I rarely write reviews but felt obliged due to the amazing customer service provided by John the assistant manager in the leisure centre. I lost my watch there on Sunday and called Monday when I realised. They couldn’t find it and on the off chance I called again Tuesday evening to see if it turned up. I spoke to John who checked and said it hadn’t turned up but he would check the car park to see if it was there. I couldn’t believe when John called back! He had actually went to the trouble of checking the car park and found my watch! Talk about going over and above! I regularly use the gym and pool and they are both fantastic. Thanks again John, 5 stars for customer service.
Gastropub · Portlaoise, Co. Laois
The Killeshin Hotel Portlaoise
Hours unconfirmed Typical hours shown — call ahead 4.2 on Google · 1,964 reviews
Opening hours
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| Monday | 12:00 – 22:00 |
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| Tuesday | 12:00 – 22:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00 – 22:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00 – 22:00 |
| Friday today | 12:00 – 22:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00 – 22:30 |
| Sunday | 12:30 – 21:00 |
Unconfirmed: these are typical hours for similar gastropub venues in Portlaoise. Please phone ahead.
Full hours & directionsDublin Rd, Ballyroan, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, R32 TYW7
- CuisineGastropub
- Price€€€
- Phone+353 57 863 1200
- Nearest stationPortlaoise Station · 2.0 km
About The Killeshin Hotel
The Killeshin Hotel is a gastropub restaurant on Dublin Rd in Portlaoise, Co. Laois. The kitchen offers a broad menu built around well-loved favourites.
Public transport is handy: Portlaoise Station station lies roughly 2.0 km from the door. It is one of 104 places to eat we list in Portlaoise. If you want to compare, The Cedar Bar is a short 50 m away.
On Google it holds 4.2 out of 5 from 1,964 reviews, with recent reviewers most often mentioning clean, breakfast and friendly staff.
Key facts
| Cuisine | Gastropub |
|---|---|
| Type | Restaurant |
| Price guide | €€€ (upscale) |
| Google rating | 4.2 / 5 from 1,964 reviews |
| Address | Dublin Rd, Ballyroan, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, R32 TYW7 |
| Eircode | R32 TYW7 |
| Phone | +353 57 863 1200 |
| Nearest station | Portlaoise Station (2.0 km) |
| From Dublin city centre | 76 km |
| Coordinates | 53.04009, -7.27249 |
Menu highlights
What to order at The Killeshin Hotel
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€14
Irish Smoked Salmon
Burren smoked salmon, capers, pickled shallot, soda bread
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€28
Chicken Supreme
Pan-roasted chicken, smoked bacon, mushroom and white wine cream
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€12
Crispy Brie
Panko-crumbed brie with cranberry and port compote
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€8.50
Apple Crumble
Bramley apple, oat crumble, warm custard
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€8.50
Soup of the Day
Freshly made daily, served with brown bread and Irish butter
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€11
Garlic Mushrooms
Pan-fried button mushrooms in garlic cream on toasted sourdough
Typical dishes and approximate prices for this style of restaurant. The restaurant's own menu and prices may differ.
Estimated busy times
Usually busiest around 7pm on Fridays.
Estimate based on opening hours and typical dining patterns for gastropub venues — not live data.
Good to know
- Today is — hours: 12:00 – 22:00
- Sunset in Portlaoise today: 19:04
- Best time for a quieter table: 5pm or after 9pm
- One of 104 places to eat in Portlaoise
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Reviews
What recent reviewers mention most:
CleanBreakfastFriendly staffGood for families
No fault whatsoever with this Hotel. Very clean , comfortable rooms. Lovely large bathroom with big walk in shower. Nice selection for evening dinner, great buffet breakfast. Underground car park. The staff are great and a credit to the Hotel. 5 out 5.
Location is a 5min taxi away from the town or 20min walk. Nice relaxed atmosphere reception staff very friendly. The bedroom was clean but needs updating. Bathroom was dated and mattress needs replacing. It was family friendly and the staff were nice.
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Where is The Killeshin Hotel?
The Killeshin Hotel is located at Dublin Rd, Ballyroan, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, R32 TYW7. Use the map buttons above to open turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.
What are the opening hours of The Killeshin Hotel?
Verified opening hours have not been published for this venue yet, so we show typical hours for similar restaurants in the area. Please phone ahead before travelling.
What other restaurants are near The Killeshin Hotel?
The closest alternatives are The Cedar Bar (50 m), Treo Coffee Co. @ Portlaoise Hospital (320 m) and Brew Café (320 m).
How is The Killeshin Hotel rated?
The Killeshin Hotel has a rating of 4.2 out of 5 on Google, based on 1,964 public reviews. Reviewers often mention clean, breakfast and friendly staff.
What is the nearest train station?
Portlaoise Station is about 2.0 km away, roughly 24 minutes on foot.
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