The kilbroney bar and restaurant in Newry and Mourne

Excellent service and atmosphere in bar and restaurant quick and friendly service never been to Rostrevor before but wi

Lovely meal, excellent service and lovely atmosphere.

So lucky to have the Kilbroney bar on our doorstep.

top class food service & atmosphere & the best staff

We were 'walk-ins' on a crowded night. Notwithstanding that the place was buzzing we were shown to a table quickly and throughout the evening, enjoyed attentive and pleasant service. I started with Garlic Mushrooms - probably the best I've ever had. My wife had Scampi that she declared to be delicious while I enjoyed the 'surf and turf'. Everything was timely and courteous - the staff really score 100%. Delightful!

We had two delicious meals here. The atmosphere was nice and lively and a waitress called Angela was outstanding in that she looked after our needs on both nights which was particularly appreciated by me as I had my 84 year old mother with us.

Excellent staff were above and beyond to make sure we got a table for 6. Super dishes

Real lovely atmosphere and the food was excellent. Better than many hotels we've eaten in. Staff were so friendly and happy. Can't wait to return.

We had a great family meal here on a Monday night. Food was absolutely perfect, the staff were amazing and very friendly and kept the kids in good form by giving them some coloring pencils. We will definitely be back. Thanks a million.

Very friendly and welcoming, our food was lovely and the Irish Coffees perfect 😉

Food was amazing piping hot and service was great

Was there for a 60th party - very impressed - had downstairs room to ourselves. Food was great - staff brilliant, very accommodating- everyone really enjoyed the evening - would definitely recommend and go back.

My husband and I were in Rostrevor for the night and this was the only restaurant open on a Monday night. We thought we were settling for a meal that wasn’t going to be great (especially after hiking 12 miles to get here). The meal was fabulous and completely exceeded our expectations. Wish they were open tomorrow, because we would go again in a heartbeat. The service and food was top notch!

It was closed..... sorry to say

Not impressed with the tiny prawns of which I only got 11 or 12 as a main course. Not sure chips fried in lard go with any seafood. I was disappointed

Visited the Kilbroney for my mothers 80th birthday and was not disappointed. A great menu with something for everyone. The waitress was top notch and was knowledgeable about the menu. Food was exceptional. Well presented generous portions. All 11 of us had a fantastic experience with not a crumb left on any plate. Will most certainly be back.

Fantastic food. Lovely atmosphere.

A great place for a pint. Great service and friendly atmosphere.

cheap drink nice staff good food nice surroundings

Lovely staff and a brilliant atmosphere

Visited July 2022, food and service was excellent.

Quit noisy and the steak wasn't great.

Nice pub and restaurant very nicely decorated

I was in town for a couple days break from Belfast. Have been to Rostrevor many times and usually eat in the excellent Rostrevor Inn but sadly they were not open this Monday. So I tried the Kilbroney Inn. As soon as I walked in, I knew it wasn't going to be a great experience. No greeting; told the bar staff (older woman) that I'd like to get a meal. She couldn't have cared less. I followed up by asking for a menu, then took a seat and had a good 15 minute wait before anyone bothered with me. The lackluster service continued up to the moment I took myself back to the bar and asked for the bill, then waited until the slightly more helpful waitress came to deal with it. The whole vibe was unfriendly, like I was disturbing the staff in the middle of something far more important. I watched two other tables, clearly tourists, get much the de treatment...Maybe the place is better if you're a local but there was certainly no charm for the rest of us. The menu has the usual fare...actually, almost identical to the Rostrevor Inn's. (The physical menu has about as much appeal as a phone book; some money spent on a designer qouldnt go amiss!) I got a burger and skinny chips. It was not inedible, especially if (like me) you knew you didn't have any more appealing option nearby! But it wasn't good either Burger overcooked and tasteless; chips with a slight film of grease. I had planned to stay for a couple of pints before heading back to my room, but honestly, the whole thing was an uncomfortable experience.

Delicious Sunday dinner enjoyed by us all. Very friendly and helpful staff.

Brilliant service food well cooked and presented

Great food and atmosphere. Heartily recommended

After a spectacular visit to Spelga Dam we decided to see what restaurants Rostrevor had to offer. As we left the car, the heavens opened and Kilbroney was the closest place. It is beautifully decorated with a jovial atmosphere. The menu had plenty of choice and there was something for everyone. Everything we ate was simply divine; we had had amazing meals during our 3 day visit and this place did not disappoint! A shout out needs to be made for our lovely waitress Angela whose cheery disposition added to our wonderful experience!

