The best restaurants in Athlone

11/10/2026: One of the best restaurant experiences I've ever had The staff are exceptional Second time out Opted for the 50 euro value menu Always wanting to try new non meat ( pescatarian ) options October Dinner Cured Seatrout, Cucumber and Apple Tartelette ******* Sourdough Bread with Roast and Pickled Walnut Butter ******* *Royale of Shiitake Mushroom, Crispy Mushroom, Sweetcorn Sauce ******* *Sage Gnudi with Uchi Kuri Squash and Cavolo Nero ******* *White Chocolate Bavarois, Jamaican Ginger Cake, Rhubarb Washed down nicely with 2 glasses of the locally brewed Pilsner Wide Street House Saison 440ml – Longford

07/10/2026: This beautiful place served the best meal I've ever had in my life. An unforgettable experience from the moment we walked through the door. Sasha was an amazing server! The food was not only a work of art but absolutely delicious! If I was at home with that stature food I would've licked the plate with no shame. Just absolutely perfect from start to finish. Get the ham hock with crispy egg, I insist!

17/10/2026: I’m a real stickler when it comes to steak. I’ve ordered it in countless restaurants, and honestly, I leave disappointed about 99% of the time. 1810 Steakhouse in Athlone belongs firmly in that rare 1% I would happily return to. My wife and I travelled from Birr, County Offaly. I ordered the T-bone with bone marrow mash and seasonal vegetables, and she had the striploin with the same sides. We both agreed, without hesitation, that these were the best steaks we have ever eaten in our lives. For someone who is so often disappointed when ordering steak, being able to say that means a lot. The bone marrow mash was a wonderful accompaniment, but the steaks were what made this a meal we’ll remember. This is the kind of restaurant you leave already planning your next visit. 1810 deserves recognition well beyond Athlone, and we’ll be recommending it to anyone who will listen. If you’re particular about your steak, make the journey. We did, and we would do it again in a heartbeat.

02/10/2026: Ordered 2 ribeyes (with lobster). They were very flavorful… but extremely tough to cut (lot of tendons). The “sauces” they come with aren’t sauces but herb butters that were hard as rocks and came right out of the refrigerator. Staff was very pleasant and accommodating. Oysters were very good… but the experience as a whole wasn’t great. For dry aged steaks (which I know a lot about)… these weren’t very good. Also paid 50 dollars to make a reservation… which they still charged me… they just took 50 dollars off the bill. In my humble opinion… they shouldn’t have charged me for the reservation at all because we showed up. The price paid for experience had… not worth it and ruined the meal. Would not come back again.

07/11/2026: Food and service was impeccable and would definitely be a return customer

05/11/2026: Cute little find from google best recommendation for local food and it did not disappoint! The lady was super lovely there and delicious food. Excellent find for our little stop off in Althone!

15/10/2026: Small pub now extended at the back to a huge space. Great place for the vibe and the traditional music.

12/10/2026: 1,126 years old , Best pub in have ever been to.

28/10/2026: Amazing pub-restaurant. A bit out of the way (20 minutes walk from the city centre) but well worth the trip.

26/10/2026: Found it such a lovely place.Place was extremely busy ,staff had lovely warm personalities ,great fun & laughter !!plus great workers on springs.Food service was excellent & not to mention the dishes we got were oh so tasty & presented in 5 star way .Also the Guinness was great . Looking forward to many more visits to this place.

29/09/2026: When they said they were dog-friendly, I thought they simply meant they would let my dog in — but they went above and beyond! They offered her a bed, water, and even food. 🥹🐶 Our meal was delicious, and the staff and atmosphere were lovely as well. I don’t normally leave reviews, but this place really deserves one. We had such a great experience and would love to come back soon! 😊 Thank you <3!

29/09/2026: Pet friendly and they treat us and our friend’s dog very nicely and the food was tasty, staff were very friendly! I 100% recommend!

20/08/2026: The waitress was kind and welcoming even with foreign customers who didn't understand the language.

19/08/2026: The Bartender at Sean's Bar recommended we eat here for lunch. I am very thankful we headed his advice! The Sea Food Chowder was spot on. Irish Cheese steak had the perfect sauce to it. Best of all the service. Our waitress was really sweet, spoke with everyone at the table as if she really wanted us to be there. Sounds weird but, she had a kind heart and it showed! She checked in on us multiple times. I wish I had caught her name. I think she had an Italian accent. We spoke about our kids. She had a son, 16. She is fantastic! All the best to her!!

15/09/2026: ​If you’re in the area, you have to check this place out! Amazing food, flawless service, and the loveliest staff. Hands down the best spot for a cozy autumn lunch on a rainy day! 🍂🌧️

13/09/2026: Amazing. Great lunch, coffee and something sweet. Incredible falafel. Loved the succinct menu.

23/10/2026: would not let me sit down wen i went to order food

23/10/2026: didnt let us sit in the place, we jusf wasnted to sit down and eat and they didnt let us dont come here and hit us stomps

31/08/2026: A truly authentic and genuine Irish pub, the live music was great fun, lots of musicians jamming at once, it was really cool!! The waitress was the best...

29/07/2026: Best pub in Athlone! Best barkeep in Athlone!

01/11/2026: My food today was just not good , and the dessert was half the usual (ice cream). It was take away. Usually love it here but today was a miss.

29/10/2026: Really disappointed actually, i was so looking forward to eating here. The chicken wings were not fresh, I could tell that they were cooked a couple of days earlier - just a stale taste. Then i have traditional beef in garlic, basil and chilli from the wok. It was just a few bits of beef in a gravy that was harsh and way to spicy - i like spicy food. Very expensive for sub standard food. Not genuine Thai food - thai people would be shamed to serve this low quality dishes. I will never go back, never.

05/10/2026: Oscar was just splendid. Breakfast was just perfect. Sheraton location is perfect.

03/10/2026: Lovely breakfast, and the staff was so nice

15/09/2026: Lovely Italian restaurant with fabulous food.Staff were lovely and service was great.

09/09/2026: Pizza was SO good, no complaints there. Complimentary water tho… had that full Athlone tap water metallic taste 😭 I get it, it’s free so you don’t have to drink it, but if you’re serving it, taste matters. Would be better to pour water from bottles or just skip it. Extra point for toilet sign — looks like it helps keep it clean 😅

27/10/2026: Nice pub. Lovely Guinness. Don't order food!

23/10/2026: cozy pub in Athlone with lots of character and great food. it was also the best burger i have had in my life!

31/10/2026: Nicest steak Ive had in a while

29/10/2026: Really attentive and caring staff on a relatively quiet Thursday evening. Food was in good portion and delicious. Would definitely return.