The best restaurants in Ballina
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8,8
1836 Reviews |
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Dillons
Ballina
14/07/2026: Flavoursome fresh beautiful food. Excellent service and gorgeous decor. Highly recommend this restaurant.
11/07/2026: Dillon Bar and Restaurant is a definite for your lost if you are in Ballina. We didn't have a booking for 17.30 but this place got busy quickly from 1800 hours so recommend booking a table. The staff were excellent and very friendly. The food was delicious and the portions are fantastic. Very friendly and great ambience.
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8,5
2058 Reviews |
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The Cot & Cobble
Ballina
07/08/2026: Really nice atmosphere! Perfect for anybody who wants to visit an Irish gastropub! 🇮🇪🍻 Food was delicious and great service!
22/07/2026: Excellent venue. Excellent for parties of all sizes. Friendly staff. The steak sandwich is unreal,
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8,3
1293 Reviews |
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The Junction
Ballina
11/07/2026: In the centyof town a traditional cafe which is very popular. Had a short wait for a table of 4 but no more than 5 minutes. Staff are friendly and the service was quick. Ideal for a quick bite to eat. Prices are very reasonable. Worth a visit.
22/06/2026: Everything is really good. Worth the visit!
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8,3
317 Reviews |
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Poacher Restaurant
Ballina
19/07/2026: Was recommended & didn’t disappoint. Great service & good food.
11/07/2026: A great find in Ballina, food was good, service great.
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8,1
92 Reviews |
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The Post House
Ballina
20/06/2026: Very welcoming and friendly team. Excellent fresh food! Thank you!
04/06/2026: Great spot to stop for lunch. A welcome alternative to the bland chain-cafés. Delicious food and great vegetarian options. We were even able to eat outside in the blazing sunshine!
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8,0
89 Reviews |
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The Auld Shebeen (Betty's)
Ballina
22/07/2026: Didn't have any food. Some of the nicest people in Ireland. Friendly and welcoming to strangers. The anchor of my Ballina stay.
22/07/2026: Great night. Excellent friendly service, nice pints, great music,
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8,0
146 Reviews |
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Keanes Pub
Ballina
22/04/2026: Lovely little pub in a idilic location.. good drink and reasonable prices
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7,9
76 Reviews |
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Rouse's Bar
Ballina
07/06/2026: Traveled through the West of Ireland and when I arrived in Ballina, I walked around town in the evening. Asked around for trad and got told to go to Rouse's. Went in for just a pint, left 4 hours later. Everybody was very friendly, I loved the atmosphere, had great chats and even got invited to sing. It felt very communal and like most knew each other - but I still felt very much included. Had one of the best nights I've had in Ireland so far. Thanks so much!
30/05/2026: What can I say its a fabulous pub very well kept great staff ie owner super clean well worth a visit i loved it ps a great pint of Guinness
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7,9
186 Reviews |
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Mocha Beans “Express”
Ballina
28/10/2025: A great range of 'hot' barrista coffees and snacks. The Clonakilty sausage rolls which are made with black pudding are very indulgent and definitely worth a try.
Always a friendly service with adequate parking & amenities..!!! ❤👍
20/09/2025: This is a drive in coffee shop, lovely coffee and pleasant staff.
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7,9
183 Reviews |
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Quay West Ballina
Ballina
24/10/2025: A must visit when your in Ballina. After a long drive from south Kilkenny we said we will pop in here for a quick pint before checking in to the hotel. They Guinness and Murhys was so go we ended up here for 3hrs . Great Atmosphere great staff and friendly locals. 100% will be back here again.
19/10/2025: Thanks to everyone at Quay West for a fab evening when 9 of us celebrated our brother's BD. Welcome was warm & friendly. Food was v v good across all different chosen dishes between starters/main courses along with BD plate and sparkly BD candle. Service was excellent from all waiting staff who made our evening very special. We were all very well looked after throughout our meal. Much appreciated. Already looking to our next visit. Thanks again!
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7,8
287 Reviews |
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Love Lee's
Ballina
02/05/2026: Best takeaway in Ballina. Staff are so nice and food is always of high standards. Highly recommend.
15/03/2026: Dry hot and spicy dish is the best chicken dish in Ireland. Not even close 👌👌
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7,8
93 Reviews |
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Domino's Pizza - Ballina
Ballina
20/07/2026: This was our favorite pizza place in Ballina. The restaurant was always spotless, and the staff were incredibly friendly and had a great eye for detail. Every ingredient was placed so beautifully on the pizza. Everything was delicious, and we always enjoyed coming back
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7,8
85 Reviews |
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An Bolg Buí Pub
Ballina
29/07/2026: Great little pub overlooking the river Moy. Always a nice atmosphere, and perfect whether there are two or twenty of you socialising. Nice pint of Smithwicks too.
21/07/2026: Great spot, excellent pint of Guinness and very friendly staff.
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7,7
967 Reviews |
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Merry Monk
Ballina
13/07/2026: First class in every way, food, drink hospitality and friendly brilliant. An example of a good establishment.
12/07/2026: We wanted to stop here for a light lunch. Firstly, we were ignored and not greeted. When we asked if they only offered a buffet, the waitress grumpily replied, "Only sandwiches." I asked if they also didn't have fish and chips (since she was carrying some on her plate), and the answer was "no." We then drove on. We won't be back; the service was very unfriendly.
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7,7
333 Reviews |
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Jalan Jalan
Ballina
23/07/2026: Great food, amazing selection. Really worth it.
13/07/2026: We absolutely loved having lunch here! I highly recommend the lunch menu, delicious and very affordable. Please open a restaurant in Dublin! The taste is very authentic 😋😋😋