The best restaurants

15/07/2026: Great food, good prices, friendly staff. Nothing more to say.

28/06/2026: This place is the real deal - don’t be fooled by its location it would be one of the best indian restaurants if it was was in Belfast

07/07/2026: This is simply divinely delicious, I am absolutely delighted 😍

21/06/2026: One of the best places for Pizza in Athlone. If not the best. Too yummy be it any pizza. Have it hot. And preferably there to experience the wholesome experience. Very courteous and professional folks. Kind too. The chef once gave me a cook book cos I was the only guy reading it. Their family packs are crazy deals too.

18/07/2026: What an amazing hotel, it was like stepping back in time to a bygone era of grandparents! The staff were truly amazing....warm friendly helpful, everyone asked your name and gave you theirs, the leisure centre staff were also fabulous as was the leisure centre facilities complete with state of the art equipment and tennis courts! Absolutely amazing!

21/05/2026: We can’t say enough good things about our stay in Castle Oaks Hotel. We stayed the night before my son’s First Holy Communion and everyone was so kind and helpful. First class service all round. The room was gorgeous but as it was newly painted we couldn’t stay so they kindly let us stay in one of the houses and it was gorgeous too. The breakfast is first class. We rushed out for the Holy Communion so came back for breakfast the next day and the service we received from Maggie was first class. Friendly and very efficient. She couldn’t do enough for us. Lovely lady! The Guinness bread is a big hit! Sherna, FOH Supervisor, Anna on reception and Mark at the leisure club couldn’t have been nicer or helped us anymore as the children wanted to go to the pool and play padel. They were all so lovely and nothing was too much trouble for them all. This is the best team we’ve encountered in a long time all working together for their guests so wonderfully! This is an absolute hidden gem in Castleconnell and we can’t praise the team highly enough. Customer service is sadly lacking these days, but not here. Thank you for a wonderful stay and giving us such wonderful memories!

14/06/2026: Great spot great locals and staff one of the best things about ballyer

20/05/2026: It's a place i rarely visit but anytime i go in to have a pint i always enjoy. People are always very nice and a nice place to go for a pint and a chat

10/09/2026: Great spot. Loads of choice. Nice food and drinks. Super service.

22/08/2026: Service was good. Food was decent but the bottomless brunch was a bit of a scam, drinks were watered down. Didn’t give the full 90 minutes either. Would probably go back again but wouldn’t go for the bottomless brunch option.

21/08/2026: Nicest food ever ! And the staff are so friendly. Always greeted with a warm welcome when you go in. Portions are great. My 6 year old daughter even commented on how nice the man was that served us 😊 10/10 food and customer service

02/06/2026: The bowls and burritos were really nice, and the portions were great – they were filling!

09/09/2026: Great bar. Good atmosphere, friendly staff and a great pint. I didn't eat there, so can't give a review of the food. But we'll worth a visit.

19/08/2026: Great Pub for pints and chat with Friendly locals, Takeaway next door can be eaten in the Bar, plenty outdoor seating available

13/09/2026: Great place! The cheese there is amazing! Get the charcuterie board with meat and cheeses! And definitely try all of the sandwiches! Love the wine selection as well love that there was different varietals that we could try! Keep it up Loose Canon Cheese team! Thank you!

24/08/2026: Very expensive ! The place is cool, the wine is good, the cheese plate was interesting (21€). I know cheese is expensive so I don’t mind. I don’t know if these are Dublin standards but 13€ for a glass 🥲ouch. I had a good time tho. For glasses it’s perfect. I believe the uncork fee of 15€ is a bit much. Perfect for one or two glasses but wouldn’t spend a whole evening there

06/09/2026: Kebab meat contained a lot of bone fragment which took away from the experience. Staff were indifferent.

07/07/2026: Best takeaway in the world lovely food great workers and Micheal Jacks

12/05/2026: Really disappointed with the food. Ordered the special and was presented with lukewarm plate of gunge. I sent it back. Staff were apologetic and asked if I would like to order something else, at that stage I'd lost my appetite. Shame really as it sounded amazing.

05/05/2026: Great selection of food and wine and super nice atmosphere. Great place to be

22/08/2026: Lovely staff and great food selection which was served fast.

20/08/2026: I observed maggie the manager clearly and publicly bullying the staff which was unreal to watch and especially during such a busy part of their shifts where it was hectic. Public humiliation when working at full speed was ridiculous and as someone who has worked in hospitality that was really difficult to watch. Great food, great service, terrible management!

24/08/2026: Bit of a delay from ordering to getting our food however it was worth it. Lovely food especially if travelling any distance. Great friendly staff and nothing was a problem. Excellent

04/06/2026: Food 10/10 amazing service so quick and staff are so friendly and welcoming.

09/08/2026: Really nice would highly recommend this spot

03/07/2026: Every staff member is this fine establishment are amazing. So sound , funny and attentive. It’s great to have a local pub that is so good. Also music is always Tops. If I could give 10stars I would !!

19/09/2025: Extremely nice bartenders! Good atmosphere, you will feel comfortable at once.

06/09/2025: O'Hara's tap room. Went there and had really good beer. Spoke with two of the bartenders (possibly owners?) asked for a sticker (which no breweries or distillers carry in Ireland) and received a free t shirt instead. Great place good people!

08/07/2026: Easy access, spotlessly clean and well operated.

01/07/2026: Food was simple but good. Excellent presentation. Enjoyed our time here.