Best places in Athlone

Discover the best places in Athlone, curated using our unique algorithm blending 'Top Rated' and 'Most Reviewed' establishments. Uncover the city's gems and must-visit locales for an unforgettable experience. Please note that certain places categories are intentionally excluded to ensure a refined selection. Ratings are based from 81 places in the city.

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Sean's Bar
Irish pub
Low-ceilinged, 1000-year-old watering hole with riverside garden, live music and historical objects.
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4.70 (5.1K reviews)
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Thyme Restaurant
Irish restaurant
Riverside eatery with stripped floors and gilt-framed mirrors, serving Irish and eclectic dishes.
$$ $$
4.80 (572 reviews)
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The Shack Pub
Bar
👍👍 We were really impressed with our visit for lunch on Sun afternoon 3rd April. We were greeted by a friendly gentleman at entrance and promptly brought to our seating area. The meal was excellent and the waiting staff were attentive, cheerful, but not over powering! We would highly recommend a visit...
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4.70 (820 reviews)
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Dead Centre Brewing
Brewpub
👍👍 This place was a beautiful mecca of craft beer in a sea of Guinness. They love what they do and are happy to chat about the beer. My family was grumpy until we found this place. Where else can you have a beer while looking out over a river at a castle? I loved the beer and the variety. It's a must v...
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4.70 (701 reviews)
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Il Colosseo
Italian restaurant
👍👍 Excellent friendliest staff, really great food, cozy romantic atmosphere, and parking outside. Great value for such good quality too! Highly recommend. I had goats cheese bruschetta & a prawn pasta (in photos). Their tiramasu is to die for 💕 Yum!!
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4.60 (1.2K reviews)
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The Fatted Calf
Restaurant
👍👍 Truly a nice experience! The atmosphere is very pleasant... but the food makes this place worth a visit. Most enjoyed the Carved John Stone dry aged chateaubriand! Done to perfection, by chefs recommendations... medium rare. The taste is something will be remembered for long time! The amount of the...
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4.70 (395 reviews)
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Bastion Kitchen
Cafe
👍👍 Wow! The best breaky that I've had in ages! What a wonderful cafe to visit, the ladies here are very friendly and the food is divine!
$$ $$
4.70 (384 reviews)
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Kin Khao Thai Athlone
Thai restaurant
👍👍 Oh my goodness! Best Thai food in Ireland! I went with a couple of friends and every meal was perfect! The Pad Thai was sooo good! Fresh, hot, delicious and beautifully presented. Try the traditional Thai iced tea made with caramelised milk.
$$ $$
4.60 (752 reviews)
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Bacchus Restaurant
Mediterranean restaurant
👍👍 Our AMAZING server Michelle was fantastic!! so bubbly & very attentive. the food was delicious we actually struggled what to order because there's so much choice for every palette. the views were stunning over looking the Shannon. would highly recommend!
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4.60 (641 reviews)
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The Left Bank Bistro
Restaurant
Modern dining room with castle views, for dishes originating everywhere from Ireland to Indonesia.
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4.60 (496 reviews)
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Loaves and Fishes
Restaurant
Simple, modern daytime cafe offering breakfast, sandwiches, wraps and coffee to eat in or take away.
4.70 (293 reviews)
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Corner House Bistro
Bistro
👍👍 Really friendly staff. The breakfast bap is absolutely delicious. *pictured We sat outside and they had water bowl for the dog which is always appreciated.
$$ $$
4.60 (488 reviews)
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Shamrock Lodge Hotel
Hotel
Warm quarters in a stylish, modern hotel with refined dining & a casual bar, plus spa treatments.
4.50 (1.4K reviews)
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Church of Saints Peter & Paul
Catholic church
👍 A lovely big church from the outside, right opposite of the Castle of Athlone!
4.70 (264 reviews)
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1810 Steakhouse and Seafood Restaurant
Steak house
👍👍 What a gem of a find! The food was amazing and affordable. The chef genuinely looked happy to be working there. The service was excellent and the ambience was great. It made our last dinner in Ireland one of our best.
4.70 (232 reviews)
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Flannery's Bar
Bar
👍 A real Local that you'll enjoy. Have a draft and watch the people.
$ $$$
4.70 (226 reviews)
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Athlone Towncentre
Shopping mall
Compact retail center with small outposts of international chains, plus cafes & restaurants.
4.40 (4.4K reviews)
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Nuts Corner
Bar
😐 Went into Nuts Corner, in the centre of the town, as it had a nice exterior, old fashioned and inviting. A few customers, looked like regulars, the horse racing on the box, ordered a pint of the black stuff, Guinness, which tasted good, service was fine. Nice, small enough little bar, with a tradit...
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4.60 (290 reviews)
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Savory Faire
Restaurant
$$ $$
4.60 (289 reviews)
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Eat Unique
Cafe
👍👍 I got the most amazing salad and coffee from the kindest, loveliest ladies today. Could not recommend enough.
$$ $$
4.80 (150 reviews)
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