Location: Athenry
Top Restaurants in Athenry
Top Things to do in Athenry
Where to Eat in Athenry: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Athenry (/æθənˈraɪ/; Irish: Baile Átha an Rí, meaning "Town of the Ford of the King") is a town in County Galway, Ireland, which lies 25 kilometres (16 mi) east of Galway city. Some of the attractions of the medieval town are its town wall, Athenry Castle, its priory and its 13th century Anglo-Norman street-plan. The town is also well known by virtue of the song "The Fields of Athenry".
Things to do in Athenry
1. La Rustica
Overall Ratings
5 based on 119 reviews
La Rustica is a Family run business .We are open 14 years and still enjoy every night. It's our social life too. We have good craic with all our customers , and I think that's what makes it so special. We aim to satisfy all our customers,old & new. If there is something in particular you are looking for & you don't see it on the menu, just ask me (Mourad) & I will do my best to accommodate you. Thanking all our customers for there continued support. Mourad Bouhlel
Reviewed By Quinta V - Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia
called in thwreny chance after having a drink at a local pub. The young waitress escorted us upstairs....she was lovely and we had a nice chat about us visiting from Australia. I ordered chicken pasta with basil pesto & peppers. I chose penne pasta and...MoreThanks so much for your compliments. It's nice to see all plates cleared and satisfied customers. Hope Ye enjoy the rest of ye're holidays. Hopefully Ye may return some time.
2. I Sapori
Overall Ratings
4 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By PazBan - Galway
The first time I went here on a busyish Sunday evening with my wife and we had not been served our starters after 30 minutes and were not told when we would be served, so we cancelled our order and left.
Went this week with large work party(20) we had to give our food order in a week beforehand and they were under pressure to serve people. Some of us only got our meals while others were on coffee, if they waited for us their food would have been cold. We were only customers.
3. New Park Hotel Bistro
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 106 reviews
Welcome to Athenry's Boutique Hotel and Home of Good FoodThe New Park Hotel, located in the historic town of Athenry, Co Galway is a renowned Boutique Hotel with a terrific reputation for hospitality and great food. The family run hotel which first opened in 1994 has recently been renovated and we would love to welcome you as our guests to enjoy our Park Bar and Parlour Bistro or why not stay over in our newly renovated bedrooms. We are also the perfect host for your party and we can comfortably take care of 120 guests.
Reviewed By Fadono
Came off the motorway to have dinner in this place.
We were impressed with the food. Seafood salad for starters was ok..prawns very watery and some of the fish tasted bland.
Salmon was delicious and perfectly cooked veg. Roast beef was very good if not a little over done, great portion.
Kids goujons and chips were disappointing, processed goujons, I was not happy that it wasn't proper chicken.
4. The Nook
Overall Ratings
5 based on 88 reviews
Reviewed By jmyers60 - Valparaiso, Indiana
The Nook is a quaint, up beat, tasty little restaurant in the small town of Athenry. We just happened upon this place and from the moment we stepped in, we were made to feel welcome. Absolutely the best crepes I've every had. It was a rainy, cold day (go figure in Ireland :) and a hot, comforting cuppa tea was perfect for warming us up. The owner is what makes this place 5 stars. She has a great sense of humor. Despite being super busy, she took it all with ease and never slowed down. Instead, she would interject clever and kind words to anyone stepping through the door. She asked us questions about our travels and gave us great advice. Truly a caring person with a great talent for making tasty food. If ever in Ireland again, I plan to go back!
5. The Old Barracks Restaurant & Bakery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 378 reviews
Bistro - Bakery - Catering Set in the historical walled town of Athenry, The Old Barracks serves the finest in locally sourced produce in our award winning venue. Open for Breakfast, Lunch and dinner 7 days a week. The home of great food & flavour in Athenry!
Reviewed By CizH - Dublin, Ireland
Scott and his team do a fantastic job! Great welcome when we arrived, great service throughout, and the food....is delicious...and the desserts.....amazing!! We had lemon tart, chocolate brownie and coffee cake, yummy, best selection of desserts we’ve ever come across! Going back to try more!!
6. Town Cafe
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 59 reviews
An award winning family run coffee shop, café, tapas and wine bar. Serving fresh and delicious food and organic, fairtrade coffee.
Reviewed By Bob S - County Galway, Ireland
First visit with friends will not be returning. Had steak special we couldn't cut through the bread. The kitchen is open so all the frying smells were in the dining area our clothes stank. No hats or gloves worn by people preparing food. Utensils in plastic looked like old margarine tubs. A lot of people going in and out through food preparation area . No sign of hand washing. Woman cooking the food was unfriendly and staff were ordinary
7. Oran Tandoori
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 495 reviews
Experience the finest Indian cuisine served in a warm, welcoming atmosphere.We have been serving the finest Indian cuisine to the people of Oranmore. Keeping our reputation as being one of the best Indian restaurants in Oranmore is important to us, so we work hard to ensure we maintain the highest standards in food preparation and service. Each guest of Oran Tandoori Restaurant is welcomed individually and with great enthusiasm. We will always take great care that a novice Indian diner, a seasoned foodie and of course our precious regulars experience true Indian hospitality. Our promise is that every guest on every occasion at Oran Tandoori will enjoy the choice of dishes, the appropriate wines, the history of our regions and the overall restaurant experience. We take immense pride in our spices created daily to accentuate our range of dishes. We mix, roast and grind spices & herbs daily to create the diverse flavours that our patrons love to enjoy. We are committed to the use of the freshest ingredients down to our lemons that are freshly squeezed daily for maximum flavour. Commitment remains fast at Oran Tandoori to the wonderful authenticity of Indian cooking.We look forward to welcoming all you discerning foodies to the Oran Tandoori restaurant experience!
Reviewed By MKE1 - Ballina, Ireland
This is a top class Indian Restaurant.
Ratings from previous Trip Advisor reports were very good and we were not disappointed. The waiter gave a very brief explanation of each dish as we ordered, which was helpful. The food was really excellent. There was 4 in our party and everyone raving about what they got.
8. Kasturi
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By Barry M - Daegu, South Korea
Have only had take out from here, but assume the food tastes the same in either case. While the food tastes good, it lacks something to make it great. Although the best restaurant for this cuisine in Athenry, I have had better in and around Galway.
9. Cafe Zealous
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By KatB15 - Galway
Despite Tripadvisor stating this cafe is located in Athenry, it's actually in Galway city, close to TK Maxx and Debenhams. It's not big and it's not fancy to look at from the outside, but they do great breakfasts/brunch (my particular treat when I'm out). Their...MoreThank you for your review. We appreciate your feedback. Marie
10. Sargam Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By Bandit-One - Lucerne, Switzerland
We were staying in a nearby village (without any dining options), so we decided to get some food in lovely Athenry. There are plenty of options here, but we felt like having some Indian food and spotted this place from our car.
We ordered one veggie and one chicken curry, samosa, some rice and naan bread (plain, cheese and garlic) to go. Service was really friendly and helpful, waiting time about 15min, which was fine.
The food was pretty good. The Samosa were a bit plain, but the curries were nicely done as was the naan bread. Rice was a bit on the dry side though. But all in all we enjoyed our meal very much. The main "act", the curries were really good and nicely sized with lots of meat and veggies, so it deserves the four stars.
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