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Interior decoration inquires - in 2024, the building and its contents were acquired by an anonymous buyer, later revealed to be Cook Group, which added the the property to its portfolio of historic buildings. The Cook Group has since sold the building's contents.

Recipe requests - our recipes are proprietary assets and constitute active intellectual property. As such, they are reserved for future use and cannot be shared at this time, thank you.

1982-2024

The owner has retired, and the Irish Lion is now closed.

Thank you, Bloomington. It has been a privilege serving you for 42 years.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to our amazing team, loyal guests, and valued business and community partners for their unwavering support, which has been instrumental in the ongoing success of the Irish Lion. - The Irish Lion Clan

Cead Mile Fáilte

A True Public House Experience

A Bloomington Tradition Since 1882 | 1982

The locally owned Irish Lion Restaurant & Pub offers a true taste of Ireland. Where friends & family gather to dine on traditional Irish spirits & fare — seafood, steaks, lamb, Dublin pub stews, and pub grub.

A restored historic 1882 vintage brick tavern, with cast iron columns, stained glass windows, an original Brunswick back bar, Civil War vintage front bar, 1900's mahogany & 1915 oak back bars, it will be sure to remind you of the Victorian pubs in the old country.

For the whisk{e}y connoisseur, a n extensive collection of single malt scotch whiskies, Irish whiskeys, and American Rye & Bourbons. Full bar, classic & 1800s cocktails, wine list, and pouring the finest Irish & European imports on draught. Sláinte (cheers)!

Join Us for Ól, Bia agus Craic!