Nice chilled place for a meal. Have a drink in the original horse stables at the back of the pub.

We popped in for a meal on St. Patrick’s Day today, wow! The staff are so friendly and the food was V not what we were expecting.. way above normal pub grub. I had the scampi but it was more like a tempura prawn, delicious! Love how the chefs serves a proper salad and dressing with the dishes, a lovely touch.

Lovely meal here on Friday. Prompt service , friendly attentive staff and delicious tasty food.

While back won Guinness "Perfect Pint" vouchers from this place and they wouldn't take them a few weeks later, nasty, horrible people, Rostrevor inn is nice and the little restaurant by the bridge, but avoid here :)

Staff are first class. A proper bar with the best Guinness and beer.

Beautiful surroundings extremely helpful staff an amazing food, can't wait to go back

Had are Sunday meal there excellent fresh food and excellent service would recommend this friendly restaurant bar lovely setting can't wait to go again

Wonderful place for a dinner and a pint staff are just wonderful definitely will be back again.

Great staff. Amazing food. Delicious. Great atmosphere. We were very looked after

Had a fabulous meal yesterday evening. The staff were very helpful. A great find in Rostrevor. Karen Gary Grace and Noah.

Fantastic food, great craic and friendly staff

Great pints pulled by the great bar man Paul Quinn. A great asset to anywhere

Best bar in Rostrevor! Food/Beer always top notch.

Second weekend getting the carry out meal from Kiernan brilliant and great service. Well done. 👌

Gutes Essen wie es sich für ein Pub gehört

First of all, this place is more of a restaurant than a bar. The food is distinctly average and very expensive for what you get compared with local competitors. There is a small cramped bar beside the restaurant

Great atmosphere ,friendly staff, always good live music @the wknds defo recommend 😊

Good food Staff really nice good buzz

So disappointed, this was one of my favourite spots for excellent food, comfort, friendly staff and customers, ambience and good prompt friendly and professional service. Alas, this is no more. Visited the kilbroney Sunday past as I had visitors for the weekend from London. Was going to impress them with great Irish hospitality and decided to visit the kilbroney Inn as my previous experiences were first class. To my dismay, we entered the premises and could not see any members of staff so we took a seat in the restaurant section of the bar as there was no one to guide us to a table. We waited for about 15 minutes to be given a menu and then just grabbed a few. Eventually an exhausted member of staff came to take our order. We asked if there were any vegetarian options but were advised that if we wanted vegetarian dishes that we would be better off going to a different restaurant which was close by. What a shame! People have worked extremely hard to build up a good reputation for their premises, a great legacy for whom ever takes over! Gift horse in the mouth has been swallowed! I just can't believe nor understand this downturn 🤔☹️😞👎

Food and service was second to none, has to be one of the tastiest steaks I ever had, and the pint of Guinness was as creamy, I will definitely be back...👍🙂😊🍺

Called in for a late lunch and ordered the beef burger of the menu. When it came the presentation was fine but the burger itself I was unable to eat, due to the high content of salt in the burger after tasting it. Informed the waitress of this she apologized as she could she herself it was only partly eaten. However was still charged the full price for a meal I was unable to eat, could not recommend this establishment.

New management and super friendly

Lovely atmosphere, really friendly staff😉

Staff onreal 4 19year hope new 1s can be the same...

Good food. Nice pub. Service wasn't the quickest but we were in at an awkward time - think it was in the middle of a shift change

Disappointing. Started well with decent wine and service. Starters were good, spring rolls, chicken wings and prawn cocktail. Ordered a Thai Green curry, with rice and naan bread. What I received was a Chinese chicken curry with ciabatta bread. I informed the waitress who offered me another dish. As my company had already started their main I refused as it would have taken too long. I managed half, was unpleasant. No one came to offer another drink nor a dessert menu. I asked for the bill and was appalled to see Id been charged for the "Thai curry". Pleasant barman asked if all was ok when I went to pay the bill. I relayed what I had told the waitress and was asked if I'd like to speak to the manager. I did not want a fuss but expected the curry would not have appeared on the bill. Paid in full and left but certainly will not return. The one star was for the wine.

