Top Things to do in County Laois
The 7 Best Free Things to do in County Laois, Province of Leinster
Discover the best top things to do in County Laois, Ireland including The Fisherman's Thatched Inn, Nook & Cranny, Rock of Dunamase, Bobs Bar Durrow, Heywood Gardens, Heritage House Abbeyleix, Sheeran's The Village Inn.
Restaurants in County Laois
1. The Fisherman's Thatched Inn
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 90 reviews
Reviewed By Q698PAconorm
Thanks a million for your hospitality!! My Australian friends thoroughly enjoyed the tour of the pub and history lesson of the area !! Always a pleasure thanks Sean !!!
2. Nook & Cranny
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 28 reviews
REI National Gift store of the Year 2019, come view our gorgeous range of gifts and quality brands. Carefully sourced both in Ireland and overseas, you will find retro games and puzzles, premium natural wax candles, stylish fashion accessories and design-led homewares. With books for fun and books for knowledge, quirky signs and a really great greeting card selection, a browse here will absolutely bring a smile to your face.
Reviewed By genf45
We are so incredibly lucky to have this treasure trove in our town. Amazing gifts that suit from very young to well (slightly) older family members. Ladonna has been like a fairy godmother during covid helping me get gifts to friends and family that we couldn't visit. The shop has something for everyone, a beautiful framed picture of a star in the sky for my friend whose dad passed away, birthday treats for another friend. Surprise cheer up treats for my niece when she broke her arm and most recently a fabulous big fluffy toy dog for my daughter who has autism to take to hospital with her to get her tonsils out. I always spot something new and there is a price range for every pocket. If you are in visiting portlaoise pop in, it's so lovely and the staff are so helpful.
3. Rock of Dunamase
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 479 reviews
Reviewed By 882AnneC - Boston, United States
Was so excited to visit this hilltop fort. Absolutely gorgeous views in every direction!! So many areas to explore and get different views of the beautiful surroundings! Park at church below, wonderful hidden gem, worth going out of the way to find!!!
4. Bobs Bar Durrow
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 78 reviews
Family run pub in the heart of the Ireland. Weekly entertainment. Multiple museums & snugs. Home of the High Nelly cycling club
Reviewed By Coastal39920
fantastic place , its very authentic ,my American friends loved it they hae place is very old dates back to the 17's unbelievable .. lovely river runs to the rear , if weather is good ,,loads of seating out back by the river
5. Heywood Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 68 reviews
Reviewed By Martin1982_12 - Province of Leinster, Ireland
I only live 30km from this gem and had been here about 30 years as a young boy. My word, they are just gorgeous! So well maintained, it’s only such a shame the house was demolished in the 50s. It’s a pity more isn’t made of the gardens from a marketing and tourism point of view. Like a nice coffee shop. Well worth a visit if visiting Kilkenny Laois area- this needs to be integrated into a proper itinerary as it would be a lovely day trip from Kilkenny city coupled with the Discovery park, Abbeyleix and the Slieve blooms- we are hopeless at marketing in this country, we should be shouting from the rooftops about gems like these
