The Irish Lion
Restaurant and Pub$$$$
Downtown Bloomington, Bloomington
"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, 2011Grab 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, 2015Downstairs 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, 2011Try 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, 2017The fish and chips were cooked perfectly and not heavily breaded. The coddle soup and soda bread was also very tasty
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!
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, 2013Best 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, 2011Best 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, 2013If 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.- Love the Celtic Stew here. Great atmosphere. Occasionally the hostesses have been incredibly rude though.
Wendi KetchemAugust 8, 2010The chicken cordon bleu is amazing. I love the salads and the blarney puff balls always make a great snack while drinking a Guiness.
- Puffballs are amazing! Great service every time we come
David ElyeaJuly 14, 2012A beer connoisseur friend says he's only experienced 2 places that have better Guinness than The Lion.
Great drinks, good food, and great service. A Bloomington staple!
Tyrconnell whiskey--for the whiskey lovers and for those who need to be.- Hana SlevinSeptember 5, 2010Blarney Puffballs are always heaven. Also love the Celtic Stew & soda bread. Love the Lion! :)
- The Blarney Puffballs and the coddle are some of my favorite things in Bloomington!
Brandon DavidsonMay 20, 2010Order the Blarney puffballs... Amazing potato and cheese deepfried into heavenly balls of Nom'ing!
Try the Magic Leprechaun - it's a great coffee drink with amaretto and hazelnut liqueur!
Jen GrayOctober 16, 2012Don't live another day without a blarney puffball. And, bring me an order too ...
Marshall MagaroMarch 18, 2010Worst food in Bloomington. Only frequent if you are going to tap in to the delicious collection of scotch whiskey.
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Since 1982, authentic Irish fare in a historic 1882 vintage tavern. Fresh seafood, steaks, lamb, salads, soups & stews, poultry, pasta & traditional Pub Grub daily. Extensive wine list, full bar, 100+ Whiskeys, 116+ Single Malt Scotches & the Irish & European imports on draught.
Closed until 11:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 11:00 AM–1:00 AM
- Fri–Sat
- 11:00 AM–3:00 AM
- Sun
- 11:00 AM–Midnight
(812) 336-9076
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Outdoor Seating
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