John Lee's Bar & Music Venue

John Lee's Bar & Music Venue John Lee's Bar & Venue - Where Music Lives in the Heart of Tullamore We are a Family run 4th generation Bar, Lounge and Beer Garden since 1896.

A long association with traditional Irish music with Ballad sessions every Saturday in the lounge, while in the bar beer garden everything from rock bands and DJ's. Joe Lee's is dog friendly pub with free WIFI and a Jukebox. Joe Lee’s Bar and Music Venue was established in 1896 with James Healion the original licencee and John Lee is the 4th generation Publican in this business. His father Joe and grand uncle Tom ran the pub for the intervening 80 years with Joe taking over from his uncle in 1964. It has never been closed for any period of time until March 2020 and the first lockdown in its 124 year old history. Since John became the licensee in 2010 he has tried to diversify the music on offer while continuing to support traditional and ballad singers from Offaly in his weekly lounge sessions. In his beer garden he began hosting live bands, djs, spoken word and comedy acts appealing to new audience and in conjunction with local promoters has also had acts play like Girl Band, Fish Go deep, The Pale, Sunil Sharpe, Lisa O Neill, Daithi, to name but a few, all playing to sold out shows. Joe Lee’s has been the only venue in Tullamore that has offered a platform for emerging talent to learn their trade and has always supported up and coming Irish bands that performed original music, spoken word or comedy with their monthly spoken word night. Only since the reopening in June the changeover in name from Joe to John Lee has happened as its like starting again after such a long enforced closure.

Work in progress...
23/09/2026

Work in progress...

22/09/2026

From great food and live music to packed beer gardens and unforgettable nights out — the Midlands is home to some brilliant bars and pubs! 🍻🎶

Nominate your favourites for the Midlands 103 Hospitality Awards 2026 and help them get the recognition they deserve. 🏆

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Thanks to everyone who came to culture night last Friday, roll on next year
22/09/2026

Thanks to everyone who came to culture night last Friday, roll on next year

October 10th John Lees bar welcomes Tim Wheeler, acclaimed songwriter, guitarist, and frontman of the legendary Northern...
21/09/2026

October 10th John Lees bar welcomes Tim Wheeler, acclaimed songwriter, guitarist, and frontman of the legendary Northern Irish rock band Ash, will embark on a special solo acoustic tour of Ireland this October, bringing his songs to a selection of intimate grassroots venues across the country.

Stripping the music back to its essentials, these shows will feature songs spanning Tim’s celebrated career with Ash alongside solo material, offering audiences a rare opportunity to experience the stories and songwriting behind some of his best-loved work in unique, up-close settings.

The tour celebrates Ireland’s vibrant grassroots music scene........

Support from Roscrea man Jack Keeshan and local artist Adrian Fox

Tickets - €25

Tim Wheeler
Jack Keeshan
Adrian Mac On Tsionnaigh
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The results are in!!Congratulations to our winners,Laura Ni Thoirligh Enda Oreilly Claire Guinan Irish Artist Karen elai...
19/09/2026

The results are in!!

Congratulations to our winners,
Laura Ni Thoirligh
Enda Oreilly
Claire Guinan Irish Artist
Karen
elaine.g.b
Caren Cobra Finnegan

See ye tomorrow night folks!!

Paahto & The Bull

18/09/2026

Culture night tonight
Free entry for the best in local original music and dance starting at 6pm with battle of the bands
Followed by Hubert Murray
And Dubh Lee
And local dance troupe!!
Get out and stay out!

17/09/2026

📣 Last few places remaining in our Battle of the Bands for Culture Night Offaly 🎸🥁🎤
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Music Generation Ireland Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board Offaly County Council The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon John Lee's Bar & Music Venue Offaly Arts Youth Work Ireland Midlands Tullamore Youth Work Ireland Midlands Midlands 103

17/09/2026

Tis the eve of culture night and I'm doing a final rehearsal with my band before heading to John Lee's Bar & Music Venue for tomorrow night's show!! Catch myself as well as Hubert Murray after 9pm ❤️ see u soon x

16/09/2026

Address

Church Street
Tullamore

Opening Hours

Monday 10:31am - 11:30pm
Tuesday 10:31am - 11:30pm
Wednesday 10:31am - 11:30pm
Thursday 10:31am - 11:30pm
Friday 10:30am - 12:30am
Saturday 10:30am - 12:30am
Sunday 12:31pm - 11pm

Telephone

+353834277180

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