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Heading to the National Ploughing Championships this week?🚜We’ll be open for lunch from Tuesday at The Old Canal, Mountm...
14/09/2026

Heading to the National Ploughing Championships this week?🚜

We’ll be open for lunch from Tuesday at The Old Canal, Mountmellick!

Come in, grab a bite and enjoy a well-earned break from the action.

Opening Hours:
Tuesday • 12:30–9pm
Wednesday • 12:30–9pm
Thursday • 12:30–9pm

Great food, a warm welcome and the perfect spot to catch up after a day at the Ploughing.

📍 The Old Canal, Mountmellick – Bar & Kitchen

OPENING HOURS TOMORROW:This Friday 11th SeptemberDue to a power outage locally, we are closed for lunch service and reop...
10/09/2026

OPENING HOURS TOMORROW:

This Friday 11th September
Due to a power outage locally, we are closed for lunch service and reopen for Dinner at 6pm.
See you all then!

For our sweet lovers, Raspberry, Blueberry & almond bake, on our dessert special this weekend 😋
03/09/2026

For our sweet lovers, Raspberry, Blueberry & almond bake, on our dessert special this weekend 😋

Back by popular demand from our first week, our Chicken liver pate, Served with crispy salted chicken skin & toasted Bri...
02/09/2026

Back by popular demand from our first week, our Chicken liver pate, Served with crispy salted chicken skin & toasted Brioche, & Plum Chutney.
We Source our free range chicken products delivered straight from Feighcullen Farm in Rathangan, and we leave nothing to waste, including the crispy skin! We also use their chicken for our Balti Curry and our lush Chicken wings. Feighcullen Farm

From an idea to a busy kitchen in just four weeks. Barry, our Chef & Co-Owner, has been at the heart of bringing the foo...
31/08/2026

From an idea to a busy kitchen in just four weeks. Barry, our Chef & Co-Owner, has been at the heart of bringing the food offering at The Old Canal to life.

Four weeks ago, we started serving food. Since then, it’s been early starts, busy services, plenty of prep and lots of plates leaving this kitchen. Barry and the kitchen team have been working hard to make it happen.

WIN 2 TICKETS TO ELECTRIC PICNIC 2026! 🎪Electric Picnic is here and The Old Canal Bar & Kitchen is sending two of you th...
27/08/2026

WIN 2 TICKETS TO ELECTRIC PICNIC 2026! 🎪

Electric Picnic is here and The Old Canal Bar & Kitchen is sending two of you there! 🎶

To celebrate our opening and say a massive thank you for the incredible support we've received so far, we're giving away 2 Electric Picnic Weekend Tickets to one lucky winner.

TO ENTER:

🎟️ Follow The Old Canal Bar & Kitchen
❤️ Like this post
👫 Tag the person you'd bring to Electric Picnic in the comments
📲 Share this post to your story and tag us for an extra entry, don't forget to mention your favourite menu item so far

That's it!

The winner will be chosen at random and announced on Friday 28th August.

Great food. Great drinks. Great music. And hopefully a very good weekend at Electric Picnic. 🙌

Good luck!

📍 The Old Canal Bar & Kitchen | Mountmellick, Co. Laois

T&Cs apply. Entrants must be 18+. This competition is not sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Meta or Electric Picnic. The winner will only be contacted by our official The Old Canal Bar & Kitchen account. We will never ask for bank or card details.

25/08/2026

Fresh from the kitchen pass and ready to hit your table.

Come hungry. Leave happy.

📍 The Old Canal, Mountmellick

Bread & Butter Pudding, its the dish we get asked about the most! timeless, nostalgic, served with real custard & rum s...
24/08/2026

Bread & Butter Pudding, its the dish we get asked about the most! timeless, nostalgic, served with real custard & rum soaked sultanas, a modern take that will bring you back to your childhood 😋

24/08/2026

Good food, good vibes, and plenty happening behind the scenes.

From the buzz of the kitchen pass to the plates landing on your table, this is what it’s all about at The Old Canal Bar & Kitchen.

Come hungry. Leave happy.

We are Hiring!Due to business levels at The Old Canal, Mountmellick, we are looking for experienced floor staff to join ...
23/08/2026

We are Hiring!

Due to business levels at The Old Canal, Mountmellick, we are looking for experienced floor staff to join our team.

If you have experience in hospitality, enjoy working in a busy environment, and have a passion for great customer service, we’d love to hear from you!

📍 The Old Canal, Mountmellick
📩 Get in touch with us to apply or for more information.

Experience essential.

Address

Harbour Street
Mountmellick
R32A260

Opening Hours

Monday 6pm - 11:30pm
Tuesday 6pm - 11:30pm
Wednesday 6pm - 11:30pm
Thursday 6pm - 11:30pm
Friday 4pm - 12:30am
Saturday 1pm - 12:30am
Sunday 12:30pm - 11pm

Telephone

+353897004707

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