Skelly's is a little pub in Ballymahon, Ireland. I ate fish and chips three times in a week and…read moretheirs were the best! Crispy coating with flaky fish, excellent chips. Very generous portion. Good service. Family friendly.

Skelly's offers a quintessentially authentic Irish experience with a 'no fuss' approach to what a…read moretraditional pub should be. There is good food, pub grub to warm your bones on a wet day and delicious specials too. The choice of craft beers is extensive and the atmosphere extremely enjoyable. The BnB is a wonderful option for one to explore the regional wonders, Royal Canal, kayaking the River Inny, forest walks and lakeland views, all on your doorstep!

Wonderfully welcoming family owned pub/restaurant. The food was typical Irish food. We ordered the…read moreshepards pie and the salmon with veggies. The owners were so kind and the food was good. Not fancy not fine dinning but was exactly what we were looking for as we passed through town!

The best carvery I've ever eaten. Just like you would make at home and not full of butter or cream…read more The staff/owners are very helpful and friendly and they have won awards for best carvery. Have not had an 'a la carté' here so can't comment on it.

If your are going to Mullingar, go to Danny Byrnes. It's an absolutely beautiful spot, something…read moreold, something new , I just think it's way too dark, specially if your are going there during the day for food, that by the way is not great. They have carvery and sandwich bar, my husband had Lasagne and wasn't good, he couldn't even finish it, too much bullion in it and I had just a ham & cheese toast, my ones are better. ( so, don't go there for food, drinks only) They also have a beautiful beer garden, very colourful and flowery and loads of seats. Heard they have live music it's quite good. So, I do think this would be one of those good places to go for drinks with friends, probably a late bar.

Excellent venue for a night out in Mullingar…read more Great atmosphere, superb entertainment and friendly efficient bar staff with a great choice of beers and other drinks. The nearest thing to Nashville in Mullingar.

This family owned establishment has great atmosphere, wonderful staff and great food. I would…read morehighly recommend this stop during your stay in Roscommon.

So good we ate here two nights in a row. The Hake with risotto was outstanding! So was the salmon…read more... and the duck special was wow!. Ambiance is nice and service is quick and friendly.

Loved this place. Friendly service, good food, and easy to find on our road trip through Ireland…read more The roast lamb was amazing and hit the spot on a cold, blustery day.

Talk about a great place to find while we were in Ireland awesome food if you're ever here, please…read moreorder the ribs. Some of the best I've had service was great my wife had a chicken dish and she loved hers. I would highly recommend this place for lunch.

I cannot believe how large this pub is inside! We stopped by after seeing it on a "Traditional Pubs…read moreof Ireland" poster, and because my grandfather's name was James Griffin. The atmosphere was perfect! It was early Sunday morning, and there were already a few locals inside having their morning beer and reading the newspaper. I did some exploring because it looks so small on the outside, but you get in, and it just keeps going and going. Looks like they get large crowds during the evenings, and even offer lots of live music and DJs. The bartender was friendly.

What can I say besides fabulous! Trim is off the beaten path from Dublin, but definitely on the map…read morewhen it comes to historical must-sees while you're in Ireland! So when you pass thru Trim to see the Castle, call in to this gorgeous pub. When you walk in, it is old school classic pub with beautiful woodwork and bar. From there, you can go in the cozy fireplace room that feels and looks great and leads to another cozy area to meet and be with friends. If you like patios, you're at the right place! Step out back and find a covered & climate controlled patio that is huge! They have a large smoking patio area (you can't smoke inside in Ireland either). Thru the patio, you can see a big events room that you can host a reception, party, meeting, whatever. It's been a few months since my last visit, but I've heard they have a new beer garden too! Oh yes, the drinks...the Guinness is perfect. You can get almost any tasty beverage here from a nice bartender. The owner is hands-on and always working to keep this place top notch.

Definitely the best pub in town!…read more Creightons is a family run bar with some of the nicest, friendliest staff you could encounter. They are all very knowledgeable about the area and have some amazing stories to tell! The walls of the pub itself also tell a story, with lots of personal photos and trinkets collected over the years by the family. They also serve the best pint of Guinness in the land! It's a great spot to come with a big group of friends, there's loads of space and also a room with a pool table! The pub itself doesn't serve food, but they very kindly allow you to bring food in from the neighbouring takeaway while you enjoy your drinks which is brilliant! Always make sure to drop by when I'm in the area, it's well worth it!

Lovely little traditional yet quirky Irish pub, popular with locals and tourists and caters to…read morelarge groups too! Staff are so friendly and knowledgable. Would recommend to anyone. Really nice feel to this place.

The traditional white-washed irish cottage exterior and river-side setting alone is reason enough…read moreto make this off-the-beaten-path journey. But take the time to go inside this wonderful cozy pub that is clearly loved by its locals. One visit and you'll understand why. Lucky for me, I get to visit Ireland every year and with each new adventure I seek country pubs steeped with history and charm. Serving the prerequisite perfect pint of Guinness, Fishermans was this years winner! Extensive selection of drinks, enough snacks/light food options to keep you nourished, and a friendly atmosphere that will make you want to linger.

Perhaps my most memorable stop in a wonderful trip to Ireland. I don't think that I'll ever forget…read morethe night my buddy and I went behind the bar and served locals pints of Guinness.

Dropped in to this pub on the main street in Longford for a pitstop on the way back to Dublin…read more There was a few guys sitting at the bar reading newspapers and doing crosswords. A very pleasant girl took our order for tea and some eats. Unfortunately with us driving we had to leave the Guinness but it looked nice! The inside of the pub is oldworlde and the back section of the pub is styled like an old cottage with open heart and armchairs by the fire. We were smitten with "the cottage" and all the antiques and memorabilia on the wall. Wished I could have stayed the evening. Nice pub and would like to try it for a session in the future.

Reliable food good craic! One of Birr's finest establishments. Check it…read moreout."............"......................."

I was with an American friend accompanying me on a visit back to my family in Ireland. She said her…read morefamily came from Birr Offaly and that she knew they still lived there somewhere. We went to Birr to see if we could possibly track them down. The first place we stopped at was Kelly's pub. We had the best service and ate the best food. The soup was served with fresh homemade brown bread & Irish butter and the cottage pie was served piping hot with a rich flavour that felt not only delicious but nutritious too, The vegetables we were served tasted like they had just been picked. We asked the waitress if she could direct my American friend regarding sources of possible information on her long lost Irish relatives. Before I knew what was happening the owner John drove us to meet her family. He made phone calls, got their address and brought us there himself. I was so proud that my friend got to see the magic of Irish hospitality and selfless acts of kindness towards a stranger. I highly recommend this bar, the owner John, his staff and all customers that helped a stranger find her long lost Irish relatives. #goforthefoodstayforthepeople #ifieverwriteabookthiscouldbeachapter