The best restaurants in Laois

21/11/2025: They have a good variety of outdoor plants and trees but less indoor plants. The Antique store and garden equipments are good.

16/11/2025: If you're looking for the unusual this place is worth a visit. Lots of vintage memorabilia but also garden and furniture centre. Also restaurant

04/12/2025: Beautiful place that's always bursting with life. Broad menu including vegetarian and vegan options. Sells alot of local produce supporting small food and drinks business.

16/11/2025: Very nice place, homey atmosphere, food is very tasty. Thank you.

23/12/2025: Great place, very clean, fantastic price for a family of 4. Burger King and a convenience shop very close to the hotel. Nice staff

28/11/2025: Bar food menu is not great. I would suggest eating elsewhere if staying here

08/03/2026: Food was really good great service

06/03/2026: Staff very friendly and a lovely atmosphere among them all. Pint of Guinness very very good. Had garlic mushrooms/chicken wings for super starter. Steak dinner/house burger was absolutely super and great value. Will definitely be back soon. Thank you for a lovely evening.

17/03/2026: Nice quiet spot to grab some food or a quick visit to the toilets. Clean and spacious with plenty free parking.

15/03/2026: Tried to order a quick meal for the family before a movie in Burger king, left waiting far too long, orders after me were popping up on screen, enquired if they're was an error, manager English skills lacking, waited small bit more then seen him mawling customers chips with his bare hands into bags so just left, all too lax with a mountain of customers left waiting

19/08/2025: Lively. Great ballad sessions. Friendly staff. Nice pint of Guinness.

03/12/2025: Where to go for a pint and a chin wag

07/08/2025: One of the best pubs in town. You will be doing well to find a better pint

31/08/2025: Good selection of wine. Would like to see some more South African wines and a bit more range. Great selection of add ons for hampers.

09/08/2025: Gorgeous little coffee shop with friendly staff. Great for coffee and a bottle of wine!!

05/12/2025: The food was amazing, super fresh fish, home made chips, large portions, the desserts were top class, everything was perfect. Polite staff, we loved the cozy and old fashioned atmosphere.

26/11/2025: Perfect portion size, super friendly staff and great ingredients. This will be our new go to spot in Portlaois

11/04/2026: I truly cannot say enough incredible things about our stays at the Ashbrook Arms. From the moment you arrive, it feels less like checking into a hotel and more like coming home to a place that wraps you in warmth, charm, and genuine hospitality. Each visit somehow manages to exceed the last; something that feels almost impossible, yet they do it effortlessly. The accommodations are beautifully kept, cozy, and inviting, striking that perfect balance between comfort and elegance. It’s the kind of place you find yourself already missing before you’ve even left. The food is nothing short of exceptional; thoughtfully prepared, delicious, and clearly made with care. And breakfast… absolutely magical. Served in the most quaint sunroom, you’re treated to peaceful views of the lush grounds with the gentle river flowing by. It’s the kind of setting that makes you want to linger just a little longer, soaking in every moment. What truly sets Ashbrook apart, though, is the feeling. You are not just a guest, you are genuinely cared for. They go above and beyond to make you feel so very welcomed, remembered, and appreciated in a way that is rare and so deeply special. Without question, this has become our “home” whenever we visit Durrow, and we wouldn’t dream of staying anywhere else. A truly unforgettable experience every single time.

10/04/2026: Excellent service. Extremely friendly staff. Owner is lovely. Rooms clean and spacious. Breakfast was very good.

30/08/2025: What a gem. Service was just top class, friendly, fast efficient. Value for money. Toilets clean, wash basin in mens needed clean is all & maybe needs an upgrade aesthetically wise. Eggs benedict - top quality bacon 🥓 was very tasty, could be but crispier, but personal preference. Hollandaise was delicious, lemon coming through. Poached eggs perfect runny... Coffee & tea solid. Highly highly recommended 👌 #supportlocal

26/08/2025: Food and service is always very good. People working there are nice and helpful. There is nothing to complain about. Highly recommend.

10/04/2026: We visit regularly. The food is standard for Japanese cuisine, everything is always fresh. The staff greets and sees you off with a smile, there are always a lot of people on holidays. I recommend.

01/03/2026: We ordered sushi bento and tempura bento. The waiting time was not too long, and the food was quite tasty overall. However, when we asked the waitress how many pieces of sushi were included in the bento, she couldn’t answer. It was a bit surprising that she didn’t know this detail. Overall, a good place with decent food, but the staff could know the menu better.

23/02/2026: Excellent food and service, could do with making the dining room a little warmer. Otherwise excellent

05/01/2026: Food is always good but a bit expensive

06/05/2026: I was at a function in the upstairs bar. Friendly staff. Good beer . Fine place for a party.

22/03/2026: Nearly €7 for a pint of absolute muck. Myself and two friends all said the same, as for the staff chatting in the corner to each other waiting ages for a pint in an almost empty pub,then when they do decide to serve you the pint is pulled straight!, we all left half a pint or more behind us, Pj is in the game a long time now he should really have a training day for staff every now and then,

28/10/2025: Love the coffee and great and friendly staff.

26/10/2025: Bit of a que with the car show. But coffee was lovely