Started well with decent wine and starters. Spring rolls, chicken wings and prawn cocktail. Then it went downhill. I ordered a "Thai Green curry" with rice and naan bread. What I got was Chinese chicken curry with ciabatta! I informed the waitress who offered to change the dish. My company had already started their main so I said I'd keep what I ordered but was not happy with it. After the meal, although only 4 other tables were still in use, no one offered a dessert menu nor another drink. Waitress eventually came to clear table and asked if everything was ok. I asked for the bill. Was appalled to see the curry being charged for even though I'd made clear it was NOT Thai curry. Upon paying at the bar, a pleasant barman asked same. I repeated what I'd told the waitress and was asked if I'd like to speak to the manager. I refused as I did not want a fuss. But I did expect as a gesture of goodwill, they would have at least knocked something off the 70 quid bill without confrontation! Won't be back. The one star is for the wine.

we had a lovely meal in the Kilbroney, my wife had the steak which was cooked just right, I had the salt and chilly chicken and noddles and they were delicious. we didn't have to wait long for the food to be serve and we got good portions. we were served by very friendly and polite staff who checked that everything was fine for us, The overall price was very reasonable. If you are in Rostrover that give the Kilbroney a try.

Heard when these new chefs had been drafted in things were on the turn around, sadly that was just a rumour. Twice now I’ve frequented this establishment and after pulling out of my Christmas do because it was there I think it’s a safe bet that I won’t be back. On arrival we ordered a bottle of white wine, it came to the table and it was warmer than the 12th July. On pointing this out another staff member (presuming it was senior) said she would fetch us some ice?!? Not to worry, that was only charged at £25 that had one sip taken as it’s obviously ruined if not chilled. Having been at the table to take the food order and again to deliver the food left a lot to be desired regarding service. It’s a pity because some staff are excellent. As previously stated I was on my second lap here praying the food had improved. My mistake! Bland with no effort to rival the presentation. Wondering if the staff had went home we waited in vain for service before asking for the bill. Kindly, the shrimp which was supposedly to arrive with the surf and turf had eventually turned up.... on the bill. I’d advise retraining immediately both in and out of the kitchen as it’s so disappointing to see any business falling short of the mark, but like I said, I gave the staff do a miss because my days of dining here are at an end. Pls find attached a picture of a beer mat, add some water to it and enjoy knowing it’s a better bite than from this establishment. Best of luck in 2019, you’ll need it.

This was our first visit to The Kilbroney, and we made the right decision to make the hour journey to try it, on the good recommendations I've been hearing. The 2 chefs Blaine and Aidan who have taken over the food operation at this establishment are extremely professional at what they do; and this was shown in the presention, taste and the little touches throughout the dishes we had. Front of house was being looked after by Emma who is another valuable member of staff and she ensured our experience here was an enjoyable one. My family and I wish these two brothers every success in the future at this restaurant and we will definitely be back!

Nice local pub, good food & better beer!

Service was friendly but slow and they stemmed a little confused as to what they were doing. Food was average, not worth what we paid for it. Had to ask for water twice, drink that was served was flat, table had no cutlery or sideplates - came after food had already been placed at the table. Bill had an added extra that we had to query which was then removed. Very disappointed as had heard great reviews, sadly won't be back.

We went to the Kilbroney last week with our three young children. The elf that served us couldn’t have been more helpful or friendly. Our children loved him! The food was delicious! The burger was amazing!!! Can’t wait to go back!

I am not easily pleased when it comes to my dinner, but oh my WHAT A FEED! Dishes well presented and so so tatsty, I had the steak cooked to perfection.. Pleasant and friendly staff made evening much more enjoyable, would definitely return!

Always a lovely place for a quiet drink.

Prompt and friendly service. Great food. Lamb was excellent.

Great food but terrible service. Ordered drinks and they forgot to bring until reminded half way through meal, forgot to set out knifes and forks and didn't realise until we already had our food and food arrived luke warm. Staff very unfriendly and lack of attentiveness.

I was in Kilbronys last night with my boyfriend and a friend to catch up as we had heard good things and it certainly held up to proof.We ordered the three seafood specials and they were all wonderful. I had the halibut which was cooked perfectly and thoughtful accompaniments. The others had the turbot and the hake. I have to say the turbot was incredible. There’s a good selection of meats and other dishes also but being at the coast it was the fish that interested us. There was a very good atmosphere and the bar was bustling and busy. We found the food to be reasonably priced for the quality. Deserts superb also. The waiter couldn’t have been more helpful or friendly. We can’t wait to return to rostrevor and the kilbrony.Thanks

The staff where very pleasant but the Dining room looks tired and food was not bad . A few middle aged women were very loud using a lot of bad language which was very of putting

Hadn't been in quite a while but heard about the two new chefs. Definitely did not disappoint. Food and service both fantastic. Fillet steak and crab claws were both delicious. Barry who served us was brilliant. Have already booked to go back in two days time.

