Articles tagged ‘dining’
Hatter’s Restaurant in Athlone
By Seán | August 13th, 2007 |
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So the bean has been at me to get my poultry-loving butt down to Hatter’s in Athlone and try their duck. For the last few weeks he has been there at least one night a week scarfing down what he calls, “The best duck I’ve ever had in my life - ever.” Before he left [...]
New culinary kid in town
By Seán | February 14th, 2007 | 1 Comment »
Happy Valentines, everyone!
So I was walking into town yesterday evening when I saw the windows above River S were lit up. Curious, I took a closer look and discovered that a new restaurant has opened up in a juicy piece of real estate right above the waters of the river Shannon.
Having been derelict for [...]
Kin Khao Restaurant in Athlone
By Seán | December 9th, 2006 | 2 Comments »
When wifey and I first moved to Athlone we lamented the fact that, while there are loads of wonderfully fresh meats, breads and vegetables to be had in the area, we anticipated a certain lack of selection when dining out.
A year or so after we moved to Athlone a local man opened up, of all [...]
Top Deck Bistro
By Seán | November 5th, 2006 | 1 Comment »
Top Deck Bistro, the newest restaurant in Athlone opened recently. Taking advantage of the nautical vibe in the town (especially being a stone’s throw from the Shannon River), Top Deck has opted not just for a boat-inspired logo, but for a general sea(or river)-faring decor as well. Located in the very centre of town, above [...]
River S
By Seán | November 2nd, 2006 | Add a Comment »
So we went for lunch in the River S in Athlone the other day.
The great thing about this bar is its location. At the site of what used to be (in the 1970s) the old Ritz Cinema, the River S bar and restaurant occupies what may be the best location in Athlone for a drink [...]
Cork’s English Market
By Seán | October 22nd, 2006 | Add a Comment »
One of the coolest features of Cork city is the presence of the English Market in the centre of the flat of the city.
It’s a magical little piece of old world shopping. Stalls crammed next to each other in a quaintly architectured (can you say that?) building in the middle of Cork. Prices are good [...]
The Shack Restaurant in Kinsale
By Seán | October 13th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
Yayyy! They have chairs for babies!!After a couple of awkward experiences in Cork dining with the munchkin, we decided to hedge our bets and seek out a place that was distinctly child-friendly.
We had heard that a local restaurant called “The Shack” was family owned and so we surmised they probably would have facilities for children. [...]
