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The Irish Lion

Restaurant and Pub$$$$

Downtown Bloomington, Bloomington

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The Irish Lion

7.9^/10

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"Try the Blarney Puffballs - Gooey Irish potato goodness!"(10 Tips)
"Also love the Celtic Stew & soda bread."(6 Tips)
"Wonderful day for a lucky leprechaun!"(3 Tips)
"Blarney Puffballs and the coddle"(2 Tips)

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VisitBtownAugust 3, 2011
Grab a table outside if you can... fish & chips, celtic stew, blarney puffballs - it's all amazing! I recommend the cider they've got on tap for these hot summer evenings.
Bethanne BabbsMay 26, 2015
Downstairs has a much better atomsphere, so if your party is all over 21, try to get seats down there. And of course, try the blarney puffballs, especially if you're a cheese lover!
Btown LocalJune 28, 2011
Try the cider on tap - it's a nice chance of pace and goes perfectly with Blarney Puffballs and Fish & Chips! Family-friendly dining is available upstairs.
Cory BrownDecember 9, 2017
The fish and chips were cooked perfectly and not heavily breaded. The coddle soup and soda bread was also very tasty
Stacey CFebruary 16, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Go to the Irish Lion and try the Celtic Stew. It's the best thing to warm you up during the cold Bloomington winters. Don't forget to add some Blarney Puffballs to your meal!
Michaela ChybowskiMarch 27, 2015
Been here 10+ times
The Celtic Stew is soooo good! Much like a beef pot roast but creamier and the lamb meat just melts in your mouth
Molly W.March 28, 2013
Best Leg of Lamb I've ever tasted and the potatoes were delicious! Celtic Stew was very flavorful with lots of lamb slices. Yum!
Sarah FisherMarch 18, 2011
Best atmosphere for a pint in town. Used to work in a British pub and this makes me feel right at home. Also usually has one British or Irish cider on tap!
Erik HolmApril 25, 2013
If you get soup, the soda bread that comes with is great. The building is from the 1880's. Get a Guinness, some grub, then head to Roy's.
Michaela ChybowskiNovember 12, 2016
Been here 10+ times
Love the Celtic Stew here. Great atmosphere. Occasionally the hostesses have been incredibly rude though.
Wendi KetchemAugust 8, 2010
The chicken cordon bleu is amazing. I love the salads and the blarney puff balls always make a great snack while drinking a Guiness.
Dan CheeverOctober 29, 2014
Hidden gem of Bloomington. So many amazing options on the menu!
Wyckd LindaDecember 16, 2014
The corned beef and cabbage was so authentic and yummy!
Michaela ChybowskiMarch 24, 2015
Been here 10+ times
Puffballs are amazing! Great service every time we come
David ElyeaJuly 14, 2012
A beer connoisseur friend says he's only experienced 2 places that have better Guinness than The Lion.
Kerry FischerJanuary 12, 2013
Hands down the best soda bread in a 50-mile radius.
VisitBtownSeptember 17, 2012
Try the Blarney Burger - Imported Irish cheese - you can't go wrong!
VisitBtownSeptember 17, 2012
Try the Shrimp Cocktail - Always a light and refreshing appetizer.
Britton StarrMarch 16, 2012
Been here 25+ times
Great drinks, good food, and great service. A Bloomington staple!
VisitBtownSeptember 17, 2012
Try the Blarney Puffballs - Gooey Irish potato goodness!
Daniella KingMarch 9, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Tyrconnell whiskey--for the whiskey lovers and for those who need to be.
Sanket WalavalkarApril 27, 2012
Best Guinness beer..I have had in a long time!
Hana SlevinSeptember 5, 2010
Blarney Puffballs are always heaven. Also love the Celtic Stew & soda bread. Love the Lion! :)
Lisa RMarch 23, 2012
Been here 5+ times
The Blarney Puffballs and the coddle are some of my favorite things in Bloomington!
Darla TreatNovember 30, 2011
Order bangers and potatoes and cabbage!!!! Wow! Awesome dish!
Sean ConboyJune 12, 2012
Puffballs were awesome. Lamb burger not so. Prime rib spot on. Duck was ok.
Gary KeckJune 4, 2015
Gary's Manhattan is wonderful!
Derek JonesAugust 24, 2014
The best of Ireland in Bloomington.
MaryJune 20, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Get the fish and chips.
Brandon DavidsonMay 20, 2010
Order the Blarney puffballs... Amazing potato and cheese deepfried into heavenly balls of Nom'ing!
David BensonOctober 18, 2011
The smithwicks is better here than in Ireland. Try it and see.
Betsy TrotzkeMarch 31, 2010
Been here 10+ times
Try the Magic Leprechaun - it's a great coffee drink with amaretto and hazelnut liqueur!
Kim BlackMay 12, 2011
Get the snake bite. Half Guiness and half hard apple cider.
Deb ThompsonJune 23, 2013
Get the Blarney Puffballs!
Jen GrayOctober 16, 2012
Don't live another day without a blarney puffball. And, bring me an order too ...
c jSeptember 6, 2012
Kilkenny is delicious.
April KingSeptember 30, 2012
Wonderful day for a lucky leprechaun!
JamesApril 14, 2013
Guinness and wings
Jamie DurhamApril 8, 2021
Think I just eat the worst corned beef and cabbage I’ve ever had.
Garrett LawtonSeptember 24, 2011
Get the leprechaun wing.
Jeff HammondMarch 2, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Go for the oysters Rockefeller. Wow!!!
UrbanTurban GuyNovember 14, 2009
Go to Irish lion, it has the best Chicken wings in Bloomington
Marshall MagaroMarch 18, 2010
Worst food in Bloomington. Only frequent if you are going to tap in to the delicious collection of scotch whiskey.
Tom CottonMay 1, 2010
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