Situated in the Heart of Ireland, Sean’s Bar plays host to visitors from all around the world. Whether absorbing the history, listening to live music, visiting with friends and family or simply enjoying the perfect pint, the appeal is equally strong for everyone. Find out more about why Sean’s Bar is not only the oldest, but one of the best-loved pubs in Ireland.

When you walk into Sean’s Bar in Athlone, the oldest pub in Europe, you join the uncountable number of visitors who have been stopping here for a drink, a chat and maybe a bit of music for more than a thousand years and we have the distinctions to support it.
No wonder, Sean’s Bar is located in the very heart of Ireland, on the banks of the beautiful River Shannon at its intersection with the Esker Riada – the ancient route carved by glaciers that allowed travellers safe passage across the bog for thousands of years. You can find us just next to Athlone Castle, a 12th century Norman Castle whose residents may have frequented the pub!
Just as popular today as it ever was, Sean’s Bar is a must-see destination for people from every country in the world. Whether by boat, car, bus or train, people from every nation have come to “have one” in Sean’s Bar.
Walking into the pub, you’ll know right away you’ve arrived someplace unique. From the sawdust on the floor to the old-style open turf fireplace and the musicians playing in the corner, some things about Sean’s Bar have changed very little over the centuries.

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