The Irish Lion

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Céad Míle Fáilte (A Hundred Thousand Welcomes)
If you can't make it to Ireland, do the next best thing...
~Join us for good food, good drink & craic (friendly conversation)~
The Irish Lion will be closed on Nov. 25th, Thanksgiving Day

Now in its 28th year, the locally-owned Irish Lion® Restaurant & Pub, offers a true taste of Ireland. A restored historic 1882 vintage brick tavern, with cast iron columns, stained glass windows, an 1860 front bar, 1900's mahogany & 1915 oak back bars...it will be sure to remind you of the Old Country.
A unique place & warm atmosphere to gather with friends & family for authentic Irish fare and fresh homemade daily specials. Offering an Extensive Wine List & Full Bar with over 100 Whiskeys:60 Single Malt Scotches, 19 Irish Whiskeys, and real Irish Meade and Irish Potcheen (available in Ireland only as a white lightning or bootleg). The best tasting pint Bloomington has to offer-straight from the barrel. Pouring the finest Irish & European imports on draught: Amstel, Bass, Guinness Stout, Harp, Leffe, Stella Artois, Hacker Pschorr Weisse, Newcastle, Smithwick's and Woodpecker Cider.

Located a 1/2 block west of the square. 212 West Kirkwood (5th St.)

Dining, carry-out, & banquet facilities.
Large Groups & banquets up to 200.
All Ages Welcome.

Join & receive a Guinness Imperial Pint Glass! (Sorry, Guinness not included)

Named One of "Indiana's Best Restaurants", One of "Indiana's Favorite Restaurants" & Voted "Bloomington's Best"~Multiple Categories