Irish · Birr, Co. Offaly
Hours unconfirmed Typical hours shown — call ahead 4.6 on Google · 211 reviews
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| Monday | 12:00 – 21:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00 – 21:30 |
| Wednesday | 12:00 – 21:30 |
| Thursday | 12:00 – 21:30 |
| Friday today | 12:00 – 21:30 |
| Saturday | 12:00 – 21:30 |
| Sunday | 12:00 – 21:30 |
Unconfirmed: these are typical hours for similar irish venues in Birr. Please phone ahead.
Full hours & directionsThe Green, Birr, Co. Offaly
The Chestnut brings an Irish pub and kitchen experience to The Green, Birr. Traditional Irish dishes sit alongside modern plates built on local produce.
Birr Castle is around 220 m away, so it pairs well with a visit there. It is one of 25 places to eat we list in Birr. Nearby, Kelly’s is only 50 m down the road.
According to the listing data we hold, it offers takeaway, delivery, outdoor seating, table reservations and wheelchair access. On Google it holds 4.6 out of 5 from 211 reviews, with recent reviewers most often mentioning atmosphere. A typical bill comes to roughly €10–60 a head.
| Cuisine | Irish |
|---|---|
| Type | Pub and kitchen |
| Price guide | €€€ (upscale) |
| Typical spend | €10–60 per person |
| Google rating | 4.6 / 5 from 211 reviews |
| Live music | Yes |
| Address | The Green, Birr, Co. Offaly |
| Eircode | R42 D889 |
| Takeaway | Yes |
| Delivery | Yes |
| Outdoor seating | Yes |
| Reservations | Yes |
| Wheelchair access | Yes |
| Nearby landmark | Birr Castle (220 m) |
| From Dublin city centre | 114 km |
| Coordinates | 53.09643, -7.91205 |
At a glance
Details as published on the venue's public business listing; they can change, so confirm anything essential with the restaurant.
Menu highlights
Crispy wings tossed in house hot sauce with blue cheese dip
Pan-fried button mushrooms in garlic cream on toasted sourdough
Baileys Irish cream cheesecake, chocolate crumb
Clonakilty black pudding, poached egg, apple and mustard dressing
Atlantic hake, crushed baby potatoes, lemon butter sauce
Slow-cooked Irish beef, root vegetables, creamy mash
Typical dishes and approximate prices for this style of pub and kitchen. The restaurant's own menu and prices may differ.
Usually busiest around 6pm on Fridays.
Estimate based on opening hours and typical dining patterns for irish venues — not live data.
What recent reviewers mention most:
Atmosphere
Opening night under new management. Excellent. Place looks amazing, it has lovely relaxing atmosphere. Inside bar, outdoor garden space with stage and little quiet area offer so much for upcoming summer nights. There was a live music, everything was fantastic. Staff were friendly and very fast clearing up empty glasses. The place was hopping. Can't wait for another night out here!
Absolutely brilliant atmosphere, staff, well the place was packed, but they kept smiling and served so fast, they were brilliant. The owners, they worked as hard beside their staff. Great team work. Festival opening, Rock of ages was the headline band, they rocked the place, but a new young family band on b4 them from Kilkenny was also fab, switching from original and covers, n many instruments were used. They'll go far. So for me the chestnut is the place to go..
Don’t ever buy an Aperol here, an Aperol contains 60ml of Aperol and 90ml Prosecco but this pub gives one measure (35.5ml) of each of these and charging €12.50. When I asked to change it they said ‘there’s nothing we can do’ and if I wanted a proper Aperol I had to pay €18……
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Write the first reviewThe Chestnut is located at The Green, Birr, Co. Offaly. Use the map buttons above to open turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.
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Yes, takeaway is available.
Yes, the venue is recorded as wheelchair accessible.
Yes. Reservations are accepted.
The closest alternatives are Kelly’s (50 m), Romayo's Diner (100 m) and The Loft (100 m).
The Chestnut has a rating of 4.6 out of 5 on Google, based on 211 public reviews. Reviewers often mention atmosphere.
Most diners report spending about €10–60 per person.
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