The best restaurants in Laois

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!!

21/05/2026: Been to this place many times over the years and as usual we are welcomed by the locals and staff who are the best kind of people you would enjoy being around and if you like GAA it s not to be missed from your bucket list 😉

23/04/2026: Great quite pub...€6 50 Carsberg pint a bit on the steep side...

22/08/2026: I love going here. I go here all the time for sushi.

03/08/2026: Very generus portinos. Lovely food and very good custemer servise😊my daughter loved it

26/08/2026: AMAZIMG PLACE. Ablsolutly fantastic food and the service was incredible i go there with my family every time i get a chance I WELL RECOMEND THIS PLACE, writing this now is making me hungry for some of their food ngl✨️✨️✨️🌸🌸🌸

28/06/2026: Food was lovely. Staff were very friendly and portions were generous.

04/09/2026: A really nice facility for entertaining kids from around 3 to perhaps 14 at most. Newly renovated and it has been done to a decent standard.

27/08/2026: Staff are lovely and has had a massive overall, unrecognisable to what was there previously! Coffee is 👌

28/07/2026: Parents always order from here. Locally known as Joe's! Joe and Amanda are lovely, the food is never less than a 10/10 really cannot wait to see the new premises when it opens. A gem in the town.

23/07/2026: My favourite, very good food and reasonable prices. A+++

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.

26/08/2026: Very helpful staff. If your planning a forest or want just a pot plant they have you covered, great selection

25/08/2026: This place used to be so amazing but since they changed the entrance and closed off the indoor shop (which was one of the main reasons I used to come here!) and moved everything around it's just meh... We also noticed the outdoor area wasn't very children friendly anymore either. We used to come here with family almost every weekend but now I don't think we will bother. I really hope it's just some temporary error.

15/07/2026: We happened to be passing by here, the food was delicious and the owner was very friendly and accommodating. We were pleasantly surprised.

10/07/2026: Best value for food that I have seen in a long time. Food is great with good size portions at a great price.

19/06/2026: Lovely food great price. All the staff are super friendly

15/06/2026: Great food amd customer service . Looked after there local U12 soccer team with a great deal. Thanks again 👍

06/09/2026: Fine dining, great staff lovely atmosphere.

06/08/2026: We tried Battoni’s on Friday evening. The food was excellent, but overall it wasn’t for us. The atmosphere felt flat, the way staff were spoken to was uncomfortable to watch, and the place could do with a good tidy. Reading some of the glowing reviews from local high-flyers, you would have to wonder whether they do not travel very often, have unusually modest expectations, or were exceptionally well looked after with the dinner and red wine. Either way, our experience did not match the hype.

18/08/2026: Great cafe and cakes, just stop by! 😉 Delicious

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

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.