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E.J. Kings

Main Street | The Square, Clifden, Ireland
095 - 21330
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Ranked #3 of 24 restaurants in Clifden
Cuisines: Irish
Good for: Child-friendly, Bar Scene
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Bar Scene
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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16 reviews 16 reviews
13 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

The starter sampler was delish! I am amazed at the amount of quality music available in this small community.

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Homer Glen, Illinois
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10 reviews 10 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013

We popped into this pub after hearing our favorite song from the street on the way home. The night took a turn there. We came in and listened to Michael Carey sing beautifully and play a wonderful mixture of traditional irish music and newer songs. We decided to stay out a bit longer and it ended up being one of... More

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Maynooth, Ireland
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37 reviews 37 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 June 2013

Good food, reasonable prices, great service and a fireplace make this place a pleasant experience. They know exactly how to prepare and serve "The Irish Classics"- the Chowder and the Irish Stew! Recommended

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Dublin, Ireland
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18 reviews 18 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2013

E.J. Kings is a nice bar with friendly staff who made a lone female rugby fan very welcome while waiting for boyfriend to finish Tour de Connemara.

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cheshire
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26 reviews 26 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
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17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

Kings is a typical Irish pub set right in the centre of Clifden. It's frequented by locals and tourists alike. When it's cold and wet its welcoming fire will warm you and when it's sunny there's no better place than to sit outside and watch the world go by. I love the food, be it traditional Irish stew, yummy fish... More

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Bluff City, Tennessee
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31 reviews 31 reviews
23 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013 via mobile

Ej's is a typical irish pub as far as atmosphere goes, I had the Irish stew which was very good, my wife ordered the fish and chips which were very greasy and tasted like they had been fried in old oil. She ended up only eating a few fries because the fish was so bad. The service was good, Hannah,... More

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Joanna F, Public Relations Manager at E.J. Kings, responded to this review
30 May 2013

Dear Swdog, Thank you for your recent review. I am sincerely disappointed to read your comments about the food. Your experience does not in any way reflect the standard of food we pride ourselves on. Your comments have been taken on board and every effort will be made to rectify the issues. I genuinely hope your last experience does not... More

Yellow Springs, Ohio
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30 reviews 30 reviews
18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
49 helpful votes 49 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013

I'm usually not one to go over the top on restaurants but there was nothing about this meal that wasn't first rate. The service was stellar, the lamb shanks were terrific and the desert excellent. The service wasn't rushed and the beer was cold and well-poured. I'll be back!

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Joanna F, Public Relations Manager at E.J. Kings, responded to this review
30 May 2013

Dear Paulkris, Wow !!! Sincerest thanks for taking the time to write such a glowing review. We really do love to see our customers happy. It makes all the hard work worth while. Your recommendation is also greatly appreciated. We look forward to seeing you again very soon. Kind Regards, Joanna Fitzgerald More

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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

We stopped in here while waiting for a 10 PM trad session at Lowry's and were surprised to have stumbled onto a drop-in session featuring musicians from the area and around the world! Peter Carey spent a great deal of time talking with us before the session started and got us warmed up for a great evening... So great that... More

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Dublin, Ireland
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12 reviews 12 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013

We had a great time in EJ Kings some weeks ago. The food was perfect with big plates. Children and parents all liked the food. We were very happy to discover they had music on a monday evening and stayed longer with a beer to hear the young musician with guitar and nice voice, helped with another musician with drum.... More

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Joanna F, Public Relations Manager at E.J. Kings, responded to this review
30 May 2013

Dear Quentins_Family, Thank you sincerely for taking the time to write such a fantastic review. We really appreciate your recommendation. I will makes sure all your comments are passed onto the team in EJ's and also to the musicians. Hopefully we will see you gin in the near future. Kind Regards, Joanna Fitzgerald More

Portlaoise, Ireland
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50 reviews 50 reviews
21 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

We had a great night in Kings loads of locals and great music no diddly idle stuff Blues reggie we had it all very friendly efficant bar man and a great pint.

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