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.

TRIBUTE WEEKEND! DIVE (Nirvana Tribute) and Renegades Of Funk (RATM Tribute) next weekend!
01/06/2026

TRIBUTE WEEKEND! DIVE (Nirvana Tribute) and Renegades Of Funk (RATM Tribute) next weekend!

Tonight is the night! Paul Weller Experience are all set to take the John Lee's stage soon!Tickets on the door or online...
31/05/2026

Tonight is the night! Paul Weller Experience are all set to take the John Lee's stage soon!

Tickets on the door or online www.leesbar.ie

Sunday night see's THE PAUL Paul Weller Experience in the house! Get your tickets for this one soon - www.leesbar.ie
29/05/2026

Sunday night see's THE PAUL Paul Weller Experience in the house! Get your tickets for this one soon - www.leesbar.ie

29/05/2026

BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND! GIG #1!
The wait is over - Harry Hudson Taylor is in John Lee's tonight! Friday 29th May 2026 - Tickets on the door or via https://leesbar.ie/events/harry-hudson-taylor

Harry Hudson Taylor is an Irish singer-songwriter and visual artist. Formerly one half of the beloved folk-pop duo Hudson Taylor alongside his brother Alfie, Harry has since embarked on a solo career, blending indie rock, soul, and folk-rooted storytelling.

During his time with Hudson Taylor, he achieved major success, including a No. 1 Irish album, millions of Spotify streams, and high-profile tours alongside artists like The Rolling Stones, Hozier, and George Ezra. Following the duo's split in 2022, Harry has been writing, performing, and self-producing his own solo material.

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TONIGHT - Dubh Lee launches her FUFO EP, with special guest For the Birds. Come on Down - Doors are open now - Show star...
22/05/2026

TONIGHT - Dubh Lee launches her FUFO EP, with special guest For the Birds. Come on Down - Doors are open now - Show starts at 9pm

More info and links on https://leesbar.ie/events/dubh-lee-ep-launch - Tickets also available on the door

TWO MORE SLEEPS until the Tullamore launch show in John Lee's Bar & Music Venue 😍😍 it's been a busy week of rehearsals and preparations and we're absolutely raring to go!!

Doors 8.30, show starts at 9pm. I'd advise grabbing tickets in advance on Eventbrite, link below:

https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/dubh-lee-the-fufo-ep-launch-tickets-1986987890268

Support on the night from For The Birds who is also launching her DEBUT SINGLE!!

See you Friday ❤️

Friday night from 9pm - Dubh Lee has curated a solid EP launch in John Lee's. LIVE MUSIC - MERCH - Tickets and details o...
20/05/2026

Friday night from 9pm - Dubh Lee has curated a solid EP launch in John Lee's. LIVE MUSIC - MERCH - Tickets and details on https://leesbar.ie/events/dubh-lee-ep-launch

TWO MORE SLEEPS until the Tullamore launch show in John Lee's Bar & Music Venue 😍😍 it's been a busy week of rehearsals and preparations and we're absolutely raring to go!!

Doors 8.30, show starts at 9pm. I'd advise grabbing tickets in advance on Eventbrite, link below:

https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/dubh-lee-the-fufo-ep-launch-tickets-1986987890268

Support on the night from For The Birds who is also launching her DEBUT SINGLE!!

See you Friday ❤️

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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