Had our 30th anniversary here food and service amazing really made the day special.I would recommend this venue for lunch and evening

Been here a few times in recent months and have never had a problem. Food is delicious and really tasty. Geeat variety on the menu for all eaters. Would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone as it offers the best food around without a doubt!

First visit here for a while after hearing good comments about new chefs.

We were lucky to find a 2-person table on a Saturday night at almost 9 pm. Very nice staff and fresh fish and chips for a good price (11.99£). recommend the place !

Ho mangiato una zuppa con pane e burro tipicamente locale:molto buona e saporita. Ho poi mangiato un trancio di salmone alla griglia su un letto di verdure. OTTIMO. Il locale, tipico nord irlandese é situato in una cittadina molto bella. Newry, un tempo porto commerciale perché il fiordo e il fiume consentiva la navigazione, è una cuttadina che vive di terziario. Il porto è stato trasferito a Warrenpoint che è sul mare. In particolare esiste un centro commerciale dal nome Buttercrane che era il posto in cui era collocata la gru adibita al carico scarico del burro.

Beautiful kilbroney you will never meat people like you do in Rostrevor always smiling and so helpful and friendly service, food is out standing

A party of about 15 +2 kids went last week for a birthday meal. The food itself was totally hit or miss depending on what you had ordered - my mum had fish which was well cooked but was served with a soggy flabby skin, I had a caeser salad which was a bit of an afterthought; scant dressing, and what little there was only on top, no anchovies, the croutons were just some hard as nuts bits of a baguette which hadn't seen any oil or seasoning ever - the presentation evidenced that whoever dreamt up this dish had never actually tried to eat it - it was served in a small earthenware pot on a slate - a salad should be in a large open bowl so you can actually toss it or perhaps enjoy how lovely it looks - not chopped to an inch ofexistent. The Thai green curry tasted alright but should have had a thin broth not a thick one. Others had a spicy chicken noodle dish literally swiming in thin sauce which made it rather hard to eat. I must however congratulate were due as the steak and roast meat dishes served looked and seemed lovely. The side dishes are a little underwhelming and the garlic potatoes may once have seen garlic but only on the tv. Re- garding the service - it wasn't great - very late and no one had the sense to bring or offer to bring the children's food first. They did however serve complimentary tasting dishes to tie us over which were very nice. The staff although pleasant enough didn't seem to have a firm grasp on the situation and there were a lot of delays with side dishes and condiments. Over all disappointing and a very hit or miss first experience there would I go back? I might give it one more chance as there were deserved compliments depending on what food was ordered but I'd only go with a group of up to four and then I'd stick to something from the grill for sure. My suggestion would be for the chefs to research their dishes and try to stick with the tried and tested classic dishes which work.

Lovely food and I think Gordon ramsay would LOVE it!

We had not been back to this restaurant for some time due to the change in chefs. However we recently decided to return as we had heard that there were two new chefs on the scene.

Booked last minute, and got a table. Food was delicious, starters of duck, and then mains of salmon, crispy salt chicken, and steaks, all fantastic. Service was attentive but slow at times. The atmosphere is great, and a lovely dining experience. We will be back.

Muy satisfechos con este restaurante en el que es muy recomendable la sopa de pescado (seafood chowder) en el chuletón (t-bone steak) para comensales con apetito.

Quaint and delicious recipes on the menu old style comfortable and polite helpful staff

I love this place, it is my chosen local (we have lots of pubs to choose from in Rostrevor). I often pop in for an early evening drink with my husband and we're on first name terms with most of the staff. Since the chefs from the recently closed Fitzpatrick's have now joined forces with the fabulous bar team, the venue is onto a winner. We recently brought our family (from Singapore, Lancashire, Oxfordshire and local) to eat here and were very pleased with our experience. And veggies (more than half my immediate family) are certainly not ignored with the delicious halloumi burger being my own favourite choice. If you're in Rostrevor and looking for an eatery/drinking hole this is a local fave

Excellent food and friendly service. The adjoining pub, Crawford's, has wonderful live music most evenings.

Had a great meal for two. We both opted for grilled fish as our main course which was cooked to perfection. The restaurant was extremely busy on the Friday night we visited and the service was reasonably efficient considering this. The staff were all very friendly and helpful.

Excellent service. Great friendly staff could not do enough for us.fantastic food highly recommended

Even though we visited on the busiest evening of the festival weekend we where looked after wonderfully. The food was excellent and special mention for our waiter in the downstairs restaurant, really went the extra mile to make our children welcome. Will certainly visit again when back this way.

