Lovely food, coming here for years, gets better every time. They have a very vast menu and a kids…read moremenu as well. One meal that is a must have are the Irish tapas, mainly because they have chicken goujons. The goujons here have quite a nice crust and a very tender taste. There is also a hotel attached to the pub, which offers lovely hotel rooms as well. The staff is also really kind and happy to help. Overall it has a soft spot in my heart. Shannon would not be Shannon without the old lodge (and the airport).

Absolutely lovely place We booked here to be near Shannon…read morebut really great food in a beautiful atmosphere I had the roast special Hubby had the tagliatelle carbonara. And Cesar salad My daughter had wings Great overall

Walked in without a reservation, the staff happily accommodated us. We were quickly sat and served…read more The food is amazing and very fresh. It's a great atmosphere in a busy place. Would recommend a reservation because we saw group after group get turned away or had an hour wait. Highly recommend!

Great selection of drinks. Welcoming atmosphere. Good service and to our surprise the food was…read moretasty too. It is a nice gastropub. We sat inside because it was comfortable than outside due to a hot spell.

What a great place for food, drinks and fun times with friends! The food was fabulous, the service…read morewas spot on and the atmosphere amazing. There is so much to see as the owners have collected items over the past 34 years. Sorry I forgot to take photos of the food but we had the special, Bacon and Cabbage and the Chicken Burger. Both were delish!!

This place was awesome! The vibe is the best I have seen in a pub and the food was great! This is…read morean absolute must go!

Market Lane is an absolute must when visiting Cork! I had the steak sandwich, and it was…read moreoutstanding, served on incredible homemade bread that was fresh, flavorful, and the perfect complement to the tender steak. I paired it with one of their locally brewed lagers, which was crisp, refreshing, and a great match for the meal. The biggest surprise was the mushroom soup. It was rich, velvety, and absolutely exquisite, served with warm house made bread that was impossible to stop eating. What truly made the experience exceptional was the hospitality. Every member of the staff was warm, welcoming, and genuinely made us feel at home. Fresh local ingredients, fantastic beer, unforgettable food, and wonderful service. Market Lane deserves every bit of its five stars. Highly recommended!

Had another visit today 23/02/2026 for dinner, ordered two appetizers and one dessert…read more The chicken liver pate was nice, rich and creamy liver flavor went well with the crispy fry bread and sour pickles. Small pork pie's pastry had some slightly overburnt and had spots, but it was crispy overall. The filling was seasoned nicely, but could use a bit more gravy or juice. The blackberry sundae with ice cream was nicely done, silky texture ice cream, sundae was rich in blackberry flavor. Other elements provide a diversity of mouthfeel, but I felt some of them were a bit of nuisance as their textures sometimes did not feel harmonized together.

Good food. Fast service. Good craic. Nice atmosphere. Great music. One man show playing current…read morehits and Irish favorites

Very unassuming venue. From the moment we arrived the servers were incredibly attentive…read more We ordered Garlic Bread to start - (4euro) This was plenty to share. I then had Roasted Chicken breast, Roasted Root veg (cooked al dente) and Mashed potato (13euro). I asked for a little garlic butter for the mash - this was with me within seconds and was gorgeous. My Partner ordered a Steak Sandwich with Jack Daniels BBQ Sauce (15euro). This came with a lovely lightly dressed salad and your choice of shoestring, chunky or Sweet potato fries. Jack Daniels BBQ sauce is now his favourite thing ever! We finished off with an order of Apple pie (5euro) and a Chocolate brownie Sundae(5euro) served in a half pint glass. The dessert portions are huge - defo big enough to share one between 2 people! We had the following drinks: Carlsberg = 5euro Vodka = 5euro Cranberry juice = 2.70 euro Espresso Martini = 10euro Jameson Whiskey = 5euro Our bill finished up at just under 100 euro. Our server was named Ferga - a student in CIT. She was a pleasure to be served by and was able to rattle off the specials for the evening like nothing I've ever seen. I highly recommend this place to anyone who's planning a night out in Cork. We will certainly be returning!

Was in Limerick for 1 night and enjoyed Locke Bar very much. Food was good and the service was…read moreexcellent. Live music and Irish dancing.

So glad I stopped into this pub restaurant for lunch! I was drawn to its name, as my last name is…read moreLocke! It seems to be a popular spot for Limerick locals, with most of the tables and booths hosting business meetings. I enjoyed the special of the day--Bacon and cabbage on a creamy mash. The portions were generous and the rashers thick and tasty. I had a Bulmer's 0.0 with my lunch. The servers were really busy with the noontime crowd, but attentive to my table, even pausing to give me a history of the tavern. A hearty two thumbs up for The Locke Bar: this Locke recommends it!

