The Purple Heather Pub & Bistro

Open since 1964, Grainne O´Connell´s informal restaurant/bar was among the first to establish a reputation for good food in Kenmare.

It´s a traditional darkwood and burgundy bar that gradually develops into an informal restaurant at the rear, as is the way in many of the best Kerry bars - and what they aim for and achieve, with commendable consistency, is good, simple, home-cooked food.