The best restaurants in Athlone

23/05/2026: Amazing food,outstanding service..we arrived with bikes,restaurant was fully booked and they let us dine outside and service was fantastic. Thank you

09/05/2026: Delicious meat and great service! Highly recommend this place

10/07/2026: Great place, lovely staff, homemade fresh ice cream for afogato. Coffee is lovely, distinct flavour. Moreover my 6 year old loved it, and he's very picky 😂

09/07/2026: Such a lovely cafe, great coffee, great snacks. Owners are stars

09/06/2026: The food was a major disappointment, flavorless. There was a long wait between each serving, we have eaten in other Michelin restaurants but this is definitely not Michelin standard, very disappointed

08/06/2026: Wonderful staff, great food. Worth the visit.

16/06/2026: I didn't have food everything else was great

15/06/2026: It's definitely a must-go place even you are not drinking. The history makes the beer taste better. I wish I could stop there longer to have a cup of authentic Irish whiskey.

02/07/2026: This was the best and most fresh tasting meal on my entire trip to Ireland. I’d happily go back for the chicken pesto wrap.

02/07/2026: One of those amazing moments yesterday where a random stop off the highway turns out to be perfect. Wonderful food and spectacular coffee in magical little spot next to the river. Best lunch we had in Ireland.

14/06/2026: Food was delicious, however we were shoved beside a large table where I couldn't hear the person across from me. Possibly, due to the table felt ignored by waitstaff But the food was very good.

12/06/2026: Food was average. Ambience was nice but they made us sit at the back even though there were plenty space in the main dining room, just because we didn’t have a booking. I wouldn’t recommend going without a reservation. Pizza was just alright. The main pasta dish had chicken which was on the border of going bad.

06/07/2026: Delicious Thai food! We went in downstairs and were a little surprised, but it got even better as we went upstairs. The lemonade was also incredibly tasty. The ambiance was nice, with hard chairs. 😊

05/07/2026: Delicious Thai food with a dedicated vegan menu. Full of flavour and quick attentive service. Thoroughly recommended. Please note the restaurant bio on here says dog friendly, alas they are not.

06/07/2026: Met at the door by a rude lady with a top knot held in with a claw clip. We waited for a seat and she met us with a rude tone and face then said follow me and went up these steps. We had a buggy with our baby in it so I was unsure if we were meant to follow her or not. At this stage I’m upset and kind of want to leave but we drove all the way in to come so we stayed. All of the other servers are lovely and friendly they made sure everything was ok. Food was nice. I like that they have a juice and water station you can just help yourself. Just upsetting with that one lady who just ruined the rest of our time there to be honest, felt unwelcome with my baby.

06/07/2026: Might not look much from outside but it's a really atmospheric place with friendly service and a great pint of Guinness. I hear the food is good too.

30/05/2026: We went in for just tea and coffee but we will be back for food another day. Portion were brilliant, staff was excellent and atmosphere was buzzing

22/05/2026: Best chicken curry and chips. Would def go again

17/05/2026: “Had a superb experience at Spice India in Athlone. The food was absolutely delicious — full of flavour, fresh, and perfectly cooked. The atmosphere was warm, relaxing, and welcoming, making the whole dining experience even better. The staff were friendly and attentive throughout. Highly recommend for anyone looking for authentic Indian cuisine and a great ambience

16/05/2026: We had Bday party and Everything was perfect

02/07/2026: My experience at this cafe was excellent. The staff were so welcoming to me and my dog Alfie. They provided some treats, a water bowl and even a little mat for him to relax on. Alfie is a nervous dog and the staff were so kind, they went above and beyond. I had the mushrooms on toast breakfast which was so tasty and a lovely coffee too. I would highly recommend this cafe and most especially to anyone travelling with their dog.

30/06/2026: Great spot for breakfast with a view. Worth a visit

24/05/2026: Kelly was an awesome server and the food here is absolutely delicious

24/05/2026: Kelly was amazing server. She has the best personality. Thank you Kelly

30/06/2026: Solid food on our drive from Dublin to Galway. Weird menu but well executed food. You will have to prompt the family serving when you're ready to order or need more drinks and again to pay, but food came fairly quickly. We dined at lunch overlooking the river.

27/06/2026: We were delighted to visit the beautiful town of Athlone and experience the outstanding cuisine at Bacchus Restaurant. It was a real pleasure to meet the restaurant’s owner, Ümit Duyar, originally from Turkey, whose passion, hospitality, and dedication are reflected in every detail of the dining experience. Thank you for the warm welcome, the delicious food, and a truly memorable evening. We look forward to visiting again! 🇦🇿🇹🇷

24/05/2026: I got into the pub and the music was there. A lovely group playing a nice, smooth and evolving music, bodhrán included. Just great, believe it. As a plus, beef stew was tasty. It is a good place for a chilled talk and some drinks.

21/05/2026: The best pub and bistro in Westmeath for sure !!! Food ( always such a variety to choose from, generous portions , lovely atmosphere, service just fantastic!!! We are regulars in there and always getting the best experience!🥰 definitely recommend when in Athlone 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

20/01/2026: Service was really good, and the vibes were nice. Really appreciate the nice and caring staff, especially Rebecca (got us drinks and coasters)

20/01/2026: Honestly super service, great and cozy place. Food was very good and accommodated all of my requirements. Great place to visit!