The best restaurants in Laois

18/06/2026: World class food here. After a week of touring Ireland, this restaurant tops every other experience we had from numerous 'top tier' restaurants in Dublin and elsewhere. The steak and chicken dishes are not to be missed. I wish we had the stamina for dessert. Will return if possible. Well done!

13/06/2026: Fantastic meal on the way from Dublin to Limerick service was brilliant and hoice on menu was excellent

21/06/2026: The food was delicious and the staff were very polite. I had salt and pepper chicken with rice and it was amazing. I will definitely be coming back and will be recommending this to my friends and family.

21/06/2026: Aga was brilliant, we wanted the delicious cherry kiss chicken & she got it for us freshly made from the chef, highly recommend Chopstix at the Midway Food Court!!!

23/06/2026: The food is amazing! The service is amazing! The best staff—especially Milana, she is incredible!

23/06/2026: Does what it says on the box, decent chipper

03/07/2026: Had the best iced latte today ever in here from Margaret with the blonde curly hair and she is absolutely lovely 😍 Thank you

02/07/2026: Love the coffee here. It has a great kick to it. They give discount of coffee cups and they don't charge for alternative milk. Fab range of wines and savoury and sweet foods too. The staff are lovely too.

19/06/2026: Morrissey’s Pub, Abbeyleix, is a true generational institution and one of those rare places that feels like stepping back in time. The old pub-and-shop layout has been beautifully preserved, giving the premises the atmosphere of a living museum. The character and history of the building are fascinating, yet it remains warm and welcoming. The staff are attentive and friendly throughout. A special mention to Adam, the manager, who is a wonderful ambassador for Abbeyleix—chatty, informative, and passionate about the town and everything it has to offer. A visit to Morrissey’s is not just a pint or a coffee; it’s an experience and a genuine glimpse into Ireland’s past.

04/05/2026: I am 55 years old and I have frequented thousands of pubs in my life, I can say without hesitation that Morrisey's is the best pub that I have ever been in. The Guinness is lovely (which is usually a good indicator),the pub itself is immaculately clean, the restrooms are elegant and tastefully designed. the Lady behind the counter (Orla) is more than professional, Orla knew when to engage in conversation and when to leave people alone, she was friendly and welcoming and happy to explain the history of the pub. I 100% recommend popping into this beautiful pub

10/04/2026: Amazing food, steak is spot on everytime. Staff are exceptional

02/04/2026: This is a wonderful place to eat, portions are filling and the quality is outstanding. Take your budget and throw it out the window because you will be spending a pretty penny, but if you have a special occasion or really want to treat yourself it is worth it. The menu has evolved over the years and I am happy to say that I have enjoyed every change. Staff are wonderful and professional, they really help to craft and facilitate an outstanding experience whatever the occasion.

03/05/2026: Had a lovely dinner here last week it was delicious. Had the margarita pizza with nice garlic aoli. The manager gale and staff were really lovely and helpful had nice music in the background . Really recommend this place .. and service a 10/10

03/05/2026: As a group of 7 people who booked in, I have to say the food was lovely and the young waitress who served us was lovely. However, when asked by the waitress if we would.like dessert, the owner intrupted and told us we had 18 mins left & would not have time for desert. We then asked our young server for the bill but again the owner appeared and placed the bill on the table within seconds & without any interaction. Needless to say no dessert was ordered.We have never experienced service like this before and I will not be recommending to anyone in the future.

26/05/2026: Love the food but could change around the menu now and again as you can nearly say what you are going to have before arriving .

13/05/2026: Great food and atmosphere. Staff really nice.huge portions too

25/05/2026: Super hotel and staff. We really enjoyed the golf. We had a junior suite and it was terrific. Great experience!

12/05/2026: Beautiful hotel. Spa was lovely.

12/06/2026: Wonderful gem in the heart of Portlaoise.

07/06/2026: Great place with friendly staff, large selection of drinks, and amazing food.

19/06/2026: Bramley Abbeyleix is a wonderful dining experience. The ambience is warm and welcoming, with a lovely relaxed atmosphere that makes it easy to settle in and enjoy the evening. The food was excellent, beautifully presented and full of flavour, while the service throughout was professional and attentive. A special mention to our waitress, Leona, who was warm, charming and genuinely attentive without ever being intrusive. Her friendly manner added greatly to the experience. Overall, a superb restaurant with great food, excellent staff and a wonderfully relaxed vibe.

09/06/2026: We came for lunch on a Sunday. The service and food were both well above average. Truly memorable experience, don't miss it.

06/07/2026: Extremelly slow. Food was very average. Staff nice.

09/06/2026: Ordered food online and got send a half eaten burger with my meal. Immediately asked for a refund and threw it into the bin, wasn't able to contact them by phone because none of their listed numbers work

15/06/2026: Great food. Good atmosphere. Friendly staff.

08/06/2026: The food was lovely. The staff were lovely and friendly. Lovely cafe. Definitely worth a visit.

21/12/2025: Fantastic bakery with some of the best breads and pastries I've had, and great coffee too. Well worth the hour long round trip... once in a while.

14/12/2025: 5 stars as always everything here is superb.

24/06/2026: Best pub in town the food is so good

03/06/2026: Hi, so let’s start with I own a pub in a neighbouring town. I have been here twice, this is a fantastic pub. The food and service would match anywhere. I felt compelled to give it a great rating. It’s just very good at what it does, I would recommend this to anyone. Michael Scully Sq Bar Portlaoise