The food here is good, although service can be a little on the slow side…read more There is the usual mix of bar food with presentation tending to be gastropub style. Parking is limited and it seems that most of the village uses the bar as its "local" resulting in slightly cramped conditions as the night progresses. Ample outdoor seating and a covered area which is ideal for any smokers in your party. Certainly would eat here again - but unlikely to unless staying in the hotel again.

A cozy pub located inside the courtyard area of the hotel. This pub is the definitive location of…read morethe birthplace of Guinness, a little known fact, which was first brewed here in 1756 by Arthur Guinness himself. You can safely presume then that you'll find a fine pint of the black stuff here without any doubts! Arthur's bar is my personal favorite pub here in Leixlip, great location and atmosphere. Indoor and outdoor seating is available and there is frequently live music. Would recommend for tourists to stop in for a cup of tea/coffee during the day or a drink in the evening and soak up the history behind this bar. Check their website for more information.

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

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.

Specifically - Duke's Restaurant (upstairs) Full menu with…read moreoccasional special menu options which are very reasonable. Set in what seems like the attic of this yellow, thatched, quaint pub, Duke's restaurant seats about 30 maximum. It is like a hidden little gem overlooking Lucan village and, if it is quiet, like your own little getaway. The staff here are very accommodating and always available for your attention. I have sampled a variety of dishes here with no complaints, all tasty. I particularly enjoy the ceasar salad, which has the lightest, yet crispiest croutons I have come across. Downstairs you will find a nice quaint pub with quiet areas to sit in small or larger groups. Bar food is reasonable, if not a little bland. The menu for the bar rarely changes and chicken can be often dry. However, if you make a complaint, the staff here cannot do enough to help rectify the situation. I think this may have something to do with the hands-on management, with the proprietor regularly on site. Food is better in Duke's than in the bar.

Amazing food... you have to try it!!! The staff is friendly, the atmosphere is great and the…read morelocation is beautiful. If you plan to go for dinner make sure you have reservations!

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!

Great sports bar bookies next door,friendly staff,great Bulmers & Guinness also Kildrought next…read moredoor same review