The mussels were delicious. The broth was an excellent example of what makes a pot of mussels…read moredelicious. The service was outstanding. The establishment was clean and very well lit. Absolutely worth a stop.

I was so impressed to see 3 vegan options!! The staff were so nice and attentive. It's great for…read moreboth vegan and non vegans. Highly recommend this pub, it's really cosy and right in the middle of sligo town! I got the vegan burger and it was so good, i will definitely be coming back

What a fun little gem. After a long day of travel this was just what the doctor ordered. We were…read morelooking for a place we could walk to and just grab a pint and some food - this place checked all our boxes. We sat in the dining area and there was hardly anyone there because the bar was packed with people watching Rugby. Let me just say that it was great just getting to observe the cheering and such - I don't understand rugby but I sure wanted to learn about after seeing that bar so expressive. The food was really good - I had a steak and it was just what the doctor orders - cooked perfectly. Here is my favorite part - our waitress. I asked her about the Browns English mustard - because I finally tried it (I didn't know it would be a mustard with horseradish and hadn't tried it until this restaurant. When I jokingly asked how she would feel if all the packets on our table disappeared to my purse she laughed and said she might be able to help add a few more. Once we paid and we're finishing our drinks she brought me a large bag filled with said mustard packets. Also she gave us great insight into some of the other items we had recently tried with a mix of history and personal stories. We had so much fun that night we extended our stay a bit the next day to explore more of the area.

My mom and I stumbled upon this place starved and craving something filling. There were other…read moreoptions nearby, but those were either pricey or too light (sandwich or something). We wanted hearty irish fare! When we entered, I was a bit put-off that no one greeted us or showed us into the restaurant area (you walk into the bar section of the building). When we found our way over, we weren't sure if we should wait to be seated or seat ourselves. Finally the one waitress in the whole place waved us to sit wherever. We reviewed the lunch menu, and I was starting to regret choosing this place since there wasn't a lot of options. However, we needed food and went ahead and ordered. I got a goats cheese and chicken wrap with vegetable soup, and my mom got seafood chowder. When the food came (at different times, unfortunately), it was piping hot! My mom's chowder was actually boiling. My wrap was cheesy and creamy and delicious. I only wish it had been hotter. However, the soup was divine!!! It was the perfect temperature, very creamy and hearty. I hadn't had this style of vegetable soup (pureed rather than chunky), but it was a great introduction! My mom's chowder, once cooled enough to eat, was very hearty and thick. It was tasty and had a ton of kinds of seafood in it. All in all, the atmosphere was okay, the service was okay, but the food really saved this place. As far as the food went, it was nearly perfect! Yummy, yummy!

Just order smokehouse burgers, chips and a Ale. Outstanding. Don't miss this place. Service was…read morereally good. Wait staff very friendly and personable. Food was delivery to table after order very quickly. Food was hot. Despite having to cook burger well done it was still juicy on the inside, good sear on outside.

I went here yesterday evening, very rich food and friendly staff. Unfortunately I forgot to take a…read morephoto, but the cheesecake was decadent.

The Irish stew and burgers were fabulous. The service was good for only having one server working…read more She was friendly and always had a smile! She took time to answer our questions. I would definitely recommend this Pub for a tasty lunch!

Stumbled across this pub on a lengthy drive between hotels. What a wonderful spot. The Guinness…read moreflowed and our server seated us in a very nice booth. The interior was phenomenally pub forward with dark wood and historic adornments. My pot of mussels were the best I had while in Ireland. The liquor of a broth was perfect. If I lived anywhere near here it would be a weekly stop. If you're in the area do yourself a favor and stop in.

I visited this restaurant with my wife…read more In summary I would say this newly reopened restaurant is a must visit if you are in the area. The menu is short but the quality of the food is amazing. Thankfully some chefs are avoiding filling plates with steak and chips and putting their talent into well presented, thoughtful ingredients cooked superbly. I had the smoked duck/chicken liver pate for starter and the pate was delicious. The chutney was amazing and the knowledgable host informed us that it was made freshly earlier in the day!! My wife had carrot and chestnut cannelloni with watercress cream. She was equally happy with it. For mains I had the seafood plate, made up of 4 "mini" meals of fried seabass fillet, crab samosa, a mini fish pie and hake with chunky chip & tartar sauce. The meal was beautifully presented on a square plate. My wife had roast chicken which came with grilled courgett, smoked bacon & tomato sauce. Again she was delighted with the quality. We shared a rum and raisin baked Alaska desert.If I wasn't so full I wouldnt have been happy to share it! The value of the meal was very competitive and with a full bar drinks menu or wine menu to choose from this is a great restaurant for all tastes.

