Goosers Bar & Eating House

County Clare



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Ideal for
Known for
riverside dining and modern Irish cooking
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Price
€€€€ Moderately Priced
Local tip
A table reservation is available through the venue, which can be useful for evening meals or gatherings with friends and family.

Goosers Bar & Eating House is a riverside restaurant and bar in Ballina, Co. Tipperary, with a relaxed style that combines traditional hospitality and modern comfort. The setting suits a range of occasions, from an unhurried lunch to casual drinks, an evening meal or a gathering with friends and family.

The food centres on hearty flavours and fresh local ingredients, with a menu that brings together modern Irish cooking and familiar comfort dishes. Seasonal seafood, Irish meats, vegetarian choices and homemade desserts feature within the venue’s broad approach to dining. The menu is suited to diners looking for a substantial meal as well as those stopping in for something more informal.

Goosers has the character of an easy-going eating house, with a bar offering that complements the food. Drinks include pints, wine and signature cocktails, allowing the venue to work equally well for a meal, a social drink or a combination of both. The renovated interior is described as warm, stylish and inviting, giving the restaurant a comfortable setting for daytime and evening visits.

Its riverside position adds to the atmosphere without taking away from the practical appeal of the venue. Goosers is designed for local diners, passing visitors and groups seeking a straightforward place to eat in Ballina. The mix of Irish flavours, classic dishes and contemporary touches gives the menu flexibility for different tastes, while the inclusion of vegetarian options broadens its appeal.

For travellers exploring County Clare and the nearby Lough Derg area, Goosers provides a dining option across the river in Ballina, Co. Tipperary. The venue accepts table reservations and presents itself as a place for relaxed lunches, casual bites and evening meals, with food, drinks and a comfortable riverside setting forming the central experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

The venue suits local diners, passing visitors, friends and families looking for relaxed food and drinks in Ballina.
The menu combines modern Irish dishes with comforting classics, including seafood, Irish meats, vegetarian choices and homemade desserts.
Goosers is located in Ballina, Co. Tipperary, at V94 R678, beside the riverside setting.
Reservations can be made through the venue’s Book a Table facility or by contacting Goosers directly.
The venue is presented as suitable for gatherings with friends and family, as well as relaxed individual meals and casual visits.
Yes. Vegetarian favourites are included among the menu choices.
The riverside setting is part of the venue’s character. Outdoor seating arrangements should be confirmed directly with Goosers before arrival.
The venue is suited to relaxed lunches, casual bites, evening meals and drinks with friends or family.
The bar offering includes pints, wine and signature cocktails to accompany meals or casual visits.

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