We had lunches and dinners.) The best part of the stay was the bartender Margaret Lynch, known as Mags. more. Mags behind the bar made us feel like family. I asked for gluten free chicken sandwich and got a piece of chicken in between two slices of bread. Took a while to cook but I prefer that as it means it’s cooked fresh. I don't know if it was the toddy or the good wishes but I felt better and was happy to thank them in person the next day. Main was ok, chicken vol au vont. I haven’t one negative thing to say. You can go to the bar downstairs and then up to your room when it’s time to turn in ! The food was good. We ordered the same thing at a different place the day before and it wasn’t nearly as good. Should we have complained at the time; yes probably, however we mentioned this at the end; having received no checback. Oh dear The place was on the recommendation of a local. I don't know if it was the toddy or the good wishes but I felt better and was happy to thank them in person the next day. Evening meal - The service, food and drinks we had were excellent and would recommend this bar if you are looking for quick eats. We couldn’t get a table in Ballybunion so decided to try The Horseshoe bar in nearby Listowel. I had the chicken Maryland and it was fantastic. Continue your visit to www.tripadvisor.ie. I have ate here many times and I always come out with a mixed reaction but I did not enjoy the meal I had her last Saturday night. Horsehoe Chicken Caesar Salad. We had some traditional Irish dishes - Irish stew and cabbage and bacon dinner. The food was good. We were seated quickly, but rushed throughout The Horseshoe is a traditional Irish Pub and Restaurant with an excellent choice of dining options. We stopped here for Sunday lunch and were pleasantly surprised by great food and excellent service. I have enclosed a picture of what one of my friends got and was charged €16.90 for the dish. No charge. Reviewed 04th February 2016 (visited 4 February 2016) Great pub-restraunt.. Love the atmosphere.. Hotels near St. John's Art and Heritage Centre, Hotels near Teampaillin Ban - Famine Graveyard, European Restaurants for Families in Listowel. It was late afternoon so...relatively quiet so we had our choice of good places to sit and we always love being close or sitting at the bar. The fish and chips were the best I’ve had. more. My husband said his steak was perfection . The Horseshoe Bar & Restaurant: Average bar - See 32 traveler reviews, 3 candid photos, and great deals for Listowel, Ireland, at Tripadvisor. I have ate here many times and I always come out with a mixed reaction but I did not enjoy the meal I had her last Saturday night. The menu is pretty extensive and it looked to us as if...all dishes are well executed. Food order taken first BEFORE any drinks could be served (This really impressed us ), then a great little touch, a bell on the table to press when we needed service. Very disappointed and after this occasion would not recommend anyone to dine here, Very good food and service - great atmosphere. You don't find friends like this every day. Horseshoe Bar & Restaurant is owned and managed by Jerry and Margaret Ann Behan. Thank You Meg ! (Great menu ! It is outstanding! We drove through Listowel and decided to stay a bit and happily we discovered the Horseshoe Pub! If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. Mags made our day and we will definitely be visiting again when in the wonderful country of Ireland!More. Also, the barman Diarmuid, a real nice fella. We rang ahead and booked a table and we are so glad that we did. Had a delicious bacon and cabbage dinner in the bar with excellent service from Maggie.