The best restaurants in Westmeath

08/04/2026: The best Sunday carvary we have ever had just beautiful served by lovely friendly staff and very reasonable priced

07/04/2026: Absolutely disgusted, went for breakfast with my son and my grandson and we were completely ignored, staff were very rude and unwilling to help, Avoid

09/05/2026: Top class for food, great area for kids to play. Staff very friendly. Highly recommended

07/05/2026: ​"I just took my kids for lunch and felt like I wasted both my time and money. While I love the hotel itself, the staff was a huge disappointment. There was a dark-haired girl working as a floor waiter during the carvery who just walked past me and my kids the entire time. ​I won’t be going back for food. I didn't enjoy the experience at all because I spent the whole time running to get my own food and drinks—something I can do at home for free."

09/05/2026: The only place open after 11pm but mqny options. Delicious vegan burger and pizza

21/04/2026: Used to be great, now staff feel like they have no joy in their soul, when you order on the app for collection, you're waiting another 20 minutes once you arrive (kinda defeats the whole point of collection?) also recently when you order something that requires a fork (such as taco fries), they never include the fork in the bag. Food is great as usual but the service really lets it down. Also rang us 20 minutes after we left asking if we were on our way to collect, clearly no communication between the team.

03/05/2026: We stayed at Athlone Springs Hotel recently and overall had a really nice experience. The staff were very friendly and welcoming from the moment we arrived, which made a great first impression. The hotel itself is clean and well maintained, and the atmosphere is relaxed. Our room was comfortable, although there was a small issue with the heating/cooling system. It didn’t affect our stay too much, but it’s something that could be looked at. One thing that stood out was the balcony — the room is listed as non-smoking, but there were cigarette remains left outside, so it would be good if this area was checked and cleaned more regularly. The leisure centre was a highlight. If you go later in the day (after 4 or 5pm), it’s and not too crowded, which makes it perfect for relaxing in the pool or sauna. There was a wedding on during our stay, so there was some music, but this is clearly part of what the hotel offers and it didn’t disturb us. The food was very good. Portions were generous and everything tasted fresh. Some dishes had a slightly spicy touch, which we actually enjoyed. I was especially impressed that my steak was cooked exactly as requested medium, perfect. Overall, a pleasant stay with friendly service, good food, and great facilities. Just a couple of small areas for improvement, but nothing that would stop us from coming back. Thank you💓

01/05/2026: Went to lunch Easter Sunday last at this Hotel. I had Salmon. The portion was a thin sliver, more like a half portion. The vegetables tasted reheated. Nobody asked if our lunch was ok, not even the maitre di/manageress on way out on payment maybe because there is an awareness it may be negative. No lamb on the menu which u would expect on Easter Sunday. Very disappointing experience for a 4* Hotel.

16/04/2026: Fatal. We went on a 10-day trip to Ireland and had our farewell meal at this restaurant. The worst food of the whole trip. Two days earlier, we’d bought the same chicken as the breaded chicken dish at Lidl. The Bolognese tasted as though it had been microwaved at least twice. Definitely not to be recommended! Please look for another place if possible. Make a big circle around this restaurant.

16/04/2026: The food wasn't very good; it tasted like frozen food. Every piece of meat looked exactly the same, as if you'd bought it straight from Lidl. The food was also very dry overall. The service was friendly, and the atmosphere was quite nice.

05/01/2026: great atmosphere very friendly owner and staff plenty of music very clean bar and warm with a stove fire

27/12/2025: Shout out to the award winning pub !

05/05/2026: Loved this place Great staff polite Professional And made us feel like valued customers.

05/05/2026: We recently hosted a party at The Bailey Bar on Saturday night, and it was outstanding from start to finish. The food was excellent, the service was seamless, and the staff were truly unbelievable throughout the evening. From the moment we arrived, everyone felt comfortable and well looked after. The team went above and beyond to make sure everything ran smoothly, and many of our guests commented on how friendly and attentive they were. It was an amazing experience overall, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend The Bailey for any special occasion. I’ll definitely be booking future parties there.

17/11/2025: The atmosphere here is super natural the staff are amazing food delicious service excellent I was very pleased with the service I got here and I would definitely recommend it for a family meal or a date night

07/11/2025: Good food good value nice atmosphere, vert busy but fast turnover so no problem getting a table

20/04/2026: The best cafe in mullingar so fresh and proper cupa tea on a big tea pot. Always brings me back

15/04/2026: Highlight of the week. Great food, and fantastic value

18/03/2026: Great selection and range of options. Fuel and convenience store. No seating

06/02/2026: Very hit and miss.... food is nice but lazy week day staff let's it down , that big guy in the black jacket is a waste of space and very unprofessional.. took my order, didn't leave the order slip out and proceeded to wander round talking crap to other staff who apparently had nothing to do either, I was on a lunch break so the delay in getting 1 wrap really annoyed me . He is either related to the owner or there for free as I don't know how he gets away with it .

