Thyme
An Athlone favourite that has held a Michelin Bib Gourmand for eight consecutive years, serving modern Irish cooking with ingredients from the Midlands.
Chef John Coffey and his wife Tara opened the restaurant in 2007 on Custume Place by the River Shannon. It received the Michelin Bib Gourmand for an eighth consecutive year in 2026, and in 2025 it was named Leinster Restaurant of the Year at the Irish Restaurant Awards. The menu lists the names of Midlands suppliers. Classic dishes include crispy egg with glazed ham hock, and seasonal dishes such as quail roulade and slow-roasted lamb shoulder. The restaurant is small and lively, so book ahead on weekends. Starters cost around €14–16 and mains about €30. Next door is the Dead Centre craft brewery, and Athlone Castle is a three-minute walk away.
Opening hours
Wednesday to Saturday 5:00–9:00 pm; Sunday 1:00–7:00 pm; closed Monday and Tuesday
Nearby sights
- Sean's Bar
- Athlone Castle
- Luan Gallery
- SS Peter and Paul's Church
- Lough Ree
- Clonmacnoise
- Corlea Trackway
- Lough Boora Discovery Park