Sean's Bar
Said to have opened in AD 900, 'Ireland's oldest pub', with wooden floors, a fireplace and traditional Irish music every night.
Sean's Bar sits on the old left-bank street behind the castle. It claims more than a thousand years of history and was once listed by Guinness World Records as Ireland's oldest pub. Renovation work even uncovered remnants of the old town wall within its walls. Inside, you'll find low wooden beams, sawdust-strewn floors and a fireplace, and a beer garden out back overlooks the Shannon. Traditional Irish music is played almost every night. Peak-season evenings get crowded, so arrive before dusk if you want a seat. Order a pint of Guinness or a local whiskey to experience the town's most authentic nightlife. Entry for minors in the evening is subject to time restrictions.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:30–23:30 (later on weekends)
Nearby sights
- Athlone Castle
- Luan Gallery
- SS Peter and Paul's Church
- Lough Ree
- Clonmacnoise
- Corlea Trackway
- Lough Boora Discovery Park
- Clara Bog Nature Reserve