The best restaurants in Athlone

26/07/2026: For something quick and tasty to eat, great.

18/06/2026: Stopped for a pint. Great atmosphere, friendly service, good selection.

03/09/2026: I liked the place, very friendly staff altho a bit shy. The burger had a nice detail that the bun was soft. Altho the burger wasnt very special it was alright. I'd prefer to have the fries a bit bigger but all and all a vintage burger restaurant experience.

24/08/2026: I now know where to eat every time I’m in athlone. Now I will admit the menu is a bit pricey for the portions, but the exceptional service absolutely makes up for it

10/09/2026: very nice food would recommend not too busy new name and new owner place feels very homey

23/08/2026: The name (and owner??) has changed, and if I could give negative stars, I would. We arrived at 6:30 pm, and there was a sign outside: "Bar food till 7 pm." Okay. We had to actively ask for a menu and weren't served, while the table behind us, who arrived at the same time, were served and able to order food. The staff was completely overwhelmed and unfriendly, walking past us several times to serve the next table and ignoring us entirely. When we finally tried to order food and drinks at the bar (6:35 pm), we were told there was no more food. When we asked why the next table had been served while we hadn't even been acknowledged, we were met with nothing but a head shake. I've been to many pubs all over Ireland, but I've never experienced anything like this. Absolutely unprofessional. The place itself certainly has potential, a nice atmosphere. But this experience was uniquely abysmal.

24/08/2026: Edit: have to add in possible food poison to one of children from the chicken curry and drop to a one star. No way to prob this mind, but she was up vomiting for the night and had nothing else that could have caused it either. Probably would have given this a 3 overall but the price point drops it to a two. I got the steak sambo, it was poor. Mushrooms were rubbery, meat was tough, but worst of all the ciabatta was cold, toast the bread it'll hold better and not go soggy with the peppercorn sauce (which was thin and relatively bland). Wife had ribs, they were very dry. Kids had a combo which incorporated ribs, wings, etc. looked well enough but the wings overcooked (not burned) and dry. Coleslaw was cheap, store bought and a little funky tbh. No mash, no pasta which are both on the menu (place only open an hour). Wait staff never checked after service so lost out on an extra drink order and a tip tbh (was not busy at the time), Overall wouldn't recommend, we were able to eat the food however so def not a 1 star and as I said, only for the price point would probably be a 3. Maybe Sunday is the chef's day off 🤔

20/08/2026: I loved the place! Greaf staff, very good food

19/08/2026: I love every item. My usual go to place. Their pizza, burger and curry rice is my favorite.

25/07/2026: Best chips around and fast service

05/09/2026: Love this pub , and the staff are very friendly And of course my old mate Val the owner, what a ledgend be careful you could end up buying more than drink, Val could sell you tools , machines ect ect 🤣🤣

20/09/2026: Stopped in for a quick pint. Definitely a local pub. No food but great service.

27/08/2026: Had a good night here. Great beer garden.couldn't get over the gossip of the locals there. The married woman working there having an affair with the man living up stairs. Pure trad irish haha. Loved it.

04/10/2026: Missing items and incorrect order I am very disappointed with my recent KFC order. I was charged extra for Loaded Chips, but received regular chips instead. I paid an additional €6 and, instead of the Loaded Chips, I was given only one extra small portion of regular chips. I also ordered Chicken Wings, but received only the flat parts of the wings. The Chicken Popcorn was out of stock, so I was offered Chicken Goujons instead. I received only two small goujons. I spoke to the manager and explained that this was not a fair replacement. I asked if I could receive one more goujon, but she refused. I paid almost €70 for this order, and I honestly feel that I was completely ripped off. This was my last visit to KFC. I expected much better service and value for the amount of money I spent.

23/09/2026: Under portioned Large Fries (the difference between large and regular nisnrhe bag, not the quantity...) Gravy was MOLTEN hot, doubt that's the standard. Fries are normal tepid temperature-still you'll warm them.up in the gravy. If the touch order screen had receipt roll I'd have typed all this in the customer survey

24/05/2026: Was recommended to come here as I like a lot of cuisines that they stock original food for. Got beef and chicken sausages and burgers made in house, very tasty. Owner and staff were genuine, chatty and helpful. Will be going back for more food treasures

24/05/2026: The shop offers all kinds of different food items, as well as a halal butcher, and very delicious chicken and beef sausages, and also gorgeous flavored burgers , thanks

04/09/2026: Man, I went in all dandy and sweet, yeah, and I ordered my food on the screen things, and it was for takeaway. I think I was waiting like ten mins. I said it to one of the old lads working there, idk his name, but I’ll describe him. He was maybe late 30s and he was small and hefty, not trying to be mean and had a Yankee with all brim. Legit was missing almost the whole back of the hat. He says to me, “It’ll come up on the screen when it’s ready. Oh, it doesn’t seem to be on the screen. That happens sometimes. Wait two minutes.” 10 minutes passed still nothing. This guy seen me stood there like seven times didn’t say a thing, so finally, a lovely young lad, Jack, came and helped me and two other people that also had the same issue. He got it sorted very fast, but unfortunately, the food was a bit cold. So all in all waited 25 ish mins for 20 nuggets and double cheeseburger meal (yes it was all for me and devoured it all)

01/09/2026: Nazar is a wonderful and very handsome guy; it's a real shame he didn't like my rose. The service was top-notch—I'll definitely be back😉

02/08/2026: Was craving a frozen yogurt and Jump was my option. I asked for strawberry and granola toppings and I got a whole cup of frozen yogurt with ONE small strawberry cut in 6 pieces and half a spoon of granola… Usually a frozen yogurt is full of toppings, that’s the whole point… but oh well.

21/07/2026: The team was amazing! So helpful, fast and friendly over all. Thanks guys! Had the vegan Cacao smoothie which was great!

27/08/2026: A solid choice for takeout. I highly recommend.

13/08/2026: Sinead running the gaff needs a pay rise, properly sorted us all out thank you so much

01/09/2026: Very rude staff. We were still eating our meal when they kicked us out because they needed the space. Also, the balding man was extremely rude and unpleasant.

11/08/2026: Two managers standing behind the till. General employee running back and forward filing the orders while they supervise. I asked for a cloth to clean down a table, they look at each other then tell employee doing all the work to clean the table... And then when my order is ready they call the girl back off the floor to deliver my food.... Two managers still standing there.... Crazy!!! Felt embarrassed for the girl

19/06/2026: Best pizza in Athlone by far. Dont be fooled by the new pizza place just opened in Tormey villas who have chosen the name Roma’s. It’s not nearly as good.

01/06/2026: Whatever you do don’t go, awful costumer service over charged me. I ordered a can of Coke and they made sure I paid but they never gave me the can. The pizzas dough was literally raw falling apart. Don’t go