The best restaurants in Athlone

11/03/2025: This was my second time at Thyme and what I can say is that the place is always amazing The staff are helpful, smiling and attentive, everything is impeccable and the food is fantastic

09/03/2025: Had a fabulous meal in Thyme last week- food was top notch, staff were great and there was a lovely atmosphere- only negative is that it is very difficult to get parking close by.

16/03/2025: We made it to Ireland's oldest bar! Hubby and I each got a quick beer and a t- shirt. Very cute town.

13/03/2025: Love Love Love!! Totally Irish experience

13/03/2025: Food is amazing book ahead , staff are attentive and friendly , menu is quite good .

05/03/2025: Fabulous food whether it be sitting in or take home always love food and friendly staff

01/03/2025: Way overpriced. The food was good but would not return. Went for lunch there and enjoyed the food, but the prices were 5 star hotel prices, not pub grub.

04/02/2025: That typical Irish place for food and a few drinks! The food is always good, sometimes the portions could be just a little bit bigger, but they have so many more positives, that the portion size gets thrown to the background! No doubt a place you must go in Athlone! Unfortunately no food after 5pm but you can't have it all! Ahaha

05/03/2025: Really enjoyed the perfect atmosphere and great staff

09/02/2025: The staff here are very pleasant & good at their job. Unfortunately, on the night we visited, circa 8p.m, three items on the menu were unavailable. It's not cheap, but the food is excellent.

30/03/2025: Beautiful food. Friendly staff.. very efficient. Lots of good healthy and filling options on the menu. Lovely coffee

24/02/2025: Lovely place with a cozy atmosphere. During peak hours there might not be enough sitting. I had a lovely Strawberry Jam yogurt

23/03/2025: What an amazing restaurant. Food and service was amazing. The steak was cooked to perfection and rested and served perfectly with some nice red wine .

02/03/2025: This was the most delicious food ever! Everything was fantastic and the service was lovely. We tried the Argentinian chorizo, the rib eye and the steak txogitxu striploin with hand cut fries, garlic butter and salsa criolla and the churros with dulce de leche. I can confirm that the food was cooked to perfection as they advertise it on their website. It was perfect and I highly recommend it!

30/03/2025: Honestly,**"The Fatted Calf is amazing! The food is next-level—flavors burst in the best way. Love the cozy vibe, and it’s perfect for family dinners. Highly recommend!"**

20/03/2025: Lovely restaurant in heart of Athlone..Beautiful food full of flavour..Unfortunately we booked early evening so found it a bit rushed in order for next sitting..But definitely still worth a visit..Staff helpful and efficient..Definitely will be doing a return visit..

05/03/2025: Excellent meal, very authentic. Hosted a group of 8 of us with no issue. Staff were very helpful. Strong recommend.

04/03/2025: So we have been here a few times and have never been disappointed. Staffs were very knowledgeable and gave us a tailored selection that was awesome! The surroundings are very pleasant just like the staff.

01/03/2025: 4 of us went for dinner here last night. Absolutely delicious. Excellent service, very pleasant and efficient staff.

27/02/2025: Lovely small cafe. The food was amazing and the Staff were really nice

15/02/2025: The best place for breakfast, lunch, or a quick stop if you’re traveling in the area! 5* The staff is incredibly friendly, and the food is top-notch. I often find it hard to get a good cappuccino, but this place truly surprised me (probably one of the best I’ve ever had) The top floor has a rustic and COZY atmosphere, perfect for groups of 5 or more. Their bakery is amazing, offering a variety of delicious options. I highly recommend their croissants and the ‘Breakfast BAP’!

06/12/2024: Great staff and great food everytime

17/02/2025: Wonderful cafe! Delicious toastie & great coffee. Lovely location

03/02/2025: Very friendly staff, the breakfast was amazing. The cappuccino was made with great care. The toast deserves special attention because it was one of the best I've ever had. This place surprised me.

29/03/2025: First off, having to order ourselves on an app of by the kiosk is fine, but you could literally see other people in the cafe being frustrated by trying to do this. Also, a tip is added by default and it's a hassle on the site to remove it. I really don't see why a tip should even be given when you consider the lack of involvement of the staff in your order, and the low quality of the food. When the shakshuka arrived the plate was absolutely boiling hot and burned my partner, and there was no warning given by the staff at all that the plate was hot As for how overpriced the food was, it would cost an additional €3.50 if you want to replace the eggs with your fry with scrambled eggs... Another 3.50 for a side of hallumi which tasted of nothing but salt €12.99 for a fry (I asked for no beans) that looks like this (toast not pictured) Bacon was so tough when I tried to cut it a bit few off the plate entirely, and the sausages were the dryest I've ever had in my life In total it cost €45 for a mini fry, side of fries, shakshuka with a side of hallumi, 2 soft drinks and a smoothie. This is the most overpriced and unwhelming breakfast we have ever had in Athlone and we've been living here over 8 years... While we were there someone obviously had food go down the wrong way and was having a coughing fit, so her friend asked for a glass of water, and they were changed for a bottle as they "don't have tap water"... It seems like they are overcharging and then instead of spending their money on good ingredients, or better chefs, they are wasting money on seemingly useless headsets for their staff and self-order kiosks, which don't even seem needed because the place is tiny. When my partner had finished eating someone came over to try to take both of our plates while I had food almost in my mouth. Then a few minutes later someone came over again and asked if we had any plates to clear while the only plates on the table were mine, and again, I had food almost in my mouth. It's like they were trying to get us out as soon as possible because we'd already paid... My partner literally said he would have kicked himself had he tipped ahead of time because of how terrible the experience and food was

24/03/2025: A lovely, friendly restaurant with excellent food. We'll definitely be back again next time we're in Athlone

16/03/2025: We stopped in on our way from Galway to Dublin. The food was worth the trip! Our server was a delight. We had the specials of the day, panko fish and homemade ravioli. The fish was maybe the best I've ever had. It just melted in my mouth. Everyone of us thoroughly enjoyed the town, the meal and the service.

04/03/2025: They need to clean the tables...properly. Lots of staff floating around but not keeping their eye on basic hygiene. Had to look for a clean table even though the place was almost empty. Sat at a table, cleaned it myself with a napkin. Put the napkin on a dirty table beside me and there it stayed. On the other tables next to me were used glasses. Never cleaned once. Whoever is in charge, please do your job. Customers should NOT sit down at a dirty table. Ever!

29/03/2025: If you are looking for a cosy, homely pub this is exactly the place you need to go to. The staff are amazing (shout-out to Trish). If you're looking for a good cocktail she's your woman. The staff in this bar make you feel so welcome everytime and to make it even better the pints are unbelievable! I'll never come to Athlone without hitting Biddy O'Dowd's for one (or 10) 😂.

13/03/2025: Cool pub, great example of the pub in the living room. Full of punters for Cheltenham, which is a testament to how high in esteem this pub is held in the town of Athlone. Had a pint of Biddys, a home branded lager, did the job