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Gibbons' Pillar House Bar & Restaurant

€€ - €€€Irish, , European
Society Street, Ballinasloe, Ireland
+353 90 964 3939
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Overview
  • Excellent71%
  • Very good18%
  • Average7%
  • Poor3%
  • Terrible1%
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“steak” (14 reviews)
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CUISINES
Irish, Bar, European, Pub, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options
PRICE
€€ - €€€
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LOCATION
Society Street, Ballinasloe, Ireland
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1 - 10 of 143 reviews

Reviewed yesterday

Enjoyable evening with friends, very affable and helpful members of staff, well acquainted with their town. Comfortable surroundings. Good variety in their menue and in drinks available.

Thank principalpat2017
Reviewed 5 days ago via mobile

On consulting TripAdvisor, we departed from the motorway to break our Long journey and were greeted by a lovely open fire in this cavernous pub. Very friendly and efficient staff. I had a very rich seafood pasta starter which was outstanding. Fancied steak and chips...More

1  Thank Sarah M
Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

Went on a date here, enjoy a lovely meal only think I could fault was the lemon tart/cake. I like my lemon and bitter taste, but someone went a little overboard. All in all a lovely meal with friendly service.

Thank Terry K
Reviewed 21 September 2017 via mobile

The food at Pillar House was superb, as was the service provided by Anthony. He was not only very professional but also patient, friendly, and very knowledgeable.

Thank Richard T
Reviewed 15 September 2017 via mobile

I was here twice last week while visiting family in town. The food and service was exceptional on both occasions. And great value! Try the stuffed chicken, lamb shank or catch of the day, I tried a bit of everyone's food and everything was spot...More

Thank Rebecca C
Reviewed 7 September 2017 via mobile

Sent there by a local, and backed with great TA reviews we sought this place out. The food did not disappoint and neither did the service. Our server was a lovely redhead with a dry wit and gorgeous smile. We both had the braised lamb...More

Thank AliceMA007
Reviewed 24 August 2017

The food was amazing, the staff (Billy) made us feel like family and the restaurant was like eating on a movie set. It was such a great experience and exactly the kind of experience I was hoping for on my trip. Billy said he was...More

Thank Diane R
Reviewed 18 August 2017 via mobile

The friendliness and food was like a welcome home dinner at an old friends. The food we had, lamb, fish, and steak, was excellent and their soup was out of this world at a great price. Great environment to relax and enjoy! Billy took care...More

Thank MikeRS1960
Reviewed 5 August 2017 via mobile

The food was excellent. Best meal had in a long time. Place was nice liked the old style. Staff couldn't have been nicer😊

Thank Roxi217
Reviewed 4 August 2017

Even if it looks rather dark when you enter from the street you should do. The service was very nice and the food simply excellent.

Thank Snowy061
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Karlk86
8 April 2016|
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Response from Margaret C | Reviewed this property |
There is on street parking, also a car park approx 500 yards away from the building
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Restaurant Details

Rating summary
  • Food
    Service
  • Value
    Atmosphere
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, After-hours
Restaurant features
Takeout, Television, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards
Good for
Groups, Kids, Business meetings, Special Occasion Dining, Bar Scene, Local cuisine, Child-friendly
Open Hours
Sunday
09:00 - 21:00
Monday
09:00 - 21:00
Tuesday
09:00 - 21:00
Wednesday
09:00 - 21:00
Thursday
09:00 - 21:00
Friday
09:00 - 21:00
Saturday
09:00 - 21:00
Location and Contact Information
  • Address: Society Street, Ballinasloe, Ireland
  • Location: Europe  >  Ireland  >  Western Ireland  >  Province of Connacht  >  County Galway  >  Ballinasloe
  • Phone Number: +353 90 964 3939
  • E-mail
Description
The Pillar House offers a comfortable atmosphere with first class food and drink served by friendly staffWe pride ourselves on providing delicious homemade wholesome cooking with a range to suit every taste & pocket!There is live entertainment every weekend and our page is updated each week with our upcoming performers.We have a very special Traditional Music Session on a Sunday Evening at 6pm. The session is led by Roscommon men John Wynne on Flute and Frank Kelly on Piano Accordion and are also regularly joined by Patsy Hanley on Flute.As well as a full Bar & Restaurant there are also 15 En-suite Rooms, including family rooms are
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