Kavanagh's Bar and Venue rocks my world. You better believe it. They should come from far around to…read moretry out this pizza.

Great, intimate place in the centre of town with a lovely atmosphere. Great place for watching live…read morematches, proving pizzas as well as alcohol during such occasions.

This is a hidden find, tucked away in what seems like a purely residential area. O'Gorman's could…read morebest be described as a gastro pub specialising in Irish and Thai food. They have a good website with all their menus and great special offers listed but to be honest the site makes it look like what my friend described as an "old man" pub when it's very new, bright and clean but with the charm of an Irish pub. They do a good Early Bird up until 7pm with a main for €10, two course €15, and three course €20. I had a prawn sweet and sour which was more expensive than what I usually pay for Asian food but a huge portion and very tasty. It was also spicier than what I'm used to for sweet and sour but still tasty. My friends all also had Thai main courses and were impressed. The staff were very nice and welcoming (two of us were late arriving). It was recommended to me by two friends from Portlaoise as a local establishment and I can see why. They also had lots of free parking outside.

We we referred by a local here and it didn't disappoint. Classic old school bar and restaurant…read morevibe with a bunch of locals inside. We ordered a ham and cheese melt, chicken with mozzarella wrap (more like a chicken and cheese quesadilla for Americans), with chips. Service was polite and friendly, food aplenty and all was delicious.

Service and atmosphere were nice but the food was just ok. I ordered the cheesesteak, but the bun…read morewas dry and there wasn't enough cheese. The Cole slaw had too much mayo for my liking.

Great find on your way to Portlaoise from Mountmellick, or vice versa. Saw the signs as we drove by…read moreand decided to give it a try. Ample parking and the fireplace was roaring as you walk into the restaurant. Cute pub decor with many booth-like seats for privacy or large parties. We were greeted by a friendly waitress who told us the specials & soup of the day. The menu choices were great, a little bit of everything and the kids menu for $7 included a drink, main meal and ice cream dessert. Meal sizes were massive!!! So arrive hungry. Chicken curry was delicious and came with big chunks of chicken and chips. The Chicken burger was juicy, did I mention the portion sizes are giant!! :) Our waitress, Laurie, was A-M-A-Z-I-N-G! She always had a smile and was checking in on our party periodically to make sure everything was ok. Truly a gem! We will for sure go back! Delicious food, & great service!

Brilliant. Best restaurant in the midlands. If you're on the Dublin Cork road this is the only…read moreplace to go. They have a fantastic menu with a few pastas, burgers, various chicken dishes, lovely appetizers, salads and soups. The service was EXCELLENT - thank you to Laura for making us feel truly welcome and being so accommodating.

Relish formed my first impression of Ireland. Being a tourist, I travelled to the famous island and…read morenaturally pines for a pint of Guinness. Our amazing waitress (sadly, in the time since my visit her name has escaped me, but her hospitality has not) decided that a simple can would not suffice, and she braved the storm to walk to a nearby bar and purchase a pint for myself and my father. I have never before witnessed such kindness and care from a sever, and doubt I ever will again. In addition to the world class service, the food was tremendous. For some reason the stereotype exists than Irish food is somehow subpar, but Relish served me the best chicken sandwich of my life. Good food and an amazing staff serve to make Relish a MUST-VISIT for anyone in Portlaoise.

Relish is definitely one of the tastiest places in Portlaoise!…read more More often than not I'll go for the Southern chicken burger, which comes complete with guacamole, bacon and an onion ring on top, and it really is very tasty! I've never actually been unhappy with any of the food I've eaten here, and they have a pretty good selection of desserts along with daily specials at a reasonable price! The only thing that lets Relish down, in my opinion, in the service! I have been left waiting up to an hour for my food here so I wouldn't advise to go here on your lunch hour or if you are pushed for time.