Sean's Bar

Name: Sean's Bar
Address: 13 Main Street, Athlone, Athlone, IE
Telephone: 0906492358

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Sean's Bar is a pub on Main Street in Athlone, beside Athlone Castle and the River Shannon.

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Sean's Bar — Blue Sean’s Bar facade with flower boxes and outdoor tables

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Sean's Bar — Sean’s Bar entrance beneath the pale upper facade

Sean's Bar — Close street view of Sean’s blue facade and entrance

Sean's Bar — Sean’s Bar facade viewed at night from the side

Sean's Bar — Athlone street frontage with Sean’s Bar among colorful shopfronts

Sean's Bar — Pub interior with the bar counter, taps, and warm lighting

Sean's Bar — Main bar room with its counter, stools, and seated patrons

Sean's Bar — Historic wattle wall display inside Sean’s Bar

Sean's Bar — Row of beer taps and illuminated signs behind the bar

Sean's Bar — Narrow view along a wooden counter inside the pub

Sean's Bar — Interior wall with Sean’s Bar memorabilia and Guinness displays

Why go

Traditional Irish music and live music every night.

Opening hours

Today10:30 – 23:30Show all

Monday10:30 – 23:30

Tuesday10:30 – 23:30

Wednesday10:30 – 23:30

Thursday10:30 – 23:30

Friday10:30 – 23:30

Saturday10:30 – 23:30

Sunday12:30 – 23:00

Drinks to try Entry and dress code

Drinks to try

Clonmacnoise single malt whiskey.

Entry and dress code

Entry is generally walk-in; exceptions apply for large tour groups and corporate events.
Bookings are not accepted for hen or stag parties.

Good for

Families Children accompanied by an adult are welcome until 7 p.m.
Groups Large tour groups can book.
Business Bookings are available for corporate events.

Shorts

History

900 ADLuain Mac Luighdeach is said to have run a pub and lodgings for people crossing the Shannon ford.
c. 1725The present building was built as an inn.
1970sRenovations exposed wattle and wicker in a back wall. Tavern tokens found at the pub are displayed in the National Museum of Ireland.
2004Guinness World Records recognised Sean's Bar as Ireland's oldest pub.

Sources: Sean's Bar - Wikipedia · Athlone - Wikivoyage (drink) · Sean's Bar Athlone - Ireland's Oldest Pub Since… · Whiskey Tasting Experience | Sean's Bar Athlone · About Sean's Bar - Ireland's Oldest Pub Since 9… · Sean’s Bar - Wikipedia · Sean's Bar - Wikipedia · checked 28 Oct 2026

Where

13 Main Street, Athlone

Website: seansbar.ie/
Phone: 0906492358

Plan from here: Night out with friends →

Questions and answers

Do you need to book Sean's Bar?

The pub generally operates on a walk-in basis. Large tour groups and corporate events can book; advance online booking is recommended for experiences.

Are children allowed in Sean's Bar?

Children accompanied by an adult are welcome until 7 p.m.

Does Sean's Bar serve food?

No, the pub does not serve food.

How do you get to Sean's Bar from Athlone Train Station?

Sean's Bar is a five-minute walk from Athlone Train Station, on Main Street beside Athlone Castle.

Where can you park near Sean's Bar?

Castle Car Park and O’Connell Street Car Park are both less than a five-minute walk away.

Does Sean's Bar have live music?

Yes, there is live music every night, including traditional Irish music.

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