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Peddler Mac's

Peddler Mac's

Peddler Mac's
4.5
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Olde Worlde Irish Pub in the heart of the beautiful Athlone Town in Westmeath. Porter, Coffee's, Cocktails, Irish Music and much more.
Duration: More than 3 hours
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  • Truth
    Dublin, Ireland10 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Outstanding service
    Outstanding service one of the best pubs in town for customer service. staff are clearly well versed and keyed in. Sociable polite and helpful in particular two gentlemen one named kunle outstanding service and mannerism. Also his colleague didn’t get his his name but seemed to be happy running in the door on his break holding a pizza lol absolutely outstanding service another honourable mention who wasn’t on the door on the day but who definitely needs to be applauded security in Particular Paul tone who greets people at the door with authority but also courteousness as this is few and far between in some security personnel in town it shows a great experience in the role. A fantastic experience all around you will feel welcome and comfortable at peddler Mac’s Athlone! May it continue for many years the amazing atmosphere!
    Visited January 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 28 January 2024
  • CorrinnaM
    23 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Kind staff, great bar, fantastic music
    Spent one night in Athlone and went to this bar after a lovely meal. From the second we arrived Paul the bouncer on the door, welcomed us warmly, sorted a table and chairs for us and made sure as 3 women out for a night that we were ok and safe all night. Paul and all the staff were so kind and nice, it’s rare to walk into a bar as strangers and be treated with such kindness. The music and craic was excellent, thanks for a great night 🙌
    Visited March 2024
    Travelled with friends
    Written 9 March 2024
  • Truth
    Dublin, Ireland10 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Good and drinks
    Top class broke boys pizza at peddler Mac’s is unreal absolutely brilliant tasting pizza from a relatively new venture for peddler macs Athlone really impressed top quality pizza cooked in a proper wood fired pizza oven staff are brilliant was served by nice guy with glasses fantastic job and service. clearly very passionate about his job and he asked how the food was we told him it was fantastic and he seemed very pleased clearly enjoys his work more people like this please! Call into peddlers for the best pints service and now pizza! 🍕 in Athlone!
    Visited May 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 25 May 2024
  • Ronan Q
    3 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Brilliant pizza - at a good price
    Great pizza! For €13 (each) we got two pizzas and they were as good as we've ever had anywhere and better. Staff were friendly and helpful the service from the wood fired oven was pretty quick We will definitely be back 😊😊
    Visited July 2024
    Travelled with friends
    Written 14 July 2024
  • TravelOmaV
    75 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Lovely afternoon drink in Athlone
    We came here for drinks on a sunny afternoon on a Saturday in April. The outside seating was already all taken, so our group of 8 found a comfortable place to sit towards the back of the pub. Music was playing in the background and the television was showing a sporting match. We enjoyed our beers and glasses of wine. My husband and I were a few days into an American tour company's trip to Northern Ireland and Ireland. This gave us a great opportunity to visit and get to know some of our fellow travelers.
    Visited April 2024
    Travelled with friends
    Written 2 August 2024
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CorrinnaM
Leitrim, Ireland.23 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • Friends
Spent one night in Athlone and went to this bar after a lovely meal. From the second we arrived Paul the bouncer on the door, welcomed us warmly, sorted a table and chairs for us and made sure as 3 women out for a night that we were ok and safe all night. Paul and all the staff were so kind and nice, it’s rare to walk into a bar as strangers and be treated with such kindness. The music and craic was excellent, thanks for a great night 🙌
Written 9 March 2024
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Tisnowornever
Athlone, Ireland2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2020 • Friends
I have to say I love this spot! I’ve had many nights out there since it opened and I was delighted to see it reopened after lockdown. The staff on the door are great as are all the bar staff and are always up for a joke and a laugh with the punters. They have a great outdoor smoking area and their Gin selection is second to none! It’s a great addition to the pubs in Athlone!! And now with the added bonus of food!!! Sure why would ya miss out!!
Written 3 August 2020
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Ronan Q
3 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2024 • Friends
Great pizza! For €13 (each) we got two pizzas and they were as good as we've ever had anywhere and better.
Staff were friendly and helpful the service from the wood fired oven was pretty quick
We will definitely be back 😊😊
Written 14 July 2024
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Kenneth Flaherty
Athlone, Ireland3 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023 • Friends
Me and a buddy of mine by the jamie just arrived from texas. We were going to meet with a buddy of mine from cooson.
Tim Kennedy warns us before we enter the studio about the thin guy with glasses.
Sure enough the very man kicked us out after ten minutes when he seen Graham pull up a can of white claw.
We followed Graham down to Gertie brown's where we had some wager whey.
Written 9 August 2023
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Paul Hogan
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 • Friends
I visited this pub last Friday night and I have to say it was a breath of fresh air. Centrally located and provides a great offering from brilliant drinks selection to excellent music with friendly and helpful staff. Badly needed in Athlone and hats off to the owners for setting up such a great bar. Looking forward to visiting again soon
Written 14 January 2020
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TravelOmaV
Fuquay Varina, United States75 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2024 • Friends
We came here for drinks on a sunny afternoon on a Saturday in April. The outside seating was already all taken, so our group of 8 found a comfortable place to sit towards the back of the pub. Music was playing in the background and the television was showing a sporting match. We enjoyed our beers and glasses of wine. My husband and I were a few days into an American tour company's trip to Northern Ireland and Ireland. This gave us a great opportunity to visit and get to know some of our fellow travelers.
Written 2 August 2024
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Ciaran C
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020 • Solo
I’ve never seen a pub ran so well. Kevin the manager & all the staff are very friendly, helpful and professional. Always guaranteed a nice pleasant clientele with a great atmosphere. Would definitely recommend a visit to this pub if you haven’t already
Written 13 February 2020
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Recent visitor
Athlone, Ireland9 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2024 • Family
Broke boys pizza absolutely top notch. What spoilt it was sitting beside people who were openly allowed vape. In fact people all over the pub were vaping and staff were ignoring it. Very disappointing for such a popular pub in Athlone.
Written 8 July 2024
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Seamus S
Croom, Ireland2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2022
Traveled from Limerick for a surprise 40th. The team in Peddlers were great. They helped organize tables and finger food in advance of our visit and while we were there the service and friendliness was excellent. Great band on the Friday night and music over the in-house system on Saturday night. Great pint of Guinness and the cocktails were as good as we've had anywhere .. thanks to all the staff for a great few days
Written 5 September 2022
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Donal F
Limerick, Ireland38 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2021 • Couples
Got inside last night with our vaccination certs. Very friendly man at the door who brought us to our table . Seemed to be the owner and was very vigilant about people approaching the bar as it was table service only. Plenty of busy staff and great music in the background. Very good experience overall and will return tonight.
Written 14 August 2021
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