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The Dark Horse Bar & Kitchen

4.2 (30)
€30 and under
Irish
18 Sean Costello St, Loughanaskin, Athlone, County Westmeath N37 D624

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The Dark Horse Bar & Kitchen

4.2
€30 and under
Irish
Athlone

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 5 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Good for groups
  • Kid-friendly
Welcome to the Dark Horse.
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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    €30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Irish, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–11:30 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–12:30 am Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Food Served Daily 12:00 pm–8:45 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    We take special care of every customer and are happy to take group bookings for special events such as hens, stags, or birthdays, as well as staff and Christmas parties. We also cater for outdoor dining in our beer garden if the weather’s too good to be missed.
  • Private party facilities
    The Dark Horse Bar in Athlone is known all over the area for its great atmosphere, friendly staff and lively evenings, all of which make it the best venue for hosting parties and functions. Athlone is already a central location for people to gather together so where better for having your party than the center of the town itself.

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Reviews

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4.2

4.2
(30)
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 3.9Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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30 Reviews
  1. Margaret

    Dublin6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 14 August 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I had curry which was really good. My husband had fish which was disappointing there was more batter than fish. Couldn't cut it as way too crispy he ended up eating it with his fingers. Probably should have asked for something else. Cocktails were good and staff good.

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  2. Ann Marie

    Munster1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 12 July 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    I was halfway through my starter when my main course was brought out, my husband had just finished his starter and was given his mains, no time between, I reckon my dinner was put under a heat lamp. I ordered tea after my dinner was finished and waited awhile for it. Staff were mannerly but we werent asked would we like to see the dessert menu or was everything ok. Too much gravy on my husbands dinner. Starters were lovely.

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  3. Shane

    Leinster1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 3 July 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Its a good vibing place for get together with friends and family

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  4. Dhyefferson

    Leinster1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 11 June 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We visited Dark Horse yesterday to watch the opening match of the 2026 World Cup between Mexico and South Africa, and it was an amazing experience! The atmosphere was fantastic, with great energy and the perfect setting to enjoy the game. The staff were friendly, attentive, and provided excellent service throughout the evening. The food was delicious, well-prepared, and served promptly despite the busy crowd. If you’re looking for a great place to watch football, enjoy good food, and have a great time with friends, I highly recommend Dark Horse. We’ll definitely be back to watch more World Cup matches! Highly recommended! ⚽🍻 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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  5. Simon

    Dublin9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 May 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great staff, lovely service. Very friendly and helpful. Credit to the team. Food good, reasonable and good portions. Thanks for 2 good fining nights

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  6. Simon

    Dublin9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 17 May 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely staff, very helpful, friendly and professional. Food was delicious too. Great portions, well cooked, presented well. Good atmosphere. Gpimg back two nights in a row :) Credit to the staff and chef here, thank you Simon H.

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  7. Liam

    Leinster1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 3 May 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    1. On being seated, the televisions were far too loud for conversation and a request was made to turn them down, which did happen. 2. The food in some cases, was not very well presented nor were some of the meals substantive in that they lacked "volume." Example being; an order for a burger came with a handful of fries which made the plate look big with very little on it. 3. The table set out for nine was too small to accommodate and resulted in an uncomfortable squeeze for some people. 4. We had eaten in the Black Horse on other family occasions but found the dining experience not to be up to standard this time around unfortunately. I hesitate to critique any food establishment, but felt that the experience this time was justified in my criticism. On the positive side: 1. The staff were very attentive and helpful, especially given the amount of other diners they had to attend too. 2. The desserts were really nice, but a little more imagination is required. 3. The fact that the Black Horse catered for the two vegetarians and the one coeliac person in the group was a big draw for us. I don't believe they had too many complaints about the food. 4. The value for money regarding the food is unquestionably good. Overall, we like going to eat in the Black Horse and understand it was very busy on the day, but it would be a positive criticism to say for "more on the plates" would go a long way.

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  8. Vera

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 12 April 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I would sincerely like to thank the staff and kitchen of The Dark Horse Restaurant and especially Ivan Kennedy for his superb attention to detail on our visit to The Dark Horse Restaurant yesterday. I would highly recommend this venue for it's delicious food and fabulous staff... 👌 Thank you All..... A special thank- you to Ivan Kennedy

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  9. Martin

    Leinster1 review

    1.0

    Dined on 7 March 2026

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Unforunetly we did not have a good experience, service was extremely slow ,we left after the starters . One staff member came over after the starters and began to clear the whole table we have to repeat twice we were waiting on our main course .The people at the table beside us were loud and vaping which was very off-putting , such a pity as the starters was good, would not return .

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  10. Simon

    Leinster1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 15 February 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Thinking this would be a good place I was sadly let down. The food was a disappointment with no care either in presentation or care, it was just thrown up. The service took ages and the place was freezing, I had to put my jacket back on while eating my main course. They had temporary heaters around the place that clearly did nothing. The only thing is the price was reasonable to what we got but no tip given sorry. We will not be going back.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    €30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Irish, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–11:30 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–12:30 am Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Food Served Daily 12:00 pm–8:45 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    We take special care of every customer and are happy to take group bookings for special events such as hens, stags, or birthdays, as well as staff and Christmas parties. We also cater for outdoor dining in our beer garden if the weather’s too good to be missed.
  • Private party facilities
    The Dark Horse Bar in Athlone is known all over the area for its great atmosphere, friendly staff and lively evenings, all of which make it the best venue for hosting parties and functions. Athlone is already a central location for people to gather together so where better for having your party than the center of the town itself.
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A photo of The Dark Horse Bar & Kitchen restaurant

The Dark Horse Bar & Kitchen

4.2
€30 and under
Irish
Athlone

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 5 times today
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