The best restaurants in Athlone

11/06/2025: ★★★★★ Thyme offers a warm, confident atmosphere—quiet, stylish, and unpretentious—and cooks with real seasonal flair

27/05/2025: We took a trip to Athlone to visit Thyme on a recommendation. Well worth it and we'll definitely be back. A lovely welcoming small dining room. Very friendly staff who are comfortable and confident speaking about the dishes. And what a meal. From start to finish it was beautifully presented but more importantly very very tasty. The halibut was fantastic. The sides amazing. And the price! They could easily charge more for that quality of food. What a treat. Thank you Thyme.

28/05/2025: Absolutely exceptional! Gorgeous Bangkok style Street art plus signage and decor. Cozy cool atmosphere. Friendly accommodating, and at the top of their game staff! The food was amazing. Absolutely everything is extraordinary about this Thai restaurant. We are not at all surprised to see all of the many awards on the walls. Do not miss it!!

27/05/2025: Absolutely blown away by the Khao Soi here. Easily the best I’ve had anywhere, and that includes spots in the U.S. where we’ve come. Super creamy, rich, and perfectly balanced, with just the right heat. You can tell they put serious care into the flavors. The dining area also felt unexpectedly homey and reminded me of traveling through Southeast Asia. The bright yellow exterior made it such a cute stop as we found this as we walked along the street. Kin Khao Thai was such a gem to find in Athlone. Highly recommend for anyone looking for real Thai food that delivers way beyond expectations.

14/06/2025: I dont understand the hype of this place, really really poor service. All dishes came out and forgot my main and tried to blame it on a request that my partner had made some time after the order was taken. really disappointed. Also surely an authentic italian doesn't serve pineapple on pizza 😂

03/06/2025: Busy but feel they are cutting back on ingredients effecting the quality the food

03/05/2025: The Shack Pub is an absolute gem that every visitor should experience. With its perfectly creamy pint of Guinness, this charming establishment offers a cozy atmosphere that welcomes you from the moment you step inside. The friendly staff go above and beyond to ensure you feel right at home, making your visit all the more enjoyable. Additionally, the bathrooms are impeccably clean, reflecting the attention to detail that defines this pub. Without a doubt, it's the best pub I've had the pleasure of visiting in town.

10/04/2025: Nice restaurant-pub that we stopped at when driving from Dublin to Galway. Parking just outside and close to the road so it's easy to stop here. Nice staff, Irish feeling and good value, the food tasted good and it was good value.

22/06/2025: The best steaks in a long time! Fantastic!!!

06/06/2025: The best steak house in Ireland. Amazing dishes, Juicy steaks and the desserts are made in haven.

30/06/2025: We made a stop here for lunch on our way from Dublin to Galway, and it was such a great experience! Excellent vegan options, generous portion sizes, super friendly service, and a cozy atmosphere. Highly recommend!

11/06/2025: Had a black pepper sausage bap which was absolutely unbelievably fantastic and an amazing americano. Place was nice and staff were friendly and’s nice.

15/06/2025: Had to Visit everyone talks about this pub, great old pub lots of character and great atmosphere.

15/06/2025: It's the oldest pub in Ireland. I loved it; the decor is filled with old fishing rods, police patches, and lots of odds and ends. They have all kinds of beers and live music on certain days. There's paid street parking nearby.

03/06/2025: Fantastic food!! The seafood casserole was one of the most delicious meals I’ve ever had. My family also loved their choices - pasta and a pide. Service was friendly and welcoming.

29/05/2025: We were greeted by a lovely waitress called Louise. She was so efficient and kind to my elderly mother. Nothing was too much bother. There was 9 of us in the group. My husband was late attending the meal but he was looked after so well, considering the kitchen had just closed. It was the staff that made the whole experience memorable. Thank you Louise. 😊

29/05/2025: We were in at a very busy time and were part of a large group. Even so, the team delivered great food, at a fair price, as quickly as possible. We'll done

28/05/2025: What an amazing 👏 bistro. The most wholesome generous salad l have EVER had. Gorgeous service, efficient and Affordable. Can't rate highly enough!

