Top 30 Best Pub in Ballina

“The place was warm, cosy & inviting. The food was delicious & piping hot. The service was very good & what we particularly liked was that it was the same lad who took our initial order who took our dessert order. Our only fault would be that the person who seated us didnt give us menus as we sat. We had to eventually ask a passing staff member for menus. Will be back”

“A beautiful escape on the banks of the moy. Excellent guinness, welcoming staff and cosy snugs in abundance.”

“After exhaustive research, Keanes Pub not only has the best pint of Guinness. It also has the very best proprietors, and customers. Everyone made us feel like a friend”

“Brilliant bar .....pauric and Paul are spot on with their lovely staff.......we'll done”

“The best pub in Ballina by a long shot and always a pleasure to visit. Tomás the owner always has a warm welcome for his customers. Great craic, friendly faces and live music, what more could you ask for!”

“Loved by the locals, lunch, soup or Panini, good value and fresh, love the salads. Right in the centre of town and busy on the evenings. Good Irish pub.”

“Great country pub which for character and ambience I would highly recommend but unfortunately like a lot of country pubs the new drink driving laws means you can't have a pint and drive...”

“We spent a wonderful evening at The Poacher with our two young children. The food was simply fantastic. Excellently combined, tasted and served. No unnecessary frills, but finely coordinated high quality ingredients. We had the mackerel and monkfish for appetizers and steak and venison for mains. The kids had soups and garlic bread. As a cocktail, we can highly recommend the great Old fashioned. The service was excellent and courteous. After we could not decide with the great selection, Daniel advised us perfectly. Even little things that we were asked whether the children want their food already completely to the appetizer, shows how much value is placed on the well-being of guests and also families. We can say with certainty that we have never eaten at such a high level, in such a relaxed and friendly ambience. And at such fair prices. We will definitely come back as soon as possible :-)”

“Well, a biased opinion. But still, my opinion. A lovely warm wee pub, with a great landlord, friendly, good atmosphere, and excellent Guinness.”

“We went there on a Tuesday (28/2/23) evening around 7ish and it was hopping. You have to get parking on the street as I didn't see a restaurant car park signed. We had to wait about 15mins, maybe, for a table but we didn't mind as the atmosphere was lovely, we were seated at the bar while we waited for a table, there was another couple of ahead of us for a table too. The hosts of the evening, a gentleman and a lady, were very attentive and ensured us that a table would be given as soon as one became available. We browsed the menus (below) while we waited. I got two strawberry mojitos throughout the evening, very delicious. We only got mains; chicken burger for myself and fish and chips for himself. Both were well presented and the portions were great. We were stuffed so couldn't go for desserts unfortunately but really enjoyed our time at Dillons. Will be back if we're ever in Ballina again.”

“This is a warm and cozy pub, with a fireplace that is always fully stoked with wood and peat and cozy tables booths and couches to enjoy the atmosphere. The staff are very courteous and professional, friendly too. The owner is a great guy who is often there making sure things are running smoothly. They have sports on the television, not top loud, and a jukebox that plays everything from country to rock to reggae. The crowd there are friendly and it's a nice place to meet people and enjoy the Craic. It's filled with all kinds of interesting artifacts on the walls and would be a great place for a movie set where you step out of the cold windy Atlantic and into a warm cozy pub and depending on the time... a few people there and at other time with more people there enjoying live music. If you come to Ballina, and you want to go to a pub you MUST visit the Auld Shebeen! I recommend this place as a 5 star with confidence... enjoy the Craic!”

“Brilliant Irish pub , very friendly,, great craic with live music and lovely staff , would highly recommend calling in for a pint.”

“Great pub, food first class, staff excellent, governor very welcoming”

“Excellent service, room very comfortable. Owner really lovely and offered to drive us to town and collect us.”

“Great spot for breakfast or brunch. Owner is very friendly and seems to get to know his customers. Spotlessly clean and always plenty of staff on duty.”

“Absolutely delicious meal in a beautiful restaurant and exceptional staff, honestly we had a lovely nite in a lovely location, the menu is very varied allowing for everyones taste and a superb wine list. You will thoroughly enjoy this experience.”

“Fabulous place for a drink and a chat, great Irish pub”

“We visited whilst over from England to visit family, Very welcoming and comfortable”

“If it's top quality and comfort you're looking for Gerry McGuire's is the place to go. The best selection of high quality shoes, boots and bags along with excellent customer service. I'm delighted with my purchase.”

“Great Pub. Friendly Staff. Would recommend it to anyone”

“The owners are so friendly as are the punters. They serve great drink with a big smile. I will be back.”

“Lovely warm clean and modern rooms, the shower was one of the better ones I've experienced in hotels. The evening food, I had the daily roast, was plentyful, tasty and good value. I'd recommend a stay in this hotel.”

“Fantastic place. Delicious food and very friendly and helpful staff. Highly recommended.”

“Went to the ice house for my birthday with my daughter and had a wonderful experience!!! The staff were exceptional and our lovely waiters catriona and David treated us like royalty the afternoon tea was delicious. I have to say I was really impressed with the staff and they made my day! I also had a great experience in the spa and I would also recommend that to anyone staying.”

“Great spot. Brilliant pint. Ask for boxtie. Goes well with a pint of stout”

“Always a great pint of Guinness, very friendly local family run bar,very relaxed spot to spend a bit of chill time.”

“We came all the way from Seattle to eat here! Lovely staff and wonderful breakfast. Very much off the usual path and worth checking out if you're in the area!”