The best restaurants in Athlone

13/10/2025: Friendly staff. Great portions.

26/12/2025: I went in before closing time (apparently today 26th they close at 5:30 and it was before 5) and was told it was takeaway only, which was fine. However, when I asked the staff member at the pastries counter what the items were (the labels were missing), she repeatedly said she didn’t know, turned her back on me, and continued cleaning. I asked if there was anything with lemon. She said no, but when I pointed at a pastry I thought was lemon, she then said “it’s lemon” — without any apology or explanation. I ended up buying it because it looked nice, but honestly I wouldn’t have if it weren’t for her attitude. I work in customer service myself and understand how tiring busy or festive shifts can be, but basic politeness is still part of the job. The pastry looks okay. A bit overpriced for the size, 4.95€ but the service really needs improvement.

12/12/2025: Warm and food well priced, had lunch food was good. Only bad thing need to be more generous on the roast potatoes only had one on my plate.

15/03/2026: Good service and friendly staff. Would recommend.

07/03/2026: I ordered a coffee and paid through my phone. When I got there the woman serving asked me to pay in cash even though I had already paid on my phone. Once I pointed that out I got my order. Never go here.

06/08/2025: Prince of Wales hotel is closed. Don't even attempt to stay there

23/10/2025: Very rude and unhelpful staff but the food is okay

28/09/2025: I always visit O'Brien's in Athlone Town Center when in Athlone. The sandwiches are always beautifully made with high quality ingredients. The coffee is great too. This is the best O'Brien's I have been to, always so clean, from the food display to the clearing of the tables. I have always found a clean table to sit at and always enjoy my food. But most of all the staff are amazing, so friendly and efficient, nothing is too much trouble for them. At this point they remember my regular order, goats cheese sandwich on gluten free bread with an Americano, I don't even have to ask anymore 😆 well done to the hard working staff.

22/10/2025: Went up to a lady just to ask for directions and the disrespect she gave me actually had me jaw dropped i was shocked I was being spoken to so rudely, no manners and had such a smart mouth she obviously didnt wanna speak with me and had no interest rolling her eyes

10/08/2025: We have ordered a paw patrol cake for our sons 2nd birthday online and it was amazing. It looked exactly like the reference picture and it tasted really nice. Since they closed the office in Tullamore we had to pick up the cake from their shop in Athlone. We got the smallest square cake and it was still huge and quite heavy. It was a chocolate sponge and chocolate cream cake. It wasnt too sweet or tasteless. I wish there is an option to add forest fruits, sour cherries or other fruits. It would elevate the cake so much. Will definitely going to order a cake there again.

13/01/2026: I got whopper meal. And the burger fillings was so poor I went back to change, it was one tomato, one pickle, no ketchup 3x3cm onion pieces. I say to manager/supervisor no name tag, on picture like this and you give me this. So I've been told it's only for marketing the one in the picture 😆 To be fair they did better one the second time, but I wouldn't go there again. You advertising quality, then give quality and keep customers happy! The worse answer ever too. Employee should learn how to answer customers.

11/01/2026: The staff was friendly to help us

01/04/2026: Mega-rude service. The woman behind the counter was extremely rude.

23/03/2026: I ordered a burger .which was not cooked the meat was like rubber. Was complaining and they said that meat is ok cuz he was frying him the time how he usually do. No apology or exchange. Not recommended

01/01/2026: I had a horrible New Year's Eve experience at this place. There weren't enough staff, and 10 minutes before the countdown, there were no drinks for sale. The staff were doing the impossible to serve everyone. It was a disastrous environment. They want to save money on staff and simply advertise a terrible party with no management whatsoever. No cocktails, no álcool. Please don’t make people leave their houses if you not able to give a good experience

21/08/2025: To all the staff in Maisie’s, from the door staff to the bar staff to the glass collectors and cleaners, you made my entire hen weekend an absolute blast. From the Friday night dancing , Saturday day activities upstairs and into Saturday night dancing , you made us feel so welcome. As a hen party you tend to be watching yourselves and trying to separate as a lot of places don’t like seeing a bunch of women coming(I get it) however ye are different… we got waved at and welcomed from the second we got over that bridge! You guys are absolute amazing. Ye are number 1 in Athlone by a country mile and I’ll be recommending this place to everyone and their nana!!!! And also - whoever that Dj was that ye had Friday 15th and Saturday 16th - he’s an absolute superstar on the decks! I can’t wait to come back!! From the Galway Hen ❤️

23/11/2025: Had a terrible experience with the short security guard here — incredibly rude, unprofessional, and went out of his way to make the visit unpleasant. Completely unacceptable behavior and definitely needs better training in basic respect.

04/11/2025: Nice staff. Was more busy after midnight.

10/12/2025: Nice friendly pub . Worth a visit.

29/10/2025: Craic is mighty.staff are brilliant

25/12/2025: Price is expensive more then any one in Dublin

03/01/2026: Best Chinese food I have ever tried in Athlone and maybe in my life. The service is great, the waitresses are very friendly, it's open until late at night, has good music in the background. We had satisfactory amount of food and the price is excellent, it's worth every penny.