I spent a few nights in Athlone last week and had researched pubs in Athlone on trip advisor before making my trip. I visited a few of the recommendations on here and can safely say this pub is the best by far. Live music most nights, staff are friendly, pub is cosy and there was a great atmosphere, looking forward... More

Always go here at weekends and on a Wednesday night the music is fantastic and there is a great crowd. Staff and service excellent by far the best bar in the town.

will definately go back friendly staff had pizza with my beer loved the band would recommend this pub to anyone

Just want to say a big big THANK YOU to everyone in The Snug for all the great nights we have had there lately, everytime we go to the snug the night out is simply fantastic. Live music is always great and the craic super, the staff really make the pub what it is.

Was in Athlone for the Bank Hol Weekend, a friend at work had told me to about the Snug so we decided to pay it a visit. Would highly recommend this place, staff are very friendly - couldn't do enough for you, the atmosphere in the place was just brilliant! There was a great band playing and everyone in my... More

Caters to a younger crowd than Seans has a smokers area and bands out the back. Worth a look

Really great pub. They always have great live music, friendly and quick service, can get pizza with your beers if ya get the nibbles :) and there's always a good crowd!

I came down from Dublin with a few girls on a weekend absolutely great bar so friendly, you wouldn't need to go anywhere else in Athlone !!!

My friend and I have been backpacking through Ireland and we were fortunate enough to stumble into this great place. Great bar with an awesome bartender. The night we spend at this pub was one of the best nights we've had out in Europe. If you want to avoid the tourists and meet real Irish people, go here.