Just home from having dinner here with my other half…read more The menu here is HUGE. I can sometimes find it hard to find something on a menu that I like however the menu was that vast I couldn't decide between a number of dishes. I opted for the vol au vents with chicken, bacon and mushrooms in a white wine sauce which also came with a side of chips. The other half order the BLT and chessey bacon chips. We also ordered a side of battered onion rings. We could have done without the sides as neither of us finished our meals as the portions were so big. My other half also ordered warm apple pie with ice cream for dessert (I don't know how but he managed to finish every bit). All this plus a coke and one pint cost less than €40. So reasonable but yet the food was soo good! The layout is nice as they have some little cubby areas to sit away from people watching the big screans. All the staff were soo friendly, we had a laugh and a joke with them! There is parking in the back of the pub however it only facilates a small number of cars and you need to ask for a permit to pop in your window. Overall really impressed and looking forward to going back.

I have never been here on a night out, although I have called in during the week for a quite pint…read moreor two. The main draw for me is the carvery lunch they offer daily. I work in Leixlip from time to time and when I am there and looking for a good carvery lunch, Murphys is the best spot in town. The staff is always attentive and the food is always good. The one thing I think that separates Murphys from other carverys is the fact they always have four or more types of meat to choose from. You are not limited to pork loin, roast beef, or whatever a normal carvery is having that day. They always offer roast beef, pork loin, and turkey crown everyday, so you can always be sure to have something you haven't had already that week. They are also right down the road from HP and Intel, so for those of us who work in Leixlip or find themselves on-site there its pretty handy sure.

The Salmon Leap has had a makeover and a very pretty one at that. The outside looks great and the…read morevintage bike is a lovely touch. The food is your average pub grub (burgers, steak, curries) but all the dishes were cooked very well. I found the menu a little limited (4 mains and a special) but we arrived at 4.45 so I'm guessing we got the lunch menu. By 6pm the place was heaving and a queue had formed for the tables so get there early at weekends if you don't fancy a wait at the bar. Oh and if you have forgotten to make the trip to Tesco for the wife don't panic, you can also buy Kerrygold, Cornflakes and Wellies behind the bar.

I haven't been here in years, and they've done a really great job with the facelift of this place…read more They seem to be placing a lot more emphasis on food, and general cosiness which is A-ok with me. The only thing was that the food just wasn't quite good ENOUGH, and the place just wasn't quite cosy ENOUGH. Like it was all PRETTY good. But not amazing. Re. cosiness - we were sitting right next to a big open fire that wasn't lit and it was a really freezing day. Just get her lit lads!!! Re. the food. It was all good, but not sensational. We had chicken wings which had hardly any sauce on them. Sauce that up!!! The brownies were really doughy and not great - none of us finished them. The chowder was delish though as was the brown bread. I think if they just put a little bit of extra thought into the whole situation, this could be a five star-er. But for now, I'm gonna leave it at 3.5

Good bar food…read more American chicken served hot. Easy to substitute for other stuff on menu. Spotlessly clean..... So clean it was impressive. Reasonably priced and staff appreciated a tip. Wished she hadn't said "Have a nice day" though. When Euros say that I always think they are taking the piss. I'd eat here again .... Excellent pub grub style food.

"The Birthplace of Guinness". Well ye can't get better than that!…read more The Village Inn is on the site of the old brewery in which Arthur Guinness brewed his first beer way back in 1709. With a pedigree like this, you would expect to find the finest pint of Guinness in the land within those four walls. And you wouldn't be let down. Creamy consistency. Perfect pour. Careful consideration of the Black Stuff. Beyond the Guinness, the management of this watering hole take a commendable interest in keeping things lively and the regulars (and not-so-regulars!) stimulated and happy to be there. From drinks promotions to a trad night on a Thursday, various bands on a Sunday (excellent Sunday Sesh to be had here folks, for those inclined), to poker nights, six screens for watching sport in the lounge, and a function room with private drinks taps on each table. Bar staff are really friendly here too - they've all been there for ages so are well versed on the lay of the land. The lounge serves breakfast from 10am to 12 noon, carvery lunch is also available daily and bar food is served throughout the day. Above all, the pub has a warm, welcoming atmosphere. There is a lounge and a bar, with a perfect little snug right next to the bar if you can get down there in time and beat the locals. If you ARE in the bar, make sure you also save all your receipts, because every Sunday, each receipt is put in a draw to win a pot of money to go towards funding those ever-so-tasty beverages (minimum of €500 each week!!!!)

Well, I was visiting my homeland after a long time and I had bought a ticket for my son for his…read morefirst time in Ireland. Once we got to my sister's place in Leixlip the question was "What now?" "The first order of business is a pint of Guinness" was the answer. So the two of us trooped down to the village about noon on a weekday. We happened on The Middle Shop. At first I thought that it would be, well, a SHOP. But it sure looked like a pub and I pushed in the door and sure enough it was. Nothing fancy but a nice local. I ordered a couple of pints and told the barman it was his first in Ireland so make it a good one. Of course it was and of course the couple of customers there wanted to talk. After a pint or two or five we went back to my sister's and Dylan said how he could not have had a better introduction to Irish pubs.

