The best restaurants in Laois

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

24/05/2026: Great service in a stylish coffee shop. Ok coffee, açai and pastries. Good chill spot.

03/05/2026: Very nice staff, trendy interior. The iced matcha and coconut slice were tasty.

09/06/2026: Absolutely fantastic service every time I visit. The staff are friendly, welcoming, and always make you feel valued as a customer. What really stands out is how they remember your order, even when the place is busy and full of people. It adds a personal touch that is rare to find these days. The service is always quick and efficient, and the team works incredibly hard to keep everything running smoothly during busy periods. The atmosphere is great, and you can tell the staff genuinely care about providing an excellent experience. Highly recommended to anyone looking for great service and a place that truly values its customers.

02/06/2026: Friendliest bar man ever, legend!!

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.

28/06/2026: Best breakfast ~ French toast and pancakes ~ Brought the Grandkids for a treat & they can't wait to go back again 😋😋🥞🍳☕

18/05/2026: Finally !!! A good coffee that went well with a great breakfast, it's very hard for some reason to find a great coffee served with breakfast. The hares corner has it mastered , very impressed with the breakfast served . Good quality food with quantity too . The staff were brilliant too , I'll be definitely returning .

11/07/2026: Amazing dinner. Valeria is a little gem there. She is so chatty and looking after you so well. Amazing food and atmosphere but also staff is friendly. Keep Valeria ❤️ she made my day

16/06/2026: Beautiful food wonderful taste and presentation fast efficient and friendly service. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.

15/09/2025: Delicious pizza either dine in or take away, well worth stopping for...take a break

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

03/07/2026: Love this restaurant, lovely family run business, food is top quality 10/10. Great service with a smile and very reasonable prices

22/06/2026: Sunny Father's day, everywhere fully booked so we went with Eddie's based on reviews, but definitely not the experience we were expecting. We opted to sit outside as it was sunny - it wasn't presentable: duck tape in the middle of the table, presumably to keep the table cloth down - looked awful. sat on the bench and nearly went through it because it was half broken. Went to get a chair from another table and the whole area was full of cobwebs. Everything is very old, could do with a much needed revamp. Clearly stated beer on the father's Day menu but only serving Coors Light and 2 non-alcoholics - pointless to say beer, just put down Coors. Oddly enough, we saw wine in the "cold drinks" menu, asked for "beer" to be substituted with wine. Came out in massive gin glass, and miniature wine bottles, like the ones on a Ryanair flight - very odd, but not a bother. Boneless wing on the father's menu but the main menu clearly stated "chicken wings". Which the waitress also read back to us, but 2 portions of boneless wings came out. Food was mediocre: boneless wings tasted like nuggets. Steak absolutely tasteless, and looked like a cheap ateak out of Tesco. Was closer to well done than medium I asked for. Tough to cut through. Crispy prawns were over cooked - we were given another few because apparently the chef said the were over cooked - weird that they would get sent out in that case. Apple pie pastry had a very sandy texture. Only thing nice was the cheese sauce. I'm far from a fussy eater, so I eat my food without complaints. But for the money, I can't recommend this place. Staff were decent.

15/05/2026: We had a lovely dinner passing through the town. Lightly battered prawns in satay sauce, and the house special in satay sauce. Portion was very good size and we also have the salt and chilli wings too they were very nice. We sat in to have the food and the ladies were very welcoming 🙏🏼

15/02/2026: The food is exquisite, very fresh and aromatic. The atmosphere is relaxed, and I must highlight the cleanliness of the restaurant itself and the restrooms, which gave me a good impression and made me feel confident.

28/05/2026: Not sure if i should sue you for naming your shop after me but i will let u off since your missing an n

23/05/2026: We got two mixed kebabs yesterday, no meat in it ,not recommended

23/02/2026: The only job for the dinner driving between Cork and Dublin. Exceptionally friendly staff

24/01/2026: I go to Castle Arms for afternoon and evening dancing this is very enjoyable big dance floor wonderful musicians very friendly people

19/11/2025: My favorite place to shop in portlaoise, plenty parking, ideal location, lovely as staff and good variety of products.

14/10/2025: Conveniently positioned on the outskirts of portlaoise, underground and street parking. Self service tills available. This Supervalu stocks all products including some homeware products also.

19/05/2026: Got a 1/4 pounder and chips and a cheese burger and chips not worth the price

19/05/2026: Lovely friendly place, great food. Second time here. Both times I was travelling from kerry. First time had cooked breakfast, yesterday liver, mash, onions and gravy. What a treat to see the liver on the menu.