The Sweetshop Pub dates back to the 1870’s and was formerly a grocery and general merchants store which won a place in the hearts of the young and old. The shop front which continues to be lined with a mix of old themed sweet jars has always been a hit with locals and visitors alike and is one of Killarney’s most photographed buildings.

The Sweetshop Pub was always unique in that whilst it was laid out as a sweetshop to the front selling a mix from Bon Bons and Black Liquorice to Rosie Apple Drops, there was a curios bar to the back where they would sell selected spirits and beers. Locals knew they could sneak in to the rear undetected, and what happened in Reidy’s stayed in Reidy’s. The authenticity of the iconic Sweetshop Pub has been fully restored in conjunction with Kerry County Council.

The Sweetshop Pub was always unique in that whilst it was laid out as a sweetshop to the front selling a mix from Bon Bons and Black Liquorice to Rosie Apple Drops, there was a curios bar to the back where they would sell selected spirits and beers. Locals knew they could sneak in to the rear undetected, and what happened in Reidy’s stayed in Reidy’s. The authenticity of the iconic Sweetshop Pub has been fully restored in conjunction with Kerry County Council.

“This one of a kind sweet shop pub is well worth a road trip…”

“This one of a kind sweet shop pub is well worth a road trip…”

“This one of a kind sweet shop pub is well worth a road trip…”

One can still buy sweets to this day and during your visit you will be able to visit the history through the display of old letters, pictures, memorabilia and antiques such as the old ornate till and weighing scales. The Bon Bon Snug and Delia’s Snug are also unique features.

One can still buy sweets to this day and during your visit you will be able to visit the history through the display of old letters, pictures, memorabilia and antiques such as the old ornate till and weighing scales. The Bon Bon Snug and Delia’s Snug are also unique features.