(01) 201 1703
Kitchen open Wed-Sun, 12pm
Main St, Newtownmountkennedy, Co. Wicklow
The lounge of The Mount Kennedy Inn, softly lit with warm timber and leather seating
The heart of Newtownmountkennedy

Great pints.
Great craic.
A Proper pub.

A proper Wicklow pub on the Main Street, fires lit, music weekly, Sunday roast done right, and a welcome that keeps the village coming back.

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Restaurant Guru Food Award Winner
Wicklow sourced Local produce, proper plates
Open 7 days Kitchen Wed-Sun · Bar daily
Award-winning kitchen Restaurant Guru 2022
Perfect pints Guinness poured properly
Live music weekly Plus a monthly ballad session
Beer garden Open in fair weather
The bar inside The Mount Kennedy Inn with stools and warm light
Since 2021 under new hands
Our Pub

The corner of Main Street the village keeps coming back to.

The Mount Kennedy Inn has stood at the heart of Newtownmountkennedy for generations. A proper local, the kind you walk into on a wet Wednesday and someone you know is already at the bar.

Since 2021, under new hands, we've kept what matters. A quick welcome, a perfect pint, a fire worth sitting beside. And we've sharpened the food. Chef Adam Kinsella brings gastropub plates built on Wicklow produce, still priced like the local it is.

1800s standing on Main Street
100% pints poured with time
7 days a week on the taps
The Kitchen

Pub food. Done properly.

Hearty plates built on Wicklow produce, from the dry-aged beef burger to Chef Adam's tempura haddock and Sunday's roast of the day. Something for every seat at the table.

Breaded Wicklow Brie wedges with sweet chilli jam by the fireside

Wicklow Brie Wedges

Herb-crumbed local brie, sweet chilli jam, leaves.

Local produce
Tempura haddock fish and chips with pea puree

Fish & Chips

Tempura haddock, triple-cooked chips, pea purée, samphire.

Open steak sandwich on garlic ciabatta

Open Steak Sandwich

5oz steak on garlic ciabatta, field mushrooms, peppercorn sauce.

MKI Chicken Wings with house dipping sauce

MKI Chicken Wings

Buffalo, BBQ or Honey Cajun, served with blue cheese dip.

Shredded salt and chilli chicken with steamed rice

Salt & Chilli Chicken

Shredded breast, crispy shallots, steamed jasmine, house curry sauce.

Red Thai curry plated with a glass of wine

Red Thai Curry

Wok-fired veg, coconut and lemongrass, fragrant rice.

Veggie
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What's On

A reason to be in, every night of the week.

Sunday roasts, live music through the week, every GAA and rugby match on the big screen, and a quiet corner for a pint when that's what's called for.

Every Sunday

The Sunday Roast

Slow-roasted Wicklow beef or lamb, crackling roast spuds, buttered greens, proper gravy, Yorkshires the size of your head. Served from 12:30 until it runs out. And it runs out.

Sundays · 12:30 onwards Book Sunday →
Weekly

Live Music

Live music in the bar every week, no cover, all welcome.

Ballad session · 2nd Fri monthly
Match Days

Live Sport

GAA, Six Nations, Premier League. Big screens, cold pints, hot wings.

Every fixture
Summer Evenings

The Beer Garden

Out the back, sheltered, heated, and the best spot in the village on a long evening.

Weather permitting
Events Coming Up

Straight from the 'gram.

The latest from behind the bar: sessions, specials, match nights and the odd pint of the day. Tap any post to open it on Instagram.

Behind the Bar

The faces you'll know by name.

Adam Kinsella

Head Chef

Heads up the kitchen, building gastropub plates around Wicklow produce and whatever's best in season.

Head Barman Alan

Alan

Head Barman

Pulls a pint with the patience it deserves. Knows your order before you've hung up your coat.

General Manager Alan C

Alan C

General Manager

Runs the room. If the welcome's right, that's him. If it isn't, he'll want to know.

Reservations

Book a table. We'll keep it warm.

Reserve and your table's held for you, guaranteed. You're welcome to walk in too, and most days you'll get a seat, but weekends and match days fill up fast, so booking ahead is the safe bet. The kitchen's on Wednesday to Sunday, and the bar's open seven days for a drink, walk in any time. We'll come back to you to confirm.

  • Real humans confirm every booking
  • Walk-ins welcome, a booking just guarantees your table
  • Private dining & function room, just note it in the form

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We'll come back to you to confirm. Group of 8+? Drop a note in special requests so we can lay it out properly.

Find Us

On the Main Street. Can't miss us.

Main Street, Newtownmountkennedy,
Co. Wicklow, Ireland

Get in touch

(01) 201 1703 mountkennedyinn@gmail.com

Opening hours

MondayBar 12pm · Kitchen closed
TuesdayBar 3pm · Kitchen closed
WednesdayBar 3pm · Kitchen 12pm-9pm
ThursdayBar 12pm · Kitchen 12pm-9pm
FridayBar 12pm · Kitchen 12pm-9:30pm
SaturdayBar 12pm · Kitchen 12pm-9:30pm
SundayBar 12pm · Roast from 12:30pm

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Asked & Answered

The usual questions.

Do I need to book a table?

Walk-ins are always welcome at the bar and, if there's a free table, the dining room too. That said, Thursday to Sunday and match days fill up fast, so we'd recommend using our booking form to hold a table. We'll come back to you to confirm.

Is the pub child-friendly?

Yes, children are welcome in the dining area until 9pm. We have a kids' menu, high chairs, and plenty of colouring to keep small hands busy.

Are dogs welcome?

Well-behaved dogs are very welcome in the bar and in the beer garden. Water bowls at the door, treats behind the bar.

Do you cater for dietary requirements?

Yes, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and coeliac options on most dishes. Flag any allergies when you book or tell your server and Chef Adam will sort you properly.

Can we book a private function or a big group?

Absolutely. We host christenings, birthdays, work parties and wakes. For groups of 8 or more, use the booking form and add your event details in the special requests box. We'll come back to you to lay it out right.

Is there parking?

Free public parking directly outside on Main Street and in the nearby square. Easy whether you're local or coming from further afield.

Pull up a stool.

The fire's lit, the taps are on, and there's a table with your name on it. See you soon.

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