The Chestnut
The Chestnut
5
20:00 - 23:30
Monday
20:00 - 23:30
Tuesday
20:00 - 23:30
Wednesday
20:00 - 23:30
Thursday
20:00 - 23:30
Friday
17:00 - 00:30
Saturday
15:00 - 00:30
Sunday
15:00 - 00:30
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Edna T
Dublin, Ireland19 contributions
Feb 2022
We were recommended to the chestnut when we asked about music in Birr. What a great night of live music. This pub has live Irish music sessions every Thursday and it was fabulous, 10 - 15 musicians coming together to play non stop. It was soooo good we will go back to Birr and make sure we are there for this session. The pub is comfortable and the atmosphere is great
Written 27 February 2022
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Eimear R
27 contributions
Aug 2018 • Friends
Huge crowds but this pub was ready and prepared for the crowds. Proper rigid plastic glasses that could be reused and lots of staff on duty. Burger bar was a great idea we could smell it from the square! Good music Great atmosphere. Queues for Toilets was understandable as it was vintage week. although they ran out of toilet paper. All in all We had a great night.
Written 7 August 2018
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AMINJB
Terre Haute, IN63 contributions
May 2018 • Business
Visited here a couple of times during a 2 week visit to Birr. Great service, clean, with a traditional pub feel. There also is an extended area outside where lots of young people hang out. The college students traveling with us liked this pub the best of all in Birr. Definitely the young people’s place.
Written 10 June 2018
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TipperaryAbu
Birr, Ireland26 contributions
Sep 2017 • Friends
Smashing drinking and social establishment.
Appropriate background melodies, astute bar service.
A choice of cosy front bar, a sittaround covered smoke/chat area in the rear, plus a neat area to the side for when live music is playing. Best pub in Birr, followed closely by Craughwells, Havertys, Molloys and Nolans....all have their own funky charm
Appropriate background melodies, astute bar service.
A choice of cosy front bar, a sittaround covered smoke/chat area in the rear, plus a neat area to the side for when live music is playing. Best pub in Birr, followed closely by Craughwells, Havertys, Molloys and Nolans....all have their own funky charm
Written 16 September 2017
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Jet321281
15 contributions
Jul 2017 • Friends
Beautiful bar with a really friendly staff. Lovely outdoor area to sit outside and often have excellent live music on. Really love this pub!
Written 23 July 2017
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M M
Dublin, Ireland26 contributions
Nov 2016 • Friends
Great bar with helpful and welcoming management and staff. Good spot to watch a match. Nice bbq food on Saturday.
Written 13 November 2016
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Peter K
Birr, Ireland6 contributions
Nov 2016
Great people, great music, great pints. Fantastic food and nice for watching sports too. Nice and cosy during the winter with open fires, and a little bit crazy during the summer out in the slick garden area, which is a hidden gem!
Written 9 November 2016
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DRailton1
Liverpool, UK53 contributions
Oct 2016 • Couples
Lovely welcoming pub. Friendly staff. Beautiful open fire. Had a good few pints of Guinness with the family. Would definitely recommend this pub. We will visit again on our travels to Birr.
Written 27 October 2016
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Martin H
Dún Laoghaire, Ireland131 contributions
Oct 2016
Visited the chestnut bar for pints and Saturday night fun. Great pints and friendly helpful staff. Great band.
A good spot in a Saturday night!
A good spot in a Saturday night!
Written 9 October 2016
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NHjo
Saco, ME7,602 contributions
Sep 2016 • Solo
I stopped here while staying in Birr and found it to be one of the most beautiful pubs I've ever been in. It's a historic Victorian pub with chestnut wood walls and bar (thus the name 'Chestnut'), and it has gold chandeliers and lots of candlelight throughout as well as tasteful paintings and furniture. I went for a pint of Guinness in the evening, and the lighting was warm and cast a golden glow over everything. I was mesmerized, it was so beautiful. The bartender was wonderful, very friendly and nice. I would have loved to go back for the music session at 10:30, but I had to be on the road early the next day. When I go back to Ireland in the spring, I'll definitely go back to the Chestnut. It's a wonderful way to end a day of touring the grounds of Birr Castle.
Written 5 October 2016
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THE CHESTNUT (Birr) - 2023 All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
Frequently Asked Questions about The Chestnut
- The Chestnut is open:
- Mon - Thu 20:00 - 23:30
- Fri - Fri 17:00 - 00:30
- Sat - Sun 15:00 - 00:30
- Hotels near The Chestnut:
- (0.14 km) Walcot Bed and Breakfast
- (0.12 km) Emmet House Bed & Breakfast
- (0.10 km) Dooly's Hotel
- (0.19 km) The Stables Birr Guest Rooms
- (0.22 km) Spinners on Castle Street
- Restaurants near The Chestnut:
- (0.04 km) Kellys Bar
- (0.12 km) The Loft Cafe
- (0.13 km) The Coachouse Bar
- (0.15 km) Courtyard Cafe at Birr Castle
- (0.22 km) Spinners