A menu with a farm to table or locally sourced emphasis. Presentation and inclusion of homemade…read morepastas and bread were remarkable. Service was pleasant and dishes were promptly served. A real gem in remote Yeats country serving Italian cuisine.

Shoot the Crows is legendary in the trad music world. I found that it wasn't your typical quaint…read moregrocer-pub with classic wooden tables and a jolly old man at the bar. Instead, it was a narrow gothic bar filled with stained glass, nooks and crannies and an old musty smell. If Harry Potter had jumped out of the shadows I wouldn't have been surprised! The musicians sat at the front of the pub and when we arrived only amounted to three: button accordion, rhythm guitar and flute. Within twenty minutes or so, however, a couple more fiddlers showed up, one who was a man with a newsboy cap and a whimsical smile on his face. The moment he began playing it was obvious that he was an expert at courting a crowd. He had that charisma and vitality. A bar patron informed us that this fiddler was none other than Steve Wickham of the famous band the Waterboys, a musician widely regarded as the world's best rock fiddle player. According to what we were told, he lived just outside Sligo and loved to frequent Shoot the Crows for trad sessions. His playing infused the session with a frenetic energy and they played Music for a Found Harmonium, as well as a set of Maid Behind the Bar, Cooleys and Sally Gardens. Wonderful renditions! The atmosphere at the pub was very welcoming and supportive of the musicians and due to the length of the bar, if music wasnt your thing, you could easily have sat at the back of the place, unbothered by the tinkling up front. But if you like trad and don't mind a little grungy goth, you'll find some magic here.

I was surprised the other reviews for this place were all from non-locals, so its reputation…read moreobviously extends beyond Sligo! 'Shoots' as its affectionately known locally, would be my first choice for a drink out with friends. By virtue of the 'cosy' atmosphere of this wee pub, this place fills up quickly at weekends. For a catch up with friends the coveted seat down the back with the roaring turf fire is the place to be. The bar staff are great, always up for a chat, and don't throw us out on our ear when we've overstayed our welcome on Saturday night. Its that sort of place, you'd happily spend the evening here - meeting old and new faces. Despite coming here over the past five years when I'm home in Sligo, I've never actually been here for a trad session, shockingly as it seems to be renowned for it. The seating is a bit battered, so ladies - don't wear your best hosiery for fear of getting it caught on a nail or whatever, and the toilets are a bit grotty, but that's not what makes this place five star. The soundtrack is the excited hum of conversation. No TV playing football on a loop, a feature that detracts from some of my other favourite pubs in this town. The famous window at the front changes design every few months - painted by a local artist, one of the many things that make this place unique. Don't overlook this spot on a trip to Sligo!

Amazing restaurant in Strandhill. Came here at the recommendation of one of the locals at another…read morerestaurant. I was looking for seafood chowder and they told me to head here. We only ordered drinks and starters but that was enough to get us quite full. I ordered the goat cheese salad which is probably one of the best tasting salads I ever had. If we had stayed longer in Strandhill, we would've liked to come back and try the entrees. It was very full when we arrived - indication of a restaurant enjoyed by visitors and locals alike. The Venue has a great dining space with full views of the ocean and is especially beautiful at sunset. My husband and I enjoyed our meal here and hope to come back on our next trip to Ireland.

The menu is quite large, so are the portion sizes. I was lucky enough to get a seat at the window…read morefacing the ocean in the distance. I visited on a Tuesday night, and the place was bustling!

It's a fun bar especially when they have entertainment. Drink and beer choices are good. Food is…read moremeh! The fried chicken and tacos are good. But the rest of the menu needs some upgrading. The bartender/ waitresses are friendly. The bar itself is COLD! We had difficulty just getting into the bar because the ice and snow had not been dealt with very well.

Guinness is fantastic, the atmosphere is just what you want in an Irish pub. This is the place to…read morebe when you're in Sligo. The service is welcoming and makes you feel like you belong/part of the community!