The best restaurants in Laois

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!!

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

27/12/2025: Great venue. Staff are very friendly as were the patrons and good atmosphere all around.

23/09/2025: Haven had food here but couple pints and music great spot

26/12/2025: Absolutely fantastic! The staff is incredibly kind and welcoming! We had the "whiskey sauce" dish, a real treat!

24/11/2025: Excellent meal and service. So very happy to have found this place. Very clean, polite and warm. Delicious Beef Rendang! Absolutely reccomend and will be back. Thank you!

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.

07/12/2025: Beautiful food excellent service great atmosphere will definitely be returning

26/10/2025: We had a wonderful stay. The room was spotless and beautifully kept, the service was excellent, and the breakfast was delicious. Everything was perfect from start to finish — and it’s only a five-minute walk to Castle Durrow. Highly recommend

04/11/2025: Great atmosphere and a good mix of people.

09/12/2025: ​This is probably the best coffee shop in Portlaoise. The interior is really lovely and it’s a great place to sit. ​The Coffee: As a specialty coffee fan, I was a bit upset that they don't serve Filter coffee, only espresso-based drinks. They also have a lot of syrups on the counter, which isn't usually a signal for a strict "specialty" coffee shop. ​The Food & Milk: However, the alternative milks here are amazing—definitely a highlight. I also have to mention that they have really nice dessert options, which go perfectly with the coffee. ​Verdict: Overall, it is a lovely cafe and the best option in town. Just keep in mind it's more of a comfort-coffee spot (syrups and lattes) rather than a pure specialty black coffee roaster..

28/11/2025: Lovely staff and coffee but the front door doesn’t close. It is Baltic in there; very, very cold.

02/01/2026: The ramen had a garlicky and punchy broth with generous portions on pork.

06/12/2025: Food came so quick, the food is so delicious!!

07/11/2025: Lovely spot for a nice bit of Chinese food.

21/03/2025: Cozy atmosphere and an excellent pint of Guinness!

11/07/2025: Lovely place with a calm ambience.

05/01/2026: Absolutely amazing food, atmosphere, staff and restaurant. I can’t thank the staff enough for how delicious and tasty the food was . Must try for anyone who has not tried this beautiful gem yet . Defo will be back again soon. Special mention and thanks to Patricia and all that helped with the my engagement plans too.

12/12/2025: The owner insulted a man's religion right infront me and I lost my appetite. I didn't even taste the food because the owner was rude to the other man