The best restaurants in Laois

04/03/2025: I have frequented the anvil on many occasions over the last few years Always for it's lunch menu The menu changes from day to day and is not operational on Sundays In all that time I have found them reasonable excellent food Would I return I would and the answer is yes yes

03/02/2025: Fantastic place, I couldn't recommend it highly enough. Robert👌🙌👍😎

16/03/2025: We have my mothers birthday in this hotel every year and it’s always a pleasure - Seosif and all the staff are so nice to deal with, food was hot with a lot of choice, deal with coeliac very well and they make a lovely personalised menu for the day, would recommend!

16/03/2025: Great value, Seosif and all the staff are lovely to deal with and food is always hot and delicious - would recommend for Sunday dinner or a party (we have my grannies birthday here every year!)

06/03/2025: Food is very good but desserts are very pricey starting at €9.90 for apple pie and cream. This is portlaoise not temple bar!

06/03/2025: The food was cold even after sending it back, we won't be going back

08/12/2024: The best Kebab in town for sure,,it is so rich in flavour, absolutely amazing costumer service, the Milkshakes it's a die for,,one of the best I ever tried,,,fresh food always,,very happy 👌

05/12/2024: Amazing value. Great kebabs! Love everything about this place. Last time I asked for extra onions on my kebab. Got heaps. It was simply the nicest kebab in so many years!

12/03/2025: Great pint of Guinness and nice atmosphere

18/10/2024: Top class service. One of the best pints around😁👍🏼

22/09/2024: We did not eat and are not sure they even have food but the atmosphere was top notch, friendly service our new favourites pub

10/06/2024: Such an amazing bar! The atmosphere is always so inviting and all the staff are very kind and welcoming! The cocktails are stunning and so reasonably priced! 10/10 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

05/10/2024: Nice pub - very cosy . Food served on the day was great , service was very food and staff are extremely friendly.

27/11/2024: Had a great night up at the Halloween fancy dress party brilliant music and excellent service

11/03/2025: Good place and wonderful atmosphere....

18/01/2025: Great mix of friendly customers and efficient welcoming staff. Spotlessly clean. Consistently excellent pints. Top class entertainment every weekend. Real old pub atmosphere and charm. A rare gem in a deep fake world. 🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🙂.

19/03/2025: My food was cold, bland, tasteless and so was my wife's food I asked for Bbq chicken wings that were cold & tasteless absolutely disgusting sauce & gourmet plain chesse burger with bacon came with no bacon, when I asked for my bacon it came on a side plate pushed onto the table no flavour or taste to the food never eat in here again and when I complained about the food I was still charged full price over 70euro completely horrible tasteless cold food and I witnessed at least 15 plates/dishes sent back by customers in the 2 hours I was there

11/03/2025: A group of 6 dined on Sunday night. The second we walked in the door we were greeted warmly and promptly shown to our table. The ambiance was truly delightful, with a vibrant atmosphere that filled the entire restaurant. Our server, Angela, provided exceptional service, demonstrating attentiveness and friendliness while anticipating our needs with ease—truly outstanding! There was a variety of different starters ordered from mussels, chicken wings, garlic bread & prawns. Each choice was full of flavor and enjoyed by all the table. Main course ranged from steaks to fish to burgers, again, these were incredible. Busting with flavor and cooked perfectly. Salted caramel parfait was the table favourite for dessert! All in all, a great venue to meet as a group of friends or a couple to enjoy great food, great service in a great atmosphere. Thank you to all the amazing team!

03/03/2025: First time there to see two bands

03/03/2025: Best pub in town bar none. Great place to watch lsport, listen to live music and have the craic. The staff are also very friendly and the service was excellent. To top it off the pizza is delicious!

27/03/2025: Great place for the family and I to spend a night away, great restaurant and a fantastic swimming pool. Not too far from portlaoise town where there are many shops, bars and restaurants to choose from. Also a short drive from the hotel is the famous rock of dunamase. These old ruins are in a very strategic position on a high hill over Laois and further a field. Sadly destroyed by Cromwells forces but they tell a tale of a much different time in Ireland

25/03/2025: Very good service and very friendly from jasmine ,Mary, darragh I recommend the stay

06/02/2025: One of my favourite cafe in Portlaoise, love their breakfast menu and their Club sandwich is the best in town!

18/12/2024: Lovely cafe, great menu, staff excellent and very friendly ❤️