The best restaurants in Ballybay

18/07/2025: Family of 4 adults . 2 had fish and chips both really disappointed. We have been several times for food and always good. Spoke to the waiter who said he would tell the chef. Really disappointed

20/06/2025: Good afternoon, Last Saturday we made our first visit to this restaurant since 2017, prior to which we had hosted many of our family’s special occasions and often stayed overnight. Every one of those occasions was impeccable and we have many happy memories of birthdays and anniversaries celebrated there.....and sad memories too of after funeral refreshments for both my wife's parents. I brought my daughter for what was intended to be a special outing for her as she seldom goes out anywhere due to serious health issues. We had chicken wings which were excellent but after that everything went downhill rapidly. My daughter chose a pasta dish but she could only eat half as it was at best mediocre. I chose roast beef and stated categorically that I did not want gravy poured over my meal and I asked could the gravy be served in a small bowl on the side. The young girl was very pleasant and helpful; she understood my request and said yes, that’s fine, absolutely no problem. We didn’t see her again after that. When another person brought the meal to the table it was absolutely swimming in gravy. I said I had requested the meal to be served without gravy, with the gravy to be served on the side. He took it away and changed it. It really appeared that I was served the dregs remaining from lunchtime and although it was towards late afternoon, that is not an excuse for me receiving stale carrots and mashed potatoes that had very obviously been kept warm in a Bain-Marie for a number of hours. The cabbage apparently had all gone so I got none. The beef was not remotely succulent and was as tough as leather but I persevered in struggling through it until a fly (there were many flies in the area where we’d been seated) came and sat on the beef. At that point I gave up and went to get some tissues to wrap the beef up to bring home to our cat. I was totally put off. As a result we decided to skip dessert. One would have expected the restaurant to have take steps in the warm weather to deal with the problem of flies in a dining area. The only part of the main course that I was able to enjoy was the roast potatoes which I have to say were excellent but overall the experience was a very disappointing one. What made it even more disappointing was the fact that at no stage during the meal did anyone come over, as is usual practice, to ask if everything is ok. And when I was paying, I wasn't asked then either. Had I been asked I would have outlined all these difficulties. Sent from Outlook for iOS

29/05/2025: People describe this pub as the main pub in ballybay. And while yes I can see what people like about it. The beer garden is nice, the gigs are pretty good and the staff are very friendly. I guess my only complaint is it is quite a small pub. And the beer garden seems to be always opened so if it is bad weather it can make the place not as enjoyable. And for how busy the pub can get seating can be difficult to find. But overall a very good pub! I would go there again! (Also thanks to the staff for keeping my hoodie safe when I left it at the place by accident)

15/08/2024: Great spot for a quick coffee. The coffee is rich and smooth with the usual brews available. It is takeaway only and uses compostable coffee cups. There are some snacks available and artisan bread is delivered on Fridays. Service is quick so you can grab your coffee and go. Plenty of street parking available.

07/05/2024: Amazing staff, very friendly 👏 best coffee around 100% reccomend

06/09/2024: Best coffee in Co. Monaghan. My favourite coffee stop while out cycling.