Has been our local since we moved here 52yrs ago always a welcome great staff service and food we…read morehad many celebrations there birthdays anniversary communion and family stuff thanks to all john dan gerry Damien Ben pat all bar staff always looking after us thanks

Large place to get a bite to eat and some drinks! There is a large outdoor area that is very…read moreaesthetic and has a nice smoke area. Has a younger and older vibe to it so good for all ages! Service was also very good as well.

I've been going to this pub for twenty years since it was called Greg Allens in the 80's. I like…read morethe atmosphere and the clientele that frequent the place. The drink is always good and the food is pretty good too. Upstairs there is a restaurant where you can sit and look out over the river Liffey. They do very good steaks but tend to overdo the amount of onions. The only downside to the Abbey Lodge is the management, extremely unfriendly and non communicative even to regulars. They do a fairly good trade but i feel they could increase they customer numbers considerably if they made even a modest effort at being a bit more welcoming and appreciative to their existing clientele.

Aaah MacNamees. Very…read moretempted to go with a two-star-er for this one, but it's a nice day and I'm feeling charitable. Truth be told as well, it's not the facilities that would tip this place into two star territory, but the management that unfortunately has too great a bearing on the customer experience. Situated on the bridge just before you go into Celbridge, is the Abbey Lodge, or MacNamees as it's known locally. This pub is a bit of an institution in the area. It's been here for years, and was extended and renovated when the good times were still rolling. This means that it's been done up to a really high standard, and, cosmetically, is actually quite a nice addition to the Celbridge town landscape. There is a cosy bar downstairs in which most sports are shown. Upstairs, there's a restaurant area and giant cavernous bar. This is generally quite empty save for big nights like New Year's Eve, Stephens' Night and private parties. In which case it gets mobbed, you'll have to put up with surly bouncers, and you'll have to drink your 8 yoyo drink kout of a plastic cup. In which case, you'd really have a better time getting yourself a six pack of Dutch Gold (Celbridge can du jour) and sitting at the Liffey! (Not really, but still...!) Good points? They do nice food here - the steak on the stone / sizzling fajitas tend to be the most popular dishes, and it's a grand spot to sit on a Sunday. There's also a pretty sizeable smoking area out the front. There is also free parking outside for regulars. The problem is the definition of the word 'regular'. 'Lots of money coming in the till' I suspect is the definition for McNamees. If you're not fulfilling this obligation, there is a very real chance you may get clamped, so beware of that one! If you come here on a nice quiet day, you're likely to enjoy your sup. If you come here on a busy day, think again.

I've been to Leixlip house loads of times but always just ate in the bar (which is delish) so this…read moretime I actually went after receiving a voucher. Made the booking for the restaurant where they had an amazing deal....I think it was 2 courses for around €22 euro and 3 for around €25/26. Needless to say I had three courses ! NOM NOM Starter was a yummy chicken Caesar...it was huge and yum Main was a very tasty lamb dish whereby the lamb was off the bone but wrapped in some tasty pastry on bed of creamy mash and side of veg.....I've never had lamb like that before and it was soooo damn good. Desert was a calorific sticky toffee pudding with toffee sauce and ice cream. It was sooooooooooooooooooooooo yummy but might've tipped me over the edge. I was completely stuffed and very happy with life at this moment in time! The waitress who served us was really really nice. Always checking if we were ok with our meal but knew when to leave us alone at the same time. The restaurant was quiet so it was lovely atmosphere to catch up with family. I'll defo be back for a feed. Well played Leixlip house

Had a nice meal here one Tuesday evening with my wife. The…read morerestaurant was closed so we ate in the bar. The meals, it seemed, were all pre-prepared and had then been re-heated in a microwave which explained why my seafood chowder was lukewarm while hers was piping hot. But its only fair as my venison pie was hot while hers was just nicely warmed. Only three staff appeared to be working in the hotel that night. A barman, a waitress and a receptionist. We availed of the 'Ladies Night" deal and had our two courses for €20 each.

How to make a pitstop to use the lou (toilet/washroom) and glad I did! The service was excellent…read moreall around, did not matter who helped you they were all accommodating. Let's talk about the aesthetics... beautiful I tell you beautiful! This place is massive and they did a fantastic job on the renovation in the last couple of years. Now the restaurant was closed by the time I go there but locals did say the food got a whole lot better. Wish I could have tried it!

Came across the place while staying at my aunt's house in Lucan. Really did not expect much as it…read morewas in a random spot next to Spar. We made a reservation same day for 8 people and were pleasantly surprised. The place was pretty big, unlike a typical pub. It has high ceilings, very clean and did not smell like cigarettes. We loved the christmas decor and big christmas tree! We were served right away, our server was very nice, she even moved our seats because it was too close to the band and we would've been squished. The food was also excellent! Furthermore, we spent less than 100 euros for a full meal for 8 people which was fantastic! Would totally go back when I'm in dublin again, great for family meals!