Sean's Bar has a lively, friendly vibe in a rustic environment that's full of charm. Sean himself poured our pints and we got a cozy booth table to enjoy them. There's lots to look at on the walls for anyone interested in history, and some cool merch to bring home (even if your name isn't Sean).

We've had this on our bucket list for ages and finally made it from Canada. It was just as expected. A loud, noisy fun bar, with a lovely wood fire aroma in the air, sawdust on the floor, and drinks flowing. Impossible not to have a good time here.

Having Irish coffee or Irish whiskey in the oldest pub in Ireland was a very memorable experience. Our large group of 44 travelers from the state of Georgia were treated to a wonderful history of the pub by the manager. We also learned that Netflix is creating a documentary about Irish pubs that will include Sean's Bar. Be sure to include a visit to this historic place if you are in Ireland.

The oldest bar in the world!! What a fun place to visit. We never knew this and our tour guide wanted us to see it even though it was not on our tour. We just stopped in to take some pictures but the food did look good and they had such a friendly staff. A must see if you are anywhere near Athlone, Ireland!!

this is truly a traditional Irish bar. The people are friendly and it is quite lively. I would recommend people come to see this place. It’s supposedly is one of the oldest bars and Ireland back to the 900. We really didn’t care about that, but we did appreciate the kindness, openness, and the friendliness of everyone I would highly recommend coming. Here is staying in the town. I wish we knew about this sooner. We were just passing by.

The appeal is that it is the "oldest" pub in Ireland. Located in Athlone and lived up to the hype of some place we were told we must pop into for a drink. It is a drinking pub so don't plan on eating anything here. The outside is deceiving as there is quite a bit of room inside, different sitting areas. They have reserved a spot in the front for musicians but we were early in the day so did not have the experience of being there when anyone was playing. I bet it's a lot of fun in the evenings and on weekends.

Visit the oldest bar in Ireland (and the world!) in Athlone! We stopped in while spending the day hanging out in Athlone. It gets filled quickly and often with tour groups, but the staff is attentive and gets you your pint quickly (as quickly as one can pour a Guinness!). Great atmosphere and great craic - a must-see! Tip: go later in the day to avoid the tour groups.

A touch of history and a great selection of draft beer. If in Athlone, you pretty much HAVE to stop at Sean's. It claims to be the oldest pub in the world. Much bigger than I expected. Great selection of beer and a charming atmosphere. Quick stop for a pint.

What a fun experience! We stopped in for an Irish Coffee on our way to Galway. It is supposed to be the oldest bar in the world!! 900AD. Right across the street from a castle. We all ordered an Irish Coffee made with thick cream. Yum!! The interesting history and delicious coffee was worth the stop