Hugh Lynch's Pub
Hugh Lynch's Pub
4.5
11:15 - 23:45
Monday
10:30 - 00:00
Tuesday
10:30 - 00:00
Wednesday
10:30 - 00:00
Thursday
10:30 - 00:00
Friday
10:30 - 01:00
Saturday
10:30 - 01:00
Sunday
11:15 - 23:45
About
The property on Kilbride Street, known today as Hugh Lynch’s, has been operating as a public house since the early 1800’s. In the early 1900’s it was bought by the Williams Group, founders of the D.E. Williams Distillery, and run as a public bar and grocery, along with many other outlets in the Irish Midlands, from which they sold their growing whiskey brand “Tullamore Dew”.Hugh and Mary Teresa Lynch took over the pub in the 1960’s and the front bar remains largely unchanged ever since. The Premises went through a major renovation in 2008 adding a stylish new Bar downstairs and a function room upstairs. It is ideal for a private party and is also used for the live gigs. In 2010 an additional party room “ROUND” in the adjoining premises.The Pub stocks over 50 Irish whiskeys, each one tagged with a short description. The staff will be more than happy for you to examine the bottles before choosing which one you want to taste, or alternatively you can opt for one of the Tasting packages on offer.Hugh Lynch’s attracts a mix of older and younger clients. There is live music in the lounge every Thursday during the Summer Months, a band every Friday and on a Saturday night a local DJ plays a mix of chart music and old favourites to a lively crowd. It has won many awards over the last few years and it’s a great place to call into for a friendly chat and good whiskey during a visit to Tullamore.
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Volpetervo
Bradford, UK421 contributions
Nov 2019 • Friends
Visiting a friend in Tullamore he brought us in here to meet up with some of his friends who are locals , The Guinness flowed well and it was a great atmosphere we had a superb night and I'd love to visit again
Written 13 November 2019
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Whiskeyfriend
1 contribution
Aug 2013
We just visited this atmospheric pub in central Tullamore and find it a great place for Whiskey enthusiasts. The pub definitely deserves to be part of "The Ireland Whiskey Trail": a vast selection of Irish Whiskeys, many rare/old bottles, and a competent owner who knows his whiskeys as well as his stories. If you consider yourself to be a whiskey fan, bring enough time (and money) - you won't regret it!
Written 12 August 2013
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CYuenUK
Wilmslow, UK104 contributions
May 2013 • Couples
Coining the phrase from a well known lager advert, Hugh Lynch's is probably the best public house in Tullamore. It is one of those pubs that does everything really well. You will not get a bad pint here and the choice is fantastic. Most importantly, the place has a good atmosphere and there is something for everyone. I agree with other reviews that the staff are really friendly and welcoming. I am not a whisky drinker but am still bowled over by the choices behind the counter.
One cannot help but notice that there is always something on at the weekend here and having attended a private party here, I can say that the function room upstairs is the perfect venue. We were certainly well looked after with our own bar!
One cannot help but notice that there is always something on at the weekend here and having attended a private party here, I can say that the function room upstairs is the perfect venue. We were certainly well looked after with our own bar!
Written 10 May 2013
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galwaygirlo
Ireland5 contributions
Jan 2019 • Family
I had my daughter's christening here on 12th Jan , service fantastic each and ever staff member. Good was excellent!! Having family travel from Dublin , kerry and Cavan and nobody could fault anything we will defo be back again
Written 19 January 2019
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Volpetervo
Bradford, UK421 contributions
Apr 2018 • Friends
Called in here a couple of times during our visit to Tullamore a nice atmosphere and an excellent pint of Guinness
Written 18 April 2018
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offaly297 contributions
Jan 2017 • Friends
Had a get together here at Hugh Lynches with our cousins. We asked to have an area that could be reserved for us which we got in a lovely part of the pub. We ordered finger food at 5 euro a head which was the only downside to our night. 5 euro isn't much to pay but the food we got was not in the slightest bit worth it and everyone in the group had the same complaint. There was a tiny cheese and ham bap with relish each about 2 cocktail sausages each 2 spring rolls each and a tiny chicken piece each. The baps went to waste as anyone that tried them didn't like them. There was no where near enough food for the money. They would of been better giving us a few baskets of chips and baskets of cocktail sausages. The staff was lovely and the pub is actually really nice. The only complaint by everyone in the group was the food. If we could get baskets of chips cocktail sausages maybe goujons I would go to this pub again and I would have a function here but I would make it clear that we wouldn't want that kind of food.
Written 15 January 2017
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559crystal
Western Ireland, Ireland6 contributions
Feb 2016 • Friends
A lovely cosy little place to meet friends and chat and have coffee (coffee and scone only €3!). Free parking nearby. Friendly staff. Tasty lunches. What's not to like!
Written 9 February 2016
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Rachel R
Melbourne, Australia17 contributions
Feb 2016 • Friends
I went for a few drinks with friends - lovely atmosphere. The staff were particularly impressive. The decor is lovely and I really enjoyed the music. Great spot for a night out.
Written 7 February 2016
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Declan G
3 contributions
Nov 2015 • Friends
The new layout and furnishings are very good and relaxing, the front bar does much better Guinness than the main bar but that's OK they are very close...
Written 6 November 2015
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Castleb2015
Tullamore, Ireland1 contribution
Aug 2015
Great pub. Met friends in August and went to Hugh Lynches for a pint and a chat. Newly renovated recently and really nice decor.
Written 15 September 2015
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