Guidebook for Athlone
Food Scene
This is a Thai restaurant which is less than 5 minutes away on foot which offers an attractive in house and take away menu. They serve both lunch and dinner
10 locals recommend
Kin Khao Thai
1 Abbey LnThis is a Thai restaurant which is less than 5 minutes away on foot which offers an attractive in house and take away menu. They serve both lunch and dinner
My melody restaurant ireland
Main Streetthey offer wide ranging menus all day including breakfast
Bastion Kitchen
1 Bastion Stthey offer a very good breakfast from early morning every day
Shopping
Located in the heart of Athlone town, the shopping centre boasts a wide selection of high street outlets. Big name brands include TK Maxx, Topshop, River Island, H&M, Next and M&S. The centre is also home to many cafes and eateries including Starbucks, O'Brien's Sandwich Bar and Gloria Jean's. The centre is roughly a 10 to 15 minute walk from the apartment.
15 locals recommend
Athlone Towncentre
Mardyke StreetLocated in the heart of Athlone town, the shopping centre boasts a wide selection of high street outlets. Big name brands include TK Maxx, Topshop, River Island, H&M, Next and M&S. The centre is also home to many cafes and eateries including Starbucks, O'Brien's Sandwich Bar and Gloria Jean's. The centre is roughly a 10 to 15 minute walk from the apartment.
Located to the east of Athlone town centre. First opened in the 1990s, the shopping centre contains well known shops such as Tesco, Lifestyle Sport, Argos, Pennys/Primark and Boots. There are also a number of coffee shops and eateries including Costa and Burger King. The local cinema is also located within the complex. Parking is free. The centre is approximately a 15 to 20 minute walk from the apartment.
8 locals recommend
Golden Island Shopping Centre
Golden IslandLocated to the east of Athlone town centre. First opened in the 1990s, the shopping centre contains well known shops such as Tesco, Lifestyle Sport, Argos, Pennys/Primark and Boots. There are also a number of coffee shops and eateries including Costa and Burger King. The local cinema is also located within the complex. Parking is free. The centre is approximately a 15 to 20 minute walk from the apartment.
A family owned department store, located just over the town bridge. One of the oldest shops in Athlone, Burgess stocks a good selection of fashion for women, men and children. The store also has a nice homeware section downstairs. Less than 10 minutes' walk from the apartment.
Burgess
1-7 Church StreetA family owned department store, located just over the town bridge. One of the oldest shops in Athlone, Burgess stocks a good selection of fashion for women, men and children. The store also has a nice homeware section downstairs. Less than 10 minutes' walk from the apartment.
Athlone's main street. Church Street is home to the majority of the town's independent retailers. There are many nice boutiques as well as a number of restaurants, cafes and bars.
Church Street
Church StreetAthlone's main street. Church Street is home to the majority of the town's independent retailers. There are many nice boutiques as well as a number of restaurants, cafes and bars.
Entertainment & Activities
Located within the Golden Island shopping complex. The cinema plays almost all the latest big movie releases. Free parking, or 15 to 20 minute walk from the apartment.
IMC Cinema Athlone
Golden IslandLocated within the Golden Island shopping complex. The cinema plays almost all the latest big movie releases. Free parking, or 15 to 20 minute walk from the apartment.
A 25 metre public swimming pool with access to Jacuzzi and steam room facilities. Gym upstairs, with pay as you go option.
Athlone Regional Sports Centre
Brawny RdA 25 metre public swimming pool with access to Jacuzzi and steam room facilities. Gym upstairs, with pay as you go option.
The Planet entertainment centre boasts a bowling alley, quasar, astro turf football and an Adventure-land for children. A 15 to 20 minute walk from the apartment, although the centre has ample parking facilities.
Planet Entertainment Centre Athlone
The Planet entertainment centre boasts a bowling alley, quasar, astro turf football and an Adventure-land for children. A 15 to 20 minute walk from the apartment, although the centre has ample parking facilities.
Arts & Culture
Athlone Castle was first built to defend the crossing point on the River Shannon in Norman times. Elements of the original castle can still be seen today. An on-site museum tells the story of Athlone Castle and the town itself through a series of modern exhibitions, artefacts, interactive games and a 360º cinematic experience of the Great Siege of Athlone. Great location for photos, with real cannons and stunning views of the river. Less than 5 minute walk from the apartment.
38 locals recommend
Athlone Castle & Visitor Centre
Athlone Castle was first built to defend the crossing point on the River Shannon in Norman times. Elements of the original castle can still be seen today. An on-site museum tells the story of Athlone Castle and the town itself through a series of modern exhibitions, artefacts, interactive games and a 360º cinematic experience of the Great Siege of Athlone. Great location for photos, with real cannons and stunning views of the river. Less than 5 minute walk from the apartment.
A publicly owned art gallery that showcases an eclectic selection of artwork from the midlands and beyond. Just minutes from the apartment.
13 locals recommend
Luan Gallery
Elliot RdA publicly owned art gallery that showcases an eclectic selection of artwork from the midlands and beyond. Just minutes from the apartment.
Located mere metres from the apartment, the Dean Crowe Theatre puts on a number of events and shows throughout the year, including the annual All Ireland Drama Festival, productions from the local musical society and shows from well known artists and performers.
Dean Crowe Theatre
5 Chapel StLocated mere metres from the apartment, the Dean Crowe Theatre puts on a number of events and shows throughout the year, including the annual All Ireland Drama Festival, productions from the local musical society and shows from well known artists and performers.
Public library with a massive selection of books. Bright and modern with a peaceful seating area to read your favourite book or browse the daily newspapers.
Aidan Heavey Library
Church StreetPublic library with a massive selection of books. Bright and modern with a peaceful seating area to read your favourite book or browse the daily newspapers.
Getting Around
The train station is served by the Dublin to Galway and Dublin to Westport lines. 15 to 20 minute walk from the apartment.
Athlone Bus Station
Southern Station RoadThe train station is served by the Dublin to Galway and Dublin to Westport lines. 15 to 20 minute walk from the apartment.
Serviced by Bus Eireann routes to/from Dublin, Galway and elsewhere. 15 to 20 minute walk from the apartment.
Athlone Bus Station
Southern Station RoadServiced by Bus Eireann routes to/from Dublin, Galway and elsewhere. 15 to 20 minute walk from the apartment.