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The Lemon Tree Restaurant
67 Main St. ,
Portlaoise,
County Laois,
Ireland
+353 (0)57 8662200
lemon_tree@eircom.net
www.grellandelaney.com/lemontree/

We serve modern European style food: e.g. Angus steaks, fresh selection of seafood, poultry and other meat dishes.Speciality Food: Modern European Credit Cards accepted.


Ereka!
The Midway Hotel,
Portlaoise,
Co. Laois
057 869 5740
lemon_tree@eircom.net

Located in the newest hotel in Laois, Ereka serves the highest quality meals. European dishes and speciality foods. The restaurant is open to general public as well as guests at the hotel. Why not pop in on your way to Dublin or Cork! Credit Cards accepted.

Preston House,
Abbeyleix,
County Laois,
Ireland
+353 (0)57 8631432
prestonhouse@eircom.net

Preston house is a large old town house restaurant on Main Street Abbeyleix, run by the Dowling family, traditional cooking Irish & English.
Open Thurs, Friday, Saturday evenings. Open daytime Tues-Sat. Closed Sundays and Mondays.
Awards won : Georgina Campbell (Jameson Awards 2003-2004)John Mc Kenna Bridgestone 1995,96, 97,98,99,2000, 2001, 2003, Happy Heart Awards 2003 and 2004


Egans Hostlery,
26 Main Street, Portlaoise, Co. Laois
057 8621101
www.egansportlaoise.com

Egan's is one of the 'hotspots' in Portlaoise. Located on the Main Street, Egans also offers an excellent restaurant. Very popular with locals. Carvery is served by day and evening meals are served 7 days a week. Why not try some famous treats such as the Ostrich or the homemade ice- creams!

Treacys Thatch
The Heath,
Portlaoise,
Co. Laois
057 8646539
gandoninn@eircom.net
www.gandoninn.com

This traditionally thatched premises is the oldest pub in Ireland in the same family name, established in the 1780's.
Enjoy the informal and relaxed setting of the splendid food and drinks emporium renowned for its Sunday lunch.
In our restaurant breakfast is served daily from 7am. Lunch is served from 1pm to 3pm and A La Carte until 9.45pm. In the cozy front bar you will find a pencil stove and pine counter set on top of 16th century linen fold panels.
Treacy's is known for its authentic atmosphere and unrivalled of bottled drinks, draughts and liquors.

The Gandon Inn,
Emo,
Co. Laois
353 (0) 57 8626622
gandoninn@eircom.net
www.gandoninn.com

This James Gandon designed prestigious premises dates back to 1750 and was originally an old coach house. Today The Gandon Inn boasts 10 ensuite bedrooms including our VIP suite which is complete with four-poster bed, steam room and Jacuzzi.
Our beautiful Coolbanagher suite function room caters foe weddings and private parties. Our Four Courts Bar has a series of intimate nooks and crannies, where vintage memorabilia, wooden floors and stained glass create a warm and informal atmosphere. In our award winning Custom House Bar, the finest quality food is served daily from7am to 10pm.

Lethean,
65 Main St.
Portlaoise,
County Laois,
+353 (0)57 8663544
Lethean@mail.com
www.letheanbar.com

A trip to Portlaoise is not complete without at least one visit to Lethean. Lethean, which is located on Portlaoise's main thoroughfare has established a reputation for its pleasant surrounds and it first rate food and drink.Lethean offers delectable lunches 7 days a week (from 12-4 pm) and an extensive selection of coffees, delicious home cooked desserts, fine wines, beers and spirits at all times. Lethean offers to its guests a modern and bright environment- in which to savor the congenial relaxed atmosphere and attention to detail which makes this bar unique to the area.

Spagos
The Heritage Hotel,
Jessop St,
Portlaoise,
Co. Laois
057 86271927
info@theheritagehotel.com
www.theheritagehotel.com

Spagos is located in the fabulous Heritage Hotel, Portlaoise. This restuarnat is a very popular spot for locals and visitors alike. The taste is Italian as is the atmosphere.. Also at the Heritage Hotel is Coffee. One can relax with a light lunch available all day.

Sol Oriens,
The Thatch,
The Heritage at Killenard,
Killenard,
Co. Laois
057 8645500
info@theheritage.com
www.theheritage.com

Sol Oriens is the new Steakhouse & Italian restaurant at the rear of the Thatch. It features an open plan kitchen with pizza oven. An informal restaurant with a classical Italian style to it featuring a fireplace, serving steaks, pizza, pastas and salads.

Greens Restaurant,
The Club House,
The Heritage at Killenard,
Killenard,
Co. Laois
057 8645500
info@theheritage.com
www.theheritage.com


Relax back into the deep leather chairs, as you settle in comfort and space in the stylish club house bar and lounge. A visit to the Greens Restaurant, where fresh seafood and prime Irish Beef are specialties is a must. Or simply just enjoy our wholesome lounge menu.

The Arlington,
The Heritage at Killenard,
Killenard,
Co.Laois
057 8645500
info@theheritage.com
www.theheritage.com

The Hotels fine dining restaurant is located just off the foyer and lounge. The restaurant features contemporary French Mediterranean Cuisine, with an Irish twist.
The striking interior design of this 70 seater is distinguished by an opulent interior design. Private dining of up to 20 people can be arranged.
 

Dining by Stages

1.

Stage 1 -- From Ballyshannon to Carlow

2.

Stage 2 -- From Carlow to Athy

3.

Stage 3 -- From Athy to Kildare

4.

Stage 4 -- Kildare to The Heath

5.

Stage 5 -- From The Heath to Athy


Dining by County
 

A.

COUNTY KILDARE

B.

COUNTY LAOIS

C.

COUNTY CARLOW


 

 


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