I can not say enough good about this place. First night for some of our group and we had planned to…read moreeat at another place but they had no room for us. We called to see if this place could host 15 of us - we didn't need to be at the same table or anything like that - just wanted in and food. They greeted us with a great space outside that fit us all so well. The woman who set us up and took our orders was so wonderful. So full of life and had this great laugh. All of us were so happy with our meals and drinks and couldn't have asked for a better first night for our whole group. This is a place that more people need to try out. I had a tortellini dish and it was so well flavored - I tend to like a little more sauce but didn't ask for it - have a strong feeling that if I had asked, it would have been provided.

Visited here on our way through town. I'm from California. The people here are awesome! Great local…read morepub and had plenty of laughs. The bar owner Adrian is a great lad and welcomed us with open arms. Great guiness! Even allowed to pour our own!

Went here August 2017 on recommendation from our AirBnB host. She said it had opened about two…read moreweeks before. Which explained why it had no reviews yet, and hadn't been added to TripAdvisor. My husband and I enjoyed the place enough that we went back a 2nd time later in the week. Typical friendly Irish crowd. Low key service. The kind of place where (if it's slow) the bartender puts your Guiness on the bar and you get up from your table to fetch it. The first night I ordered the crispy duck in orange sauce and my husband ordered the lamb. (Yes, in Ireland, pub food includes duck/orange sauce and roasted lamb.) The duck was good, but the lamb was very, very good. Thus, our return visit later in the week -- I wanted some of that lamb! Our first visit was late on a rainy weeknight. There were just a few customers. We were jet lagged, and happy to have a low key experience (with great food). The second visit was during a football semi-final. Big crowd, all the TV's on, waiters rushing around like mad trying to keep up. A very typical Irish experience. We were glad we went back the 2nd time and saw this place when it was lively.

Again here on a recommendation from or Airbnb host. When you come you better come hungry. Their…read morechicken goujons (chicken strips to us) were so large they must have used a whole chicken. The lamb burger was also huge. Each dish came with nice salad and other assorted goodies. The presentation showed real professionalism from the chef. And the chips(French fries) were excellent. Service was excellent. Give yourself a treat and stop by here.

Loved the food We had seafood chowder Smoked Salmon sandwich Irish stew Everything was…read moredelicious We could see the River Shannon from our table Watch the bill tho I was over charged 6 euros This was part of our tour and was able to meet my brother who lives in Ireland and enjoy claimmoacose and lunch

As a tourist on a small bus tour we stopped here for lunch. The food and the service were only…read moreexceeded by the view of the original fortifications of the British garrison and the River Shannon. In addition the owner, John Ryan, was so very gracious and opened up the original 1700s pub to us! Do not miss this gem right there on Main street and on the River Shannon. You will not be sorry!!

Stop looking you've found your bar. I'm not a local but I felt like one here. Absolutely favorite…read morepub/bar traveling or at home. Friends said the Guinness on tap is the best they ever had but I love a mix drink with blackcurrant. No food but they will help order delivery. Kick your feet back and enjoy any down time here. Locals are so friendly and atmosphere is warm and inviting. Had so much fun here on my recent trip and kept coming back each night after exploring. Seems they always have some event live music, karaoke, or sports but even on nights without them they have a jukebox, pool table, comfy seating and great company. The owner and bartenders were also wonderful. l Wish I lived there so I could go all the time. Already planning my next trip back to Ireland and will definitely make it back here!

I walked into the pub. Sat down at the bar, waited a few minutes to be served. I was told by a guy…read morethat it was a private function, even though there was no sign on the door . I felt a bit awkward and uncomfortable. I felt I was treated very badly and disrespected. I wouldn't recommend to other people if they are turning away customers like that.

My mom and I stopped here for some dinner after a good day of driving. After checking into our…read moreAirBnb and eventually finding a parking spot, we walked into town and stumbled upon this gem. We ordered drinks and food and all were really good. I had the beef cheek special, but the cheeks were a tad dry. Everything else was amazing. We traveled all around Scotland and Ireland on this trip and my mom says this was her favorite meal. I would definitely go back to Gertie Browne!

As soon as we got here, I commented that it looked like I was about to get served a po boy(a good…read moreLouisiana dish with roast beef, gravy, and bread), and it turned out to be a Louisiana restaurant. It was a cosy place, and I felt very comfortable being here. The server was nice, and checked in often. The food was really good, and so far the best beef and Guinness stew I've had. Cheers!

I love this place. The atmosphere is comfortable with comfortable seating. The staff is friendly…read moreand attentive. Great spot for a drink and conversation.

