… Stopped to just have a pint in Tom Crean's former pub. I live local enough and have heard of people going here for just drinks no food. Stopped here as part of our CIE tour, the Irish coffee was a perfect midday treat and the story of Tom Crean was fascinating. southpoleinn@ hotmail.com. can imagine they got quite loud after a few. Whatever you’re into, in Ireland, there’s a pub for that. Historic public house, named by the Antarctic explorer Tom CreanTom sail to the Antarctic three times under the command of Captain Robert Scott and Sir Ernest Shackleton and received the Albert medal for bravery on Captain Scotts ill fated Terra Nova expedition.Tom retired from the Royal Navy and ran the pub until his death in 1938. more. I live local enough and have heard of people going here for just drinks no food. Hungry! The implication is that they were only there to provide the necessary muscle power.”. Highly recommended, The South Pole Inn is a lovely historic building that was once owned by the legendary Antarctic Explorer Tom Crean. Personally myself I think this is very selfish of the owner. It doesn’t take paragraphs of explanation or endless biographies to give you an instant picture of Tom Crean. The lady waitress was friendly. Some of the Russian oak fixtures in the bar are said to be replicated from a design on the ship. Part 7 – 8, John Hanafins Social Historic Walk through the village. His name might be dwarfed by Scott and Shackleton, but at the South Pole Inn in Annascaul and to the people of Ireland, Tom Crean is a hero. This landmark building, located in Annascaul, County Kerry, Ireland, contains a collection of Tom Crean memorabilia. If you want a genuine Antarctic experience this is the place for you. When I asked if there was a changing table for my toddler, I was told no, but if I could find somewhere to change him I could. A real cosy pub with great photos and stories of Tom Crean. The story goes that McCracken hid behind the bar when British soldiers came for him. Morrissey’s opened in 1775 as a pub-come-grocery shop and the bric-a-brac and grocery produce lining the shelves are reminders from the house’s earlier multi-tasking days. Message. A handy stop between Tralee and Dingle. Waitress needs a lesson in customer service. As you...can imagine they got quite loud after a few. Ordered sandwiches which were freshly made and well filled. The bar was cold, I...would have expected some heating on or the stove lit on such a miserable day. His rugged face, with pipe in mouth, adorns worn wooden walls while shelves are weighed down with books and magazines attesting to the man who put Annascaul on the explorer map. Crean fell into the latter: “Discussions about the great explorers tend to focus on the leaders and leadership styles. more, Local cuisine, Irish, Bar, Pub, Vegetarian Friendly. My husband loves soup but was extremely disappointed, again a small bowl , overpowering with salt. Bar woman looked extremely unhappy . Food is good, bar is interesting and the older waitress is so frosty you'll feel like you are in Antarctica. Great for walkers and families alike. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. would have expected some heating on or the stove lit on such a miserable day. Bar woman looked extremely unhappy . The walls are appropiately decked with works of maritime art and the harbour view is a treat. Great relaxing atmosphere too. At the age of 15, Crean left his home of Annascaul on the Dingle peninsula to begin a life with the Royal Navy. Crean returned to his home village of Anascaulin Kerry and opened a pub, which he called The South Pole Inn. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. What time do they serve dinner at or is it food served all day. The food was good and the atmosphere was great. In an instant, in a flash of orange and blue, you would be consigning the curiously clandestine tale of one of the world’s bravest explorers to the rear view mirror. Her husband served the odd pint in the South Pole Inn, and Michael Smith’s book Tom Crean: Unsung Hero – Antarctic Survivor owns pride of place in her collection. Part 4 – 6, John Hanafins Social Historic Walk through the village. McConville’s has been around since the 1800s, and has a unique connection with the Titanic ship, built just over the hill in Belfast. If he can do this why can’t small rural pubs open? I ordered the chowder to warm up which was lovely but expensive for small bowl and one slice of bread. Formerly owned by Tom Crean who was famed for his Antarctic explorations, this pub is full of memorabilia from Toms travels. The whole are of Annascaul is rich with history and dedicated to keeping the spirit of Tom Crean alive for years to come. Can a vegan person get a good meal at this restaurant? South Pole Inn, Annascaul: See 512 unbiased reviews of South Pole Inn, rated 4.5 of 5 on Tripadvisor and ranked #1 of 5 restaurants in Annascaul. Staff need some customer relations up-skilling, Great story, nice stop for an Irish Coffee. We found the young waitress and the older lady friendly and vert efficient... We’ll be back !More. Next door is Athlone Castle, a 12th century Norman pile. What a gentle giant he appears to have been.”, Irish Pubs © 2014 - 2018. What time do they serve dinner at or is it food served all day.