A Bloomington Tradition Since 1982

Cead Mile Fáilte

A True Public House Experience Since 1882 | 1982

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Located in the heart of downtown Bloomington, 1/2 block west of the square. The locally owned Irish Lion Restaurant & Pub offers a true taste of Ireland. Where friends & family gather to dine on traditional Irish spirits & fare — seafood, steaks, lamb, Dublin pub stews, and pub grub. 

A restored historic 1882 vintage brick tavern, with cast iron columns, stained glass windows, an original Brunswick back bar, Civil War vintage front bar, 1900's mahogany & 1915 oak back bars, it will be sure to remind you of the Victorian pubs in the old country.

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For the whisk{e}y connoisseur, an extensive collection of single malt scotch whiskies, Irish whiskeys, and American Rye & Bourbons. Full bar, classic & 1800s cocktails, wine list, and pouring the finest Irish & European imports on draught. Sláinte (cheers)!

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Join Us for Ól, Bia agus Craic!

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Named one of "Bloomington's Most Iconic Restaurants" -Visit Bloomington

Named  "Indiana's Best Irish Pub"

- The Best Irish Bar in all 50 States

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Locally Owned & Operated since 1982

If you can't make it to Ireland, do the next best thing.

An rud nach leigheasann im ná uisce beatha níl aon leigheas air.

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What butter or whiskey does not cure cannot be cured

-Irish Proverb