Kind of sad to report, but happy to give Matt The Millers credit, for being the first pub we…read moreencountered with live Irish music before 9pm during a seven day trip around the island. We stayed in four different cities, and traveled to many more, had lunch or dinner in a variety of pubs, and most, if they had music, were playing 2000's American pop hit junk. Some of those other pubs did have live music schedules for later evening, but we were trying to get our pub experiences at lunch and then 6p-9p range each day so we could get to sleep for the next day's exploring. It's also really nice that this pub is along the water (the river through Kilkenny) and some of the seating overlooks it via window, including open windows if you like. The kitchen closes early here, even on Fridays; 8pm during our June 2026 visit, so plan around that if you are intending to get dinner. Food-wise: * Really enjoyed the beef stew; good price no complaints. * Margherita pizza is great * Caprese Salad is not expensive but pretty mediocre * Seafood Chowder was very good * Tortellini was fine for Ireland Take all the above in context with the overall Irish food scene, which is mostly average at best. These feelings are based on seven days of eating around the country, so when I'm saying the beef stew was really good, that's compared to the rest of Ireland where I had one I liked more and a few others that were not good at all. Drink pricing is on par with other tourist cities; not bad. As with most pubs, beer and liquor selection is limited outside of the extensive Irish Whiskey options. For example, two rums, one bourbon, beers were what we encountered everywhere and no deviation. Service was similar to the rest of Ireland; initial order taking and then you have to flag someone down for anything after that.

Located in downtown Kilkenny with parking near the library. My husband and I were the first ones in…read morethe pub around 4:30pm. Shortly after multiple people showed up. We got in and snagged a table in the perfect location. We started off with food. The fish and chips were amazing. The fish wasn't too breaded or oily. The piece of fish was huge! The fresh green onions and homemade tater sauce elevated the dish. We stayed at the pub until Irish music started, which was so good! Hearing the tin whistle, guitar, and beautiful Irish singing was such a treat. We enjoyed a handful of cocktails and Guinness! Very enjoyable night!

Fantastic place!! My first experience here was HORRIBLE!!! Let me explain. I was on an absolutely…read morediabolical first (and last) date. Dude showed up LATE even though he had asked to change the time to early, made fun of my outfit, and that wasnt even the worst part. When I arrived the place, it looked amazing. Ambience was dark yet cozy, employees were friendly, and the food and cocktails seemed simply delectable. I thought if the date was trash (which it was) at least the libations would be decent. WRONG! This clown of a man talked for an hour and 45 minutes and didn't order a thing! Well he ordered water and asked for some bitters in it. I ordered a cocktail which was wonderful but I had to fight through a barrage of non stop self agrandizement to even get him to take a break so I could suggest ordering something. (Mind you he suggested this place!) If you don't want to eat don't ask me to meet you at a restaurant! Anyway I extricated myself and went to the grocery store as I was hungry, vowing to return. I came back several days later and it was AMAZING! The food is so so delicious and inventive and the menus switches every so often (at least the appetizers do) The cocktails are lovely, and if you're looking for an off the menu boozy treat get the holywater...but maybe don't have more than two. Staff is always so kind and service top notch! This has become one of my most frequented spots. So thank you James for that hideous date. You were more helpful than you ever could know.

food:5/10 service: 7/10…read moreambiance 7/10 overall 6/10 got the fish and chips and truly no flavor at all. the chips were tasty to fill up on but nothing stood out in the food nor the service

Great food!! We stopped by on happens chance and it was perfect!! Large portions. Good choices. We…read morehad the Chicken special with Carbonara sauce and it was so good! It came with carrots, green beans, mash potatoes, chips, and bread!!

From the owner: We specialise in top quality home cooked breakfast and carvery lunch daily, Mon to Saturday 9am…read moretill 5pm Sunday we do Carvery lunch specials from 12 noon till 5, everyone raves about our Sunday lunch it really is a must if you are in Ballylanders. We also cater for groups, tours and outings All types of parties and occasions.

One of Ireland's first gastropubs (and a relation of the eponymous Pembroke Street eatery), I was…read morepleasantly surprised to find this at the end of a long drive to Limerick. The pub itself is a warm and inviting, the sort of place were one pint could be nursed for hours. The food was excellent, especially their fish dishes. All in all, a great meal in a surprising location!

Excellent Irish pub atmosphere. Very cozy. Friendly staff. A vegetarian and vegan option. Daily…read morespecials.