The best restaurantsof irish in Ballina

04/06/2025: Whenever I visit during the summer, I always make sure to stop by Flanagan’s on the Lake in Ballina Quay, Tipperary, Ireland. It's such a lovely restaurant — the food is always delicious, and the view of the lake makes the experience even more special. The staff are really nice and welcoming, which adds to the overall great experience. I absolutely loved the salad — fresh leafy greens with sweet roasted pecans, creamy goat cheese, beetroot, and their own in-house dressing. It’s simple, but the flavors are so well balanced and refreshing. A real standout! Another highlight was the garlic and cheese pizza with a gluten-free base. It was perfectly crispy and packed with flavor — a real treat! The roast beef was incredibly tender, served warm with a rich, flavorful sauce and perfectly cooked vegetables — not overdone, just right. And the desserts! The mango and yuku cream brûlée was light and delicious. I also enjoyed the apple crumble served with custard, ice cream, and fresh fruits — comforting and so satisfying. Highly recommend this place if you're in the area — great food, friendly staff, and a beautiful lakeside view!

03/06/2025: Waited ages to be seated, which is fine when it’s busy, but then continued to have to wait for service at the table. With about two staff running, they’re clearly severely understaffed for busy periods. Manager was rude when we queried ordering a drink and said it was table service only (despite that being inexistent). Staff themselves were nice and good food / live music. Probably the best spot in the village itself but nothing worth returning to all the same. Disappointing considering such a high potential being right at the lake!!

24/03/2025: Great pub. Dog friendly. Good point. Great staff

26/01/2025: We had a lovely visit, our first and we will definitely be back. We enjoyed watching the rugby match with drinks and a lovely surprise the owner brought us out sandwiches (which you never see anymore!!!) Fab warm fire and nice locals.. Looking forward to our next visit 👌