Local lady, who runs a nearby shop, pointed us in the direction of this place. Food here is very fresh & well cooked. The roast beef dinner was excellent. Everything beautifully cooked.

I have been here a few times in recent weeks and everytime it is absolutely perfect. The seafood chowder is amazing and very reasonably priced and if your looking for a feed you should try the T Bone steak. These 2 chefs know what they are doing. Pop in and give it a go because if your disappointed there is something wrong with you. The service is brilliant from the minute you walk in the door until you leave.

Visited here last nite with my girlfriend. Was quite busy and had a short wait for the table because the friendly waitress that met us got us to have a seat at the bar gave us menus and explained all the specials and different soups on offer that nite. After a short we were seated and ordered our food. We ordered the buffalo chicken wings to share and they were excellent a nice portion and good sized wings. Our mains then came and my girlfriend had the beef stroganoff with chips and fluffy boiled rice which looked fabulous on the plate and she said it tasted better I had the steak sandwich medium rare which was cooked to perfection served on a lovely crispy garlic ciabatta bread with tobacco onions on top served with chips and beautiful home made peppercorn sauce it was by far one of the best steaks I’ve ever had. Unfortunately we wer too full to fit any deserts in but will definitely be back. Keep up the great work guys

I am in Rostrevor for the Fiddlers Green Festival with my wife to be. We called into the Kilbroney Bar for Sunday lunch. She ordered the roast beef medium, it was the nicest roast beef we ever tasted. I got the Sirloin steak, it was very poor quality and had no flavour. I wish I went for the roast beef and saved myself 4 pound. The flavour in the roast beef was out of this world. I give the sirloin steak 3 and my fiance gave the roast beef 5 .

Went on a Sunday without booking and had a four course, price was very reasonable but didn’t understand how you can have starter, main, dessert with tea or coffee and only take starter and main for only £2 less. Was overcharged until I pointed out the bill wasn’t added up. Everyone seemed to be doing same sections so therefore people weren’t getting served right, had to ask for drinks, sauce, cutlery which should be given or asked when getting food.Service not so good, 3 people on a small round table was uncomfortable.

Well worth the wait... photos to show our lovely meal for 4 on a girls night out... Duck pancakes and Goats cheese starters and our main course included, The steak sandwiches with tobacco onions , salt and chilli chicken on a bed of noodles and the lovely Thai Green Curry with rice and Nan bread... (the best Thai curry I ever had).... mint aero cheese cake to finish and coffees ... very helpful staff, you might have to book in advance as they have got very busy... but it’s well worth the wait.... would highly recommend ... would definitely be back!!

Food was amazing and the staff were all lovely even though they were very busy when we went in!! Will definitely be back!

Beautiful seafood chowder. Staff are excellent also

Food was absolutely lovely, but staff levels are not fit for a busy nights trade

Lovely meal tonight and pleasent staff

Lovely cosy bar in Rostrevor. Amazing food and staff are so nice and helpful. Highly recommend!

Amazing food (sauce on the seafood linguine was unbelievable), great service, great atmosphere. Absolutely nothing to fault. Will be back

This has been our favourite local for quite a while! And the food staff and atmosphere has always surpassed expectations. We decided to wait to try the new menu until a special occasion... tonight was our anniversary! Waited 30 minutes on a drink... almost an hour for the starters... mushrooms were sitting in 2 inches of oil, Altho chowder was nice! Main meal.. mine was supposed to be salmon with leeks and asparagus... no leeks or asparagus but my whole plate swimming in the seafood chowder with smoked fish which I can’t stand! My husband had the linguine it was like thick double cold cream just poured into it... and the table next to us got exactly the same but 3 times the portion! Veg were obviously microwaved... like rubber! So disappointed with service and food! We came home early with a Chinese and bottle of wine

Was here recently with family. I suggested here as it was never tried by my family beforehand and I wanted to support local business. I’ve always loved eating here and was excited about doing a family dinner here.

Visit to Kilbroney yesterday evening and very disappointed. Waited fifteen minutes for water to be delivered to our table. No lemons provided. Service slow. Had the salted chilli chicken. Chicken had no taste, not salted and no chilli. Stir fry in pool of soy sauce and sweet chilli liquid, vegetables soggy. Staff bringing out food to various tables and returning to kitchen with same food. Our seafood chowder arrived without butter for wheaton bread, it was brought out a few minutes later.