Sandra's Guidebook
Food scene
Fantastic breakfast up to 12:00; for lunch I recommend the steak bap without the bap. Delish!
6 locals recommend
Corner House Bistro
Dublin Gate StreetFantastic breakfast up to 12:00; for lunch I recommend the steak bap without the bap. Delish!
I love this cafe! THE friendliest, most welcoming spot for breakfast, lunch and tasty coffee breaks right in the busy shopping district. My favourite is the fluffy buttermilk pancakes with fresh fruit and maple syrup on the side.
Savoury Fare
Golden IslandI love this cafe! THE friendliest, most welcoming spot for breakfast, lunch and tasty coffee breaks right in the busy shopping district. My favourite is the fluffy buttermilk pancakes with fresh fruit and maple syrup on the side.
Right in the middle of Athlone the Craft Bistro is super friendly with good food and the very popular all day breakfast. I recommend their own take on Eggs Benedict - who knew balsamic vinegar would taste so good with eggs? It’s fab!
Craft Bistro
16 Church StreetRight in the middle of Athlone the Craft Bistro is super friendly with good food and the very popular all day breakfast. I recommend their own take on Eggs Benedict - who knew balsamic vinegar would taste so good with eggs? It’s fab!
Thyme Restaurant
Custume PlaceThyme is my absolute favourite restaurant in the whole world!
Bar
Oldest pub in Ireland, right on the Shannon behind the Castle; great pint of Guinness, live music, fabulous atmosphere
Sean's Bar, World's oldest pub
13 Main StStunning views of Lough Ree, restaurant, plus food trucks plus golf course
A must see, if only for the view. Plus, I’m rather proud of this photo. :) I just love the cloud scape!
Beautiful views of Lough Ree. Also an excellent golf club, restaurant and bars in the Glasson Lakehouse hotel.
9 locals recommend
Glasson Hotel & Golf Club
Beautiful views of Lough Ree. Also an excellent golf club, restaurant and bars in the Glasson Lakehouse hotel.
Golf, Nature Walk with a view
Golf club by Lough Ree. Fantastic nature walk. And Hodson Bay hotel is great for Sunday carvery
Athlone Golf Club
Sightseeing
Coosan Point is a beautiful place to relax and reflect in nature, walk the dog, swim or boat on Lough Ree.
Coosan Point
Athlone Castle is well worth a visit; excellent historical tours and interactive exhibitions that bring the castle’s history to life
38 locals recommend
Athlone Castle & Visitor Centre
Athlone Castle is well worth a visit; excellent historical tours and interactive exhibitions that bring the castle’s history to life
Art
Superb art gallery; curates contemporary works of art from national and international artists
Luan Gallery
Elliot RdInnovative Brewery, Bar and Food
Local brewing success story, Dead Centre Brewing produces a range of superb craft beers, also sold in most off-licenses and supermarkets now. But the Dead Centre Brewing company central-Athlone location also boasts a relaxed pizzeria right on the banks of the Shannon river with a view of Athlone Castle and St Peter’s Church. Worth a visit!
Brilliant local success story, fabulous boutique beers. Ask about a tasting experience!
Dead Centre Brewing
Brilliant local success story, fabulous boutique beers. Ask about a tasting experience!