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Welcome to Basil Sheils Bar & Restaurant
Basil Sheil's bar and restaurant is situated in Tassagh, conveniently situated just 6 miles from Armagh City. A perfect and idyllic countryside location for dining, weddings, events, accommodation or just getting together and catching up with friends. You will discover a unique, warm and inviting venue that provides great food, great drink, great atmosphere a unique warm and welcoming service.
The Restaurants character features a touch of old world class, making it the perfect location for a classic and unique dining experience. Guests are treated to a great selection of delicious selection of food and fine wine.
Choose from our cosy and intimate snugs, main bar, vast beer garden and enjoy an evening of entertainment, where there is variety of live and popular music and artists every Friday and Saturday night. With a treasure trove of antiques and memorabilia from yesteryear and many eccentric nooks and corners to discover at Basil Sheils, is a venue you need to visit and experience. A hidden treasure in the Orchard County of Armagh. Booking is advisable.
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The scenic exterior and charismatic interior at Basil Shells
Award Winning
Accomodation
Far far away, behind the word mountains, far from the countries Vokalia and Consonantia, there live the blind texts. Separated they live in Bookmarksgrove right at the coast of the Semantics, a large language ocean.
A Special & Scenic Venue
Weddings
Far far away, behind the word mountains, far from the countries Vokalia and Consonantia, there live the blind texts. Separated they live in Bookmarksgrove right at the coast of the Semantics, a large language ocean.
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have to say
Julia Wood
16:13 10 Oct 26
We stayed in the car park in our van thanks to the generosity of the owners. This pub and restaurant gives you a really warm welcome and at £10 a night you can park in your van across the road. If you want electricity you can pay £20 and you’re given a £10 food voucher! The food is delicious, the atmosphere is warm and welcoming and it’s a great place to visit if travelling in Ireland! Highly recommend it. Thank you for your lovely welcome and kindness.
tommy livingstone
10:18 06 Oct 26
Kieran Faughey
22:14 29 Sep 26
We booked a restaurant table here for a Sunday evening and decided to bring the motorhome to stay for the night. The location is nice and our overnight stay was quite peaceful. We arrived early and had a few drinks in the bar. The staff were very pleasant and the bar was quite busy with mostly local people. On entering the restaurant we were greeted by a waitress and shown to our table. The restaurant decor and surroundings are nice with a lovely glass roof that really opens the place up. Service was good and again the staff were very pleasant. The food was good also however there were a few issues that brought the level of quality down a little. We both had the brie for starters and we felt that it should have been cooked a bit longer as the cheese wasn't melted enough and it was still a bit cold in the middle. I must add that it didn't stop me from finishing mine and I did enjoy it. My wife had the burger for mains and I the sirloin steak with creamy garlic potatoes. We both agreed that our mains was fine and we opted not to have a dessert. The portions are decent and the service was good and for those reasons I will probably return again but I won't be making a beeline for it. One issue we also had was the staff cleaning up and placing the chairs on the tables, upside down whilst we and others were still eating makes you feel like they want you out, at 8pm. Don't let those issues put you off, it's worth calling in and trying for yourself.
Michéal Mc Mullen
19:51 28 Sep 26
A great place for food, a few drinks and entertainment, has a great beer garden, excellent service, great for families
Paul mc
15:22 07 Sep 26
Fantastic food and great service
Paul
20:40 06 Sep 26
marie goggin
21:00 16 Aug 26
Tamasin Andrews
16:56 12 Aug 26
Loved this place! We just went for a drink And the staff were amazing, even though they had stopped serving food they still brought us chips for the table. We had a great night will definitely be making this place a regular for atmosphere, service and just a perfect place to go for some fun and to relax
Deep Joshi
14:25 09 Aug 26
Patrick Toal
09:25 09 Aug 26
We ate at Sheils Bar & Restaurant twice during our visit and really enjoyed it both times. The food was excellent, the staff were friendly and attentive, and the traditional Irish setting gives the place a great atmosphere.Definitely somewhere we’d return to and highly recommend a visit if you are in the area.
Simon Bradley
17:03 25 Jul 26
Stayed in the camper van park a couple of days ago. Really lovely setting and the folks that run the bar are really nice. Had a fantastic burger and garlic potatoes. And a couple of very nice pints of Guinness. Will definitely go back that way and stay a bit longer.
Emma
21:29 23 Jul 26
What a spot..... food amazing, company amazing. Can't wait to come back
Marc McNally
17:04 23 Jul 26
Harve90 (Harve90)
14:26 19 Jul 26
Barry Drew
11:22 06 Jul 26
Barry McAuley
13:59 16 Jun 26
Bronagh Carlile
21:09 11 Jun 26
G MacUait
16:54 06 May 26
We arrived late, as the kitchen was closing, but they stayed open for us and smiled throughout! Tasty food, reasonably priced.
Brian Lavery
12:12 19 Mar 26
Charming spot. Staff were really friendly and flexible about reservation details
Hazel Redmond
12:42 09 Mar 26
Great Sunday Roast Dinner.
Kate Emma Jackson
17:27 14 Sep 26
Well, it was an experience. All the staff were lovely. Connor particularly took time to chat. The steak was beautifully cooked. The rabble of lads in the car park from 2am to 5am was not so fabulous.
Emma Gribben
16:16 15 Jan 26
I won a competition with Basil Sheils for an overnight stay in any of their properties! We chose Kings Cottage and had a wonderful relaxing night away! The house is just beautiful and their wood fired hot tub was amazing! We went for dinner beforehand in the restaurant and it was lovely! We enjoyed a few drinks in the bar sitting beside the fire. I’d definitely recommend this place to anyone, the staff were very accommodating and even gifted us a bottle of Prosecco at the accommodation!
