The Waxie’s Dargle in Athboy

What a place to get " shredded" 😘

After hitting Mass at St. James in Athboy, it was a quick walk over to the Waxie’s Dargle, right along O’Growney St. As visitors of Ireland, we were staying out in the farm country of County Westmeath. We wanted a bit of the hometown flavor of the local pub, and Waxie’s was a delight. The pub was once known as The Ludwidge Arms, a coaching inn with stable accommodations, situated on what was an early thoroughfare. As you enter Waxie’s, it very much appears to inspire the inns of yesteryear. There is a large, welcoming space as you enter the pub, with a bar facing you. The romance of those years is built into each nook and odd angle of the place, recalling all of the visitors, ancient and new, that passed through those doors. Two young bartenders were happy to recount a story and take your order. They were patient, as we brought our American bar sensibilities, yet Ireland is straightforward - a pint, a glass, some straight liquor, some crisps. That was all we needed. We came in for the color and the warmth, and we were not disappointed. We found a little cubby at the end of the bar as it wound around to the right. We indulged in a few shots of vodka, a few pints of Guinness, and two bags of crisps. We enjoyed these after striking a conversation with a local, Linda, who was quite friendly and kind. We compared stories of travels and family. The night went by very quickly. After some more stories from the bright-smiled bartender with sandy hair and a few shared rounds amongst us, we enjoyed the lively atmosphere. After Waxie’s, we strolled along Growney St, checking out a few quick food places that were open late, a few historical sites, and the fresh, country air. If you are ever in Athboy, make sure to make a stop in at Waxie’s.