The best restaurants in Portlaoise

18/01/2026: Nicely decorated restaurants stone walls and ceiling beams,wasn't impressed by the service ! We were waiting 20mins to be even asked for our orders thats criminal !! ,no offer of jug of water or titbits to nibble on as you wait.The food itself was ok the burger is super thin you get 2 on your bun to try make it look decent,the fries were average, also what put me off returning here is the noise of the music blaring I feel like you're competing with the racket playing while trying to have a conversation.

13/01/2026: A but chilly inside but the food was great

31/12/2025: Great to sit out in beer garden and have a well deserved pint with great company who were full of wit and wisdom.

17/12/2025: Great staff sound lads great business . I go here alot to play music and everyone is sound

03/05/2026: As a group of 7 people who booked in, I have to say the food was lovely and the young waitress who served us was lovely. However, when asked by the waitress if we would.like dessert, the owner intrupted and told us we had 18 mins left & would not have time for desert. We then asked our young server for the bill but again the owner appeared and placed the bill on the table within seconds & without any interaction. Needless to say no dessert was ordered.We have never experienced service like this before and I will not be recommending to anyone in the future.

03/05/2026: Had a lovely dinner here last week it was delicious. Had the margarita pizza with nice garlic aoli. The manager gale and staff were really lovely and helpful had nice music in the background . Really recommend this place .. and service a 10/10

26/05/2026: Love the food but could change around the menu now and again as you can nearly say what you are going to have before arriving .

13/05/2026: Great food and atmosphere. Staff really nice.huge portions too

16/10/2025: Went to Jeremiah’s over the weekend, lovely pub with a lovely atmosphere. We got served by Danni who was very friendly and professional, a credit to your business. Will be returning soon

16/10/2025: We were visiting family and went there for something to eat. From getting there it felt like we were welcome. We got our table and Danni Kennedy served us. She was very welcoming and friendly. It just felt that she could not do enough for us. The food was excellent and very tasty.

03/05/2026: The service was excellent. My nachos were very very nice. However the malt milkshakes have gotten VERY small. A large is €6+ and fills only two very small glasses. They aren't as nice as they used to be. Definitely a once in a while choice of place to eat as it's gotten quite expensive. Cannot fault the restaurant itself at all.

01/04/2026: The food is always delicious, my only complaint is that it takes them a long time to serve food. But the taste of the food always makes up for the wait. Make sure you get an Oreo milkshake,it's worth it.

10/04/2026: Amazing food, steak is spot on everytime. Staff are exceptional

02/04/2026: This is a wonderful place to eat, portions are filling and the quality is outstanding. Take your budget and throw it out the window because you will be spending a pretty penny, but if you have a special occasion or really want to treat yourself it is worth it. The menu has evolved over the years and I am happy to say that I have enjoyed every change. Staff are wonderful and professional, they really help to craft and facilitate an outstanding experience whatever the occasion.

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.

14/05/2026: Great coffee and great service 😊

20/03/2026: Stunning shop with great expertise on both wine and coffee. This is my favorite

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

03/06/2026: I was passing through Portlaoise at the weekend and wanted a quick bite to eat. I stopped at the Parkside Shopping Centre due to handy parking outside and went into Kelly Lou's. I chose a sausage roll and coleslaw and while it's something I like I seldom order it as they can be a bit hit and miss. However, on this occasion it was full of sausage meat with lovely flaky pastry and absolutely delicious. Just what a good sausage roll should be. It came with coleslaw, some salad and crisps and I enjoyed it immensely. I then had a lovely lemon cupcake and an equally lovely latte (in a tall glass the way a latte should be served but seldom are). All in all a delicious lunch and based on my experience I would definitely go there again if I was in Portlaoise.

25/05/2026: amazing service and helpful staff. a girl with blonde hair was very helpful and sweet, and gave a free coffee after we ordered a cake for an occasion. would recommend 🫶🏻

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

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.

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

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.