Thanks again for a lovely break away!
Thanks again for a lovely break away!
Roisin Murray Lenagh
21:02 03 Oct 25
10 out of 10 for everything in Sheils tonight. Food, Staff, atmosphere. 👌🏻We will definitely be back very soon.
Ann Pearson
10:31 29 Aug 25
lovely meal In great atmospheric venue the most friendly & helpful staff compliments to the chef 👨🍳
Naomi Noone King
19:30 29 Jul 24
Lovely food , a fantastic atmosphere and fantastic staff
Aiva R Mok
17:50 23 Apr 24
nice food cosy atmosphere, brilliant service
Nina O'Hagan
14:00 04 May 23
Good food, good staff, good craic
Lisa McKearney
20:58 25 Jan 23
Good, service and atmosphere absolutely fab. Beige and Shauna are great ladies to have on the team. Can’t wait for the next visit
Margaret Reilly Breig
18:35 23 Jan 23
Service and food was fabulous
Paul Mccollam
16:05 22 Jan 23
Everything, food is the best you can get in the country but hospitality is just unreal.
Best I have ever experienced.
Best I have ever experienced.
Susan Nelson
22:36 03 Sep 22
Great food amazing staff nothing is a bother
Aileen Gray
21:01 03 Sep 22
Absolutely fantastic food, service and crack with the staff this evening. A gem on our doorstep.
Karina Gibson
13:20 28 Aug 22
I’ve eaten in many places in my time but this place is just outstanding, you definitely won’t go hungry that’s for sure, the food is absolutely amazing I can’t fault it in any way! The service everything was first class 👌👌👌 I can’t wait to come back again
Angela Savage
19:59 30 Jul 22
The food and service was first class, will be back
Natasha Foster
16:35 04 Jul 22
I was recently I contact with basil sheils regarding a recent fundraiser I had held for my dad, they were super helpful, kind and the correspondence was very speedy! Would highly recommend and I cannot thank them enough 🥰
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Billy Ingram
03:10 14 Jun 22
A great pub and restaurant in the grand city of Tassagh. A must to visit if you’re any where in the vicinity.
Rachel Taylor-Derby
13:00 16 May 22
We had my daughters holy communion in Basil Shiels last week and I cannot recommend them enough! Food was amazing, service second to none, kids had a ball & excellent value!
Such a location beautiful
Such a location beautiful
Jenny Joe
07:58 01 Feb 22
We had our wedding here in August 2021. From the day and hour we booked, the staff, especially Geraldine & Michelle, they could not do enough for us. They kept in touch and asked exactly what we wanted. Nothing was too big or too difficult, sheils agreed to all our requests and made it happen. From start to finish our day was exactly what we wanted, the staff were so attentive and friendly, the head chef Connor & crew completely blew us away with his food (everyone raved about every dish) simply beautiful food. Wedding or not the food is too die for! It's lashed from start to finish on our wedding day and the staff were so accomadating and made sure this made no impact on our day! The atmosphere was relaxed, which was our main 'want' for our day, and we couldn't help but make a run for it to the bridge for some photographs in the beautiful surroundings. We could not recommend Basil Sheils enough if you are looking a wedding venue or even just to go for dinner or a night out. We had the best day, & Sheils made everything so easy and stress free. Thank you to all the staff.
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Unmissable nights
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🪩 CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHTS ARE COMING BACK TO BASIL SHEILS! 🎄
Make it a night to remember with great food, drinks & live music. 🥂🍽️🎶
📅 Friday 11 December - Matthew McManus
📅 Friday 18 December - Reverb
📅 Saturday 19 December - Black Diamond
✨ £39.95 per person - including £10 deposit pp
Gather the gang, get the Christmas party sorted and eat, drink & celebrate with us at Basil Sheils. ❤️
📞 Call 028 3753 8647 to book
or enquire to basilsheils@hotmail.com
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We’re still incredibly proud to be a finalist in the National Wedding Industry Awards of Northern Ireland 2026 in the Restaurant, Pub & City Venue of the Year category! 🥂🏆
We’ve been blown away by the support so far, but every vote still counts - and we’d love to have yours. ❤️
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✨ Escape to Basil Sheils – Stay, Dine & Unwind! 🏡🍽️
Looking for the perfect getaway for two? Enjoy our Overnight Stay Deal, including:
🍽️ A delicious 2-course meal
🛏️ A cosy overnight stay in our charming accommodation
🥐 Breakfast the next morning to start your day right
All for just £200 per couple! 🌿✨
Book your escape today! 📅 Call or DM us to reserve your stay.
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✨ King’s Cottage Premium Package – The Ultimate Getaway! 👑🍾
Escape to luxury with our King’s Cottage Premium Package – the perfect treat for a romantic retreat or a well-deserved break!
🏡 Overnight stay in the stunning King’s Cottage
🍽️ 2-course evening meal at Basil Sheils
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🛁 Private hot tub access for ultimate relaxation
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✨ A special day deserves a special celebration.
We’re now taking bookings for First Holy Communion & Confirmation dinners at Basil Sheils. 🤍
Celebrate with family and friends over delicious food in the heart of Tassagh, Co. Armagh.
📅 Bookings now open
📍 Basil Sheils, Tassagh, Co. Armagh
Get in touch with our team to reserve your table. 🥂
basilsheils@hotmail.com
