Sean's Bar in Athlone

We stopped in on our way to Galway and were lucky enough to enjoy live music. The staff and the locals were all very friendly to my wife and I, and kindly explained to us Americans what ‘toasties’ are. This was by far the coziest pub we stopped at during our road trip.

It's the place to be, but I didn't particularly enjoy it. Cramped. Difficult to find a seat but lots of people like this sort of a place.

We're here because it's the oldest. You're at, or going to Sean's, because it's the oldest in Ireland. The bartenders were nice and informative, though he didn't know what that doohickey above the window was. But it doesn't matter, just look at the head I got. It's my birthday, so that birthday head. Slainté

Legend has it that this bar is the oldest in Ireland. I couldn't verify that, but judging by the staff's apparent age, they're still remarkably young! As soon as you walk in, you're captivated by the place. I also carefully observed each new customer as they entered, and the pleasant surprise was evident on every face. So I'm certain: this bar evokes emotions. You immediately feel at home and want to order everything, because you're here to sample the local brews, right? Verdict: we tasted Irish lagers that had an extraordinary flavor, both creamy and with a deliciously subtle cereal aftertaste. We chatted with Irish, Brazilians, and Americans, as if all the good company had gathered in the same place! We had an amazing time and the reputation of the place is well-deserved: the welcome was fantastic and the atmosphere was perfect! Thank you Sean's Bar for existing!

My wife, brother-in-law and sister-in-law went to Europe in 2019. One of our goals was to see the world’s oldest bar - Sean’s Bar! Not only where we met with such friendliness, but we learned the history of that bar from Timmy. Incredible experience! He brought life to that bar and the region. We all received a certificate of pouring the perfect pint of Guinness and what a tasty pint it was. We also tried their whiskey that is made like how the originators made whiskey. Some of the smoothest single malt whiskey I’ve ever had. We cannot wait to visit again one day and we sure will!

Sunday afternoon from the quiet street to a buzzing bar, great atmosphere 👌

10th century bar and oldest bar in the world. Ref: paramvir

Authentic Irish bar. Nice atmosphere. It's definitely worth stopping by for a Guinness.

Have not been there yet. It is on my Ireland travel bucket list.

We made the trip, even though we don't drink, to have Guinness at the oldest ongoing bar in Ireland dating to the 900s in Athlone. My 1st Guinness ever. (Hits quick on an empty stomach!