I've been there for my first weekend in Athenry. There are a lot of people for a small town, and…read morethere is a good ambiance. The lady saw I was new here and talked to me, even offered me another drink. Spend a great night there and will definitely come back!

Myself and another person were staying in their guesthouse overnight, we went to the bar to check…read morein and we were dealt with straight away, a lovely server showed us where our room was. Our room was lovely with a king sized bed & tv with saorview, and Not to mention it was only €80 for the night! We went down for dinner then that night and we're greeted straight away by the same server that showed us our room and she couldn't have been nicer and more helpful. The food was amazing and arrived quick enough. Overall I would definitely recommend staying here and eating here!

Can't I rate this with less than one star?…read more The service and customer service here was appalling! After a trip from Galway we decided to stop off and have a bite to eat in Shine's Bar. The restaurant was decorated and lit nicely so we thought it must be a nice place to eat. We were seated at the back of the restaurant and given some menus. Our orders were quickly taken and from the menu I ordered, southern fried chicken with chips BBQ sauce. We were not asked if we would like to order any drinks and had to fetch our own water and glasses. When the orders were taken the waitress returned with the cutlery and napkins, which she placed in a pile in the centre of the table. The gentlemen in our group were served first and the plates were piping hot, the waitress did not warn them to be careful of the hot plates. It was a considerable time before the rest of the dishes arrived. My plate was the last to arrive and I was told it was southern fried chicken with chips BBQ sauce. The chicken was rather flat looking, baked not fried and it was wrapped in bread crumbs and mixed herbs. It tasted just like stuffing which I rather dislike. I was going to mention it to the server upon her return but she did not return to check on us at any stage of the meal. I ate the chicken and some chips leaving the stuffing aside. When I tried the BBQ sauce I couldn't believe it but it was actually gravy! At this stage I was beginning to think I had been given the wrong meal. When most of us had finished eating the waitress returned to collect the plates leaving only mine behind. I had another couple of chips and gave up on it. My friend suggested that I say something if I'm not completely satisfied with it so I turned around in my chair several times to get the attention of a waitress but I was ignored by all of the staff. After about ten minutes I got up out of my seat and brought it to the attention of the cashier. I was asked if I was happy with everything and I told her that I was not, I told her that I did not receive the dish I had ordered and that even the BBQ sauce was in fact gravy. To this she responded "well I haven't even seen it", I invited her to come to our table and see it because it was still not collected despite my best efforts to get the attention of the staff. She told me that they were very busy and there were only 4 floor staff on duty. She asked me what she was supposed to do and told me that Id eaten most of it. I again told her that it wasn't the dish that was on the menu and that I had only eaten some because I was hungry. She argued that I should have mentioned it earlier and not at the end of the meal, I told her that nobody had checked up on our group after the dishes were served and I given up on even having my place collected at the end. Next she told me that she was going to have a word with the chef and brought my plate over to the kitchen. When she returned she told me that it was the chefs twist on the dish and that's how he cooks it, she told me that it was bbq sauce but its his own home-made recipe. I told her that the menu should be changed to reflect what is being served and there's no way that it wasn't gravy, it was the same as what was served on the carvery! I was shocked that she was arguing with me about it and making a spectacle of my complaint in front of the whole restaurant. She shouted over to the kitchen from our table on more than two occasions asking the chef to "come and talk to this person". I told her that I did not want to speak the chef! She asked me what I wanted her to do about it, and I asked her if this was really how she deals with these situations?! I was mortified! I asked if she was a manager and she told me that she was the owner. I was shocked to my core. I was so stunned I just kept shaking my head in disgust. In the end she told me that because I didn't like it, it would be taken off the bill, but everyone else's would have to be paid for. I could not believe how poorly I was treated. There was no issue with how the food was cooked, so it was not the chef's issue, it was an issue with the menu not reflecting was was being served and so false advertising. The owner needs to be trained in customer service, I am completely disgusted! I wouldn't wish for anyone to be treated this way, so steer clear.

Had a fabulous meal with excellent service at this lovely establishment! Todd had the 8oz filet…read morewith a delicious gravy and chips. I had the 14 hour braised beef with mashed potatoes and the most perfectly cooked veggies. So yummy!

Traveling from California, we have the food from San Francisco and Napa which is great food…read more However, this restaurant was one of the best on my trip to Ireland . The flavors of each dish were amazing. If you have a chance to eat here I would highly recommend trying it out as you can prepare to experience great meals and ambiance.