22/11/2025: UPDATE: Sister Trish and cleaner Mother has left Biddy’s Pub “ We are Fed Up of his Greed and Bullying “ So who is telling Lies Now readers .. Firstly I would like to state I have been frequenting Biddy’s O’Dowd’s Bar Athlone since Opening in 2022 a Couple of Times a Week during that time I rarely got a bad pint of Guinness their was NO PROBLEM replacing a pint if this happened but in Recent Times Bad Pints of Guinness were a Regular Occurrences at Biddy’s Bar Regrettably .. GREED is a TERRIBLE THING if your in the PUB / CATERING BUSINESS or any business serving the Unsuspecting Citizens of Ireland and Visitors DEADLY PRODUCTS … I have always Promoted Biddy’s O’Dowd’s or similar Business that is Selling Good Food or Drinkable Products I also frequented the old bar in the late 1980’s so I have the Experience of GOOD and BAD products like Guinness for FORTY YEARS which in anyone’s books Qualifies Me to WRITE this Review and Hurts Me at the same Time .. If Irish Citizens the Public Cannot Trust Publicans Luckily they are Rare around Athlone anyway ….. I also was SUBJECTED to Verbal Abuse by Chris Hewitt Licence Owner when he PHONED ME like a Creature POSSESSED … I hung Up on him … I received a Superb Pint of Guinness when i entered the Pub it was Very Quiet and I was the only customer drinking the Good Stuff “Guinness Draught” everyone else was drinking Beers / Larger which should raised a Red Flag for me ….. I complemented Trish Owners sister Chris on the Great Quality of the Guinness as I do Everywhere from Ireland to Portugal and further where I get a Great Pint of Guinness i ordered a Second Pint of Guinness The Second Pint was as different as Chalk and Cheese with Brown / Black Bubbles Accross its Head I won’t say Guinness as it wasn’t Guinness but Slops … How this Transformation from My First Superb Pint of Guinness to the Second Pint is IMPOSSIBLE unless the Barrel was finished and Trish replaced the Guinness Barrel with a New Barrel which was OFF also and could be Replaced with another New Keg if that is what Happened or the Original barrel was tampered with … I made Trish aware of the Problem and she Replied “ it might be the Glasses !!!! “ as she hadn’t changed the Guinness Barrel I left it with her I ordered a Replacement Pint of Guinness Trish but it was EXACTLY the Same UNDRINKABLE I made Trish aware again … New Customer entered the pub and Ordered a Pint of Guinness like a Shot Trish ran again down the stairse to the Cellar .. Trish visits the Cellar Very Frequently .. When Trish pulled and served a Pint of Guinness to the New Customer it looked Exactly the Same as my First Pint of Guinness which was a TOTAL Transformation ..NOT … I pointed the Guinness Transformation to Trish but got NO REPLY .. In fact I got the COLD SHOULDER !!!! I then Left Biddy as I was made UNWELCOME by Trish’s Attitude towards ME.. I got a Drinkable Pint of Good Guinness which I had No Problem obtaining in Athlone ….. I sent Trish a Picture of a “GOOD PINT” of GUINNESS which I had NO PROBLEM obtaining here in Athlone .. Less than an Hour I was Subjected to a phone call from Chris Hewitt Trish’s brother a TERRAIN of ABUSE ROARING DOWN the PHONE at ME HE was like a Creature POSSESSED .. I would also state their my be a Breach of the Data Protection Act 2018 as Chris Hewitt stated that he would make sure that I wouldn’t get served in any Pub an Athlone as he was printing my picture off Pub CCTV “ as I speak and sending it to them “ He also BARRED ME .. This is All Over me making Trish his sister aware of a Bad Pint of Guinness which can happen in any Pub .. I looked on Trish as a Friend telling her Personal Private stuff I thought we were Friends or so she made Out by Poisoning Me !!!! I drank in that old pub in the late 1980’s which has been closed for years that’s showing my age I was drinking here before Chris Hewitt was Born !! So I Hope Chris and Trish aren’t showing a different Side of themselves by being AGEST to their Customers !! They Definitely shown the Very Worst side of themselves that Morning Greed Terrible Thing

20/08/2025: This place is the best pub in town. Think Cheers, but in Ireland. The bartender and locals were super friendly, telling jokes and giving local recommendations. We spent a lot of time here and plan to go back later tonight after dinner. Would HIGHLY recommend coming here for a pint or chocolate espresso martini.

21/11/2025: This is a must visit bar, Paul & his staff are very efficient, great craic ,

12/11/2025: Good old fashioned bar with excellent Guinness. Friendly owner and staff. Comfortable lounge area and has bar full of characters.

14/06/2025: This is a cracking place. I visited twice and tried a couple of different breakfasts. Generous portions, excellent cooking and attentive service. I'll be back the next time I'm passing through the town.

07/06/2025: The best restaurant in Kinnegad. Real Irish food and a family restaurant vibe. A place where you can meet the town and fill your belly. Portions usually are generous and I really love their version of the Irish stew. I hope they'll open the back patio again this summer.

05/04/2026: Lovely staff, good atmosphere although it’s like having pints on the surface of the sun 🔥🔥🔥

04/03/2026: Pregames before (and after) the most recent Athlone Town AFC game, Speedy and staff couldn’t have been lovelier! Everything I’d hoped it’d be. Well worth the trip from the States. Until next time…