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8,7
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Dillons


Ballina
15/09/2026: Delighted to see lots of gluten free/Coeliac Friendly menu options.
09/09/2026: Really exceptional food and service. If you visit Ballina do stop and taste their fare.

8,4
1309
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The Junction


Ballina
03/09/2026: Let's talk about the turkey and ham lunch. I never know turkey can taste so juicy and soft. The turkey and ham are sliced thick, so we get a good bite in every mouth! Gravy is rich. I would say the whole dish has a rustic and traditional taste. Best of all we got 3 scoops of mash potatoes! We got croquettes instead of the usual roast potatoes. Honestly, blissful after a full meal here. Definitely living up to its name as a family restaurant. We also had the tuna melt, felt like they put a whole can of tuna for the sandwich. Bit more than 16euros for the turkey and ham, definitely bang for the buck.
01/09/2026: Absolutely loved The Junction. The apple pie with warm custard and ice cream was proper comfort food — homemade, generous and absolutely delicious. Exactly the kind of dessert you hope for when you order apple pie. Great food, warm and fast service and a lovely atmosphere. One of those places that just does the simple things really, really well. Five stars across the board and well deserved!

7,8
971
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Merry Monk


Ballina
10/08/2026: Basic room, but had everything needed. Staff was very responsive. Breakfast was awesome. Irish breakfast is big enough for two. Lively pub with lots of local patrons. Would be a great place for those looking for a pint of Guinness after a day of travel.
13/07/2026: First class in every way, food, drink hospitality and friendly brilliant. An example of a good establishment.

7,7
650
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Loft


Ballina
16/04/2026: A lovely homely pub right in the middle of Ballina town,the staff where very friendly and helpful and the food was delicious,price was good and food came out to us very quickly,thank you Jon Alexander
11/04/2026: Ate here a few times when staying in Ballina. The food is good with big portions. Owners are gossips though. They are very nosy and talk about customers which isn't professional

7,4
1093
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Crockets Quay Bistro


Ballina
21/04/2026: Fab place , great food, lovely service
24/01/2026: First time eating here, nice staff, decent variety of food to choose from and priced as you would expect for pub grub, can recommend this place, will be nice to sit outside in the summer and watch the river 😀

7,2
1218
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Ice House Hotel


Ballina
22/04/2026: Nice and comfortable hotel beside the river. Great service and prices. Recommended to stay and enjoy the view and spa.
22/04/2026: A fabulous place to stay and a fabulous breakfast highly recommended

7,1
1100
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Bar Square


Ballina
23/08/2026: Dinner was lovely staff were very friendly. Service was second to none.
14/08/2026: OMG great food, fabulous young staff who are just so attentive. Great job keep up the great work 👍

6,5
353
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Ridgepool Restaurant


Ballina
19/06/2026: Very helpful and friendly staff. Food was excellent. Rooms spacious and very well equipped. All in all Great. 🏆.
08/04/2026: Old tired bathroom with grout missing from tiles in major need of a refurbishment. Never a 4 star hotel. Bedroom also old fashioned. Whole place needs modernisation. Update, the hotel apologised and said I should not have been in room 212 as it should have been closed for renovations. The hotel kindly offered a full refund. I will update score after I stay in another room. Update Room 209, bathroom brand new


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Luskin's Bistro


Ballina


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