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Sean's Bar

13 Main Street, Athlone, Ireland
+353 86 6083733
Ranked #3 of 3 nightlife in Athlone
4.5 of 5 stars 57 Reviews
Type: Bar/ Clubs, Performances, Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Most recent review
- 18 May 2012
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Tullamore, Ireland
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14 reviews 14 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

timmy has let the place go to rack and ruin and has changed the pub from trad to other types of boring pop and rock music etc so a total let down

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Wollongong, Australia
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15 reviews 15 reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

We had a lovely few pints after going on our Viking Cruise. Dennis the bar man was really friendly and shared some good tips for our next trip to Galway. It's definitely worth a visit to the oldest pub in Ireland and if you're around on Friday or Saturday, you'll catch some traditional live music.

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Celbridge
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13 reviews 13 reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

Its nice to look at but I cant imagine staying there for more than one drink.

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Carrickfergus, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

Loads of great entertainment. Friendly atmosphere & staff!

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Roscommon, Ireland
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9 reviews 9 reviews
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

Popped in there last Sunday evening with my brother, but after our eyes adjusted to the dimly lit bar, we waited for five minutes to get served, and all the while we were assaulted by some guy wailing with an acoustic guitar. We looked at each other and just left. I have been there a couple of times before, and... More

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Dublin, Ireland
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20 reviews 20 reviews
78 helpful votes 78 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012
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Reputed to be the oldest pub in Ireland. Very popular location, always well packed. Very good beer garden which is well heated even in cold weather. Well worth stopping off here for a drink if in the area.

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somerset england
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012
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the atmosphere and friendly peoplegreat craic a good time had by all

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Dublin
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5 reviews 5 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012
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Amazing looking pub, full of history, but they dont do food!!!???

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Mayo
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11 reviews 11 reviews
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

Nice as a novely to visit Irelands oldest pub but not much of an atmostphere. Small bar, small space, in good location. They are also a bit wary of parties bigger than 4 or 5 arriving in the door! Probably best for a quiet drink during the week, not much to it as the weekends.

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Dublin, Ireland
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14 reviews 14 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

There's nothing I can say which hasn't already been said. There's nothing fake about this place. If you want proper drinks (particularly Guinness) in a real pub with no airs or graces and no plastic paddy rubbish get yourself into Seans. End of story.

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