02/07/2025: One of the best meals i’ve had. Perfectly cooked, balanced flavors, good portion, a medley of tastitude and deliciousness. Truly a gem.

28/06/2025: I’ll be honest—when I first walked in, I didn’t have high expectations. It was a last-minute choice since everywhere else was fully booked, and I couldn’t help but wonder why this place still had space. But the food completely changed my mind. Really tasty, freshly made, and full of flavour. A great little spot that turned out to be much better than I expected. I’d definitely go back!

13/05/2025: Food is always lovely and there's a great selection of sweet treats. However we were charged €9 for a regular pot of tea which is absolutely scandalous! EDIT: came back a month later for lunch and got a smash burger. It was overcooked, very dry and the bacon was incinerated. Had to leave half of it behind as it was tasteless.

06/05/2025: After a long walk by the canal, we were looking for somewhere to get coffee and cake. Freshly made. Not full of preservatives. We walked past so many that just didn’t fit the bill, then came across this place. What a gem! The deep-filled apple & berries pie was superb: moist and not too sweet. The blueberry & almond slice was also delicious: again, nice and moist and not too sweet. We went for flat white coffee. Perfect temperature and a tasty roast, if a little strong. Thoroughly recommend this place.

31/05/2025: Gottta love a pub quiz on a Monday

25/04/2025: This is a proper old school pub. Definitely call in for a pint if you're visiting Athlone. Very nice staff and patrons.

10/05/2025: Here you can find delicious cakes and coffees in different varieties. The people who work here are all very friendly and always help.

03/05/2025: I was in Athlone on a shopping trip and stopped here for Elevenses, a coffee and scone. I was glad I did, the staff were so friendly.An American tourist popped in for a coffee and to ask about parking in the area.one of the staff was super helpful, even going so far as to cross the street to help him with the ticket machine. The scone was lovely and fresh, I will definitely return and stay longer next time. Congrats on great service.

17/06/2025: We where passing after having a dinner in another local establishment and said we would stop and see could we get a table for cocktails and desserts as we are both chefs after reading the menu we where going to order all the desserts and the raspberry and white chocolate martini… To say the lack of professionalism by the head chef/manager was appalling the waiters where lovely and went to ask was it ok for us to have just the desserts the head chef proceeded to say there was cafes and coffee shops down the road go to them we where seated at the closest table to the pass and he made it very clear he didn’t want our business.. because of how rude he was we decided to pay for our bottled water and leave… he clearly has lost all passion for his job as most chefs would be delighted that a table of 2 walked in on a quite Tuesday evening and wanted to order all there desserts to try I don’t know is he stupid or just arrogant!!! Probley the latter

27/05/2025: This was once a favourite restaurant but it has gone down hill since last visited. Scallop starters were okay not a lot of taste . I had chicken and husband had cod again the taste was gone and dishes have got smaller. Got a plate of chips full of black bits look and tasted terrible. Was wondering why it wasn’t busy

21/02/2025: The sweetest place in Athlone. Exceptional coffee, great food, greater treats, and the greatest hosts.

18/02/2025: I’m heartbroken to be saying goodbye to Fine. For more than 5 years, I've worked just a few steps from this place and throughout the years it has felt like more than just a coffee shop to me. The coffee? The best in town as said by many. The food? Delicious and comforting. The vibes? exquisite and cosy. But what truly made Fine special was the people. Ciaran,Laura, Axel, Laoise, Gary, Claire, Sinead, Emily, Shane and many other lovely staff members not only kept me well-fed but also have provided a warm, welcoming space where I’ve started my mornings, taken many many breaks, vented, laughed, ended my day, the team who knew to be reaching for the teabags and oat milk before I was in the door and who always greeted me and said goodbye with a smile, and made every visit feel like home. It’s hard to imagine my routine without this place, and I know I’m not alone in saying that Fine will be deeply missed. Thank you for everything—you’ve created something truly special, and I wish you all the best in your next chapter. ❤️