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The Gandon Inn B&B, Portlaoise

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The Gandon Inn

Emo | Old Dublin/Cork N7 road, Portlaoise, Ireland
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The Gandon Inn
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Ranked #3 of 6 Portlaoise B&B and Inns
4.0 of 5 stars 16 Reviews
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Senior Contributor
22 reviews 22 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
“Nice homely breakfast”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 via mobile

Called to the gandon recently for breakfast on the way to Dublin one morning. Very good value big homely breakfast very nice and good choice of toast and brown bread. However when I asked for no black pudding just white and my breakfast came out with both on it I said to the waitress I only wanted white pudding and... More

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Dublin, Ireland
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26 reviews 26 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“Good, but has potential to be better”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2013

We stopped off here for a bite to eat on the way back from Limerick recently. As a restaurant, this place has plenty of potential but for me falls a little short of the mark. I ordered the burger, which was extremely tasty and made from locally sourced beef. But the chips were just standard fare. The dining room is... More

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GandonInn, Front Office Manager at The Gandon Inn, responded to this review
4 May 2013

Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review on your experience with us. I'm glad to hear you enjoyed your burger, it’s a firm favourite with our regulars. We appreciate that you feel we have the potential to be a real winner. We are always striving to improve, and re-decorating certain areas is definitely high on... More

Kilkeel, Co Down United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Terrible”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2013

took my mum and family here today for mothers day. I had a booking for 3pm but our table wasnt ready and didnt get sitting until 3.20 and didnt get served until 3.35. Eventually when we did get served I asked if I could have my veg on a different plate and I was told they only serve the veg... More

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GandonInn, Manager at The Gandon Inn, responded to this review
25 March 2013

I would like to start by truly apologising for the fact that your family meal was so unsatisfying on Mother’s day. I can assure you that we will be thoroughly investigating all of the issues you have raised and I would like to thank you for taking the time to write this review. Without feedback like yours we wouldn’t have... More

Portlaoise, Ireland
1 review
“Great afternoon had by all!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2013

Following our childs' Christening in December we dined in the Gandon Inn along with 30 guests. Couldn't fault anything on the day, food was fantastic - "great value for money" and the staff were very courteous & efficient. Management were extremely helpful & accommodating while planning this special day. Would strongly recommend you visit the Gandon Inn and judge for... More

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GandonInn, Front Office Manager at The Gandon Inn, responded to this review
5 March 2013

Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review on your experience with us on the day of your child's Christening. I'm so happy that you enjoyed your meal on the day and found it great value for money. We appreciate your comments very much and look forward to seeing you again soon. Best regards, Stacey Connor More

Portarlington, Ireland
1 review
“Family Gathering”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 January 2013

We had a family gathering at the Gandon Inn on Saturday 5th January 2013. The menu was agreed some weeks beforehand and seemed very good value for money. On the day of the of the function, for 60+ people, some extra deserts had been added to the list, which went down a treat with all the family. The value for... More

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GandonInn, Front Office Manager at The Gandon Inn, responded to this review
14 January 2013

Thank you very much for taking the time to write a review on your recent family function with us. I'm delighted that you enjoyed your meal and that you found our staff so competent. It was a pleasure to deal with all of you in the preparations prior to your party. I look forward to seeing you all again soon.... More

Ireland
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8 reviews 8 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“An excellent place to visit and dine”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 December 2012

We were a group of 22 who had our Christmas get-together at the Gandon. We were seated in the end of the function room with a view of Laois and a surprisingly sunny day. The menu was wide and varied. I reckon everyone tried something different from the menu. We were very well looked after by the friendly staff. The... More

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GandonInn, Front Office Manager at The Gandon Inn, responded to this review
26 December 2012

Thank you for taking the time to write a review about your experience with us. I'm delighted to hear that you and your group enjoyed your meal and time with us. We look forward to welcoming you again in 2013! Kind regards, Stacey Connor More

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“Food disappointing”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 November 2012

Stopped for food today for some Sunday lunch on our way from Dublin to Limerick.Menu looked tasty and inviting but the food we were served was disgustingly bland and a mixture of overcooked/undercooked items.Myself and my girlfriend got 2 different meals but looked identical apart from the meat, had planned on having dessert and coffee when we got there but... More

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GandonInn, Front Office Manager at The Gandon Inn, responded to this review
26 December 2012

Thank you for taking the time to write a review about your experince with us. I'm sorry to hear you didn't enjoy your meal with us when you stopped in, as we pride ourselves on serving tasty, nutritious meals. We use fresh locally sourced vegetables and Bord Bia approved Irish meats cooked using combi steam ovens to preserve flavour and... More

Kildare Town, Ireland
1 review
“Great food, super staff! My kids loved the friendly waitress”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 October 2012

My husband and I stopped here on a Sunday at lunchtime when everyone was extremely busy, yet the lady on reception managed to find us seats and a highchair. Very welcoming staff and always with a smile! The food was roasting hot and gorgeous! Thanks Gandon Inn for making us feel so welcome! We'll be back again

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GandonInn, Front Office Manager at The Gandon Inn, responded to this review
26 December 2012

Thank you for taking the time to write a review on your experience with us. We pride ourselves on being very family orientated and are delighted you found your experience with us so enjoyable. We look forward to welcoming you back again. Kind regards, Stacey Connor More

Gympie, Australia
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Over nighter”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 August 2012

I was made to feel very welcomed by Stacey and all the staff. My meals were very satisfying and plentyful, with an exellent Irish coffee to finish off with. A comfortable bed and a good night sleep. Will stay there again when next I return to Ireland.

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GandonInn, Front Office Manager at The Gandon Inn, responded to this review
26 December 2012

Thank you very much for taking the time to write a review. We look forward to welcoming you again. Kind regards, Stacey Connor More

Austin, Texas
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Nice stop and not-to-be-missed pudding!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 July 2012

My husband and I stopped here on our way to Co. Clare because we were hungry at 3:00 pm. There were plenty of folks eating there, but it was quiet and relaxing inside. I liked the decor and the history of the building added interest to our stop. We had a pot of tea, a cup of soup, and then... More

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GandonInn, Manager at The Gandon Inn, responded to this review
5 November 2012

Thank you for taking the time to write a review about your visit to us. I'm happy you appreciated the history attached to the building and that you enjoyed your dessert and overall experience. We hope to welcome you back soon. More

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Address: Emo | Old Dublin/Cork N7 road, Portlaoise, Ireland
Region: Ireland > Province of Leinster > County Laois > Portlaoise
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Ranked #3 of 6 B&Bs / Inns in Portlaoise
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