicken tikka masala boxty. A boxty, as we found out, is a traditional Irish potato pancake. It comes with a side salad as well and my husband also ordered a delicious caesar.
Our food was fantastic, flavourful, very fresh, very warm and obviously homemade — none of this crappy pub food that is flavourless or just deep fried. We both agreed that it was fantastic and the Guiness gravy in my pie was amazing.
Dessert (yes, they have a dessert menu!) was great. The vanilla ice cream was fantastic and very vanilla-​y (sometimes I can find vanilla ice cream to be bland, but this was anything but!) and our desserts were both piping hot and delicious. The husband got a salted brownie with a caramel or butterscotch swirl on top and ice cream while I got the apple crumble pie. The apple crumble pie is heavenly — the best parts of both desserts. It has a buttery, flakey pie crust on the bottom, a deliciously cooked apple and cinnamon filling and a crunchy crumble topping.
Overall, a GREAT meal and a definite must-​have for any fan of pub food or that atmosphere. The waiters were extremely friendly, personable and even the bartender came and served us if his co-​workers were swamped and he had a moment. I’d recommend this place 10 times over.

The Perfect place for a beer on a warm day. Amazing staff and amazing food. Will be back…

Place has a lot going for it. A patio, karaōke and more of a bar area, as well as above average pub food. Beer selection is impressive, with a sizeable (for Kingston) craft beer list. Service has always been good as well.

Choose to sit outside on the patio during a nice day to imbibe in a few drinks. The beer and cocktails were very good. Nothing like a cold brew to get you through a hot summer day! The appetizers were ok. It took a very long time to get our drinks delivered to our table after ordering — more than 5 minutes but felt like closer to 10. You grow impatient when craving a cold one answer them pass you by.

My bf and I decided to have some drinks and dinner here before taking the Haunted Walk of Kingston.
Our server was exceptionally great. He was very attentive and made excellent drinks! The food was yummy and the live music outside on the patio was good.
I will definitely come back!

Came in on a recommendation from a friend who used to live in Kingston. Ordered Blarney Chips and before we could blink they showed up. They were pretty darn good! The main course arrived, Guinness Burgers.
Wow
We were absolutely blown away by this burger!!! By far the best burger either of us have ever had.
Staff were super friendly and fast. Will definitely come back soon.

The boyfriend and I travel to Kingston several times a year, and we make a point of always coming here. They’ve got a good selection of beer and liquor, the bar is huge and beautiful, and we’ve always enjoyed the music.
The food is decent, typical pub food. The servers are either MIA or amazing, there is no in-​between. If they’re MIA, you can expect very slow service (even if you come here in the middle of the day for lunch and there is nobody else there), and it can be very cold in the winter, but those are the only issues I’ve ever had.
I always have a great time here & will continue to stop by every time I’m in Kingston.

Cheap and cold drinks and entertaining to watch karaōke on a Friday night. Bar and wait service was ridiculously slow and the waiters would vanish for what felt like an eternity. Great location next to city hall.

Best veggie burger in town! Made in house and delicious! Served on a plank of wood, fries in metal dish that kept them hot for the whole meal; nice presentation!

Sat on the patio this summer. Great atmosphere and I enjoyed the menu bc it featured dishes i dont see that often. I had the guinness stew. It was delicious with alot of tender meat. Would love to go back again and try some more items on the menu.

I enjoy eating at Tir Nan Og. I highly recommend the Lamb Shank or Fish/​chips. The Staff is friendly and it has great history, and few ghost stories. The price is moderate. This restaurant has a family friendly atmosphere.

The Tir Nan Og is a classic pub in Kingston. I find it caters more to tourists (higher prices than some of the other nearby favorites), but you can’t beat Karaōke or a live band in this location!

I enjoy eating at Tir Nan Og. I recommend the Lamb Shank, Calamari or Fish and chips. The Staff is friendly and it has great history, and few ghost stories. The price is moderate.

Lots of good beers. Nice location. Oh, and the waitresses wear kilts!

been here several times so i can stand by the one star. you know those times you’re in the mood for a great time out? great band, great bar.? you won’t find that here sadly. the musicians they bring in, it seems. seem to be whoever happens to be out front begging for money in the afternoon. while the bar is large. its also resplendent with the odor of vomit AND urine. so yayyy.
the food?.. well lets just say there is good food in kingston. just not here.

I’ve eaten here but don’t remember it, so I’m sure the food is okay, not bad not great. Better to come here for a good time. Great beer, great vibe, and karaōke. All good things going on.

This review is going to be a bit of a mixed bag. I have had both fantastic and abysmal experiences here. On a good day, their blarney chips (waffle fries topped with tomatoes, green onions and cheese) will leave you begging for more, and the smoked chicken grilled flatbread will have you beg some more after that. The boxties and Guinness crocks are ideal comfort food on a cold winter day, and the fish & chips aren’t half bad. On a bad day, I’ve had dried out boxties that tasted like papier-​mâché and a lamb shank that smelled oddly of urine. The curry is the only thing that I find consistent here, but unfortunately it is consistently sub par. It lacks in flavour and the meat is always over cooked.
While the food is random and inconsistent, the ambience and service have never failed me at Tir Nan Og. The servers are super friendly and the interior is beautiful with a lovely antique feel. When you go inside, it really feels like you’re at a traditional pub in the Irish country side (though a lot cleaner and well-​maintained). The drinks menu is extensive and creative. Last summer they had this drink that was a dark ale mixed with black currant syrup (I wish I can remember the name now), and it was positively brilliant. There is also a nice patio area that is perfect for people-​watching in the summer. Oh, and they have Karaōke nights on Thursdays — always a hilarious good time for all. To conclude, Tir Nan Og is always a fun place for hanging out, but the food can be a bit of a gamble. Tip: If you end up there on a «bad food day», pop by Mia Gelato next door for a dessert. Yummy gelato always makes everything better!!!

This restaurant is situated in one of the oldest buildings in Kingston, and if you take the city ghost walk tour (which is actually situated to the side of the entrance to their bar), you’ll find out that the place is also haunted.
So already bonus points in my books!
The pub has a beautiful interior and their staff is very friendly. They also have local singers that perform there on certain evenings.
The food isn’t bad but it isn’t great. It’s your typical 3-​star quality food.
My only advice with this place is that you’ll want to avoid it during the winter. With awesome old buildings, comes a serious lack of insulation, and lack of insulation apparently means shivering while waiting for your food, and freezing dishes. Cold dishes aren’t a big deal until you order something along the lines of tea and find out that even after refilling the pot twice with supposed hot water, your tea is only warm. Old building or not, it’s a little silly to have to deal with this.
So check this place out during the summer and you’ll have a good time. It may not blow your mind, but it’s a reliable place.

Located in the historic Prince George Hotel building, this is a good spot for beer and food that’s well above pub fare.
Menu ranges from usual grill items to meat pies, curries, boxtys, and several fish offerings. The beer menu is not the longest you’ll ever see but solidly impressive. Amaze your friends by ordering the 23 oz Hoegaarden belgian wheat, which comes in a freakishly large glass.
We were there on a warm summer evening and dined outside where we took in the sights of Kingston. Beware if they seat you next to the big red wooden doors; these hide the dumpster —and you will take in the smells of Kingston along with the sights.
We had the fish and chips which featured two light, flaky, and perfectly fried pieces of halibut and a Thai themed plate of mussels which was also very good.
Service is smart, friendly, and attentive. On this busy Friday they seemed a bit stretched but kept up with it.
As we finished up live music commenced inside and there was quite a lively bar crowd. It looks like it would be a nice place to hang out for a few hours if you are more thirsty than hungry.