Left Bank Bistro
The Left Bank Bistro
A bright bistro in the old town on the west bank of the Shannon, convenient for lunch, with a menu ranging from Ireland to Indonesia.
Located on Fry Place next to Sean's Bar and the castle, with large windows overlooking the River Shannon and a bright, airy interior. Fodor's named it one of Athlone's food highlights. The menu blends Irish and Asian flavours: fishcakes, tandoori chicken salad, monkfish and lamb chops, with sticky toffee pudding for dessert. The early-bird dinner menu is good value, and the house salad dressing is also sold separately. Lunch makes a convenient stop on the Dublin–Galway route. Reviews have been mixed in recent years. Prices are mid-range.
Opening hours
Tuesday to Saturday about 12:00–9:30 pm; closed Sunday and Monday
Nearby sights
- Sean's Bar
- Athlone Castle
- Luan Gallery
- SS Peter and Paul's Church
- Lough Ree
- Clonmacnoise
- Corlea Trackway
- Lough Boora Discovery Park