Kieran HartyJuly 2026 · via Google
★★★★★
Very welcoming enviroment and staff
Live music was good
Locals very welcomed in and made good conversation.
Irish · Newcastle West, Co. Limerick
Whelans Bar Newcastle West
Open now Closes at 23:30 4.5 on Google · 192 reviews
Opening hours
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Open now
Closes at 23:30
| Monday | 11:00 – 00:30 |
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| Tuesday | 11:00 – 00:30 |
| Wednesday | 11:00 – 23:30 |
| Thursday | 11:00 – 23:30 |
| Friday today | 11:00 – 23:30 |
| Saturday | 11:00 – 23:00 |
| Sunday | 11:00 – 23:30 |
Hours from the venue's published listing, checked October 2026. Holiday hours may differ.
Full hours & directionsMaiden St, Gortboy, Newcastle West, Co. Limerick, V42 H042
- CuisineIrish
- Price€
- Phone+353 87 284 7803
- SeatingOutdoor tables
- AccessWheelchair friendly
About Whelans Bar
You will find Whelans Bar, an Irish pub and kitchen, on Maiden St in Newcastle West, Co. Limerick. The cooking is proudly Irish: hearty stews, fresh seafood and quality local beef.
It sits about 130 m from Desmond Hall — roughly a 2-minute walk. Newcastle West has 35 restaurants, cafés and takeaways in our guide, and this is one of them. The closest neighbouring restaurant is Subway, 50 m away.
According to the listing data we hold, it offers delivery, outdoor seating and wheelchair access. It opens seven days a week. The earliest start is 11am on Monday, and the latest close is 12:30am on Monday. Diners rate it 4.5/5 on Google across 192 reviews, with recent reviewers most often mentioning friendly staff, coffee and atmosphere. Expect to spend around €1–10 per person.
Key facts
| Cuisine | Irish |
|---|---|
| Type | Pub and kitchen |
| Price guide | € (budget) |
| Typical spend | €1–10 per person |
| Google rating | 4.5 / 5 from 192 reviews |
| Live music | Yes |
| Address | Maiden St, Gortboy, Newcastle West, Co. Limerick, V42 H042 |
| Eircode | V42 H042 |
| Phone | +353 87 284 7803 |
| Delivery | Yes |
| Outdoor seating | Yes |
| Wheelchair access | Yes |
| Open | 7 days a week · 89 hours in total |
| Nearby landmark | Desmond Hall (130 m) |
| From Dublin city centre | 213 km |
| Coordinates | 52.45064, -9.05934 |
At a glance
Services & amenities at Whelans Bar
Service
- Outdoor seating
- Dine-in
- Delivery
Dining
- Seating
On the menu
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Food
- Food at bar
- Spirits
- Wine
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great wine list
- Live music
- Live performances
- Sport
Popular for
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Amenities
- Toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
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 Whelans Bar
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€19
Pan-Seared Hake
Atlantic hake, crushed baby potatoes, lemon butter sauce
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€5.50
Soup of the Day
Freshly made daily, served with brown bread and Irish butter
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€8
Crispy Brie
Panko-crumbed brie with cranberry and port compote
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€13.50
Vegetable Curry
Mild coconut curry of seasonal vegetables with basmati rice
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€7.50
Garlic Mushrooms
Pan-fried button mushrooms in garlic cream on toasted sourdough
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€15
Fish & Chips
Beer-battered cod, hand-cut chips, mushy peas, tartare sauce
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 Fridays.
Estimate based on opening hours and typical dining patterns for irish venues — not live data.
Good to know
- Today is — hours: 11:00 – 23:30
- Sunset in Newcastle West today: 19:11
- Best time for a quieter table: 5pm or after 9pm
- One of 35 places to eat in Newcastle West
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Reviews
What recent reviewers mention most:
Friendly staffCoffeeAtmosphere
Billy Leen2021 · via Google
★★★★★
Great pub, friendly staff, amazing food and drink.
Denise Kennedy2024 · via Google
★★★★★
From the minute you go in Brian whealan is fabulous bar man
Knows your order, name and most important knows what we do like to eat. It is very friendly, clean and the food is excellent..I have tried a lot of the menu and deidre out dose herself each time. Highly recommended whealans for lunch, coffee with friends or just for a drink..10/10 from me
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Where is Whelans Bar?
Whelans Bar is located at Maiden St, Gortboy, Newcastle West, Co. Limerick, V42 H042. Use the map buttons above to open turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.
Is Whelans Bar open on Sunday?
Yes. On Sundays the listed hours are 11:00 – 23:30.
What time does Whelans Bar close tonight?
It is open right now and closes at 23:30 (Irish time).
Is Whelans Bar wheelchair accessible?
Yes, the venue is recorded as wheelchair accessible.
What other restaurants are near Whelans Bar?
The closest alternatives are Subway (50 m), The Hokkien's (70 m) and Cronin's Bar (80 m).
How is Whelans Bar rated?
Whelans Bar has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 on Google, based on 192 public reviews. Reviewers often mention friendly staff, coffee and atmosphere.
How much does a meal at Whelans Bar cost?
Most diners report spending about €1–10 per person.
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