Top Things to do in County Offaly
10 Free Things to do in County Offaly That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in County Offaly, Ireland including McIntyre's Pub, Giltraps Pub Kinnitty, The Chestnut, Lough Boora Discovery Park, The Shop at Clonmacnoise, J.J. Hough's Singing Pub, Joe Lee's Bar & Lounge, Lloyd Town Park, Clara Bog Visitor Centre, Luker's Bar.
Restaurants in County Offaly
1. McIntyre's Pub
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By Compass802715
Dermot, Shirly & Co. run a great pub in the picturesque village of Shannon Harbour. Great friendly service and terrific value. The best pints on the Shannon and great pub food served at the weekend.
2. Giltraps Pub Kinnitty
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 27 reviews
3. The Chestnut
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 14 reviews
Temporarily Closed
4. Lough Boora Discovery Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 234 reviews
Lough Boora Discovery Park is made up of more than 2,000 hectares of cutaway boglands have been rehabilitated to provide a world class resource of scale which is open access for people to enjoy 365 days a year. It is a haven of flora and fauna for nature lovers, the Sculpture Park provides a platform for international artists to use the park as inspiration for their works of art while off-road cycling and walking tracks provide families with a safe recreational area to enjoy the tranquillity and vastness of the open space. The lakes provide local angling clubs with the perfect location for fishing. The park provides local employment and a venue for clubs and groups to host their events alongside visitor centre organised events such as family days.
Reviewed By debbiegU7006NH - Tullamore, Ireland
I love lough Boora it is the most beautiful place to go for a walk or have a bike ride there are many different routes around the area you can take with lots to see my kids love visiting the area
5. The Shop at Clonmacnoise
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
The Shop at Clonmacnoise is a wonderful source of Giftware and Bespoke Crafts inspired by the legacy of Clonmacnoise. You can visit us at our shop located at the site of Clonmacnoise in Co Offaly in Ireland. Founded by St Kieran as a monastic city in the 6th century, Clonmacnoise was the leading centre of excellence in Celtic design, its Craftsmen were the leading exponents in the known world. It contained a Scriptorium in which the Monks painstakingly illustrated Bibles and Books. Stonemasons created the World famous Celtic Crosses. Goldsmiths and Silversmiths flourished and created wonderful Croziers, Jewellery and Ornaments which are revered to this day.
6. J.J. Hough's Singing Pub
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 45 reviews
Reviewed By SureT - Dublin, Ireland
We were pleasantly surprised by this unexpected gem of a pub in this small town on the river shannon. Its quaint decor and dusty bric a brac make a welcoming and entertaining backdrop for the music and song that we are told go on nightly during the summer.they dont make em like this anymore.
7. Joe Lee's Bar & Lounge
8. Lloyd Town Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 66 reviews
Reviewed By mary0dwyer - Dublin, Ireland
Wonderful park, centre of town. Exciting adventure activities for children of all ages. Fitness equipment for adults, skate park, fountains and river and a bowling green. Hidden gem.
9. Clara Bog Visitor Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 16 reviews
Clara Bog Visitor Centre is located on the R436 in Clara town- 10 minutes' drive from the M6 motorway and 15 minutes' drive from Tullamore. The child friendly Visitor Centre provides a fun, interactive and educational introduction to Ireland's most famous rare raised bog habitat. There are activity sheets for children and a short film for older children and adults to watch. There is access to the nature reserve year round via a 1km looped bog boardwalk that has interpretation signage.
Reviewed By GeoffH150 - East Maitland, Australia
A walk around the boardwalk, a mile from the Visitor Centre in town, will give a good introduction and some understanding of plants and animals in a peat bog, prior to visiting the Visitor Centre. The board walk makes access very easy, and strategically placed information panels inform the visitor. The Visitor Centre can be a little hard to find as it's not all that well signposted, but turn left upon entering the town and you'll see it on the R436. Find out about peat as a source of heating and power, as well as sphagnum moss. The Centre staff person was most friendly and informative. The centre gives a good understanding of the role of peat in Ireland's history. Look for peat being harvested locally as you travel along the R436.
10. Luker's Bar
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 116 reviews
Luker's Bar, Restaurant & live music venue, a family run bar holds a mix of the old and new!The old bar dates back to the 1800's,one of Irelands best kept secrets. There are very few genuine authentic pubs like it left in Ireland. Walk through the old heritage bar with real Irish antiques. Enter a beautiful cozy back room with an open hearth Victorian fireplace dating back the the 1800s.Excellent food to be savoured while enjoying the stunning view (The Steak is a Must!) Sit down and enjoy an Irish ballad performed by whomever happens by to play that night. Banjo, guitar, mandolin and fiddle.Excellent Live music up to 6 nights a week during the summer season with some of the best bands and musicians Ireland has to offer! You have to come if you are in the vicinity of Shannonbridge and introduce yourself to the friendly pub owner and have a pint in an authentic Irish bar. Luker's also has a 'new' bar which boasts of a beer garden over looking the beautiful river Shannon. Be sure of a great pint of Guinness and a friendlily welcome when visiting this step back into the old Ireland. Recently renovated offering a fabulous panoramic views of the River through the 'Glass Wall' type gable front, only seen to be believed! PS be sure to ask John Joe, the owner for your personal tour of the old heritage pub adjoining!
Reviewed By RK1967000 - Athlone, Ireland
Start to finish superb. Sanitizing unit straight away as you go in the door. Name and number taken , seated. Food was delicious and the view of the river spectacular. Friendly staff sanitizing at every opportunity. Guinness to die for! The manager Sean is a real gent - a gas man! Outdoor area just opened called The Boatyard also lots of space - great burgers and warm vibey atmosphere
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