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Sean's Bar

4.8 (79 reviews)
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Closed 10:30 am - 11:30 AM

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Outdoor seating

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Seans Bar

Oldest bar in Ireland. Establishes 900 AD Nice aroma of peat Fire. Excellent Guinness and Irish Coffee.

Mica M.

Definitely worth a stop here if you're a history buff and want to experience an old pub in the middle of the country. We stopped here on our road trip for a Guinness. Place has a lot of charm and many little nooks to sit in. Large back outdoor area as well. It was surprising how any people stopped to in to see the "Oldest Pub in Ireland." The amount of merch they were selling was wild.

Amy S.

You've gotta stop by the oldest pub in Ireland! It's smack dab in the middle in between Galway and Dublin. It's got a nice public parking lot nearby. It's huge on the inside. We were able to find seating easily and order a Guinness. Can't go wrong with Guinness in Ireland. Service was friendly. Lots and lots of tourists.

One of the bars inside the pub
Jim J.

For an Irish pub that was established in 900 A.D. it had lots of character. It was pretty big. However, the old part was very old and decorated as one would expect in an old Irish pub what can I say? The Guinness beer was delicious the service was good, oh by the way you have to go to the bar to get your beer. All of the folks and patrons were fantastic and friendly. It was a very warm Homie atmosphere. if we ever go back to Ireland, we will definitely stop in.

Sean's Bar, Athlone
Bruce K.

Drinks and drinks, so on a Sunday at noon this was a very brief stop as I still have a long drive back to Dublin. Sean's Bar dates back to 900 AD and they have the receipts to provide it. Ancient walls and quite rustic decor with a wide selection of Irish whiskeys and pints of Guinness, it is definitely cozy. The pub is located in the heart of Athlone and there might be some street parking nearby if you're lucky. Note that they do not serve food other than crisps. [Review 1967 of 2024 - 148 in Republic of Ireland - 22989 overall]

Kris S.

good craic! enjoyed our visit. had a few beverages and bought some sweatshirts. would definitely go back if the opportunity arises.

Sean's bar walls, how they built it
Kevin O.

Sean's bar is a treasure to find. So much history and Tim gave me and my family a full history of the owners and how it became Sean's bar. Keep an eye out for Sean's whiskey coming to the USA in 2025. It will start in Texas 1st. Quick story, Tim had a binder that had all the history in it and took him 18 years to write, only to have his dogs eat it one night. Now he is rewriting it for a history channel & Netflix series soon to come.

Kay K.

I am still completely dumbfounded that I was in Ireland's oldest bar dating back to 900 AD. It's certainly the standout in the small town of Athlone. Hardly anything was open in the area when we stopped by on a weekday mid morning so don't expect food options - but drinks and warm hospitality will be available at Sean's. I think it's worth checking out and if it's not too busy, you might even get one of the bartenders to tell you the story/legacy of Sean's Bar.

Rooty T.

Sean's bar was somewhat busy, but there were several bartenders and our drinks were served quickly. The Store front is small and misleading, there are five or more sections in addition to a patio. Lots of memorabilia on the walls and many old license plates from USA states. It was an interesting visit, but difficult to find artifacts on how the bar was traced back to 900 AD. We didn't notice a food menu and one wasn't offered. The only food items were small packaged peanuts.

Grace B.

The oldest bar in the world! Went in the afternoon on a Tuesday and it was the move because the bartender said it can get pretty packed with tourists and locals. Had a bulmers and chilled and it was great! Seating is limited but its cozy. Great decor and great bartenders. Def a bucketlist item to check off if you can.

Daniel H.

Really neat historic bar right near the castle. We only had beer but it was cold and served very fast. All the servers were friendly. Bought a couple shirts here. Prices were good.

Guinness
Shawn D.

Friendly bartenders, great music, and obviously great drink! Cheers. Original bar in the front and lots of additions in the back. Ready to celebrate St Patrick's Day every day!

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Great music and drinks Fantastic place to enjoy a traditional Irish pub and Irish experience at the oldest pub in the world!

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Drinks and drinks, so on a Sunday at noon this was a very brief stop as I still have a long drive back to Dublin.

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