Kafe U is conveniently located on the Dublin Road just across from AIT – the Athlone Institute of Technology. At the time of writing, the cafe was busy with people who were either waiting to get their Covid-19 vaccine (in this case, me) or just got it. The AIT has been a Covid-19 test centre […]
Ireland may not have the luxury of Spain’s good weather, especially in the summer, but we can all take inspiration from the way Spaniards have their evening meals. The concept of tapas is based on consuming small dishes of food with a drink in one place, then move on to another bar with a different […]
When going to a restaurant as a treat is no longer possible (because of social distancing at the time of writing) and you really don’t fancy cooking, there are some hero food establishments in Athlone that offer delivery and/or collection. Also, we as consumers may want to contribute to support the local economy, one meal […]
Spice India is a small chain of Indian restaurants in Carrick-on-Shannon, Longford, Mullingar, Newry and now Athlone. Spice India Longford won Best World Cuisine for Leinster at the 2018 Irish Food Awards. I dined at the restaurant on the first day of opening in Athlone, Connaught Street. There was a festive atmosphere with balloons at […]
Shannon Crafts and Coffee Dock is a seasonal cafe in Athlone by the River Shannon. It opens in spring and summer to make the most of the outdoor space and the views. I went on a glorious September sunny day for a short coffee break. I sat at one of the tables outside, regrettably I […]
Genoa Cafe in Athlone is a bit of an institution: it opened its doors in 1943 and was founded by Frank Magliocco. It started as an ice cream parlour and has been a popular take-away for several decades. Fish and chips is what Genoa Cafe is most famous for, so when a group of friends […]
You may ask: why this post about Bloom Festival in Dublin and what is the connection with Athlone? How Athlone and Dublin Are Connected (Through Food!) Well, here’s how Athlone and Dublin are linked in this particular case. I won complimentary tickets to Bloom Festival thanks to Fernhill Garden Centre in Athlone – as you […]
Which one is Ireland’s oldest pub? It’s Sean’s Bar in Athlone. If you are travelling around Ireland a visit to Sean’s Bar is a must. Just a quick search on Instagram for Sean’s Bar results in thousands of pictures from both Irish and international tourists appreciating the oldest pub in Ireland. History of Sean’s Bar […]
Gertie Browne’s pub is located on Custume Pier, just opposite Dead Centre Brewing and on the other side of the River Shannon from Athlone Castle. It has its own restaurant called Hatters Lane Bistro which was established in 1999. Gertie Browne’s History Gertie Browne’s location has been used as a hostelry since the XI century […]
The Radisson Blu Hotel in Athlone is a popular events venue in a convenient location and with stunning views over the River Shannon. The Radisson also has its own restaurant and caters for conferences and meetings. Radisson Blu Hotel in Athlone The Radisson Blu opened in Athlone in 2004. It has private access to Athlone […]
