eoghan tiernanDecember 2025 · via Google
★★★★★
Really enjoyed food and drinks. Lovely staff. Very generous portions. Very festive and cosy too.
Irish · Ballina, Co. Mayo
The Loft Pub Ballina
Hours unconfirmed Typical hours shown — call ahead 4.5 on Google · 494 reviews
Opening hours
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Hours unconfirmed
Typical hours shown — call ahead
| Monday | 12:00 – 21:30 |
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| Tuesday | 12:00 – 21:30 |
| Wednesday | 12:00 – 21:30 |
| Thursday today | 12:00 – 21:30 |
| Friday | 12:00 – 21:30 |
| Saturday | 12:00 – 21:30 |
| Sunday | 12:00 – 21:30 |
Unconfirmed: these are typical hours for similar irish venues in Ballina. Please phone ahead.
Full hours & directionsPearse Street, Ballina, Co. Mayo, F26 W2V6
- CuisineIrish
- Price€€
- Phone+353 96 21881
- Nearest stationBallina Station · 680 m
- ServiceTakeaway
- AccessWheelchair friendly
About The Loft
You will find The Loft, an Irish pub and kitchen, on Pearse Street in Ballina, Co. Mayo. The cooking is proudly Irish: hearty stews, fresh seafood and quality local beef.
By rail, Ballina Station is the closest station at 680 m. Our Ballina guide currently covers 66 venues, so there is plenty nearby for comparison. It shares the spot with Mocha Beans, which is just next door.
According to the listing data we hold, it offers takeaway, delivery, table reservations and wheelchair access. On Google it holds 4.5 out of 5 from 494 reviews, with recent reviewers most often mentioning friendly staff.
Key facts
| Cuisine | Irish |
|---|---|
| Type | Pub and kitchen |
| Price guide | €€ (mid-range) |
| Google rating | 4.5 / 5 from 494 reviews |
| Good for kids | Yes |
| Address | Pearse Street, Ballina, Co. Mayo, F26 W2V6 |
| Eircode | F26 W2V6 |
| Phone | +353 96 21881 |
| Takeaway | Yes |
| Delivery | Yes |
| Reservations | Yes |
| Wheelchair access | Yes |
| Nearest station | Ballina Station (680 m) |
| From Dublin city centre | 208 km |
| Coordinates | 54.11387, -9.15434 |
At a glance
Services & amenities at The Loft
Service
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
- Delivery
Dining
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
On the menu
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Spirits
- Wine
Highlights
- Fireplace
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Paid street parking
Details as published on the venue's public business listing; they can change, so confirm anything essential with the restaurant.
Menu highlights
What to order at The Loft
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€10.50
Chicken Wings
Crispy wings tossed in house hot sauce with blue cheese dip
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€15
Vegetable Curry
Mild coconut curry of seasonal vegetables with basmati rice
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€9.50
Garlic Mushrooms
Pan-fried button mushrooms in garlic cream on toasted sourdough
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€34
10oz Sirloin Steak
Dry-aged Irish sirloin, peppercorn sauce, onion rings, chips
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€8
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Butterscotch sauce, vanilla ice cream
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€19
Roast of the Day
Carved roast with seasonal vegetables, roast potatoes and gravy
Typical dishes and approximate prices for this style of pub and kitchen. The restaurant's own menu and prices may differ.
Estimated busy times
Usually busiest around 7pm on Thursdays.
Estimate based on opening hours and typical dining patterns for irish venues — not live data.
Good to know
- Today is — hours: 12:00 – 21:30
- Sunset in Ballina today: 19:13
- Best time for a quieter table: 5pm or after 9pm
- One of 66 places to eat in Ballina
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Reviews
What recent reviewers mention most:
Friendly staff
Ste KApril 2026 · via Google
★★★★★
Ate here a few times when staying in Ballina. The food is good with big portions. Owners are gossips though. They are very nosy and talk about customers which isn't professional
jon alexanderApril 2026 · via Google
★★★★★
A lovely homely pub right in the middle of Ballina town,the staff where very friendly and helpful and the food was delicious,price was good and food came out to us very quickly,thank you Jon Alexander
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Write the first reviewQuestions & answers
Where is The Loft?
The Loft is located at Pearse Street, Ballina, Co. Mayo, F26 W2V6. 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 Loft?
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.
Does The Loft do takeaway?
Yes, takeaway is available.
Is The Loft wheelchair accessible?
Yes, the venue is recorded as wheelchair accessible.
Can I book a table at The Loft?
Yes. Reservations are accepted — call +353 96 21881 to book.
What other restaurants are near The Loft?
The closest alternatives are Mocha Beans (20 m), Costa (40 m) and Supermac's (40 m).
How is The Loft rated?
The Loft has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 on Google, based on 494 public reviews. Reviewers often mention friendly staff.
Is The Loft good for children?
Yes — it is listed as family friendly and offers a kids' menu.
What is the nearest train station?
Ballina Station is about 680 m away, roughly 9 minutes on foot.
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