The best restaurants in Laois

17/05/2026: Wow – the Indian food was outstanding! Everything was freshly prepared with wonderful spices, full of flavour and clearly made with care. A real treat for anyone who loves authentic Indian cuisine. We’ll definitely be coming back. Thank you!

26/02/2026: Very good service and very nice people to chat and brave do you wrong very nice food

20/05/2026: Good comfortable hotel. Friendly staff. Pollys a great venue.

02/05/2026: We had our wedding at the Abbeyleix manor, I have to say they are excellent, they were well organised, they made all the planning much easier, food and atmosphere was brilliant, I highly recommend anyone who is planning to have a wedding there the feedback we got from friends and family said it all. Well deserved 5 stars

12/05/2026: Although very crowded , the coffee was great and the best muffins on the M6. Service was usually slow

04/05/2026: Poor service. Incapable of managing a queue.

24/06/2026: Food was delicious and staff were so helpfull

25/05/2026: Great atmosphere and staff that goes above and beyond especially Dave ! delicious food will be back again

11/03/2026: The vibes are always great, the drink selection and the price is really good. They always have some good deals going on. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a nice place to have a few drinks in the evening in Portlaoise 👍🏻

05/01/2026: Bouncer at the door is a melt. They like to come up with random excuses not to let you in. Cheers for nothing coppers 🙌

15/06/2026: A lovely and quiet place with a relaxed atmosphere. The food was authentic, delicious, and served in generous portions, offering great value for money. One of the best things is that there's no need for a reservation, making it an easy choice for a casual meal. If you're looking for tasty food, good portions, and a peaceful dining experience, this place is well worth a visit. Highly recommended!

30/05/2026: Food was exceptional. Better than to go. I'd definitely recommend dining in. Comes sizzling, fresh and masterfully prepared. Not the modern looking kind, but guys.. you want an Indian experience, right? So do not miss it.

14/06/2026: Utmost luxury and beauty. Exemplary hospitality. Already planning our next trip here.

03/06/2026: Beautiful castle. Met the owners. Awful experience. Avoid.

27/04/2026: they do a lovely pizza and a lovely breakfast.🍕🍳🍴☕️

02/04/2026: The food is good but poor customer service

09/05/2026: Best chipper in the country! IMO 😅 I have relocated to to the North, but gotta have a Golden Grill whenever I visit home. Haven't found a better batter sausage in all the land either. 5/5

12/12/2025: needs a dance game like stepmaniax or dance dance revolution

19/11/2025: Back again!! I was here ages ago and thought it was great and couldn't get much better, but I was wrong. Loads more upgrades, new little cafe area for a cuppa and cake while you watch the kids in the soft play and take a min to yourself. We had a great time again, my 84 yr old father came for the drive with us and he sat watching us on the TV when we played the lazer tag he was amazed!! We were so well looked after love roller skating with the kids its so much fun, kids also played indoor soccer to end off a very busy day, we were there for hours. Also for anyone that thinks them arcade games never pay out ... well my 8 year old is living proof, he hit the €150 prize, the manager/owner came out personally to hand over the cash. He was a great sport and so good with my son. Keep up the good work all the staff are a credit to the place. See you all again soon.

06/12/2025: So Im out having a Xmas drink first time in along time and Ive just moved the town and please be advised I was told this pub was somewhere to go to enjoy and relax but they bar man was horrible and insulting and rude i didn't even bother to order a drink for someone to judge someone is a horrible person and place and he said he didn't know me well I didn't know your pub and I will never know it for they horrible disgusting judgemental way they barman was so that was my experience 2seconds

14/07/2025: Lovely pint of Guinness, great service and friendly owners

10/06/2026: Absolutely freezing cold in here all the time. Air con blasting when it’s only 12 degrees outside. Torture.

22/05/2026: I love this place not just because of the coffee but also the staff very friendly always have a smile on their faces especially to Rachel Justyna and Diana lovely girls, whats good about them they recall the coffee you always order, which is great because they try to know you and your preference thats attention to detail 👌

20/06/2026: Very nice staff and very clean cinema. A+++

05/06/2026: Great food and drink. Tbh Screen 5 needs a clean.

10/06/2026: Me and my friend travelled from Dublin to come and try this Indian very good food very nice staff very nice welcoming respect🤝

28/05/2026: Another day another review this time it was totally different experience , the food was delicious ,it met my expectations. The service was top notch . Got compensated for the last experience. Overall good food and great service . Keep the service level same all the best 🙂

03/05/2026: Portlaoise was amazing but this pub was local clique and NOT open to visitors. Hosts put up food but locals preferred sandwiches to curl up and get stale rather than share with visitors having a few pints.

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